Pamment’s art is intricate and generous, and he proves as sensitive to young readers’ urge for adventure and mystery as he does to the stakes of their friendships and emotional lives.

Autorentext

******Jason Pamment ****is a debut author-illustrator based in Australia. The setting for Treasure in the Lake is inspired by Jason’s childhood adventures exploring creeks and forests in his hometown of Adelaide, South Australia. Outside of writing, Jason directs and designs award-winning animated films, children’s television shows, music videos, commercials, and video games. You can see more of his work on his website: www.jasonpamment.com.

Klappentext

Grand adventures stories often begin where you least expect them...

Iris knows this because she's read them all. However, as a thirteen-year-old stuck in the tiny town of Bugden, real adventure seems like a distant dream. But when Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they're led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read about: a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship.

In Jason Pamment's middle grade graphic novel debut, perfect for fans of Hilda and This Was Our Pact, can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their own friendship afloat, or will history repeat itself and pull them apart forever?

An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title

Zusammenfassung

Grand adventures stories often begin where you least expect them…

Iris knows this because she’s read them all. However, as a thirteen-year-old stuck in the tiny town of Bugden, real adventure seems like a distant dream. But when Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they’re led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read about: a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship.

In Jason Pamment's middle grade graphic novel debut, perfect for fans of Hilda and This Was Our Pact, can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their own friendship afloat, or will history repeat itself and pull them apart forever?

An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title