The Hunt Is On
Seekers of the Aweto Book 1
A gorgeous fantasy graphic novel series with a unique historical backdrop, an urgent environmental message, and a wondrous visual style
Xinyue, his brother Qiliu, and their mother are seekers, hunting aweto—a rare, plantlike treasure—along the legendary Silk Road. After one outing, Xinyue discovers the offspring of a deity that creates aweto—and becomes the little creature's reluctant caretaker. He soon struggles to keep it safe and keep it a secret. And that's before he learns that warriors from the deity's village are on his family's tail...
Creators
Nie Jun began drawing at an early age by copying lianhuanhua (Chinese sequential art). He later discovered the cartooning legends of Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in Beijing and teaches drawing to university students.
Reviews
In this wonderfully illustrated adventure reminiscent of the epic tale of The Monkey King & Journey to the West, Roguish bands of “seekers” chase the plant-like key to immortality. Acclaimed artist and storyteller Nie Jun presents and environmental fantasy rich with mystery betrayal and an adorable baby deity!
The Good Man Project
In The Hunt Is On, set in a fantastical version of medieval China, Nie Jun (My Beijing) combines breathtaking illustrations with a thrilling and unpredictable quest. Hunt, the first in a YA graphic novel series, balances dynamic action sequences with a nuanced exploration of environmental commodification and resource scarcity.
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