The Clockwork Angel: The Mortal Instruments Prequel (The Infernal Devices Manga) - Softcover

Cassandra Clare

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0356502252 ISBN 13: 9780356502250

Publisher: Orbit, 2012

Synopsis

A prequel to Cassandra Clare's 'Mortal Instruments' series, 'The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel' is the story of Tessa Gray, a sixteen-year-old American girl travelling alone to Victorian London who runs afoul of the city's sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends - including the two enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing . . .

About this title

About the Author

Cassandra Clare vaulted onto the publishing scene with her first YA novel, City of Bones, and has published three other bestselling novels in The Mortal Instruments series. First published in August of 2010, Clockwork Angel marked the first installment of Cassandra's The Infernal Devices trilogy and debuted at #1 on the New York Times list.

From Booklist

After her aunt passes away, American Tessa Gray looks forward to starting a new life with her brother in Victorian England. Little does Tessa know that when she travels to London, she will discover new skills and an underground world filled with shadowhunters, warlocks, vampires, and the occult. Dark secrets will be revealed, and her life and soul will be in danger from a mysterious figure called the Magister and all who call him master. Will her new friends save her or betray her for her newfound powers? Artist Baek has done an excellent job of adapting the complex plot of the first book in Clare’s popular Infernal Devices series into a completely enjoyable manwha. The artwork is expressive and dynamic, the pacing is quick, and the dialogue conveys all of the snarkiness of the original book. This is an excellent companion to the original novels and could be a helpful starting point for weaker readers who are fans of steampunk, fantasy, and paranormal reads. Grades 9-12. --Candice Mack

Edition details

• Publisher: Orbit
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0356502252
• ISBN 13: 9780356502250
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Hyekyung Baek
• Number of pages: 243