Bibliograph

Ralph Azham, story and art: Lewis Trondheim ; colors: Brigitte Findakly ; translation: Kim Thompson ; lettering: Emory Liu, Vol. 1 (of 4)

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Label

Ralph Azham, story and art: Lewis Trondheim ; colors: Brigitte Findakly ; translation: Kim Thompson ; lettering: Emory Liu, Vol. 1 (of 4)

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Ralph Azham

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Responsibility statement

story and art: Lewis Trondheim ; colors: Brigitte Findakly ; translation: Kim Thompson ; lettering: Emory Liu

Summary

After failing the test of the Chosen One as a young duck, Ralph had a tough time growing up as the village pariah, often getting into trouble due to an innate extra sense that's rather unbelievable, embarrassing, and unfortunate. That was only compounded by the constant visit of spirits that only he, Ralph, could see. Cut to today, his village is threatened by a vicious Horde, an apocalyptic flood may take the life of Ralph's only supporter, his father, and the Wise Men's Counsel are out for Ralph's hide after rumors he had his way with one of their daughters. Ultimately Ralph must leave the village and unlock the secrets of his childhood as he journeys to the Kingdom of Astolia, but not before he takes a young ward, Raoul, who bears an uncanny similarity to Ralph. It's a sprawling story of fathers and their sons, magic, mysticism, with plenty of action, adventure, and signature Trondheim humor

Target audience

adolescent

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