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Mouse Guard Vol. 1: Fall 1152 (Mouse Guard: Fall 1152) Kindle & comiXology

by David Petersen (Author, Illustrator, Artist) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 810 ratings
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Collects all 6 Issues!

The fearless Mouse Guard are dispatched to find a missing merchant. Their search reveals much more than they expect, as they stumble across a traitor in the Guard's own ranks. The volume collects the first Mouse Guard series. Features an Epilogue and special bonus material!
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  1. Reading age
    9 years and up
  2. Part of Series
    Mouse Guard: Fall 1152
  3. Print length
    189 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publisher
    BOOM! - Archaia
  6. Publication date
    June 24, 2009
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    978-1932386578
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Here's a distinct comic book image: mice with capes and swords defending themselves against their predators as if they were the Knights of the Round Table. It's a gimmick, but one that Petersen plays completely straight. His art is a perfect mix of the realistic and the fantastic: the mice and other animals always look realistic no matter how adventurous the situations get, including facing snakes and crabs in the first two chapters. Petersen doesn't let things get overly cute, either. These mice are fierce, dedicated fighters, and the violence their job entails is not forgotten. While the book always looks good, the story is pretty thin. The action is never boring but in the beginning it never moves the plot forward. Soon a plot about a traitor in the guard kicks in, leading to some exciting moments covered too briefly, and the character development is thin as well. Luckily, the art makes up for the storytelling shortcomings—Petersen's character designs are enormously appealing, and the book is hard to put down for that reason. The story is suitable for all ages, and kids in particular should enjoy this adventure. (Apr.)
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The Mouse Guard protects its fellow creatures and patrols the passageways used between the villages of the Mouse Territories. In this tale, three members of the guard investigate the disappearance of a traveling grain merchant. During their quest for the truth, the three uncover a plot to attack Lockhaven, the home of the guard; fight hungry snakes; escape a fiery death; and find a long-lost hero. Petersen has crafted an involving graphic-novel fantasy, populated with realistic-looking mice wearing colorful capes and wielding wicked weaponry. His lush colors and vivid settings give the story a majestic quality fit for a large canvas (or, perhaps, even a movie screen), and the characters are as bold as the brush strokes. The story line is, however, weaker than the art, which keeps the book from being truly great. Even so, this will probably circulate well among graphic-novel fans and may even attract readers who enjoy the Redwall books. King, Kevin

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B011QY3K78
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BOOM! - Archaia (June 24, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 563193 KB
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 189 pages
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 810 ratings

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David Petersen was born in 1977 in Flint, Michigan. His artistic career soon followed. A steady diet of cartoons, comics, and tree climbing fed his imagination and is what still inspires his work today. David received a BFA from Eastern Michigan University in 2000.

David is the creator of the New York Times Bestselling and critically acclaimed Graphic Novel series Mouse Guard. Mouse Guard has been published in 17 languages and David is excited to be working on projects he dearly loves.

David has illustrated a version of Kenneth Grahame’s beloved Wind in the Willows and is

also the author and illustrator of Snowy Valentine a children's book adapted from a story he wrote for his wife Julia as a Valentine’s Day gift.

David was the 2007 Russ Manning Award recipient for Most Promising Newcomer. David has since gone on to win three Eisner Awards and two Harvey’s for his continued work on the Mouse Guard series. In 2019 the Mouse Guard series was green-lit by 20th Century Fox for feature film adaptation.

David and his wife Julia reside in Michigan with their Anatolian Shepherds “Bronwyn and Coco”.

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Steampunk 1914
5.0 out of 5 stars Like Watership Down? Like LOtR? You might like this!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2011
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This, which is the first in a series of graphic novels by David Petersen is JUST what the doctor ordered if you are looking for something that's along the lines of Watership Down but more like a Dunsanian/Tolkienesque medaeval fantasy -- or were REALLY disappointed when you discovered "Hamster Revolution" wasn't about hamsters overthrowing a brutal rodent dictatorship in the Budapest 1956 / Cairo 2011 style...

