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A Time to Be Brave (Owly #4), Volume 4 - by Andy Runton (Paperback)

A Time to Be Brave (Owly #4), Volume 4 - by Andy Runton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> Owly, the little owl with a heart of gold, returns for another forest adventure in this Eisner-winning series about friendship!<p></p><p>For Owly and Wormy, nothing beats the power of friendship! But fear can be a powerful force, too. There's a new visitor to the forest, an opossum who's misunderstood because of the way he looks. Wormy is afraid of him, and when Owly tries to untangle him from a fence, Possey begins hissing and bares his sharp teeth! He's scared and hurt, and now everyone is afraid! Can the trio be brave and face their fears with just a little courage and a lot of friendship? </p><p></p><p>Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!</p> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> <p><b>Praise for Owly: The Way Home: </b></p><p></p><p>Runton's evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes... A simple but by no means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p></p><p>As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including young readers in search of warmhearted adventure. -- <i>School Library Journal</i></p><p></p><p>Runton's illustrations glow with vivid and lustrous color, the characters all delightfully expressive. -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><p></p><p>A cute little tale. -- <i>School Library Connection</i></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Praise for the Owly series: </b></p><p></p><p>Appeals to all ages... Equally noteworthy are the expressive drawings and universal lessons of persistence, kindness, and loyalty. -- <i>People</i></p><p></p><p>Delightfully sweet... Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth. -- <i>Booklist</i></p> <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> <p>Andy Runton is the award-winning creator of Owly, which has earned him multiple awards, including the Eisner Award for Best Publication for a Younger Audience. The Owly books have been praised for their charm, wisdom, and warmth by <i>Booklist</i>, and WIRED.com said they are one of the best comics for kids around. Period. Andy lives in the greater Atlanta area where he works full-time as a writer and illustrator. Visit him online at andyrunton.com.</p>

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