{"product_id":"9788418266171","title":"DIRT, THE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMUGRE, LA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a future where the Australian landscape has turned into a swamp, two teenagers, Penn and Lippy, embark on a business venture. Using their family savings, they dream of opening a homemade yogurt factory in Falter City, a metropolis full of scammers and opportunities. This graphic novel combines humor, action, and scathing social commentary, offering a story of survival and entrepreneurship in a hostile and absurd world. The reader will encounter a fast-paced plot filled with peculiar characters and a journey that will put their cunning to the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work places us in an Australia transformed by extreme climate change, where solid ground has given way to a swampy landscape and machines run on pedals. In this context, youngsters Penn and Lippy set off on a journey to Falter City, the last hope for their dream of starting a yogurt business. However, the city is not a safe haven, but a hotbed of traps and unscrupulous characters. The plot follows their escapades as they try to navigate between swindlers, scoundrels, and the constant threat of losing everything. It is a story of ambition, risk, and the fine line between success and failure in an unforgiving environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYouth entrepreneurship in a hostile environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and adaptation in a post-apocalyptic world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial critique of greed and fraud in cities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship as a driving force to face adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and absurd humor as a response to hopelessness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at young adults and adults interested in graphic novels with a strong component of humor and social criticism. It is ideal for readers who enjoy adventure stories with a dystopian twist and charismatic characters. It will also be attractive to those looking for an innovative visual narrative and an original approach to entrepreneurship and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and fun vision of the post-apocalyptic genre, far from the usual grim tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the value of effort and cunning in the face of a corrupt system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA dynamic visual narrative that complements a story full of unexpected twists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemorable characters and agile dialogues that maintain the narrative pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScathing social commentary wrapped in an accessible and entertaining adventure plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dibbuks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT FICTION AND TRUE STORIES, HUMOROUS STORIES (CHILDREN'S\/YA), COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e BACKLIST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 561 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mugre, la\" is a fresh and bold proposal within young adult comics. Its main success lies in combining a dystopian setting with a lighthearted tone and sharp humor. The work manages to maintain interest through an agile plot and protagonists with whom it is easy to empathize. Although its swampy setting and social criticism may be somewhat dense for very young readers, it offers an entertaining read with layers of depth that invite reflection. It is, without a doubt, a recommended acquisition for those looking for a different graphic novel with personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIBBUKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406730453339,"sku":"9788418266171","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841826617.jpg?v=1781839383","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418266171","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}