Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize – Best Book for Younger Readers
Rune will draw you right into its intricately contructed fantasy world of magicm wonder and quirky characters Come for the adventures, stay for the waffles. – Tim Probert, Lightfall
Softly rounded Adventure Time–style artwork that features a kaleidoscope of oddities to evoke Alice in Wonderland vibes … Nuanced explorations of friendship, resilience, and the discovery of one’s potential in the face of adversity add emotional depth to this sweet and charming fantasy graphic novel series opener – Publisher’s Weekly
This volume will make a great addition to any middle school library. – Lori Henderson, SLJ
Flying Eye is expanding its MG Comics offering with this fantasy about two friends who must find their way home from a land lost in time and shrouded in darkness, encountering druids, warriors and magical goats on the way. Features a deaf protagonist. – Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller June Previews
The lively art’s myriad details reward close inspection. Many objects are covered in runes, and a chart in the back matter lets readers translate them. Sánchez uses a limited palette of muted blue, red, and yellow, and despite the ornate backgrounds, the art is easy to decipher. – Brigid Alverson, SLJ – Eight Fantasy-Focused Graphic Novels | Stellar Panels
This graphic novel is a cosy fantasy with rounded characters and an appealing washed out
pastel colour palette… The pacing of the story is heightened by the changing number of panels per page, something that certainly keeps you invested to the last page. Overall, a charming fantasy adventure. – Ruth Concannon, Inis 72
Readers who like quirky fantasies, including Lightfall by Tim Probert (who blurbs the book) will enjoy exploring the mysterious world of Rune. Notable for its inclusion of a Deaf character in a fantasy world, this is a strong addition to most graphic novel collections. – Jennifer Wharton, No Flying No Tights
Featured on the Young Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List – Texas Library Association
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