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Brightly Woven

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By Leigh Dragoon
Illustrated by Kit Seaton
Adapted from the novel written by Alexandra Bracken
New York: Disney-Hyperion, 2021. Graphic novel.

At 14-years-old, Sydelle Mirabil has hardly seen the world beyond her tiny, desert village in the magical kingdom of Palmarta. One day, a mysterious and angsty young wizard named Wayland North blows into her town and invites Sydelle on a dangerous quest to deliver a message and prevent war between two kingdoms, all while pursued by a dark wizard. Sydelle is a talented weaver and navigator and her practical knowledge proves helpful support to Wayland, especially as his magical powers physical exhaust him. As Wayland grows weaker and the time to deliver their message runs out, Sydelle discovers a secret about herself. Sydelle and Wayland's friendship is at the center of this fun and light-hearted fairy tale romance. This is an adaptation of the 2010 YA novel by the same name, with the two protagonists aged-down to better suit a middle grade audience. Fans of Shannon Hale's fairy tales will love this full-color, brightly drawn graphic novel.


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