Tyna of the Lake
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Tyna of the Lake by Alexander Utkin
The latest installment in the Gamayun Tales series introduces a clever heroine who has a secret even she doesn't know about.Tyna of the Lake rescues the Hunter's son from a life of servitude to her father the Water Spirit. Their attempt to make an escape to the surface world is interrupted when they are captured by the Water Spirit and he reveals the truth about who Tyna's real father is.
An ideal book for kids who aren't quite ready for Percy Jackson and mythology fans who want a little bit more color in their stories.
Utkin's artwork is visually stunning, using a palette of striking primary colours that matches the boldness of his narrative perfectlyInfusing new life into a traditional Russian folk tale, this latest instalment in the Gamayun Tales series is as enthralling and evocative as its predecessors. * Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads 2019-20 *
In 'Tyna of the Lake,' Utkin's visuals are as good as ever, with this issue being washed in swathes of vibrant green and blue hues. I can't help but be drawn into the underwater kingdom and want to visit it (when it's not under Vodyanoy's rule) and meet these characters -- Luke Cornelius * Multiversity Comics *
Utkin can amaze with the twists while retaining the essential fairytale quality of the stories he adapts. [...] It's another all ages treat in a nice small hardcover edition. -- Karl Verhoven * The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide *
In 'Tyna of the Lake,' Utkin's visuals are as good as ever, with this issue being washed in swathes of vibrant green and blue hues. I can't help but be drawn into the underwater kingdom and want to visit it (when it's not under Vodyanoy's rule) and meet these characters -- Luke Cornelius * Multiversity Comics *
Utkin can amaze with the twists while retaining the essential fairytale quality of the stories he adapts. [...] It's another all ages treat in a nice small hardcover edition. -- Karl Verhoven * The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide *
Alexander Utkin is an illustrator, comic artist, designer and musician from Russia. He studied at Moscow State University of Printing Arts, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Arts. Clients include Samsung, Universal Music and WWF, among many others. He lives in Moscow, Russia
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781910620519 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910620513 |
| Title | Tyna of the Lake |
| Author | Alexander Utkin |
| Series | Gamayun Tales |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Nobrow Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 72 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |