{"product_id":"the-girl-who-draws-on-whales-paperback","title":"The Girl Who Draws on Whales - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAriela Kristantina\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAriela Kristantina\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eSarah Stern\u003c\/b\u003e (Colorist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Ariela Kristantina, artist of the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel \u003ci\u003eAdora and the Distance, The Girl Who Draws on Whales\u003c\/i\u003e is a testimony to the power of stories--their uncanny ability to entertain, educate and, ultimately, unite us. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReminiscent of stories like \u003ci\u003eMoana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Never-Ending Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrozen\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSnow Angels\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Draws on Whales is\u003c\/i\u003e an epic YA grahic novel adventure about two siblings struggling for survival, who must use their art to save their world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Draws on Whales\u003c\/i\u003e is set in a fantasy world, several centuries after \"The Great Flood.\" Sister Wangi and younger brother Banyu live in a sea-village. Wangi has a special bond with the Great Whales that visit their sea-village and they allow Wangi to draw on their backs. Sometimes they return with new drawings on them. Wangi believes that there are other sea-villages or island settlements scattered around and that they are sending her messages but, none of the elders listen to her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne day, a new whale arrives in the village alone, wounded, and dying--this whale has a new drawing on her back that doesn't look like the previous drawings. Inspired by this mystery, Wangi vows to investigate. Although forbidden by her parents and the village elders, Wangi--along with a stowaway, who happens to be her brother Banyu--embark on a wondrous journey to investigate where the drawings are coming from only to find much more than they were expecting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Draws on Whales\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I already loved Ariela's work, and this book sets a new benchmark -- beautifully evocative artwork coupled with a touching tale for the ages. Highly recommended.\"--JOCK (\u003ci\u003eGone, Wytches, Detective Comics\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I vibed following these kids on their epic journey, trusting their own compass even when every adult warned them off. The art pops with color, and honestly, it felt as refreshing as biting into a watermelon on a summer day.\"--Alexandre Tefenkgi (Eisner-winning artist of \u003ci\u003eTHE GOOD ASIAN\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAriela Kristantina\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist from Jakarta, Indonesia. Since her debut in 2014, she's best known for her work on \u003ci\u003eInSeXts, Mata Hari, Deep State\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Logan Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e. She has contributed covers and illustrations to a range of companies including Image, DC Comics, Top Cow, Vault and more. Kristantina is the artist of the 2022 Eisner award-nominated original graphic novel \u003ci\u003eAdora and the Distance\u003c\/i\u003e which she co-created with Marc Bernardin. \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Draws on Whales\u003c\/i\u003e is the first YA graphic novel she has written and drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 31, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249914143027,"sku":"9781506746951","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/tCacve_1Cb9781506746951.webp?v=1776334517","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-girl-who-draws-on-whales-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}