Mightier Than the Sword #1

Callander, Drew,Harrison, Alana

ISBN 10: 1524785091 / ISBN 13: 9781524785093

Published by Penguin Workshop, 2018

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Synopsis:

"Hilarious, fun, and wonderfully insane! It's more than just a book--it's a book you can play!"

- Kristen Schaal of Gravity Falls, Bob's Burgers, The Muppets, Captain Underpants and Toy Story 3 & 4

  

Wildly funny and inventive, this interactive book pulls you, the reader, into the action. Yes, YOU!

   

You wake up in the fictional land of Astorya, where stories from our world come to life. You're a real human being (we assume), and in this fictional world, that makes you a superhero. Armed with your trusty pencil, you have the power to create: what you write, draw, or scribble in the book becomes part of the story!

Only you can rescue Prince S. from the evil Queen Rulette. Aided by the Couriers--a French stoat with dangerous dance moves, a giant dung beetle, a fire ninja, a Pegasus-centaur-cowgirl and a super-intelligent femalien chameleon--you must write, draw, and puzzle your way through a hilarious adventure and prove that the pencil is mightier than the sword.

  

Readers and reviewers praise Mightier for being "wholly original," "in a category all its own," "not like any book I've ever read before," and "an experience like no other." Others compare it to:

• Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
• The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
• A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
• The Secret Series by Pseudonymous Bosch
• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
• The Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
• The Day My Butt Went Psycho by Andy Griffiths
• Captain Underpants and Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
• Choose Your Own Adventure Books
• Mad Libs

Reviewers have also hailed Mightier as a "great gift book," saying "kids are going to love it" and "grab it for birthday gifts."

About the Author: Alana Harrison and Drew Callander have spent their lives telling stories and cracking jokes. Alana graduated from The College of William and Mary with a degree in Comedic Writing and Performance. Drew graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Fiction Writing. Together they have created cartoons and short films with Jon Stewart, Conan O'Brien, John Oliver, and Kristen Schaal. Their work as writers and improv comedians has aired on Sirius XM Radio, NBC, and Comedy Central. Mightier Than the Sword is their first book series.

They live with their two kids and one exquisitely talented cat (none of whom help with the dishes).

Ryan Andrews lives in the Japanese countryside, with his wife, two kids, and their dog, Lucky. A friendly Kodama or two have been known to take up residence in the giant acorn tree that shades the house. Ryan often works at his drawing desk in the early-morning hours, to the sound of rummaging wild boar and badgers, who come from the surrounding forest seeking out shiitake mushrooms and fallen chestnuts.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mightier Than the Sword #1
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: hardcover
Illustrator: Andrews, Ryan
Condition: Very Good