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Broxo
In this wildly entertaining fantasy debut we meet Broxo, the only surviving member of a tribe of barbarians who once occupied a now-desolate mountain. All alone in the world, Broxo spends his time on the mountain hunting and avoiding the man-eatingwalking deadthat periodically drag themselves out ofa fetid lake.
Everything changes when Zora, a foreign princess, arrives on t...more
Everything changes when Zora, a foreign princess, arrives on t...more
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
October 2nd 2012
by First Second
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Jan 17, 2013
GRPLTeens Grand Rapids Public Library
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5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
stand-alones,
graphic-novel
Appeal Characteristics: strong female protagonist, humor, animals, undead human creatures, survival, homesickness, adventure, bravery, honor, spirits, outcast, stand a lone
This book is like Bones by Jeff Smith. It is kept in the Juvenile area...but it would be more appealing to YA readers. Due to the layout and just abstract concepts, I felt this book has potential to go either way. There was just a lot of implied stuff (that I love) and the storyline isn't necessarily linear so you might find i...more
This book is like Bones by Jeff Smith. It is kept in the Juvenile area...but it would be more appealing to YA readers. Due to the layout and just abstract concepts, I felt this book has potential to go either way. There was just a lot of implied stuff (that I love) and the storyline isn't necessarily linear so you might find i...more
Appeal Characteristics: strong female protagonist, humor, animals, undead human creatures, survival, homesickness, adventure, bravery, honor, spirits, outcast, stand a lone
This book was shelved under juvenile. I felt it could kind of go either way. It was sorta tweeny because of their "implied" relationship (or that they at least like each other) and the bathing scene where he doesn't get why she is yelling at him not to come in because she's naked. You see she's developing some curves. Anyway,...more
This book was shelved under juvenile. I felt it could kind of go either way. It was sorta tweeny because of their "implied" relationship (or that they at least like each other) and the bathing scene where he doesn't get why she is yelling at him not to come in because she's naked. You see she's developing some curves. Anyway,...more
Daybreak by Brian Ralph and Broxo by Zack Giallongo
Why did I read it?
Daybreak: I referenced this book in my Teen Literature class for my Master's in Information and Library Science.
Broxo: It was an advanced reader copy that looked interesting.
What happened?
Daybreak: Your eyes snap open and you see a one-armed man walking toward you. He mentions that you don't want to be out in the open when night falls, so you follow him. After grabbing some food and meeting his dog, you settle in for the nigh...more
Why did I read it?
Daybreak: I referenced this book in my Teen Literature class for my Master's in Information and Library Science.
Broxo: It was an advanced reader copy that looked interesting.
What happened?
Daybreak: Your eyes snap open and you see a one-armed man walking toward you. He mentions that you don't want to be out in the open when night falls, so you follow him. After grabbing some food and meeting his dog, you settle in for the nigh...more
Princess Zora has left the safety of her own clan, the Granitewings, to look for the Peryton Clan, who no one has seen in years. Upon her arrival, Peryton Peak seems to be abandon. There's no one there at all...except for Broxo, who can't, or won't, tell Zora what happened to his people.
When we first see Zora, she seems like a pretty tough girl. She's trekking alone through the mountains, and has just scaled a considerable cliff. She's got a sword, and from the way she's drawn she looks like a w...more
When we first see Zora, she seems like a pretty tough girl. She's trekking alone through the mountains, and has just scaled a considerable cliff. She's got a sword, and from the way she's drawn she looks like a w...more
Reason for Reading: I seem to be taking a break from fantasy these days but this "classic high fantasy" appealed to me and I was hoping it would be suitable for my son.
