A powerfully moving, award-winning graphic novel that explores the current plight of undocumented immigrants from New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer and the team behind the Artemis Fowl graphic novels. How can a human being be illegal for simply existing?
Ebo is alone. His brother, Kwame, has disappeared, and Ebo knows it can only be to attempt the hazardous journey to Europe, and a better life--the same journey their sister set out on months ago. But Ebo refuses to be left behind in Ghana. He sets out after Kwame and joins him on the quest to reach Europe. Ebo's epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his family.
An achingly poignant tale for learning about immigration and current global issues. This book is fiction, but it is based on a very real and terrible journey. There are young people who have lived this, and it is a story those young people want us to know about.
2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award Winner
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2018
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018
An Amazon Best Book of 2018
A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Graphic Novel of 2018
An American Library Association Notable Book for 2019
2019 YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens
2019 CBC Notable Social Studies Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Kirkus Best Book of the Year
Kids' Indie Next List Pick
New York Times Bestseller
Indie Bestseller
New York Times Holiday Gift Guide Pick
Publisher's Weekly Holiday Gift Guide Pick
BookPage Most Anticipated Children's Book Pick
Book Riot's 25 Best Christmas Books of All Time
A story about embracing our differences - from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl
Artemis Fowl, a major motion picture from Walt Disney Studios, is now streaming on Disney+!
From New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer and the team behind the Artemis Fowl graphic novels and bestselling, acclaimed graphic novel Illegal comes a compelling and timely story that follows two courageous children as they face the effects of climate change.
Time is running out for Sami and Yuki.
Sami and his grandfather live in a village along the Indian Ocean. They earn their living by fishing. But the ocean is rising and each day they bring back fewer and fewer fish.
Yuki lives in the far north of Canada where warming temperature are melting the ice. Polar bears have less food to hunt and are wandering into town looking for something to eat. Yuki is determined to do something to help the bears.
Praise for Illegal:
Achingly poignant graphic novel--Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
Moving and informative, Illegal puts an unforgettable human face to the issue of immigration; it is recommended for all readers of middle school level or higher.--ForeWord, STARRED review
Action-filled and engaging but considerate of both topic and audience, Ebo's story effectively paints a picture of a child refugee's struggle in a world crisscrossed by hostile borders.--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
Rigano's gorgeously saturated panels--rich in details, affecting in its captured expressions, landscapes made spectacular as if a reminder of everyday beauty despite tragedy--proves to be an enhancing visual gift to the already stirring story.--Booklist, STARRED Review
Raw, realistic, and emotional, this graphic novel puts a harrowing spin on immigration and the risks people take to seek opportunities in other countries.... This graphic novel...makes truths about humanity abundantly clear with the frightening situations and tragic outcomes conveyed through the narrative, emotive illustrations, and the true story in the last five pages.--VOYA Magazine
From New York Times best-selling author, Eoin Colfer, comes book six in the Artemis Fowl series about a teenage criminal mastermind and his siege against dangerous, tech-savvy fairies.
From New York Times best-selling author, Eoin Colfer, comes book five in the Artemis Fowl series about a teenage criminal mastermind and his siege against dangerous, tech-savvy fairies.
From New York Times best-selling author, Eoin Colfer comes book four in the Artemis Fowl series about a teenage criminal mastermind and his siege against dangerous, tech-savvy fairies.
From New York Times best-selling author, Eoin Colfer, comes book seven in the Artemis Fowl series about a teenage criminal mastermind and his siege against dangerous, tech-savvy fairies.
From New York Times best-selling author, Eoin Colfer comes his second book in the Artemis Fowl series about a teenage criminal mastermind and his siege against dangerous, tech-savvy fairies.