One Trick Pony
A tale of survival against alien invaders
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Abrams
Published:14th Mar '17
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In One Trick Pony, a brave girl and her robot pony confront alien invaders, showcasing resilience and the fight for survival in a dystopian future.
In the graphic novel One Trick Pony, author Nathan Hale brings readers into a future where aliens invade Earth, seeking to consume all electrical devices. These giant, blob-like creatures wreak havoc, forcing humanity into hiding and reverting to a pre-electrical age. Amidst this chaos, Strata and her family join a caravan of digital rescuers, dedicated to preserving the remnants of civilization by saving electronics from the clutches of the alien invaders.
As the story unfolds, Strata and her brother find themselves separated from their caravan. This moment of vulnerability leads them to encounter a stunningly beautiful and rare robot pony, which becomes their unexpected ally. Together, they navigate a treacherous world filled with bandits and outlaws who have taken advantage of the alien invasion. The bond between Strata and the robot pony deepens as they face various challenges, showcasing themes of bravery, friendship, and resilience.
One Trick Pony is not just an adventure tale; it explores the importance of memory and the preservation of technology in a world that seems intent on erasing it. As Strata and her companions embark on a quest to thwart the alien threat, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork and the power of hope in the darkest of times.
Hale imbues his latest with pathos, action, and perfectly timed moments of comedy, but it’s the imaginative landscape, spot-on visual pacing, and confident line work that make this adventure tale really zing. * Booklist *
The aliens themselves are visu-ally exceptional—huge, gluttonous, and oozing privilege in both their actions and their physical presentations. * Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books *
Set in a land that blends Stone Age elements and highly advanced technology, this graphic novel adventure features the same mix of humor and derring-do that makes Hale’s “Hazardous Tales” so popular. * School Library Journal *
Hale blends adventure, aliens, an apocalyptic future, and folklore into an easy-to-read stand-alone. * Kirkus *
The story combines an exciting science fiction plot with down-to-earth teenage characters...The real allure to the work is the use of different kinds of lines used to build textures, provide atmosphere, and portray characters. * School Library Connection *
With an engaging, racially diverse cast this high-stakes epic adventure should have wide appeal...Hale shepherds this complex narrative with the same sure hand as his graphic novel series of real stories from history. * Horn Book Magazine *
Hale’s illustrations are textured and visually move the story forward, while his original storyline effortlessly combines aliens, adventure, and apocalyptic fun. * VOYA *
While beautifully concise, it still manages to squeeze in loads of suspense, chills (though nothing too nightmare-inducing), action and entertaining character dynamics — all within a refreshingly original take on post-apocalyptic hellscapes. * New York Times Book Review *
ISBN: 9781419721281
Dimensions: 223mm x 174mm x 17mm
Weight: 500g
128 pages