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Into the Bewilderness

A Graphic Novel

Gus Gordon 

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Description

Perfect for fans of The Wild Robot, Gus Gordon’s graphic novel debut follows two furry friends on a clever and cozy adventure when they embark on a journey to the Big City for the first time.

In the Bewilderness, life is good.

Best friends Luis (the large furry one) and Pablo (the small furry one) spend their days wandering through nature, playing songs on the guitar, and eating Slow Joe McNally’s pinecone porridge with their neighbors.

When dreamer Luis receives an unexpected invitation to attend a performance of The Weary Mermaid in the big, bustling city, he finds it hard to ignore the allure of the bright lights.

Luckily, he doesn’t have to go it alone—and it’s a good thing, because it’s a long journey through the Bewilderness, and Luis has many questions. Will they meet laser-eyed gargoyles, zombie chickens, or tyrannical cow rulers? Will they get there on time? Why is quicksand so slow if it’s called quicksand? Thankfully, with his grumpy but loyal best friend by his side, they’ll soon find out.

. . . Or will they?

Product Details

PublisherHarperAlley
Publish DateJuly 08, 2025
Pages192
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780063246119
Dimensions8.0 X 6.5 X 0.7 inches | 14.6 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author for small people and older people who like small people’s books. He has illustrated and written over eighty books for children. His books, including Herman and Rosie, Somewhere Else, The Last Peach, and Finding François, have sold in over twenty countries worldwide. He has twice been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Gus also likes cheese a great deal.

Reviews

"Gordon’s jellybean-shaped figures, expressive linework, and soft colors amplify the cartoonish interactions and the bucolic setting in equal measure. It’s a simply delightful, seamless blend of disparate parts that come together into an enchanting whole that will charm middle-graders with offbeat senses of humor." — Booklist (starred review)

"Contrasting dispositions make Luis and Pablo an amusingly appealing pair in the neatly drawn panels, leading a winsome animal (and cryptid) cast. Urbane, goofy fun." — Kirkus Reviews

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