New Releases by Scott Chantler

In a world where Flash Gordon never flew to space to stop him, Ming the Merciless rules over a conquered and devastated Earth. There, a nameless laborer looks to the sky and dreams of the hero he might have been. On Mongo, the Emperor’s tormented bride, Dale Arden, cannot shake the memory of a man she saw briefly on an airplane years ago. Who was he? And why does it feel like they were meant to have met? Acclaimed cartoonist Scott Chantler presents a two-part Flash Gordon epic that pays tribute to Alex Raymond’s 1930s sci-fi/fantasy adventure classic, while also providing a thoughtful and thrilling reinvention.

On the Dark Island, the three thieves'' quest takes a shocking turn… Against all odds, Dessa, Topper, and Fisk arrive on the legendary island of Astaroth, and Dessa sets about finding her long-lost twin brother, Jared. Instead, she discovers a bizarre world beyond anything she could have ever imagined, where three children roam under the watchful eye of a mysterious and rarely seen man they call the Toymaker. Who are these kids, and how did they get here? And, if Jared isn’t on the Dark Island, where is he?

The adventure continues! The Three Thieves are in a world of danger and treachery and the stakes are even higher as the mystery of Dessa''s missing brother begins to unravel. The Island of Astaroth- “The Dark Island”- is a legend among sailors. It’s rumored a demon lives there, and that it holds more riches than anyone could fathom. But no one has ever laid eyes on it. Certain that her long-lost brother is being held on the Dark Island against his will, Dessa hired a ragtag group of smugglers to take her there aboard their ship. But it’s a journey fraught with danger and treachery, and the outcome seems less and less certain with each passing moment…

The mystery thickens! Captain Drake recalls his early years when he was drawn into a web of intrigue that included a plot against the throne and cryptic clues involving Greyfalcon and Dessa. Does the key to capturing the three thieves lie in Drake’s own dark past? For fans of high-adventure, mystery and intrigue. Believing he has Dessa, Topper, and Fisk cornered in a remote monastery, Captain Drake recalls his early days as a knight in the service of King Roderick. The idealistic young Drake quickly learns that the rest of the King’s Dragons do not share his sense of duty, preferring to take orders from the mysterious palace chamberlain, Maarten Greyfalcon. In tracking down a stolen letter for the king, the young Drake is drawn into a web of intrigue that includes a plot against the throne and cryptic clues involving Greyfalcon and Dessa. Does the key to capturing the three thieves lie in Drake’s own dark past? Could this spell the end of Dessa’s quest to find her long-lost twin brother?

The Captive Prince is the third volume in the Three Thieves series and it is full of fast-paced excitement, daring escapes and close calls. For fans of Amulet, Mighty Jack and Zita the Space Girl, The Fugitive and Bone. For once, the three thieves are hailed as heroes, but how long will their good luck last? As the three thieves trek further west in search of Greyfalcon, they stumble upon a kidnapping in progress. Dess daringly rescues the victim — who turns out to be the crown prince of Medoria! The thieves are still on the run from the Queen’s Dragons, so being openly celebrated by a neighboring kingdom might be a bad idea. But it also holds a rare opportunity. The prince — who grows more and more devoted to Dessa –– promises his help on her quest. However, he and his father, the King, may not see eye-to-eye.

Non-stop action, adventure, mystery and humor as the three thieves race to escape the Queen’s Dragons and uncover the mystery of what happened to Dessa’s brother. For Fans of Disney adventure stories, heroic action and mysteries. A mind-boggling mix of friendship, betrayal and escape – all in one dark and stormy night. Dessa, Topper, and Fisk continue their search for Greyfalcon in hopes that he will lead them to Dessa''s brother. But a terrible storm drives the three thieves off the road. Drenched, they take shelter at the Black Rock Inn--only to come face-to-face with their pursuer, Captain Drake. The long night fills with near captures and narrow escapes. And Dessa''s fate becomes tangled with those of the grasping innkeeper and his scarred, silent wife. Is it possible that they hold a clue in Dessa''s quest to find her long-lost twin?

Scott Chantler''s fast-paced story will engage readers while his bold-lined art with richly detailed backgrounds is a tribute to classic comic books. As an acrobat in a traveling circus, 14-year-old orphan Dessa Redd flies through the air with ease. Still, she is weighed down by troubling memories. But when her ragtag circus troupe pulls into the city of Kingsbridge, Dessa feels a tickle of hope. Maybe here in the royal city she will finally find her twin brother --- or the mysterious man who snatched him away when they were just children. Meanwhile, Topper, the circus juggler, recruits Dessa and the circus strongman, Fisk, for the job of robbing the royal treasury. Hungry and desperate, both agree, setting off a series of adventures that will take the three thieves from one end of the world to the other in search of Dessa''s long-lost brother. Scott Chantler''s fast-paced story will engage readers while his bold-lined art with richly detailed backgrounds is a tribute to classic comic books.

