5 Worlds Book 3: The Red Maze: (A Graphic Novel)
5 Worlds Book 3: The Red Maze: (A Graphic Novel) book cover

5 Worlds Book 3: The Red Maze: (A Graphic Novel)

Hardcover – May 7, 2019

Price
$18.49
Format
Hardcover
Pages
256
Publisher
Random House Graphic
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1101935927
Dimensions
6.4 x 0.74 x 9.3 inches
Weight
1.45 pounds

Description

"It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of this graphic novel series, and this third installment definitely lived up to expectations! . . . Outstanding." —MuggleNet.com "Oona, with her bright blue skin and joyful dancing, again lights up the pages as new allies, some with conflicts or agendas of their own, join the notably diverse cast on the way to a tense, explosive climax. . . . Dazzling." — Kirkus Reviews "Nicely paced and with moving character growth, this installment, bearing an unsettling resemblance to our own current political climate, carries the sci-fi quest along compellingly." — Booklist More Praise for 5 Worlds: "A magical journey, as fun as it is beautiful!” —Kazu Kibuishi, #1 New York Times bestselling creator of AMULET "Bang-zoom . . . a series that promises to be epic." —The New York Times “This stellar team has created a gorgeous and entrancing world like no other!” — Noelle Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Nimona “Epic action, adventure, and mystery will draw you in, but the heartfelt characters and their seemingly impossible journey will keep you turning the pages.” — Lisa Yee, author of the DC Super Hero Girls™ series "This thrilling adventure subtly examines prejudice and power in an entertaining, propulsive package." — Booklist "The adventure continues, growing grander of scale and if possible even more lavish in visual detail." — Kirkus Reviews “Richly rendered settings await lovers of sci-fi world-building, and there is plenty of adventure as truths are uncovered. . . Give to fans of Judd Winick’s HILO or Kazu Kibuishi’s Amulet series.” — SLJ "This sweeping graphic-novel saga features inventive world-building, with history, mythology, and traditions naturally integrated into the narrative. The installment ends triumphantly and tantalizingly." — The Horn Book Magazine "The beautiful illustrations will have young readers flying through the pages."xa0— Deseret News "Distinctly unique . . . it oozes with imagination and creativity." — Bam! Smack! Pow! MARK SIEGEL has written and illustrated several award-winning picture books and graphic novels, including the New York Times bestseller Sailor Twain and Oskar and the Eight Blessings . He is also the founder and editorial director of First Second Books. He lives with his family in New York. Find Mark at marksiegelbooks.com and the 5 Worlds team on Twitter at @5WorldsTeam.ALEXIS SIEGEL is a writer and translator who has translated a number of bestselling graphic novels, including Joann Sfar's The Rabbi's Cat and Pénélope Bagieu's Exquisite Corpse into English and Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese into French.XANTHE BOUMA is an illustrator based in Southern California. Her work includes picture books, such as Little Sid, fashion illustration, and comics. Follow Xanthe on Tumblr at @yumbles and on Twitter at @xoxobouma.MATT ROCKEFELLER is an illustrator and comic artist from Tucson, Arizona. His work includes book covers, animation, and picture books such as Train, Rocket, and Pop! Follow him on Tumblr at @mrockefeller and on Twitter at @mcrockefeller.BOYA SUN is an illustrator and coauthor of the graphic novel Chasma Knights . Originally from China, Boya now lives in Northern California. Follow Boya on Tumblr at @boyasun and on Twitter at @boyaboyasun.

Features & Highlights

  • R. J. Palacio, #1
  • New York Times
  • bestselling author of
  • WONDER
  • , hails this adventure series as "Mind-blowingly beautiful. . . . A must-read."
  • Think
  • Star Wars
  • meets
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender
  • !
  • In book 3, Oona Lee is determined to light Moon Yatta's beacon and continue her quest to save the galaxy. But reaching the red beacon means navigating an impossible maze of pipes and facing devious enemies at every turn. Luckily, her friend Jax Amboy has returned from his adventures transformed! Now he must confront the owner of his former starball team, a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to get his best player back on the field . . . and who can grant them access to the beacon. Meanwhile, Oona and An Tzu find a mysterious rebel leader and release a surprising power within Oona's magic. Will they make it in time to stop the evil force seeking to rule the 5 Worlds?
  • Praise for 5 Worlds:
  • A
  • Publishers Weekly
  • Best Summer BookA Junior Library Guild SelectionA New York Public Library's Top Ten Best Book for Kids 2017Included in NPR's Guide to 2017's Great ReadsA Nerdy Book Club Award Winner for Best Graphic NovelA Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel SelectionA Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee"Bang-zoom . . . a series that promises to be epic."
  • --The New York Times Book Review
  • "Sensitive writing, gorgeous artwork, and riveting plot."
  • --
  • Booklist
  • , Starred Revew
  • "A dazzling interplanetary fantasy . . . that will easily appeal to fans of Naruto or Avatar: The Last Airbender."
  • --
  • Publishers Weekly
  • , Starred Review

Customer Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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(428)
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25%
(179)
★★★
15%
(107)
★★
7%
(50)
-7%
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Most Helpful Reviews

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Kids love it

My children (ages 7-11) have loved this series and get it out regularly for a reread. They are anxiously awaiting for the next one to come out.
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The 5 Worlds series keeps getting better and better!

The 5 Worlds series keeps getting better and better! Now that Oona is gaining more recognition as the Light of Beacons and her friends alongside of her, her task becomes even more dangerous, for the Mimic is still at large and working against them.

"Then let go of the impossible. Set down that burden and trust."

This third installment of the 5 Worlds series provides great complexity and depth of character and world building. It portrays human greed and corruption, media manipulation, questions about artificial life, and the doubts and fears that hold us back. The red maze itself is both literal, as an external force that prevents our heroes from lighting the beacon, and figurative, as the internal force that creates doubt within.

"We each have a red maze inside of us. It keeps us from seeing what we need to see."

The characters continue to grow and mature from their experiences. Finding herself up against a wall she cannot break down on her own, Oona seeks a mentor to teach her more about her magic, and she gains more self confidence in the process. Jax confronts his owner and learns to relate with humans on a deeper level. An Tzu learns there is more to his dreams and becomes a guiding force to the team. In order to move forward, each character will have to confront the “red maze” inside of them—Oona most of all, as the five worlds’ hope for lighting the Red Beacon.

"The thing about a maze is, you can’t figure it out when you’re inside of it. You can only see the pattern from above."

This is by far my favorite book of the series (thus far). It raises the stakes and tensions even as Oona and co. learn how deeply the Mimic has corrupted the five worlds. I’m so hyped for The Amber Anthem, book four in the 5 Worlds series!

Bonus Features:
The back of the book includes sketches depicting character development and world building. In addition, it features fan art from the community and provides directions to submit your fan art to the creators!
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5 Worlds is Awesome!!!!!

5 Worlds has a small but loyal following at our Middle School. Graphic Novels are awesome!!!!
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Awesome story, amazing art

The fourth book in the series could easily be a standalone about the effects of media manipulation and misinformation. If you've read the previous three books, you will not be disappointed.
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Awesome story, amazing art

The fourth book in the series could easily be a standalone about the effects of media manipulation and misinformation. If you've read the previous three books, you will not be disappointed.
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Good book

My son loves these series and wants the next now that he finished reading.
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Buen libro para niños.

Producto de muy buena calidad. Excelente libro. Mi hija le encantó.