Punycorn / Andi Watson.

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Author:

Watson, Andi, author, artist.

ISBN:

9780358571995

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

223 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm

Series:

Punycorn ; 1

Contents:

Punycorn -- Punycorn and the princess of thieves

Abstract:

When the villainous Sir Ogre unleashes his evil army on Carbuncle, a land of endless rainbows and sugar-sprinkled donuts, Punycorn, a small, athletically challenged unicorn, and a motley group of misfits are Carbuncle's only hope!

Subject Term:

Unicorns -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile fiction.

Dragons -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile fiction.

Dung beetles -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile fiction.

Good and evil -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile fiction.

Imaginary places -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile fiction.

Magic -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Juvenile fiction.

Unicorns -- Fiction.

Dragons -- Fiction.

Dung beetles -- Fiction.

Good and evil -- Fiction.

Imaginary places -- Fiction.

Magic -- Fiction.

Friendship -- Fiction.

Fantasy.

Graphic novels.

Licornes -- Bandes dessinées -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.

Dragons -- Bandes dessinées -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.

Bousiers -- Bandes dessinées -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.

Lieux imaginaires -- Bandes dessinées -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.

Amitié -- Bandes dessinées -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.

Genre:

Graphic novels.

Fantasy comics.

Humorous comics.

Bandes dessinées humoristiques.

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Summary

Praised as "hilarious, whimsical epic adventure" by the creator of Hilo, a big-hearted diminutive unicorn and his friends battle to save their kingdom from a powerful (if bratty) ogre in this fast-paced and funny fantasy graphic novel.

Carbuncle is a land of endless rainbows and sugar-sprinkled doughnuts--until the vile Sir Ogre unleashes his evil army on the happy kingdom. Who can stop his outsized appetite for destruction Punycorn! Who Punycorn. The smallest, clumsiest, and, yes, puniest of all the unicorns. Punycorn may not look like a hero, but aided by a fireless dragon, a feisty dung beetle, and a magic sword with a hidden secret, he might just be Carbuncle's only hope!

Readers will root for a motley group of misfits with hearts of gold in this fast-paced, hilarious graphic novel by multi-Eisner-nominated author and artist Andi Watson.

Reviews (2)

Kirkus Review

A diminutive, pure-hearted unicorn and his band of underdogs must save their kingdom from an evil ogre. Punycorn is a trainee cadet in an elite troop protecting the kingdom of Carbuncle, although he's not taken very seriously and is mostly tasked with cleaning Uni Palace. Unbeknownst to the huddle of hero unicorns who leave Punycorn behind to go on a special mission, a revenge plot is brewing in the Bastion of Evil, helmed by Sir Ogre and his clever sister; the ogre is aided by his magical Gauntlets of Ultimate Victory, which are, hilariously, pink mittens on a string. Unable to reach the rest of his troop after taking a distress call about the havoc being wreaked by Sir Ogre's army, Punycorn travels to the Council of Wizards seeking help and is assigned the quest to form a Kinship of Heroes and save Carbuncle. Eager to prove himself, Punycorn assembles a motley crew of helpers: a dragon who can't breathe fire, a pacifist sword, and a dung beetle. Chapters that shift perspectives between Punycorn and Sir Ogre present this tale of good versus evil, deftly moving the plot forward. Vibrantly colored, whimsical illustrations augment the reading experience, and readers are treated to several impressive full-page action scenes, along with plenty of humor. Themes of friendship and perseverance drive this first series installment. A satisfyingly fun adventure with an irresistible, plucky hero. (Graphic adventure. 8-12) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Booklist Review

Once upon a time, a great evil threatened the land of Carbuncle. The kingdom's greatest heroes--the chosen ones, a group of elite, stylish unicorns--were able to thwart the enemy and drive the evil into the shadows. Years have passed, but now the same evil threatens Carbuncle once more. This time the nefarious army is led by the menacing Sir Ogre, who wields the Gauntlets of Ultimate Victory. The chosen ones have a new hero: the small, clumsy, and occasionally naive Punycorn, who (thankfully) possesses the heart of a true champion. With the help of a ragtag group of characters, including a non-fire-breathing dragon, a dung elemental, and an enchanted sword that's incapable of doing harm to others, Punycorn endeavors to take on Sir Ogre and his evil army! The bravado of the plot is in fun contrast to Watson's cheery artwork and soft colors, which escalates the overall comedy of the over-the-top story. Middle-graders looking for fantastical belly laughs will appreciate this playful, masterfully drawn graphic novel.