Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian: A Graphic Novel

Description: "Deep in the heart of the planet Irpa stands the Salty Pig's House of Tonics & Tinctures, home of the wise Pig Wizard and his adopted granddaughter Bea. As keepers of the Endless Flame, they live a quiet and peaceful life, crafting medicines and potions for the people of their once-prosperous world. All that changes one day when, while walking through the woods, Bea meets Cad, a member of the Galdurians, an ancient race thought to be long-extinct. Cad believes that if anyone can help him find his missing people, it's the Pig Wizard"--Publisher marketing.

Brief description:

Tim Probert is an author and illustrator. He is the creator of Lightfall, an all-ages fantasy adventure graphic novel series. He has illustrated the D&D Dungeon Academy series as well as several other books. Tim has also been an art director in animation at the studio Nathan Love, working on all sorts of short-form projects. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and two cats, surrounded by the smell of fresh bread and the sound of frogs.

Review Quotes:

Majestic artwork, a burgeoning friendship, and the promise of adventure keep the pages turning in this to-be-continued tale. - School Library Journal

Probert's debut graphic novel is both inventive and familiar, with unique characters in a fresh fantasy world embarking on a classic quest. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

Beautifully drawn. Tim Probert has created a world readers will want to visit. - Kazu Kibuishi, author of Amulet

Thoroughly satisfying, with a cliffhanger ending that's sure to hook readers. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Probert's cinematic, full-color artwork is packed with inventive creatures and vivid landscapes perfectly in keeping with the fantasy adventure atmosphere. - Booklist

Probert's debut combines engaging fantasy elements: mysterious enemies, fateful responsibility, and death-defying action against a variety of foes. Detailed, jewel-colored art illuminates Irpa's radiance as Bea's journey unveils sweeping landscapes, Ghibli-esque character design, and luminous architecture. Worried Bea and enthusiastic Cad quickly become a team that readers can root for, and compelling unsolved mysteries demand a follow-up. - Publishers Weekly

The action delivers on epic battles (especially against skeletal foes), and the storyline gives the characters real stakes and costs along with solid twists, all fitting seamlessly into the humorous Dungeons & Dragons setting. - Kirkus Reviews

An invigorating, original fantasy that's entertaining and reflective in equal measure. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A resonant, richly layered adventure with a modern yet timeless emphasis on emotional intelligence, courage, and empathy." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A feast for the eyes sure to fill your heart with light even in times of shadowy darkness." - Johnnie Christmas, New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator

"Endlessly gorgeous, tender and thrilling, this luminous chapter of Lightfall is a heart-stirring epic where friendship shines as the truest light."