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Estranged (Estranged, 1) Paperback – Illustrated, August 7, 2018

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Rising star author-illustrator Ethan M. Aldridge delivers a fantasy adventure with all the makings of a classic. Illustrated with over two-hundred pages of watercolor paintings, this epic graphic novel is perfect for fans of Amulet.

Edmund and the Childe were swapped at birth. Now Edmund lives in secret as a changeling in the World Above, his fae powers hidden from his unsuspecting parents and his older sister, Alexis. The Childe lives among the fae in the World Below, where being a human makes him a curiosity at the royal palace.

But when the cruel sorceress Hawthorne seizes the throne, the Childe and Edmund must unite on a dangerous quest to save both worlds—even if they’re not sure which world they belong to.

“A splendid tale of faery magic and adventurous siblings, all told in gorgeously rendered watercolor panels: this is exactly my kind of thing.” —Ben Hatke, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy

“It’s got dragons. It’s got drama. It’s got depth. And it’s got me impatiently awaiting Ethan M. Aldridge’s next eye-popping adventure.” —Tim Federle, award-winning author of Better Nate Than Ever and Five, Six, Seven, Nate!

“A compelling story about finding identity in a world where magic dangers lurk just around the corner. I loved Estranged!” —Molly Ostertag, author-illustrator of The Witch Boy

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Estranged
  3. Print length
    224 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    GN300L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Quill Tree Books
  9. Publication date
    August 7, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    0062653865
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0062653864
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“A splendid tale of faery magic and adventurous siblings, all told in gorgeously rendered watercolor panels: this is exactly my kind of thing.” — Ben Hatke, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy

“It’s got dragons. It’s got drama. It’s got depth. And it’s got me impatiently awaiting Ethan M. Aldridge’s next eye-popping adventure.” — Tim Federle, award-winning author of Better Nate Than Ever and Five, Six, Seven, Nate!

“A compelling story about finding identity in a world where magic dangers lurk just around the corner. I loved Estranged!” — Molly Ostertag, author-illustrator of The Witch Boy

“As richly imagined in the full-color illustrations, the worldbuilding is both accessible and as familiar as those genre stalwarts… this should easily resonate with preteen and teen fans of both Holly Black and Neil Gaiman.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Worthy of inclusion in any fantasy collection.” — School Library Journal

“[F]un, daring, and dark...with themes and art that fall into the realm of Neil Gaiman, Michael Ende, and Jim Henson. Coupled with the beautifully toned watercolor art, the interdependence of and tension between the two protagonists makes this book stand out.” — Publishers Weekly

“The deliciously captivating start to this adventure series will leave readers hungry for more.” — Booklist

About the Author

Ethan M. Aldridge is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author. He was raised in a very small town in Utah. Growing up, his favorite things to draw were ghosts, monsters, and whatever dinosaur he liked most that week. He now does more or less the same thing for a living. Ethan lives in New York City with his husband, Matthew, and their dog, Kitsune. Visit him online at ethanaldridge.weebly.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quill Tree Books; Illustrated edition (August 7, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062653865
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062653864
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN300L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 227 ratings

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Ethan M. Aldridge is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author. He was raised in a very small town in Utah. Growing up, his favorite things to draw were monsters and whatever dinosaur he liked that week. He now does more or less the same thing for a living. Ethan lives in New York City with his husband, Matthew, and their dog, Kitsune.

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Ally - Simplyallytea
5.0 out of 5 stars Modernized nostalgia filled with magic.
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018
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I feel that I might be a bit biased considering I am a big fan of Ethan's art work. I actually own a few prints by him and hope to continue to grow my collection. This being said, I have had his book on pre-order since the day it was available and I was super excited when the ARC arrived on my door step.

The ARC is in black and white, which doesn’t let me see the novel in its full and magical glory - even though I've seen it on tumblr and his Patreon.

What's nice about this middle grade graphic novel is that it teaches the importance of families. The ones we are raised in and the ones we chose. Through the story, Edmund and the Childe bring up what it means to be part of a family, and who really belongs to the human family. The Childe, who never really had that experience or relationship, learns that it means more than being born to someone - and honestly it is beautiful.

The most majestic and unique part of this novel is that it’s 95% done with traditional water color illustrations. In a world where everything is digitized and on photoshop this little book is odd but perfect. Aldridge's art reminds me a lot of E. H. Shepard's Winnie the Pooh art style with the thick ink strokes and beautiful colors.

It's truly modernized nostalgia filled with magic.

I really don't want to spoil too much of the story, because it's wonderful and I want the whole world to read it. What you really need to know is that it is a fantasy story filled with changelings, golems, witches, sibling love, trolls, evil aunts, rats, fights and a DRAGON.

I look forward to reading it again in its full color glory. I also look forward to the second book - since there are so many loose ends that need solving!
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Kristi Stokes
5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I stumbled on this!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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In the fall of 2019, I did an independent study for college that involved reading fairy tales and retellings of all kinds to help me with my thesis writing. In searching for books that would fit the bill for this class, I stumbled upon ESTRANGED and am so glad I did! The story is amazing, the artwork is phenomenal, plus the characters are well developed and relatable (tough to find this combination with great writing AND great artwork in a graphic novel). I actually loved it so much that I pre-ordered the second book as soon as I finished this one!
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars Great art great story
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2022
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Story is well-written and the art work is beautiful remind me of a web comic Skin Deep. Great book highly recommend picking it up.
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Peter B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, decent art
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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I read this with my 8-year-old daughter, and she loves the story, but we both had trouble at numerous times figuring out what exactly we were looking at in the pictures. In numerous places, they just weren't clear enough.
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t.frankos
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
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I loved the art, the pacing, the relatable characters. I hope this continues after the 2nd book too.
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L
5.0 out of 5 stars Great job with beautiful writing and entertaining story
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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I really enjoyed this book and looking forward to reading the second one in the series. Interesting story line with well developed characters. Great art. Well worth the price.
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marcia
5.0 out of 5 stars Non reader approves
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
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My 10 year old is not a big reader, but when he started this book he couldn't put it down. He would tell me all about the characters and was genuinely excited about this book. He has it marked on our calendar when the next one is coming out. He can't wait.
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Sergio Mendoza
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging story
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2018
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I loved reading Estranged! I thought the plot line was original and engaging. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and I've enjoyed pouring over the details. I feel like the story is very relatable and beautiful. The theme of family and friendship was touching. It was fun to go on a little adventure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story line
Reviewed in India on September 8, 2023
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Your words have a way of pulling in the reader in the magical world you have the created and the illustrations are just how they are needed to be for this story.
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Ashy
5.0 out of 5 stars My son will love that #2is out
Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2019
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My son loves these graphic novels.
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Henna R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and adventurous story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2019
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Estranged has absolutely gorgeous artwork; the style and details are incredible. Often, I just stared at the art instead of continuing the story because of how intricate it all is. The artwork is definitely one of the best parts of this graphic novel, however, the storyline and characters are not far behind. Aldridge weaves a story with depth about identity and formation of families, about accepting and finding oneself.

Edmund and Childe were swapped at birth, so Edmund has spend his life as changeling and Childe has spend his as human pet in the high court of fae, where he wasn't even given a name. Both struggled with their identity and place in the world, and I absolutely loved how deep and meaningful it all was. There's also a plethora of interesting side characters; Whick, a wax golem and Childe's only friend, and Alexis, Edmund's sister. I especially loved how smart Alexis is - she's older and actually knew myths and legends because she had studied them, and I could easily relate to her determined mindset to protect her little brother.

Estranged is beautiful and adventurous story, which I really loved. I cannot wait for the sequel!
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