The Scarlet Ship: An Original Graphic Novel

Gr 4-7–Malo is an artistic boy in Paris, France. He dreams of becoming a famous painter like his Grandma Zita, whose works are in galleries. When a fan at her exhibit invites Zita on an adventure, she and Malo travel via flying elevator to the Scarlet Ship: a flying ship, led by Captain Magenta and pirate artists. But everything from the ship’s muse to the captain is not as it seems. Could this crew be tied to the string of international heists or Grandma Zita’s disappearance? It is up to Malo and his new friend Cyane to embrace their creativity, stop the Captain, and save Grandma Zita. The layered text flows seamlessly with the vibrant full-color art. Verrier’s expressive illustrations and a cohesive color palette bring the story to life. The use of colors for different settings helps contrast the scenes in the realistic Paris, France against the scenes on the whimsical Scarlet Ship. The book boasts a large variety of page and panel layouts, including many horizontal half-page panels and full splash pages for key moments. An included fun cross-section of the scarlet ship will be beloved by readers.