The trio take a short cut through the Silent Woods which happens to have a scary abandoned mansion in the middle of it. Interactions between characters feel organic, and despite the cast being quite diverse, educational attention is never brought to any of the characters differences, allowing for the story to flow naturally and normalizing their diversity simultaneously. : The Weirn Books, Vol. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Aside from Naya and Desh, many of Chamkovas character designs feel like younger versions of characters seen in Nightschool. 2020, Hardcover. Try again. Ailis and Na'ya are pretty average students (NOT losers), but when a shadow starts looming and a classmate gets all weird, they are the first to notice. Ailis attends night school alongside her dragon-obsessed, fellow-weirn biracial cousin Naya; their neighbor-frenemy weirn Jasper; and Russ, a werewolf neighbor Ailis is crushing on. 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The creepy and perilous momentsincluding kidnappings, a masked night creature, a mysterious evil villain, and a ghostly old mansionare infused with just enough humor to take the scare factor down a bunch of notches. Great book. , Svetlana Chmakova, for an outing into her favorite fantastical world full of magic and adventure! , Svetlana Chmakova, for an outing into her favorite fantastical world full of magic and adventure! To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. In contrast to the pastel coloring of the rest of the book, the Astrals are stark black and white, making them stand out in any scene, swirling around their weirn (unless they are stealing cookies.) Released under Yen Press' middle-school-aimed imprint 'JY', Be Wary of the Silent Woods introduces readers to Ailis 'Leesh' Thorton, a young Weirn and student living with her grandmother and attending the local Night School. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Although centered on nonhuman characters, the story focuses on typical adolescent experiences: having a crush, growing apart from friends, and wanting to fit in. 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In the Night Realm, vampires, shifters, weirns, and other night things passing for human prowl the streets but they still have to go to school! Ailis and Na'ya are pretty average students (NOT losers), but when a shadow starts looming and a classmate gets all weird, they are the first to notice. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. However, this more colorful and simplistic art style is a two-edged sword for Chmakova. The plot, though a somewhat basic exploration of the evil scientist story trope, contains enough twists and questions to keep young readers turning the page, while also respecting them enough to lean appropriately into its horror-inspired elements. Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020. , has been a runaway critical success and was named one of YALSA's 2016 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens! 2020, Trade paperback. Join our email list to get exclusive offers, the best in books, and more. 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Svetlana Chmakova was born and raised in Russia until the age of 16, when her family emigrated to Canada. The Weirn Books, Vol. In the Dramacon series, Chmakova captured the awe of attending a first comic convention. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. He can be found on Twitter @kabutoridermav. This story was successful bringing this kind of eerie, but beautiful setting to life, with characters that are treated like the underdogs, but make you want to cheer them on. . Great book! Allis is a weirn, a witch with a demon guardian. I love stories with strong female lead characters and magic. Ailis and Nayas main concern is how to not be labeled losers in nightschool. As for the review, DH thought the book was too busy - needed to be more fleshed out and could have made 2 volumes, give a little more attention to the old school in the silent woods etc. : Ailis and Na'ya are pretty average students (NOT losers), but when a shadow starts looming and a classmate gets all weird, they are the first to notice. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon, Svetlana Chmakova was born and raised in Russia until the age of 16, when her family emigrated to Canada. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Children's Fantasy Comics & Graphic Novels, Literature & Fiction for Children (Books). The girls often take a shortcut through the Silent Woods and past a house their grandmother has forbade them to go near. This item shows wear including moderate wear to edges and cover. Svetlana Chmakova is an internationally published, award-winning manga/comics author, with more than 10 published books and her work translated into over 13 languages. This fun adventure comes complete with bullies and crushes, annoying little brothers, and lots of magic! We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Svetlana Chmakova is an internationally published, award-winning manga/comics author, with more than 10 published books and her work translated into over 13 languages. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods will be published in print and digitally on June 16 th, 2020. At the end of the free trial, your membership will automatically upgrade to a monthly membership. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods (The Weirn Books, 1) by Chmakova, Svetlana and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2021, Granddaughter really enjoyed this book can get 3, 4 but not 2, Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020, I really enjoyed the authors previous series, Nightschool (4 volumes). Home to events that left a generation of weirn . "I wasn't done and I wasn't ready to leave the world I created. : It remains one of my kids most highly-rated books. Svetlana ChmakovaThe Weirn Books Vol. Please try again. Graphic novelist extraordinaire Svetlana Chmakova returns with a brand-new series for middle grade readers! Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. , ISBN-13 This is a great story. Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021. Review first posted at Girl Who Reads. Fantastic middle/elementary school fantasy story, Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020. , Language Public lists Callie's book recs. Please try again. Enjoy fast, FREE delivery, exclusive deals and award-winning movies & TV shows with PrimeTry Prime VERDICT Relationships take center stage in this sweet, not-too-scary coming-of-age story that feels like a young read-alike to Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Alea Perez, Elmhurst P.L., IL, Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. It gets personal, though, when Na'ya's little brother D'esh disappears-It's time to confront the secrets of the forbidden mansion in the Silent Woods! The Weirn Books, Vol. The art matches the tone which is significantly less intense than the first series in this world. Have you followed the story of Night School over the years? 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods Paperback - Illustrated, June 16, 2020 by SVETLANA CHMAKOVA (Author) 167 ratings Part of: The Weirn Books See all formats and editions Kindle & Comixology $6.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $24.00 12 Used from $8.54 16 New from $17.44 1 Collectible from $240.00 Paperback In the Night Realm, vampires, shifters, weirns, and other night things passing for human prowl the streets but they still have to go to school! Les chapitres apparaissent sous forme de srie dans le magazine mensuel de manga Yen Plus , qui rassemble les chapitres en volumes relis. Publisher It gets personal, though, when Na'ya's little brother D'esh disappears-It's time to confront the secrets of the forbidden mansion in the Silent Woods! I would've liked to have seen a little more of the parents, but I can wait for second book for that, I hope. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods, Kadokawa Begins Serialization Of New Hilarious Elden Ring Gag Manga, KONOSUBA Anime Officially Announces Third Season, Megumin Prequel Adaptation, Even with the 'softer' tone, some of the horror-inspired scenes are actually unnerving, Less detailed art than the previous Nightfall books. : The Weirn Books, Vol. Take a second to support GeekMom and GeekDad on Patreon! Born and raised in Russia, she moved to Canada at sixteen years old to finish high school and trick Sheridan College into giving her a Classical Animation diploma. They're basically humans that are born with demon guardian spirits. A free copy was provided in exchange for an honest review. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. But that's the easy part. 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods by Svetlana Chmakova at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Came much faster than I expected. Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021. Review first posted at Girl Who Reads. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Chmakova also noted that she had loved the works of Kosuke Fujishima, who had created the anime properties of Oh My Goddess! Released under Yen Press middle-school-aimed imprint JY, Be Wary of the Silent Woods introduces readers to Ailis Leesh Thorton, a young Weirn and student living with her grandmother and attending the local Night School. Final art not seen by PW. almost slapdash, but that might be what the target age - Jr High_ wants. Dark Moon Diary manga volume 1 - Che Gilson 2020-04-10 When 15-year-old Priscilla's parents pass away, she has nowhere to go but to here last "living" relatives in the European town of Nachtwald. Though some art issues are noticeable and the story errs a little on the safe and standard side, these are most likely only glaring to the seasoned reader, as younger audiences will undoubtedly be delighted by the colorful characters and the designs of monsters and magic unique to the world of Nightschool. , Item Weight Svetlana is currently being published/endured by Yen Press, and makes her home somewhere between Toronto, Canada and California. Accidentally becoming a full-time artist and writer after that, Svetlana has drawn and written for animation, how-to-draw books, toy designs, and most of all, comics and manga. All the characters have complex personalities that come through with little asides, quick facial reactions, and strong dialogue. Her Berrybrook Middle School series, which includes Awkward, Brave, and Crush, has been a runaway success and stand out as some of todays most popular middle-grade graphic novels. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Plus the artwork is a little lessmature? 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods Paperback - Illustrated, June 16 2020 by SVETLANA CHMAKOVA (Author) 134 ratings Kindle and comiXology $9.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $30.79 5 Used from $21.88 8 New from $21.49 Paperback $16.83 13 Used from $11.43 6 New from $16.11 1: Be Wary of the Silent Woods. News blog View All. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Format: Hardcover. Liked it? We work hard to protect your security and privacy. The Weirn Books: Be Wary of the Silent Woodsis an easy pick for both reluctant and ravenous readers who appreciate a fast-paced story. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer no Kindle device required. 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