Hupo and the Wonder Thief [Hardcover]

Hupo is on a mission to restore dreams and wonder to his home once again, before the Wallower destroys everything!

Hupo and the Aletha love to amble through the bustling streets of their city, talking to shopkeepers and recounting tales of their favourite adventurer, the Great Humdingo —much to the annoyance of everyone around them. But when mysterious, zombifying mists creep into town and the Aletha is captured by a sinister force in the mountains, Hupo’s on a mission to set everything to rights… But can he hold onto who he is when everything around him seems so terrible?

Creator Billy Partridge whisks us into his magical tale with whimsical artwork and a story about imagination, adventure, and courage to be yourself. Young or old, fans of the fantastical worlds of Miyazaki or the moody charm of Over the Garden Wall will be captivated by this graphic novel about staying true to yourself “whatever the weather.” Hupo loves to talk about his favorite explorer, but nobody wants to listen. Then, dark creatures descend on the town, stealing their wonder and Hupo’s best friend. Hupo’s unabashed joy may be the only thing that can save them—if he can hold on to it. — Danielle Ballantyne, Foreword Starred Review

...Bursting with color and dynamic action. — SLJ, Fiction Series Made Simple

[…] While his fellow creatures don’t initially appreciate Hupo’s expressive and single-minded nature, they gain a new perspective on how lucky they are to have him around when his courage, ingenuity, and knowledge save the town from a beast called the Wallower, who is determined to remove all joy and wonder from the world. The color choices reflect the otherness of this world, with bright shades that don’t quite matchl3$