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EndGames: A Graphic Novel (NewsPrints #2) (Paperback)
The fight for freedom and truth continues in Ru Xu's thrilling sequel to NewsPrints!Blue arrives in the capital city of Altalus, where she is determined to find her friend Crow, the boy who was created to be a flying war machine, and Jack, the engineer who built him. But soon she is inadvertently kidnapped by Snow and Red, twins from the enemy side of their ten-year war. They set off on a dangerous adventure that brings them to the front lines of the war, and eventually realize that they must work together to help end it. But with larger, more powerful forces at work, the fight for peace -- and survival -- will be more difficult than they ever imagined.
About the Author
Ru Xu grew up in Indianapolis and received a degree in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She is the creator of the popular webcomic Saint for Rent, and NewsPrints is her first graphic novel. Her favorite things include historical fiction, fat birds, and coffee-flavored ice cream. Visit Ru online at ruemxu.com and on Twitter at @ruemxu.
Praise For…
Praise for EndGames:* "Exceeding the promise of the earlier installment, this is a can't-miss offering." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Distinctive for its richly imagined world." -- Kirkus Reviews"Xu has taken the best trappings of manga, from tragic backstories to emotional monologues, and turned them into a high-interest, kid-friendly package." -- BooklistPraise for NewsPrints:* "This excellent and unique offering features strong world-building and an original storyline." -- School Library Journal, starred review"With rich coloring, retro cityscapes that hark to the era of newsies, and a miscellany of steampunk gadgetry, it's an enjoyable romp that considers how hidden secrets shape who people become." -- Publishers Weekly"A fantastic story about friendship, and a strong debut graphic novel!" -- Kazu Kibuishi, #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Amulet"Ru Xu's gorgeous illustrations and heartfelt writing makes NewsPrints a graphic novel I want to reread again and again." -- Faith Erin Hicks, New York Times bestselling author of The Nameless City"Xu's manga-influenced art is full of movement and life." -- Eva Volin, Children's Librarian, Alameda Free Library
Praise for EndGames:* "Exceeding the promise of the earlier installment, this is a can't-miss offering." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Distinctive for its richly imagined world." -- Kirkus Reviews"Xu has taken the best trappings of manga, from tragic backstories to emotional monologues, and turned them into a high-interest, kid-friendly package." -- BooklistPraise for NewsPrints:* "This excellent and unique offering features strong world-building and an original storyline." -- School Library Journal, starred review"With rich coloring, retro cityscapes that hark to the era of newsies, and a miscellany of steampunk gadgetry, it's an enjoyable romp that considers how hidden secrets shape who people become." -- Publishers Weekly"A fantastic story about friendship, and a strong debut graphic novel!" -- Kazu Kibuishi, #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Amulet"Ru Xu's gorgeous illustrations and heartfelt writing makes NewsPrints a graphic novel I want to reread again and again." -- Faith Erin Hicks, New York Times bestselling author of The Nameless City"Xu's manga-influenced art is full of movement and life." -- Eva Volin, Children's Librarian, Alameda Free Library
