Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1799
The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man
Ages 4–8 · 2011
Bookroo's summary
In 1940s New York, Joe Kavalier, a refugee artist, and his cousin Sammy Clay, a dreamer, team up to create iconic comic-book heroes. As they navigate the challenges of war, love, and ambition, their creations reflect their deepest fears and hopes. With the enchanting Rosa Saks entwined in their lives, the duo's journey reveals the transformative power of imagination. Will their fictional heroes help them escape their own realities, or will the past catch up with them? Dive into a tale of creativity, resilience, and the American dream.
From the publisher
The bestselling author of Wonder Boys pens a novel in which the tragicomic adventures of a couple of boy geniuses reveal much about what happened to America in the middle of the 20th century.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 639
- Words
- 216,020
- Audience
- Adult
- Lexile
- 1170L
The author
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