On a cool evening on the swamp, a figure appears dancing across the water. A human figure, but far from a human form. A Ghost, a young girl spirit that seems to have lost its way. A good Samaritan owl decides to help against the wishes of his animal brethren. What mysteries does the ghost girl hold the secrets to and what will happen when she and the owl unlock them together? Will they find out what happened to her? Will she find her way to where she needs to be? What will happen to the animals in the swamp and surrounding forest? An adventure with the most unlikely of pairs, The Ghost, the Owl.
My Thoughts
This is a breathtaking graphic novel. The mysterious artwork seems fitting of the spiritual power of the natural world, with lush colors depicting a combination of myth and whimsy. And, if you are familiar with Sara Richard's work you'll know she has created an illustrated owlery beyond compare.
Teaming her work with the courageous and enchanting story written by Franco is clever.
I love how friendship and not going along with the crowd ( forest animals) is the overwhelming theme.
