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Legends of the Deep Bundle
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From two award-winning teams of South African artists, writers and animators, these middle grade fantasy graphic novels take readers on an adventure to the fabled waters of Africa, where ancient creatures slumber in the deep and two powerful young women must discover their destinies.
In KARIBA, a young girl’s strange abilities to manipulate water grow out of control. When Siku’s father goes to the Kariba Dam in search of a cure and never returns, she set off on a dangerous journey to find him, through Zimbabwe’s rugged jungles, elephant graveyards, and ancient ruins. On the run from pirates, bootleggers, and shape-shifting prophets ready to use her power to their own advantage, Siku soon discovers a terrible secret that will change her life—and her people—forever.
In Pearl by the Sea, a young freediver named Pearl struggles to fit into her life on land in her impoverished South African town, where her father can’t pay the bills, and every encounter with her crush Naomi seems to go horribly wrong. But when Pearl meets a giant sea monster in need of a friend, she’ll need help from the people she loves—and her one-eyed pup sidekick—to save him from evil poachers.
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Pub Date:
Nov. 2023
Praise For:
Legends of the Deep Bundle
PRAISE FOR PEARL OF THE SEA
"[A] stupendous WOW. [...] Into an undeniably exhilarating narrative, the South African creative team manages to deftly weave in resonating issues, from environmental destruction to socioeconomic struggles to familial dysfunctions. Silverston, Samuel, and Delle Donne are undoubtedly master storytellers." —Booklist (starred review)
"A heartfelt tale. This steady coming-of-age journey tackles the complexities of poaching while showcasing Pearl’s journey to let people into her life." — Kirkus Reviews
[A] heartwarming, adventurous sea tale. […] A fast-paced graphic novel about making friends in unlikely places and opening up your heart after experiencing grief." — School Library Journal
" Pearl of the Sea is a vibrant coastal coming-of-age story with secrets, monsters, and thrills throughout.” — Foreword Reviews
"A winning story of friendship, nature, and trust." — Publishers Weekly
"Original, entertaining, and memorable, Pearl of the Sea is especially and unreservedly recommended." — Midwest Book Review
PRAISE FOR KARIBA
“Kariba is a mystical graphic novel about magic, self-discovery, and the delicate balance between human ambition and the natural world.” — Foreword Reviews, Starred Review
[A]n astonishing fairy tale […] The art is utterly breathtaking throughout, saturated with sumptuous color, enhanced with stupendous details, vivid with energy and action. A wow-inducing phenomenal gift to be treasured." — Booklist, Starred Review
“This fast-paced work, full of daring acts and highlighting Siku’s powerful voice, has a backdrop inspired by colonial history. The illustrations are reminiscent of an animated feature, with strong facial expressions and vivid hues. […] A dynamic, mystical coming-of-age story.” — Kirkus Reviews
"[KARIBA] is an African fantasy-adventure graphic novel without comparison. The artworks draw the reader into Africa in a stunning appreciation for nature. The use of language, symbolism and engaging dialogue helps to keep one foot of the reader in African culture, and the other in global myth. [A] story that cannot be ignored." — World Kid Lit
"[A]nother stellar addition to Catalyst Press’ catalog of African books published for North American readers." — BooksYALove
"Libraries interested in increasing their selection of African stories would do well to consider adding this book to their collections." — Global Literature in Libraries Initiative (GLLI)
"A riveting coming-of-age story that intertwines magic and history.” — Blogcritics