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Lion of Rora
Christos Gage
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Description for Lion of Rora
Hardback. In the tradition of Braveheart and 300 comes Lion of Rora, the true story of Joshua Janavel, farmer-turned-freedom fighter, who will stop at nothing in his quest to save his people from tyranny and religious persecution. Num Pages: 184 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: FV; FX. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
“A great perspective on a historical eventfew Americans know anything about.” -Booklist
"TheLion of Rora Verdict: Recommended for large graphic novel collectionsserving teens and adults with room to spare on niche historical fiction. Apotentially useful springboard for instructors in an academic setting."-LibraryJournal
Well-researched and realized” - PublishersWeekly
In the tradition of Braveheartand 300 comes Lion of Rora, the true story of Joshua Janavel,farmer-turned-freedom fighter, who will stop at nothing in his quest to save hispeople from tyranny and religious persecution. This painstakingly researchedgraphic novel, written by Christos Gage and Ruth Fletcher Gage and featuringevocative art by Jackie ... Read more
“A great perspective on a historical eventfew Americans know anything about.” -Booklist
"TheLion of Rora Verdict: Recommended for large graphic novel collectionsserving teens and adults with room to spare on niche historical fiction. Apotentially useful springboard for instructors in an academic setting."-LibraryJournal
Well-researched and realized” - PublishersWeekly
In the tradition of Braveheartand 300 comes Lion of Rora, the true story of Joshua Janavel,farmer-turned-freedom fighter, who will stop at nothing in his quest to save hispeople from tyranny and religious persecution. This painstakingly researchedgraphic novel, written by Christos Gage and Ruth Fletcher Gage and featuringevocative art by Jackie ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oni Press,US
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
555g
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Portland, United States
ISBN
9781620102480
SKU
V9781620102480
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-5
About Christos Gage
Jackie Lewis is a comic book creator from Atlanta. Growing up, she spent most of her time drawing monsters and building forts in the woods. Now, she's thrilled that she gets to draw both of those things professionally. Jackie's published works include Merry Men, The Lion of Rora, and Play Ball.
Reviews for Lion of Rora
BOOKLIST - Joshua Janavel and his seventeenth-century farming community in the Alps have faced years of persecution by the Duke of Savoy. Roused by Janavel's brilliant tactics and heartfelt speeches, the Waldensian peasants repel countless attacks against insurmountable odds, an incursion that would later inspire other rebellions, like the French and American Revolutions. Basing their book on historic events, the ... Read more