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The Lost Islands is the second volume of the Explorer series, released in a special Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition. It collects seven brand‑new stories that explore the theme of hidden places. All the stories are written and illustrated by the award-winning graphic novelist Kazu Kibuishi, along with renowned artists such as Jason Caffoe, Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, Jake Parker, Michel Gagné, Katie and Steven Shanahan, and emerging talent Chrystin Garland.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Kazu Kibuishi
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