5 Worlds, Book 3: The Red Maze

By Mark Siegel,  Alexis Siegel, Xanthe Bouma, Matt Rockefeller and Boya Sun. Published by Penguin Random House. 

Softcover, 256 pages, Colour, 2019. 

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?

“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.” —Deseret News