I really enjoyed this novel. Not only on my own level but once I got into the story I also started reading with an eye out for my son's appreciation, as a struggling reader needing high-interest stories this fits the bill to a "T". Broxo is a wonderful "quest" fantasy. Set in an alien humanoid world, Zora sets off to prove herself...more
I really enjoyed this novel. Not only on my own level but once I got into the story I also started reading with an eye out for my son's appreciation, as a struggling reader needing high-interest stories this fits the bill to a "T". Broxo is a wonderful "quest" fantasy. Set in an alien humanoid world, Zora sets off to prove herself...more
Graphic Novel Review by Chris
There is a really subtle brilliance with Broxo. The story is simple fare with an appropriate climatic ending, but the real power of this book is the moments in between the story. The characters feel alive in this book. The relationship that blossoms between the two main characters is tangible. Even the back story of secondary characters and the villain gain a life of their own. I could really see Broxo and Zoro being a kid's favorite new characters.
The book is very e...more
There is a really subtle brilliance with Broxo. The story is simple fare with an appropriate climatic ending, but the real power of this book is the moments in between the story. The characters feel alive in this book. The relationship that blossoms between the two main characters is tangible. Even the back story of secondary characters and the villain gain a life of their own. I could really see Broxo and Zoro being a kid's favorite new characters.
The book is very e...more
Broxo is the debut fantasy graphic novel by Zack Giallongo and it is released today October 2, 2012. Although it is beautifully illustrated and does have brief moments of intensity and story clarity, there are too many confusing frames and sub-stories for me to fully recommend this title.
Broxo is the lone survivor of his village which was slain by their own ancestors who had become zombies because they didn’t blow on the Wylern to summon the Stag who would lead them to the underworld. Confused?...more
Broxo is the lone survivor of his village which was slain by their own ancestors who had become zombies because they didn’t blow on the Wylern to summon the Stag who would lead them to the underworld. Confused?...more
1.5 because I liked the art.
Princess Zora wants to discover the Peryton Clan, one of the last groups roaming in the world in which she inhabits. It's sort of a way to prove herself to her family. But when she arrives at the top of Peryton Peak, she learns there is no Peryton Clan, but there is a Broxo.
From there, the story descends into a weird mix of a zombie tale, an enchanted animal tale, a tale of an evil woman who maybe isn't evil but really is evil, and then something about spirits. It ta...more
Princess Zora wants to discover the Peryton Clan, one of the last groups roaming in the world in which she inhabits. It's sort of a way to prove herself to her family. But when she arrives at the top of Peryton Peak, she learns there is no Peryton Clan, but there is a Broxo.
From there, the story descends into a weird mix of a zombie tale, an enchanted animal tale, a tale of an evil woman who maybe isn't evil but really is evil, and then something about spirits. It ta...more
I was hoping to love this like I love ZITA THE SPACEGIRL or THE UNSINKABLE WALKER BEAN, also from First Second, but I was a little disappointed. Here's why:
I thought I was ready for the 10-14 age group on this one (the dark creatures reflected in Broxo's sword clues the reader into this, if nothing else). I wasn't quite with it and I'm not sure if that is the uncertainty of the tween predicament, or an awkwardness in the characters.
Firstly, the female lead (Zora) is "saved" at three times by th...more
I thought I was ready for the 10-14 age group on this one (the dark creatures reflected in Broxo's sword clues the reader into this, if nothing else). I wasn't quite with it and I'm not sure if that is the uncertainty of the tween predicament, or an awkwardness in the characters.
Firstly, the female lead (Zora) is "saved" at three times by th...more
A graphic YA debut novel -- now that's kinda cool, and probably why it was on my wishlist. (Many thanks to Tor books for sending it on and proving that wishes really do come true.)
Zora, a princess with a bit of a chip on her shoulder, and a dislike of hunting, arrives on the mountain of the Peryton clan, hoping to lead them back to her father and win his favor. What she finds instead is a desolate and dangerous place, inhabited by gnarly creatures, mostly intent on making her their next meal. Sh...more
Zora, a princess with a bit of a chip on her shoulder, and a dislike of hunting, arrives on the mountain of the Peryton clan, hoping to lead them back to her father and win his favor. What she finds instead is a desolate and dangerous place, inhabited by gnarly creatures, mostly intent on making her their next meal. Sh...more
This story is about Broxo, a boy who is the last of his clan, and Zora, a princess from a neighboring clan. They meet one another when Zora travels to the mountain where Broxo lives with his pet, and "Creepers" or zombies or Broxo's dead clan members.