Scott Chantler''s fast-paced story will engage readers while his bold-lined art with richly detailed backgrounds is a tribute to classic comic books. As an acrobat in a traveling circus, 14-year-old orphan Dessa Redd flies through the air with ease. Still, she is weighed down by troubling memories. But when her ragtag circus troupe pulls into the city of Kingsbridge, Dessa feels a tickle of hope. Maybe here in the royal city she will finally find her twin brother --- or the mysterious man who snatched him away when they were just children. Meanwhile, Topper, the circus juggler, recruits Dessa and the circus strongman, Fisk, for the job of robbing the royal treasury. Hungry and desperate, both agree, setting off a series of adventures that will take the three thieves from one end of the world to the other in search of Dessa''s long-lost brother.

Sire Kelton et son écuyer ont promis d''emmener Cade à l''école de magie. Étrangement, le chemin qu''ils empruntent les conduits dans une forêt brumeuse et pleine de danger. Perdus, nos héros comptent sur le génie du jeune écuyer, mais les livres n''ont malheureusement pas toutes les réponses. Parviendra-t-il à trouver un moyen de les sauver de la forêt maudite ?

In the second volume of this middle-grade graphic novel series, our heroes search for the mysterious school of wizardry, but are thwarted at every turn by thick mist, winding woods and fearsome creatures! Our heroes are lost. Squire and Sir Kelton have promised to get Cade to the school of wizardry. Strangely though, the path they’ve taken has brought them into a bewildering, misty forest, rife with fearsome gnolls and a boisterous rival knight. To get them out, Squire tries every trick in the book, but books don''t hold all the answers. Can he muster up his confidence, remember his duties, and find a way to escape the forest?

À chaque fois c’est pareil : c’est au jeune écuyer de se battrecontre des monstres, de résoudre des mystères au péril de sa vie…mais c’est toujours Sire Kelton d’Eldergard qui récolte les lauriers.Malgré eux, ils doivent travailler ensemble, lorsqu’ils découvrent un petitvillage maudit par un dragon, dont les habitants les supplient de leur veniren aide. Sire Kelton décide de partir combattre seul le monstre et laisse doncson écuyer à ses lectures personnelles.Rapidement, d’étranges évènements font leur apparition : le fondateurde la ville a mystérieusement disparu, une grande tour se cache dans la forêt,et Sire Kelton ne semble pas trouver le chemin retour…

A young squire tackles mysteries, monsters and magic, but the inept knight he serves takes the credit. Every time. Squire is brainy, bookish, and terribly under-appreciated by the brawny, inept knight Sir Kelton, who somehow always gets all the glory. So when the two mismatched heroes find themselves in a cursed village plagued by a demonic dragon, Kelton rides off to slay it and Squire stays behind to catch up on some reading. But Squire starts to notice that something isn’t quite right about this town . . . Can he uncover its strange secrets?

From the acclaimed Eisner Award–nominated creator of Two Generals and Northwest Passage comes a gorgeous and spare illustrated exploration of the rapid rise and tragic fall of 1920s legendary jazz soloist Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke. Told in stunning illustrations, Bix is a near-wordless graphic exploration highlighting the career of Leon Bix Beiderbecke, one of the most innovative jazz soloists of the 1920s next to the legendary Louis Armstrong. While composing and recording some of the landmark music in the early history of genre, Bix struggled with personal demons, facing the disapproval of his conservative parents and an increasing dependence on alcohol. Presented in predominantly silent panels to reflect his rebellious outsider quality and inability to communicate in anything other than his own musical terms, Bix tells the story of a music star’s rapid rise and tragic fall—a metaphor for the glories and risks inherent in the creative life.

All the pieces finally fall into place in this action-packed finale to the Three Thieves graphic novel series. Now that Dessa has learned the truth about her past, she agrees to form an alliance with the badly injured Captain Drake against Greyfalcon. The pair travel together to the royal city to rescue Dessa''s twin brother, Jared, from Greyfalcon''s evil clutches and put Jared in his rightful place on the throne. But their plans go awry when they arrive to find Jared already on the throne! And it''s nowhere near the joyful reunion one might expect --- instead, Dessa is captured and thrown into the dungeon! It''s clear her brother is in no position to come to her aid, so she needs to find another way out. The three thieves have pulled off a number of tricky escapes together, but this time Dessa''s on her own ... Or is she? The conclusion to Scott Chantler''s thrilling, suspenseful and masterfully told fantasy-adventure series is sure to satisfy, as loose ends are tied and vexing questions get answered. The fast pace continues right to the end, with new twists and turns and some shocking revelations, while the characters'' wit and humor continue to shine through. The high-voltage drama and bold illustrations make the books in this award-winning series popular reads, even while the complexity of the multiple plotlines enhances problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. And with so many clues cleverly revealed in the details of the artwork, these books are also terrific for developing visual literacy.

