Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces: Waterstones Children’s Book Prize category award winner Paperback – 6 Jun. 2024

Loved this book so much - gorgeous and imaginative illustrations, such an exciting adventure, a fabulous hero, who just happens to be deaf... Themes of standing up against bullies and believing in yourself... I can't wait for book 2!

Rune, The Tale of a Thousand FacesCarlos Sanchez’s Rune, The Tale of a Thousand Faces is not to be missed. The tale begins in Little Valley where two best friends, Chiri (who is deaf, wears hearing aids and is a master signer) and Dai (who is unfortunately scared of his own shadow) are deciding how to spend their day. The friends recide at Saint Clare’s Orphanage. Whilst minding their own business, the pair were unexpectantly attacked by a gang of older bullies. If they thought that their day could not get any worse, they were mistaken. Nothing could prepare them for their first dangerous adventure to lands unknown. Luckily, there is more to come of the adventures of Chiri and Dai..A trip into the deep dark forest, a journey past several ancient runes would lead them to the land of Puddin, on a trajectory towards the evil Shadow King. Not everything in Puddin can be taken at face value. Everything is not as it seems. Danger and evil is lurking everywhere. During their adventure, Chiri and Dai are confronted by monsters, druids, a witch, a dragon and the strangest of mechanical wind up minions. Have no fear reader! The unassuming pair have undiscovered skills. Little did they know that Chiri’s signing is similair to wizard speech and that she harnesses super powers which are waiting to be unleashed.This book celebrates the power of friendship and collaboration because remember there is strength in numbers. Good overcomes evil. This book is aimed at 8 years and above. Featuring within the plot is a LGBTQ secondary storyline.

The English hasn't even been proofread (look at the first speech bubble on this page) - embarrassingmistakes for a kids' book.

This is one of the best graphic novels I’ve read in a long long time. It’s like Adventure Time, Gravity Falls and Steven Universe all in one. The art style is absolutely beautiful and the characters are absolutely remarkable. The immersive, fun world and the characters really bring it all to life, I couldn’t put it down.I hope they were be further instalments as I will be there for all of them.A perfect graphic novel for any age! An absolute must read!