The art is ok. The colors are extremely muted and muddy. The details are average in that the characters have enough to always be recognizable, but the backgrounds are simple, with very little shading or shadowing.
The characterization is ok but bor...more
The art is ok. The colors are extremely muted and muddy. The details are average in that the characters have enough to always be recognizable, but the backgrounds are simple, with very little shading or shadowing.
The characterization is ok but bor...more
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Princess Zora is climbing the mountain to look for the lost tribe. After being chased by some really large, furry animal, losing all her supplies, and sleeping in the rough, she is ready to be welcomed by the clan. Instead of finding a thriving village, she finds nothing but decay, death and one lone boy who claims to be the king of the tribe.
Meet Broxo, the lone survivor of a tragedy that eliminated t...more
Princess Zora is climbing the mountain to look for the lost tribe. After being chased by some really large, furry animal, losing all her supplies, and sleeping in the rough, she is ready to be welcomed by the clan. Instead of finding a thriving village, she finds nothing but decay, death and one lone boy who claims to be the king of the tribe.
Meet Broxo, the lone survivor of a tragedy that eliminated t...more
Zora really wasn’t supposed to be there. In fact she kind of… snuck away from home. Her family might think she’s dead.
She climbed Peryton Peak in search of the Peryton Clan, hoping to forge an alliance that would make her own clan proud. But instead the Peak is deserted and the land defiled, with little to eat or drink.
That’s when she meets Broxo, who calls himself King. But where is his clan? He seems young to be a king, and while he’s proficient at using swords and axes to chop up the walking...more
She climbed Peryton Peak in search of the Peryton Clan, hoping to forge an alliance that would make her own clan proud. But instead the Peak is deserted and the land defiled, with little to eat or drink.
That’s when she meets Broxo, who calls himself King. But where is his clan? He seems young to be a king, and while he’s proficient at using swords and axes to chop up the walking...more
Zombies! Barbarians! Zombie barbarians! What more could you want??
Zora is a princess seeking one of the lost clans in a remote corner of her world. When she meets Broxo, she hopes that he can help her find them... and he does, though it's not immediately that Zora understands that the zombies ARE what's left of the clan. Broxo is the last survivor, and he and the witch Ulith are the only living people left. So what happened to the Peryton clan? And are Zora and Broxo up to the battle to set thin...more
Zora is a princess seeking one of the lost clans in a remote corner of her world. When she meets Broxo, she hopes that he can help her find them... and he does, though it's not immediately that Zora understands that the zombies ARE what's left of the clan. Broxo is the last survivor, and he and the witch Ulith are the only living people left. So what happened to the Peryton clan? And are Zora and Broxo up to the battle to set thin...more
Book 50 of 1000
Princess Zora is trying to reunite the five clans, but runs into a huge snag when she goes to petition the Peryton Clan. When she arrives in their land, she discovers that the Peryton Clan has been wiped out. Realizing that she's over her head, she almost loses it when she's attacked by a decidedly dead figure. Rescued by a young warrior who has no clan, or much memory of his life, Zora and Broxo must work together to figure out Broxo's past, and the mystery of the walking dead.
...more
Princess Zora is trying to reunite the five clans, but runs into a huge snag when she goes to petition the Peryton Clan. When she arrives in their land, she discovers that the Peryton Clan has been wiped out. Realizing that she's over her head, she almost loses it when she's attacked by a decidedly dead figure. Rescued by a young warrior who has no clan, or much memory of his life, Zora and Broxo must work together to figure out Broxo's past, and the mystery of the walking dead.
...more
An interesting graphic novel about 2 teens from 2 different villages defeating the evil that is keeping Broxo trapped.
Zora is a princess from a foreign land who wants to unite all the clans in the land. Broxo is the last of his clan, well except for the rest of his clan who are now walking dead.
