Overview
For fans of Nimona and Snapdragon comes an exquisitely drawn medieval story about the friendship between a runaway child and a mysterious witch. Born with paper-white skin, Martino is an outcast. To the villagers, albinism is more than a curiosity--it's a curse. Bullied and shunned, Martino seeks refuge in the deep woods--and finds it in Viviana. Powerful and beautiful, Viviana belongs to a sisterhood of outcast women. Martino is welcomed into the fold and, drawing on the magic of the forest, is reborn. In Rebis, Italian duo Irene Marchesini and Carlotta Dicataldo deliver a medieval fantasy steeped in mystery--a haunting and hopeful tale of transformation and found family.
Full Product Details
Author: Irene Marchesini ,
Carlotta Dicataldo ,
Carla Roncalli Di Montorio
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Imprint: First Second
Dimensions:
Width: 15.40cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 23.30cm
Weight: 0.300kg
ISBN: 9781250359087
ISBN 10: 1250359082
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
""This breathtaking coming-of-age tale encapsulates queer and feminine experiences that will resonate with teen readers looking for a sense of belonging in the world. A captivating and empathetic pick for fans of historical fantasy."" --Booklist, starred review ""Dicataldo and Marchesini form a cohesive mood for the tale by mixing dark and light in both word and color."" --School Library Journal
""Lush, evocative illustrations draw readers effortlessly into this world of pain, retribution, magic, kinship, and love."" --Kirkus, starred review ""This breathtaking coming-of-age tale encapsulates queer and feminine experiences that will resonate with teen readers looking for a sense of belonging in the world. A captivating and empathetic pick for fans of historical fantasy."" --Booklist, starred review ""Dicataldo and Marchesini form a cohesive mood for the tale by mixing dark and light in both word and color."" --School Library Journal
Author Information
Born in Modena, Italy, Irene Marchesini quickly realized that while she loved cartoons and comics, she also had and all-encompassing passion for writing. She attend the International School of Comics in Reggio Emilia, focusing on scriptwriting. She then tried her hand at a career as cartoonist through small local projects. Her collaboration with Carlotta Dicataldo became a reality with Rebis, their first creation together. Carlotta DiCataldo was born in Modena, Italy, and currently lives in Bologna. After finishing her studies at the International School of Comics in Reggio Emilia, she debuted as an illustrator and cartoonist in 2017. She has worked with Disney, Dark Horse, Dupuis, Petit à Petit. In 2021, she started teaching cartooning and manga at the Scuola Romana dei Fumetti. In her spare time, she collects art-books and raises beetles.
