The Chancellor and the Citadel - Softcover

Capelle Frantz, Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1945820268 ISBN 13: 9781945820267

Publisher: Iron Circus Comics, 2019

Synopsis

"Just try to put it down.” ― KIRKUS

The world is over. All that remains is the Citadel, and the Chancellor who protects it from the hostility beyond its walls. But what can she do when a fearful and angry mob is convinced she brought the world to ruin in the first place, and are determined to make her pay for it by destroying the one bastion of hope the world has left?

In her dramatic, richly imagined graphic novel debut, cartoonist Maria Frantz has created a brisk fantasy tale about the fears that lead to war, and the bonds that can keep a stronghold standing against the darkness.

About this title

About the Author:

Maria Frantz is a cartoonist, illustrator, and animator who is very fond of the mystical and the fantastical. She was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, where she spent the first years of her life playing in the woods, making up stories, and regularly perusing the local comic shop. She won a Scholastic Art and Writing Awards gold medal for her short comic, “Death Wish.” She currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon, where she spends her days baking, sewing, and drawing a ridiculous amount of comics.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 6 Up-When human beings infiltrate the magical city known only as the Citadel, the Chancellor, its sole protector, wipes them out. Convinced that humans will retaliate by devastating their world, as they did once before, the once-peaceful city gives way to fear and aggression. Wracked with guilt, the Chancellor battles an existential crisis while relying on friend Olive's gentle solace. Those who revered the Chancellor now regard her with suspicion, and few speak out in support. So when it is discovered that the Chancellor rescued a human survivor (whom Olive has been using her magic to heal), the Citadel dwellers demand action to safeguard their home. Taking sides with the Chancellor against her people could end everything for Olive. This snapshot tale of good vs. evil is not initially what it seems; ultimately, right and wrong are never black-and-white. The chiaroscuro artwork emphasizes the moral dilemma of the varying characters, with light and dark shading highlighting the literal right and wrong choices that each are poised to consider as the plot builds. VERDICT Thematic elements will lend themselves well to book discussion groups. Recommended for large collections where fantasy is popular.-Elise Martinez, Zion-Benton Public Library, ILα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Iron Circus Comics
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1945820268
• ISBN 13: 9781945820267
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120