In this fifth book in the Three Thieves series of graphic novels, Dessa convinces the smuggler Quinn to transport her, Topper and Fisk to the mysterious Island of Astaroth. Dessa is convinced her twin brother, Jared, who was abducted years earlier by the Queen''s chamberlain, is being held on the island. However, soon after setting sail, they are overtaken by a pirate ship commanded by the King of Pirates, whom they discover is interested in only one treasure on board: Dessa''s map to the location of Astaroth! Will Dessa''s plan for finding her brother be thwarted? Meanwhile, Captain Drake, still hot on the trail of Dessa and her cohorts, is startled when he comes face-to-face with a young boy delivering him a new horse. Why does the boy look so shockingly familiar? The titles in author-illustrator Scott Chantler''s extremely well-reviewed Three Thieves fantasy adventure series consistently deliver a fast-paced storyline and cinematic artwork that crackles with energy. Here, the twists and turns of the plot, along with further development of the characters, continue to intrigue, while the slapstick comedy and exciting action keep things rollicking and fun. This series works beautifully in the classroom for reluctant readers, both boys and girls. The illustrations give it visual appeal and provide valuable contextual clues to the meaning of the narrative, while the literary elements help develop language skills and vocabulary. Offering children graphic novels as alternatives can help foster a love of reading, and motivated readers become strong readers.

Book three of the acclaimed Three Thieves graphic novel series begins with Dessa, Topper and Fisk, still on the run from the Queen''s Dragons, stopping to make camp for the night. While collecting firewood, Dessa happens upon a kidnapping and manages to boldly rescue the captive boy and bring him to safety. Once out of harm''s way, the boy reveals that he is Paladin, the crown prince of Medoria! Upon Paladin''s safe return to his kingdom, his father, King Victor the Fourth, decrees three days of celebration in tribute to the three heroes who have saved his precious only son. Dessa, Topper and Fisk know they are taking a risk by remaining in the castle for all that time, but how can they refuse the king? And to make things trickier still, is the charming prince falling for Dessa? The cinematic artwork in this series offers a fully visual experience for young readers looking for an exciting tale of adventure, told in episodes. Dessa''s derring-do is on display once again as she''s seen swinging into action to save the prince''s life (twice!), among other exploits. The fast pace alone is enough to keep young readers turning the pages. Creator Scott Chantler has also crafted a tremendously intriguing fantasy world in these books, fleshing out the intricacies a bit more with every installment. The layers and connections between characters promote critical thinking, while the masterful storytelling provides terrific opportunities for studying story components and literature.

En mars 1943, Law Chantler et son meilleur ami, tous deux officiers du highland light infantry, sont envoyés outre-mer avec leur régiment. Quelques mois plus tard, ils prendront part à l''une des opérations militaires les plus marquantes de la Seconde guerre mondiale : L''invasion de la Normandie par les alliés. Méticuleusement documenté et magnifiquement illustré, deux généraux rend hommage à tous ces hommes ordinaires pris dans des circonstances extraordinaires.

A beautifully illustrated and poignant graphic memoir that tells the story of World War II from an Everyman''s perspective. In March of 1943, Scott Chantler''s grandfather, Law Chantler, shipped out across the Atlantic for active service with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada, along with his best friend, Jack, a fellow officer. Not long afterward, they would find themselves making a rocky crossing of the English Channel, about to take part in one of the most pivotal and treacherous military operations of World War II: the Allied invasion of Normandy. Two Generals tells the story of what happened there through the eyes of these two young men -- not the celebrated military commanders or politicians we often hear about, but everyday heroes who risked their lives for the Allied cause. Meticulously researched and gorgeously illustrated, Two Generals is a harrowing story of battle and a touching story of friendship -- and a vital and vibrant record of unsung heroism.

Bande dessinée d''aventures mettant en scène Dessa Redd, une intrépide orpheline acrobate qui trouva refuge chez une troupe de saltimbanques où elle rencontre Topper le jongleur et Fisk l''homme fort avec qui elle espère voler le trésor royal et qui s''uniront à sa quête: retrouver son frère jumeau enlevé par celui qui a fait incendier sa maison. [SDM].