The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue
by Jerzy Drozd
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Pub Date Sep 03 2024 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
"Easily one of the best graphic novels of the year." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
"A creative odyssey." — KIRKUS
The Inscrutable Dr. Baer, at your service!
While he's much too busy to embark on any adventures himself, Dr. Baer is here to help with yours. Are you burdened with an unwanted magical object? Gorgon's head? Monkey's paw? Flaming sword?! Sell it to Dr. Baer; he'll tame its spirit, carefully catalog its origin, and keep it safe and orderly within the walls of the spookiest house you're ever likely to find.
But when novice explorers Taft the Tortoise and Pickles the Pig accidentally enable the theft of Baer's most powerful artifact by the nefarious sorcerer Gallus Lugubrious, the good doctor is forced out of his house to reclaim it. The only problem is, for everything he knows about magic, he knows nothing about adventuring, and he'll have to figure this one out as he goes, far from the comforting safety of home.
In over his head, along with his equally inexperienced new allies, Dr. Baer sets out on a dangerous quest through a world of monsters and magic to set things right . . . and to find his next chapter.
Advance Praise
"A creative odyssey. . . . Draws on a tradition of older fantasy adventure comics in a way that’s too rarely seen today." -- KIRKUS
“Like The Three Musketeers meets Raiders Of The Lost Ark if everyone was designed by E. H. Shepard. A great big book made from scoops of adventure, amazing characters, and mysterious cursed objects. Jerzy Drozd has concocted an enticing story and his artwork is the cherry on top!” — Jeff Smith, author of Bone
“A mummy mouse, a chicken sorcerer, a fire skeleton foodie . . . oh my! Jerzy Drozd has woven a heartfelt tale for kids to delight in as they follow the bookish Doctor Baer on his first grand adventure. It’s impossible not to cheer along with this rambunctious crew of critters, admire the gorgeously drawn vistas, and wish for one’s own battle tortoise to snuggle with during story time.” — Vicki Wong, co-creator of The Octonauts
“A magical, mystical roller coaster, that every kid should buy a ticket and ride twice.” — Judd Winick, author of Hilo
“Doctor Baer joins Winnie the Pooh and Paddington as adorable bears whose adventures offer real insight into human emotions and empathy.” — Gregg Schigiel, author of the Zooperhero Universe series
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781638991434 |
| PRICE | $15.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 248 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 611645
The art and character designs are great and the story is engaging for adult as well as the intended middle grade audience. I’m hoping we get too see more of Dr Baer in the future!
Crimson B, Reviewer
Thank you, NetGalley for an advanced ARC of this graphic novel
This book was a fun engaging read that took you on quite an adventure that I think had an adorable art style, the adventure they go on and the friendship made was lovely to read
3.75 stars
Rachel F, Reviewer
Adorable Dungeons & Dragons style adventure, for fans of teddy bear stories, quests, fairy tales, and well-meaning, novice adventurers who must rise to the occasion of saving the world and their friends. This book appears to be standalone, but I’d love to see more stories set in this world!
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