The Pale Queen

by Ethan M Aldridge (Author) Ethan M Aldridge (Illustrator)

The Pale Queen
Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade

From the acclaimed creator of Estranged and The Legend of Brightblade comes a lush fantasy graphic novel about an aspiring astronomer who attracts the attention of a mysterious being known as the Lady. Perfect for fans of Anya's Ghost and Snapdragon!

Agatha has always dreamed of the stars. But when a chance encounter introduces her to the Lady of the Hills, Agatha is shocked to learn that a secret magical world lays hidden in the mist-shrouded land next to her village. She finds herself quickly captivated by the Lady, but is the Lady who she appears to be?As Agatha forms a new friendship with a girl in town, she learns that the Lady is far older and more powerful than she could've guessed and that her plans aren't as innocent as they appear. Will Agatha be able to protect the people she loves from the Lady's sinister agenda?

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Kirkus

Agatha's curiosity makes her an engaging hero, and the tale's events unfold at a satisfying pace. The story tempers genuine fear and horror with lighthearted gentleness.An enchanting spin on the proverbial cautionary tale of Faerie.

Review quotes

"This lush, immersive graphic novel uses color in brilliant ways. The magical realm is particularly well-portrayed." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780063247208
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Quill Tree Books
Publication date
June 25, 2024
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV060000 - Juvenile Fiction | LGBT
JUV008080 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Fantasy
Library of Congress categories
Magic
Fantasy
Graphic novels
Villages
Cartoons and comics
Lesbians
Astronomy
Queer comics
Lesbian comics
Lesbian teeanagers

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