Death & Sparkles
Book 1
by Rob Justus
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Pub Date Oct 05 2021 | Archive Date Sep 07 2021
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Description
Being Death is no way to live.
Sure, you're all-powerful, but collecting souls involves a ton of paperwork, and it's impossible to have friends when everything you touch instantly dies.
Being Sparkles the Last Unicorn isn't as fun as you'd imagine, either. Maybe it seems like the whole world wants to be your bestie, but really people just want you to pose with them for selfies, or use you to help them sell stuff.
Everything changes when Death and Sparkles meet and realize they might just be one another's first chance at a real friend. But before they can even enjoy the bromance, the whole world starts freaking out about this unlikely pair. Will fame or BFFdom prevail?
Laugh-out-loud hilarious, gently philosophical, and full of delightfully zany exuberance, this buddy comedy turns friendship on its head—literally—and will have readers believing in the power of cupcakes for breakfast and cosmic camaraderie.
HILARIOUS BUDDY COMEDY: Move over, Wayne and Garth! Move over, Beavis and Butthead! Readers will love this spin on the classic mismatched BFF dynamic featuring two of the most powerful beings around: the guy in charge of taking everyone's life, and the most magical creature still in existence on Earth. Never have two beings been less alike or more adorable.
PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With bright, vibrant illustrations, big fun fonts, expressive sound effects throughout, an irreverent spirit, and a heart full of cupcakes, this graphic novel will entice even the most skeptical of young readers.
BIG THEMES: Self-awareness; empathy; bravery; commercialism; celebrity influencers; and the courage to stand up for what you believe in, even if that's the hard thing to do—all of these important themes weave throughout the book in subtle ways that will resonate with readers without feeling heavy-handed.
THE FIRST ADVENTURE OF MANY: This is the first book in a planned series about the adventures of Death and Sparkles. The next book will be out in Fall 2022!
LIKE LIVING IN CANDYLAND: Rob Justus's expressive, vivid art makes readers feel like they're living in Candyland. With tons to see on every page, and countless visual gags per spread, this book will delight graphic novel fans and bring new readers to the genre.
Perfect for:
• Reluctant readers
• Parents
• Fans of graphic novels
• Fans of unicorns
• Educators
Marketing Plan
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Virtual Events Tour
Extensive Outreach To Key Educators And Library Contacts
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781797206356 |
| PRICE | $22.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Heather V, Librarian
Get ready for the world of Death and Sparkles. This graphic novel tackles many philosophical issues such as the temptations of fame, fickleness of celebrities, consumerism and ecology, as well as social media consumption. Despite all this the author manages to do a good job of juggling it all in an entertaining, funny way that readers will be sure to understand the message without becoming lost in the message.
When Sparkles, the last living Unicorn, has a fatal accident while promoting a product of socks, he comes in the contact with Death, a lonely otherworldly employee of the claims department. At the same time as Sparkles and Death's relationship a trio of alien lizards have arrived to try to educate Earth on recycling and proper planetary care. With Sparkle's death the extraterrestrial lizards are lured into the influencer lifestyle. Will this be the last of Sparkles?
Vanneshia C, Librarian
First, I would like to thank NetGalley for the advanced reader's copy.
I loved everything about this graphic novel. The story is wonderful, and Sparkles and Death complement each other very well because they are very different.
Sparkles is the last unicorn and is world-famous for over-the-top stunts. Death is a loner because his touch will kill you, and he also hates paperwork. They meet because it is Sparkles' time. Sparkles thinks otherwise and fights to come back which leads Death and Sparkles on an exciting journey.
The artwork is amazing and works perfectly for a unicorn that barfs rainbows and Death who is allergic to flowers, which I guess is a side effect if you get stuck with a unicorn horn. I thought this graphic was very funny and look forward to more adventures of Death and Sparkles. I also can't wait to share it with my patrons. It is just that good.
Librarian 46742
Here's a fun sentence I never really thought I'd say: "Aw, I kind of want to hang out with Death." (I've always wanted to hang out with a unicorn, so that one was less of a surprise.) It's tricky to pick my favorite part of this book--the amazing art, or the fantastic characters. The one thing I'm sure of is how excited I am to add this book to my collection...and share it with some of my favorite patrons!
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