Star Pig
Star Pig by Delilah S. Dawson is an illustrated graphic novel published by National Geographic Books on March 10, 2020. This engaging story follows 16-year-old Vess, who finds herself at Space Camp, only to face a life-threatening shuttle accident that sends her and her fellow campers into a perilous situation among the stars. The narrative explores the unexpected bond that forms between Vess and a gigantic, space-faring water bear, all while set against the backdrop of her nostalgic 1990s playlist.
Readers will discover a unique blend of science fiction and coming-of-age themes as Vess navigates her extraordinary journey home. The book presents a tale of friendship and adventure, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of two unlikely companions. With a total of 96 pages, this graphic novel combines action and humor, making it a captivating read for fans of young adult fiction and comics.
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Two Castaways. One Goal. Zero in common. Get lost in this inventive sci-fi graphic novel about an extraordinary friendship and an incredible journey home.
Like many late-21st-century teens, geeky 16-year-old Vess gets packed off to spend her summer at Space Camp–which is literally in space. Tragically, a shuttle accident sends her and the rest of the passengers careening toward a cold, frosty death among the stars. But when a gigantic, space-faring water bear miraculously rescues Vess and her beloved retro Discman, it’s the beginning of an extraordinary friendship, all set to the nostalgic tunes of Vess’s 1990s-heavy playlist.
Delilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling writer of Star Wars: Phasma, plus the The Secrets of Long Snoot, The Perfect Weapon, and Scorched; the Blud series, Servants of the Storm, the HIT series, Wake of Vultures and the Shadow series (as Lila Bowen). Her previous comics work includes Ladycastle, The X-Files: Case Files – Florida Man, Adventure Time, Rick and Morty: Pickle Rick, Star Wars Adventures, and Sparrowhawk.
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