I overall enjoyed the book, but I found, at times, to be confused and also wondering why certain choices were made. I actually think the book would have been better without the zombie part and focused j...more
Zora is a princess from a foreign land who wants to unite all the clans in the land. Broxo is the last of his clan, well except for the rest of his clan who are now walking dead.
I overall enjoyed the book, but I found, at times, to be confused and also wondering why certain choices were made. I actually think the book would have been better without the zombie part and focused j...more
Broxo Roaring Brook Press, 2012, 239 pp., $16.99
Zack Giallongo ISBN number 978-1-59643-551-3
Zora, princess of the Granitewings, left home in order to find the Peryton Clan so that her parents would recognize she is too is just like her siblings and can help her parents. As she arrived at the location, she doesn’t find the Peryton Clan, but finds endless zombies instead.
Zack Giallongo tells the story through a unique type of literature. Comic! The protagonist, Zora, is a princess that ran away fr...more
Zack Giallongo ISBN number 978-1-59643-551-3
Zora, princess of the Granitewings, left home in order to find the Peryton Clan so that her parents would recognize she is too is just like her siblings and can help her parents. As she arrived at the location, she doesn’t find the Peryton Clan, but finds endless zombies instead.
Zack Giallongo tells the story through a unique type of literature. Comic! The protagonist, Zora, is a princess that ran away fr...more
Dec 20, 2012
First Second Books
marked it as first-second-publications
Doesn't every like a good zombie-barbarian teen love story?
(Okay, wait. The zombies and the barbarians don't fall in love. Just to be clear. I feel like love + rotting falling apart bits = not the best combination.)
This book is the story of Broxo, a barbarian who is the last of his clan. When a (girl) barbarian from another clan comes along on a quest to discover what's happened to his clan, all the secrets of his past start bubbling up and causing trouble for everyone.
This story has: witches,...more
(Okay, wait. The zombies and the barbarians don't fall in love. Just to be clear. I feel like love + rotting falling apart bits = not the best combination.)
This book is the story of Broxo, a barbarian who is the last of his clan. When a (girl) barbarian from another clan comes along on a quest to discover what's happened to his clan, all the secrets of his past start bubbling up and causing trouble for everyone.
This story has: witches,...more
Take a brave sword-wielding girl, an orphaned king, an evil vixen out for revenge, a few dozen ghosts and zombies, and you've got Broxo! Zora, a runaway trying to find the legendary lost tribes, and Broxo, a young king without subjects (live ones, anyway), look for answers in a world filled with mud, creepy creatures, and did I mention zombies? Yes! The art work lends a serious darkness to the story, and the sepia-toned flashback scenes give the reader a glimpse into intense family drama and tra...more
Princess Zora is lost in a strange and desolate land. She's been looking for the Peryton clan so that she can lead them back to her father who hopes to unite all five clans together...and where she hopes to win the approval of her family. But at the moment she’s lost, cold, and far from home on a desolate mountain where she's being chased by beasts and by zombies coming from all directions. And the only person that she finds on that mountain is Broxo, a young warrior with no memory of his origin...more
Princess Zora has traveled from her clan of the Granitewings to find the Peryton Clan and convince them to join the trading alliance that is being formed between the different clans. When she reaches Peryton Peak though, she does not find the bustling clan that she expected. Instead, it is a bleak and empty place. Broxo is one of the few who still live there, a young warrior who survives alongside his huge furry pet. There are others on the Peak too: a witch with a sordid history, the monster Gl...more
An unconvincing mix of Conan-esque sword 'n' sorcery adventure, Elfquest-like character designs, Walking Dead- or Argento-style zombie terror, Miyazaki-like mysticism, and YA romance cliches, in a story freighted with ham-fisted emotional cues, bald expository flashbacks, and distracting, stick-in-the-eye mayhem. Like a "kids' comic" (in the worst, most pejorative sense) laced with adolescent attempts at grit and fury. Solid cartooning here, but a thematic misfire, full of unearned lunges toward...more
Zombies! Need much more be said?
