A Blanket of Butterflies

By Richard Van Camp and Richard Van Camp

Book Overview

A Blanket of Butterflies explores the journey of Shinobu, a mysterious stranger who visits Fort Smith, NWT, to retrieve his family's samurai suit of armor and sword from the museum. When he discovers that his grandfather's sword has been lost in a poker game to the man they call "Benny the Bank," he sets out to retrieve it, with the help of a young boy, Sonny, and his grandmother. Together, they face Benny and his men, Torchy, Sfen and the giant they call Flinch. This graphic novel, beautifully illustrated by Scott B. Henderson, explores the grace of family and the power of the Great Mystery. A Blanket of Butterflies is nominated for a 2016 Eisner Award for Best Single Issue/One-Shot.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553795482
• ISBN13: 9781553795483
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Highwater Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.3" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 15 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 10 to Postsecondary