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The Treehouse Heroes: and the Forgotten Beast Hardcover – Illustrated, Dec 7 2012
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Five super-powered teens battle a warlord to save an endangered creature. Appeals to fans of comic books,The Teen Titans, andAvatar the Last Airbender.
From their treehouse headquarters come five young champions and their wise teacher. Brawny Cha is a mountain of muscle. Small Klee is a shapeshifter, from girl to animal and back again. Blonde-haired Bri can blow gusts of wind. Long-haired Flo can vanish before your eyes. Lanky Gru is a speedster. Their white-bearded mentor has taught them to help others in need.
Now they must save the "Zez," a mystical Asiatic beast, from an encroaching civilization; especially the menacing General Moon, empowered by enchanted armor, and his soldiers. Using all their varied powers, can the Treehouse Heroes protect their new friend and restore the balance of nature?
Its fresh blend of adventure and lyrical art, created by traditional hand-painted watercolors, will excite young readers. Written by a formerDark Horse comics editor and illustrated by aStar Wars: The Clone Wars animator, this is a PG-rated action-filled quest that will engage parents and will find a home in the classroom or library.
Elementary school teachers can connectTreehouse Heroes to English Language Arts lessons. Because it’s a picture book, it’s a helpful supplement for English Language Development (ELD) students needing visual context. Librarians can use the storybook in lessons to exemplify character traits such as cooperation, thoughtfulness, empathy, and bravery as the characters overcome their fears and doubts to help a friend in need.
"A charming and magical story. The art is poetic and beautiful!"
- Steward Lee, Director onStar Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.
- Reading age3 - 8 years
- Print length36 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measureAD620L
- Dimensions21.08 x 1.78 x 28.19 cm
- PublisherImmedium
- Publication dateDec 7 2012
- ISBN-109781597020343
- ISBN-13978-1597020343
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"The story and illustrations are awesome! I love the style of the characters. The smoke and fire have a life unto their own. The vibrant watercolors contrasted against the pure white backgrounds makes for some really interesting compositions. The moral of the story is nicely told with great illustrations. I think kids would really like this book." - David Kury, Producer, LucasArts
“Amara and Chau have created an enchanting tale of magic, heroism and plenty of action. It so evokes a rich ancient fable you'd think it has existed for hundreds of years. But it hasn't and that's the best part. They've conjured up something classic, yet so new. I love it." - Dan Yaccarino, children's author and creator ofWilla's Wild Life
"A whimsical tale of the magical Zez, and her adventures with the Treehouse Heroes & the evil General Moon. A story of magic, hope, belief and wonderment, written by Phil Amara and beautifully accented by the lush illustration of Alina Chau." - Ally Takeuchi, Swoon Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
"A charming book, I've shown it to all the kids in my family and they want me to read it to them again and again!" - Tony Millionaire, author ofSock Monkey
"A beautifully illustrated book that would make a spectacular animated film. Alina uses her animation background to breath life into every illustration. In this book, we are reminded, with a light touch, that nature is both miraculous and fragile. A good part of preserving this beautiful world lies with each of us. The illustrations themselves seem to move like the wind or a flowing stream and remind us of the natural world around us…The story, wrapped in a beautifully illustratedfairy tale, is a good reminder to look for and protect the beauty of our natural world today. Find your town's Zez today and cherish and nurture it!" - Thomas E. Richner, Associate Professor of Animation, Columbus College of Art and Design, Former Layout Artist onThe Simpsons animated TV series
"In this ecological fable that takes place 'long ago, in a far-east land,' the forests and rivers are populated with mythological beasts...[The artwork] is charming and vibrant. Created by a veteran animator, it recalls the stylized landscapes and figures inThe Secret of Kells."
From the Back Cover
Using all their varied powers, can the Treehouse Heroes save their wild friend and restore the balance of the forest? Written by a veteran comics creator and illustrated by a Star Wars: The Clone Wars artist, this fresh blend of adventure and lyrical art will excite young readers.
About the Author
Alina Chau: Alina Chau received her Master of Fine Arts in Animation from UCLA, School of Theater, Film and Television in 2001. She has helped produce animation and gaming titles Ben 10, Silent Hill, Gears of War, The Incredible Hulk, God of War, Medal of Honor, Sypro, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. See her art at alinanimation.blogspot.com.
Product details
- ASIN : 1597020346
- Publisher : Immedium; Illustrated edition (Dec 7 2012)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 36 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781597020343
- ISBN-13 : 978-1597020343
- Item weight : 368 g
- Dimensions : 21.08 x 1.78 x 28.19 cm
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About the authors
Alina Chau 周曉芬 is an award-winning filmmaker and artist. Her credits include the Emmy Award-winning Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, and numerous best-selling games. She illustrated The Nian Monster, which received the 2018 APALA Picture Book Honor. Having grown up in Hong Kong in an Indonesian-Chinese family during the British colonial era, her creative vision is strongly influenced by a diverse mix of cultures. She finds inspiration in her grandmother's stories, colorful sarongs, and delicate wooden sculptures from Southeast Asia, as well as in the aroma of stinky tofu, and the sound of Hong Kong tram bells chiming. Alina's unique cultural heritage strongly influences her artistic and storytelling voice.
Website - https://alinachau.com
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Phil Amara is the author of Immedium's Treehouse Heroes and the Forgotten Beast and Awesome Asian Americans, among others. He enjoys a good grilled cheese.
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