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ISBN: 1338300652

ISBN13: 9781338300659

Owly, Volume 1: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer

Name: MAGNIFICENTLY SWEET AND HUMOROUS
Item: Owly, Volume 1: The Way Home &amp; The Bittersweet Summer
Rating: 5
Author: Thriftbooks.com User

(Book #1 in the Owly Series)

By Andy Runton

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Book Overview

All Owly wants is a friend...

Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too -- someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1338300652

ISBN13:9781338300659

Release Date:February 2020

Publisher:Graphix

Length:160 Pages

Weight:0.58 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.2" x 7.4"

Age Range:7 to 10 years

Grade Range:Grades 2 to 5

Related Subjects

Companionship Empathy Forgiveness Growing Up Perseverance Problem Solving Self-Discovery Children's Literature Graphic Novel Arts, Music & Photography

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5 stars
MAGNIFICENTLY SWEET AND HUMOROUS

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 18, 2005

Top Shelf is one of the more unique comic publishers out there today. Rather than trying to compete with the more mainstream publishers, Top Shelf puts out the kind of material you don't see from anyone else. Back in the late 1980's I published a fanzine covering small press comics. And when I say small press, I'm referring mostly to self-published comics that could be anything from eight page mini-comics done on a copy...

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Rated 5 stars
Honest and Genuine

By Thriftbooks.com User, November 23, 2004

Owly's is a great story, and conveyed in a timeless and ageless way. It would be very easy with this kind of material to be mawkish or contrived, but Andy does a brilliant job conveying his deep respect for nature. Owly is simple and sweet, and hearkens back to the classic storytelling of Winnie-the-Pooh or Curious George. Especially nice is the clear and intelligent use of animal behavior. For example, what flowers will...

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Rated 5 stars
Deceptively simple and thoroughly enjoyable

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 19, 2004

It's really hard to review "Owly". The easiest thing to do would be to say "It's awesome. Go read it. If you don't like it, you have no soul." That would be the quick way to discuss this book (and it would be accurate). But, Andy Runton deserves a little more. Because he's accomplished something to admire: he's created a truly all ages comic book, that is, you can be past the age of 9 and really enjoy it. That's...

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Rated 5 stars
Owly is an endearing story for everyone

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 9, 2004

Owly is a kind-hearted but lonely little bird in search of a friend. This bittersweet story is filled with charming and adorable characters, and you can't help but fall in love with them. Owly's story is told without words, relying solely on comic-style picture panels, but the meaning is never lost. It is amazing how much emotion is conveyed in each of the drawings. The unique format makes the book fun for adults, but...

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Rated 5 stars
Owly is fun for all ages!

By Thriftbooks.com User, June 16, 2004

Owly is not your typical owl. He's friendly, adorable, and he sometimes hangs out with a worm. The art is well done, clean and cartoony. Not to disregard the fact that Owly is easily one of the cutest owls put on paper.I was attracted to this book because it mixes great drawings and the paneled story pacing of a comic with a great story that seems almost nostalgic. With representational dialogue (i.e. pictures in word...

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