The Lost Boy by Greg Ruth
Beautiful artwork makes up for a derivative story, but some “homage” should be acknowledged
Middle grade readers who like The Amulet will probably enjoy Greg Ruth’s graphic novel adventure, The Lost Boy, published by Scholastic. This is a conventional tale, enlivened with beautiful black and white artwork that looks like it’s done in pencil. I have to admit that the cover immediately sucked me in.
Nate Castle has just moved to a new house in a new town,
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