Full Description
"Paquet and Sandoval together offer up a
gorgeously illustrated, nightmarish dreamscape of a young boy experiencing
traumatic emotional turmoil." - Booklist
(Starred)
Eleven-year-old Pepe's world
turns inside-out when he finds himself pulled inside the walls of his own home,
seemingly trapped in a strange and surreal place. As he searches for a way out,
he discovers a myriad of strange, intriguing, and frightening characters, who
ultimately lead him to complete the greatest journey of them all: growing
up.
A fantastical trip through a strange
landscape that explores the changing perspective of a young boy facing
adulthood. As surreal as Alice in Wonderland, with a powerful truth underneath
it all. This beautifully illustrated, watercolored tale will make readers long
for the simplicity of youth while embracing the wonderful complexities of
adulthood: RESPONSIBILITY, LOVE, CONSEQUENCE, and ultimately the shocking,
inevitable realities of LIFE and DEATH. Written by Pierre Paquet, this honest
portrayal of a moment from his own life will take readers to a land of
contemplation and adventure.