The graphics are absolutely marvellous, and the detail behind this "12th Century" rodent society is surprisingly good. The writing's neither Vladimir Nabokov nor C S Lewis, but it's NOT a little kid's book. I feel the ideal audience for this is young adult and/or female ... my girlfriend (35+) whom I gave this to for Valentine's Day agreed with me that it was like "The Calico Critters' Furbanks Family Go Medaeval." -- and loved it, really enjoying the fact that the animals were both realistically drawn AND cute AND conveyed a positive message with a relatively engaging story line. (Her only complaint--some of the print was really small and she had to get her glasses to be able to best read it)

Spoiler Alert: The plot of these six short graphic stories is an interconnected series of stories that starts out as a Dark Ages "Whodunit" but morphs into a mini-epic about a would-be dictator attempting to overthrow/impose an authoritarian rule over all the shires. (The Black Cauldron meets The Two Towers?) As a Libertarian and Ron Paul Revolution sympathiser, very positive message indeed.

Overall, I'd give this 4.75 out of 5 stars, (the -1/4 due to the fact that this isn't Tolkien or Dunsany as far as the writing goes, sorry) and HIGHLY recommend it as a gift for older kids, and girls of most all ages, especially if they like cute little furry animals. (Will be buying Winter 1152, Black Axe and Legends for my beloved in the near future...)
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Joel Lux
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy at it's finest
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2010
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Mouse Guard succeeds at a very difficult task; creating a convincing Fantasy world without utilizing any fictional creatures. David Peterson crafts a compelling world with Mice as the main protagonists, viewing the world through their eyes in a manner that one might perceive Middle Earth. Other animals fill roles that would be found in a fantasy world, all the while remaining true to their real-life nature (with exceptions, such as utilizing tools and whatnot, but that makes the story interesting). Peterson also excels in the art department, creating vibrant, colorful, and imaginative settings within mostly-real-world environments. Mouse Guard is kid-friendly, but very accessible to adults. It is deep, complex, yet fun and adventurous enough to be enjoyed by younger audiences. This is an adventure that can be enjoyed by most age-groups, although it is a bit violent, so it may not be the best for the really young. Personally, I'd say it is bottom-tier PG13, although that arises solely from the combat that takes place within. That being said, it would be unfortunate if you missed out on such a wonderful book. If you are at all hesitant, request it from your local library; before you know it, you will do as I did, and rush to the computer to order yourself a copy so you can enjoy it all over again. And this is only the first book; soon you will move on to the even-better (in my honest opinion) Mouse Guard: Winter 1152.
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BGko
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a HIT!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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I was looking at these on the recommendation of my best friend, we had been playing a D&D game based on a similar premise. When I saw reviews mention it was good for kids, I decided to get them, as I have a 4-1/2 old, he is fairly mature for his age and anything with animals is always a good bet. They just came tonight, so I decided to introduce the first one (Fall 1152) for bedtime stories tonight. We read the entire thing in one sitting! He was really into it, though he finally fell asleep as we got into the epilogue. Myself, I enjoyed both the writing and the story (and of course, great art). The story and writing are simple enough for a young child to understand the highlights, without feeling the need to talk down to a younger audience, and still mature enough for older kids and adults to be intrigued by the story as well. I'm sure we'll get into the second book tomorrow night, and I think we're both eagerly awaiting. Great job, David Petersen, thanks!
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Cindy Barroby
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased
Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2024
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Book was in immaculate condition, very pleased with seller and book.
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mrs m knox
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect to encourage child to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2023
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Nice and colourfully illustrated
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Volker W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein großartiges Rollenspiel
Reviewed in Germany on March 25, 2021
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Auch wenn es vergriffen und mittlerweile wiew flüssiges Gold gehandelt wird, Mouse Guard ist ein extrem knuffiges und ausgefuchstes Rollenspiel, das ohne viel Schnickschnack daherkommt und sich gut für kleine, schnelle Szenarios eignet. Als oneshot weniger geeignet.
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Rodrigo
5.0 out of 5 stars Mouse guard
Reviewed in Mexico on November 27, 2018
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La entrega en tiempo y en perfectas condiciones...
Sobre el articulo: Mouse guard es un clásico...dale una oportunidad
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ajcrowley
5.0 out of 5 stars Una favola per grandi e piccini
Reviewed in Italy on November 28, 2019
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Storia assolutamente multilivello che può essere apprezzata ad ogni età. Ambientazione fantasy classica splendidamente resa e tematiche di azione coraggio amicizia e politica che la rendono una bellissima fiaba moderna. Nonostante l'ambientazione l'inglese è accessibile, vale la pena leggerla in lingua originale comunque dei tre libri principali esiste la traduzione della Panini comics.
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