帶著神秘和古老氣息的國王,悄悄從門後出現,
匆忙地將地圖和奇特的背袋塞進男孩和女孩懷中,
還來不及向他們解釋,國王就被敵軍強行帶回奇幻的世界。
就這樣,這兩個好朋友,為了要拯救這位神秘的統治者,想盡辦法追上去,
開始踏上一場歷險,努力解開地圖的謎團,
並且希望將國王及他們的人民,從黑暗中拯救出來。
繼魔法畫筆首部曲《旅程》後,艾隆.貝克為《歷險》注入更多色彩。
緊湊的步調,穿梭在東西方文化之中,跟著男孩和女孩的情緒,
經歷一場精彩又刺激的任務。
——中文簡介摘錄自《歷險》,道聲出版
Aaron Becker, creator of the stunning Journey, presents the next chapter in his luminous wordless fantasy.
A follow-up to Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor picture book debut, Journey, this is another visually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers. In the city park, the pair are startled by the sudden appearance of a king, who thrusts into their hands a map and some strange objects. But before he can explain, the king is captured by enemy forces and whisked back into his enchanted world. Just like that, the girl and boy are caught up in a wild dash to rescue the mysterious monarch. They embark on a quest to unlock the puzzle of the map and, they hope, save the king and his people from darkness... Taking readers further into the realms of the imagination and beyond, Journey lovers and new fans alike will be thrilled to be swept into this captivating, luminous story.