New Graphic Novel Blends Fantasy and Reality into a Beautiful Coming-of-Age Story

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William knows his father is dead. Everyone knows it... everyone except William's sister, who hears him calling to her. Despite William's warnings, she disappears in the night to find their father. In William and the Lost Spirit—written by Gwen de Bonneval, illustrated by Matthieu Bonhomme, and published by Graphic Universe™, a division of Lerner Publishing Group—William makes the difficult decision to leave his mother behind and embark on a frightening mission to save his sister.

During his daring rescue, William travels through dangerous forests swarming with bandits. But human foes are the least of his problems. His quest will take him into far-off lands—where monsters are real, the dead can speak, and lies become truths.

Lush, detailed artwork brings William’s journey to life in this coming-of-age story that blends fantasy with reality. With an enchanted goat as his guide, William follows a strange path that may lead to his sister... and perhaps his father as well.

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About the Author
Gwen de Bonneval was born in Nantes, France. He has illustrated a number of award-winning graphic novels in his native France, including L’Espirit Perdu (an official selection of the Angoulême International Comics Festival) and La Vierge Froide et Autres Racontars (winner of the Prix Essentiels at Angoulême in 2010).

About the Illustrator
Matthew Bonhomme began his illustration career in newspaper advertisements. As a comic book connoisseur, Mr. Bonhomme has sought to establish collaborations with fellow illustrators including comic artist Christian Rossi and William and the Lost Spirit author Gwen de Bonneval.

About the Publisher
Graphic Universe™, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, creates high-interest fiction and nonfiction titles through supreme graphic novel artwork and story lines created by experienced artists of this genre.

PUBLICATION DATE:
April 2013
$30.60, Reinforced Library Binding
$9.95, Paperback
$18.95, eBook
LB: 978-0-7613-8567-7
PB: 978-1-4677-0807-4
EB: 978-1-4677-0979-8
Ages 13–18
160 Pages ● 7 x 9

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