Aurora and the Orc

Written by Lewis Trondheim · Translated by Montana Kane

A girl must guide a green-skinned classmate with a penchant for slaying elves.

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192 pages· ~640L

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Bookroo's summary

Aurora's new classmate isn't just different; he's an orc with a club and a love for slaying elves. Tasked with guiding him through human customs, Aurora discovers that understanding his world might reveal truths about her own family. As she navigates his orc-like antics, she learns that the journey is as much about self-discovery as it is about teaching. Can Aurora bridge the gap between their worlds, or will the chaos of magic and mayhem prove too much?

From the publisher

From comics legend Lewis Trondheim comes a quirky and hilarious graphic novel full of magic and mayhem!There’s something strange about the new kid in class. Maybe it’s because he’s from a faraway country where they practice different customs. Or maybe it’s because his skin is green, he carries a club, and his favorite pastime is slaying elves. Her teacher and classmates are unfazed, but to Aurora, it’s obvious–the new kid is an orc! And as his unofficial chaperone, Aurora must teach him about human life and curb his outrageously orc-like behavior. But as she travels with him and sees more of his world, it becomes clear she also has much to learn, not just about him but her own family.

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