Foiled
Author(s): Jane Yolen
A quirky, fast-paced urban fantasy by esteemed author Jane Yolen
Aliera Carstairs just doesn't fit in. She's always front and center at the fencing studio, but at school she's invisible. And she's fine with that . . . until Avery Castle walks into her first period biology class. Avery may seem perfect now, but will he end up becoming her Prince Charming or just a toad?
Review(s):
“Yolen's first foray into the graphic format is a success precisely because she incorporates the best weapon in her arsenal - fantasy. In Aliera she has created a strong, conflicted, and relatable girl hero who wields her wariness for protection. Cavallaro's artwork suits Aliera's monochrome existence, but bursts to life when she finally sees (in color!) the faerie beasties cheering her on.” —Courtney Jones, Booklist
“Veteran fantasist Yolen introduces the utterly charming and sassy Aliera, a quirky tenth-grade loner who's both color-blind and an expert fencer, in this charming graphic novel ... An enchanting tale, with hints of a possible continuance. For fantasy lovers, this is an absolute must-read. (Graphic fantasy. 12 & up)” —Kirkus Reviews
“Illustrations complement the text well, with larger pictures reflecting the character's situation and feelings ... The ending will leave readers anxiously awaiting the second installment in the series.” —Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MI, School Library Journal
“Cavallaro's art is rounded and cartoony, handling action and the fantasy elements well while skimping a bit on characterization-his Avery is just a sorta cute cartoon boy, not a devastating heartbreaker, but Aliera is a strong and likable protagonist. Yolen weaves her knowledge of fencing vividly throughout the plot, powerfully creating romance, mystery, adventure, fantasy, and drama, all rolled into a strong narrative.” —Publishers Weekly
Long-listed Arizona Grand Canyon Young Readers Maste (2012), OR Reader's Choice Award - ML (2013), Oregon Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award Master List (2013), Long-listed YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens (2011), Long-listed YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens (2011), Long-listed Texas Maverick Graphic Novels List (2011), Arizona Grand Canyon Young Readers Master List (2012), Winner Ohio Buckeye Children's Book Award
ISBN: 9781596432796