This is a fun YA tale of a warrior, a princess, some cool and moderately weird animals, a creepy woman, ghosts, and of course zombies (ancestors) with a nice little message about acceptance. The art is incredible, though you need to take your time reading this one. Skimming over the "no talking" parts will leave you lost and confused. I really enjoyed the character Broxo, though Zora got on my nerves a bit. I hope to see more of Broxo in the future!
*I am reviewin...more
This is a fun YA tale of a warrior, a princess, some cool and moderately weird animals, a creepy woman, ghosts, and of course zombies (ancestors) with a nice little message about acceptance. The art is incredible, though you need to take your time reading this one. Skimming over the "no talking" parts will leave you lost and confused. I really enjoyed the character Broxo, though Zora got on my nerves a bit. I hope to see more of Broxo in the future!
*I am reviewin...more
I'll start off by saying that I really enjoyed the art in this book, and it made the story a pleasant read.
But other than that, this isn't a book I am going to remember or read more than once. While Zora and Broxo's story has potential, everything felt underdeveloped, especially the characters. I also found myself wishing that I had a better understanding of the world in which the story was taking place.
It isn't a bad read, but not one I would recommend either. I will probably be passing off my...more
But other than that, this isn't a book I am going to remember or read more than once. While Zora and Broxo's story has potential, everything felt underdeveloped, especially the characters. I also found myself wishing that I had a better understanding of the world in which the story was taking place.
It isn't a bad read, but not one I would recommend either. I will probably be passing off my...more
Fans of Jeff Smith's "Bone" series will find their next great adventure with Broxo. Not only does the drawing style harken back to that beloved series, but the story is filled with much of the same - adventure, evil magic and just a pinch of romance.
Don't get me wrong, Broxo is no rip-off; it's definitely its own story and those who have never even heard of Bone will enjoy the story. It has all the elements to appeal to both buys and girls - magic, swords, weird creatures who talk and weird cre...more
Don't get me wrong, Broxo is no rip-off; it's definitely its own story and those who have never even heard of Bone will enjoy the story. It has all the elements to appeal to both buys and girls - magic, swords, weird creatures who talk and weird cre...more
Good graphic novel. Why? Because it was well written, well balanced with pictures and words, tells the story well with the pictures.
Why I picked it up: The graphics drew me in.
Why I finished it: Anything with zombie like creatures I need to get to the end to see it resolved. The story grabbed my attention and kept me coming back.
I's give it to: Older kids who can appreciate stories about tribes.
Why I picked it up: The graphics drew me in.
Why I finished it: Anything with zombie like creatures I need to get to the end to see it resolved. The story grabbed my attention and kept me coming back.
I's give it to: Older kids who can appreciate stories about tribes.
With engaging characters and well drawn art, Broxo is an impressive graphic novel. Though it has suffers from a somewhat confusing story, it's certainly worth giving some slack considering this is a debut work. I look forward to more of Giallongo's releases, especially those of Broxo and Zora.
First of all thank to goodreads for giving me the chance to win this book! Broxo is a simple story, but a good story. I can alredy imagine news quest for Broxo and Zora and they will certainly know a succes. The book dont bring anything new to the genre, but with a touch of humour, a lot of action and carachters that are interessting and easy to like, this book has everything to entertain!
Fast-paced, swords and sorcery kind of read. Appealing for both boys and girls, and I liked the way it really built in intensity toward the end. I was glued to the pages! I liked Broxo and Zora too, although she came off as a bit spoiled every now and then, but hey--she is a princess, right? Great art, fun characters, good story. This one is going to be a series, right?
Review of an advance copy:
I imagine I must not be the target audience, because this graphic novel just didn't do it for me. Plus, it was rather confusing. There were some parts that I really liked but other parts that just had me saying, "Huh?" I did like Broxo though - he was an interesting character. I'll be interested to see what other people think of this one.
I imagine I must not be the target audience, because this graphic novel just didn't do it for me. Plus, it was rather confusing. There were some parts that I really liked but other parts that just had me saying, "Huh?" I did like Broxo though - he was an interesting character. I'll be interested to see what other people think of this one.
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