  | Viewfinder Author: Chung, Christine D.U | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
After visiting Earth on a whim, a young space traveler finds a planet empty of people. She happens upon a strange contraption that shows her images of what the planet used to be like, and through this viewfinder, we see Earth as it was juxtaposed against Earth as it is: abandoned by people, but still full of amazing things. A wordless adventure with a subtle message about stewardship.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Majoka, Salwa |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (02/01/24)
School Library Journal (+) (00/04/24)
Booklist (02/01/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (A) (00/01/24)
The Hornbook (00/05/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/01/2024 A young space explorer’s visit to Earth reveals an abandoned civilization; a time capsule’s toy stereoscope displays scenes of busy people pausing at an environmental alert. Sepia-toned images showing translucent orbs drifting downward as the humans board spaceships are interspersed with scenes of the helmeted traveler’s avid exploration of this world—she wistfully observes abandoned wonders at a train station, a museum, a library, everything now speckled with glowing mushrooms. But encounters with creatures living unperturbed by the fungus—an inquisitive mouse, some helpful monkeys, a friendly housecat—reassure her about this world’s future before she takes off for her home planet. In this captivating graphic novel debut, the accomplished author-illustrator duo (lifelong friends) demonstrate their exceptional skills as visual storytellers, as this wordless visionary adventure winds through an investigation of an unknown, yet familiar, world. Deftly paced paneling builds to dramatic reveals of gorgeous scenes rendered in glowing colors and exquisitely observed detail. Young readers will be transported by this sensitive and imaginative take on the evolution of our planet’s ecosystem. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
