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This exciting story is brought to life through stunning visuals and includes a section of facts about the real Book of Kells.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205788762290,"sku":"9781847175847","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781847175847.jpg?v=1786029878"},{"product_id":"9780316429535","title":"WolfWalkers: The Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn enchanting graphic novel about a feud, a friendship, and two girls forever changed. Based on the Golden Globe-nominated, beautifully hand-crafted animated adventure, WolfWalkers, this graphic novel features an introduction and exclusive original art from film co-creator Tomm Moore and co-Art Director Maria Pareja.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father whose job it is to wipe out the last wolf pack. Robyn, unable to hunt with her father and sick of being confined, sneaks out to explore the forbidden lands outside the city walls. There, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe of WolfWalkers rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter learning that \u003ci\u003eWolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e aren't to be feared, Robyn decides she must protect Mebh and her pack from the hunters. As the girls search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the WolfWalkers and risks turning her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis graphic novel makes a great gift for readers of all ages and includes a special introduction, written and illustrated by film cocreator, Tomm Moore, and co-Art Director, Maria Pareja.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e is created by Cartoon Saloon, the award-winning Irish studio behind some of the industry's most renowned animated films including \u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Kells\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lovely to behold.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A visually dazzling, richly imaginative, emotionally resonant production ... \" —\u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kids need movies like this that respect their intelligence, center strong female characters and question policies of blind obedience ... 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Includes two bonus stories from the film’s creator.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the remote Abbey of Kells lives a young monk named Brendan. Brendan and his fellow monks spend their days isolated from the outside world, toiling away under the strict control of Brendan’s uncle to build walls that fend off the Vikings. Everything changes when a master illuminator arrives with an extraordinary book containing secret powers. But the book is unfinished, and Brendan’s help is needed. As he sets off on a thrilling adventure through the enchanted woods, Brendan encounters wicked creatures lurking in the shadows—but also new friends. With the help of the bold fairy Aisling, can Brendan finish the ancient book and cast light over Kells?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This bewitching origin story of the legendary Book of Kells features two additional stories written and illustrated by Tomm Moore.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56419559014773,"sku":"9780316439213","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780316439213_fa123702-752d-4f3c-b5da-a4ec15485208.jpg?v=1786012863"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-tomm-moore.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}