TUKI: Fight for Fire

by Jeff Smith, Jeff Smith (Illustrator)

Overview

The ancient world was filled with restless spirits and powerful forces. 2 million years ago, human evolution made its move. It chose Fire. At the dawn of humanity, during a period of tremendous change and drought, three lost children meet a mysterious traveler named Tuki. Together, their search for the Motherherd of all Buffalo leads them far north through the dangerous territory of a rival species called the Habiline. The Habiline hunt and kill anyone found using fire. Tuki’s reputation precedes them and soon they find themselves at the center of unwanted attention not only from Habiline warriors, but of tribal spirits and giants!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781888963755
Publisher:	Cartoon Books
Publication date:	12/07/2021
Series:	TUKI
Pages:	162
Sales rank:	1,042,620
Product dimensions:	11.26(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.63(d)
Age Range:	10 - 18 Years

About the Author

Jeff Smith is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the award-winning series, BONE, which is published in over 30 countries and is among TIME MAGAZINE’s “Ten Best Graphic Novels of All Time.” BONE was a pioneer in comics publishing for kids when it launched Scholastic’s graphic novel imprint, Graphix Books, in 2005.

Smith’s other award-winning and acclaimed comics include SHAZAM! The Monster Society of Evil, RASL, Little Mouse Gets Ready!, ROSE and BONE: Tall Tales. Smith splits his time between Columbus and Key West with his wife and business partner, Vijaya Iyer, where he is working on his current project TUKI: Fight For Fire

Jeff Smith is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the award-winning series, BONE, which is published in over 30 countries and is among TIME MAGAZINE’s “Ten Best Graphic Novels of All Time.” BONE was a pioneer in comics publishing for kids when it launched Scholastic’s graphic novel imprint, Graphix Books, in 2005.

Smith’s other award-winning and acclaimed comics include SHAZAM! The Monster Society of Evil, RASL, Little Mouse Gets Ready!, ROSE and BONE: Tall Tales. Smith splits his time between Columbus and Key West with his wife and business partner, Vijaya Iyer, where he is working on his current project TUKI: Fight For Fire

Editorial Reviews

11/08/2021

Smith (Bone) goes prehistoric in this fabulously drawn anthropological fantasy. Two million years ago, he imagines, multiple humanoid species coexist, from the diminutive Pithecine “Pithies” to looming, gorilla-like giants, but the balance of nature is breaking down as the ancestors of modern humans harness the power of fire. Tuki, a lone wanderer, sets out in search of a legendary superherd of bison and reluctantly picks up companions along the way, including a Homo habilis shaman, a trio of lost children, and the tiny but dangerous Kwarell. The band travels through a perilous world containing saber-toothed cats and buffalo stampedes, as well as a mystical “Hidden World” of gods, magic, and visions. If the story occasionally rambles along in Tuki’s quest, the characters and scenery remain consistently stunning to gaze at, page after page. A master of firm brush lines, dramatic chiaroscuro, and rounded, gently cartoonified figures, Smith creates a fully realized and researched prehistoric setting. The characters run, climb, fight, and forage through deeply shadowed jungles reminiscent of classic Tarzan artist Jesse Marsh. A generous appendix features notes, sketches, science, and bonus pages offering a view into Smith’s creative process. Fans of classic adventure will not be disappointed. (Dec.)

Publishers Weekly

If Smith’s iconic BONE weren’t proof enough, TUKI resoundingly restates his status as a master cartoonist of our era…New readers will love it, and fans of BONE will delight in Smith’s return to fantasy adventure with an ensemble of idiosyncratic characters.”

-BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW

“Fans of classic adventure will not be disappointed… Smith (BONE) goes prehistoric in this fabulously drawn anthropological fantasy.… the characters and scenery remain consistently stunning to gaze at, page after page."

-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"A Masterclass in storytelling!"

-BIG BANG COMICS

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