Nimona by ND Stevenson

Nimona

A Netflix Film, a Graphic Novel

ND Stevenson

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 12, 2015

Now a Netflix animated film!

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Who it’s for
A sharply irreverent graphic novel where villainy, heroism, and mischief refuse to stay in their lanes.
Themes
Heroism and public reputation, Hidden identity and mysterious past, Power and unpredictability
Pacing
Fast

About this book

Now a Netflix animated film! Nimona is the New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic. Kirkus says, “If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.” Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from ND Stevenson.

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Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the arrival of a “superstar” talent (NPR.org). Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit. Indies Choice Book of the Year * National Book Award Finalist * New York Times Bestseller * New York Times Notable Book * Kirkus Best Book * School Library Journal Best Book * Publishers Weekly Best Book * NPR Best Book * New York Public Library Best Book * Chicago Public Library Best Book Fans of ND Stevenson's beloved and bestselling Nimona won't want to miss his moving memoir-in-pictures, The Fire Never Goes Out, featuring short essays, mini-comics, and photographs that span eight eventful years in ND's young adult life.

Mischief, Reframed

A sharply irreverent graphic novel where villainy, heroism, and mischief refuse to stay in their lanes.

Come here for

  • Playful troublemaking with a subversive streak
  • The deliciously messy space between heroes and villains

Expect

  • A full-color graphic novel mixing dragons, science, and symbolism
  • Sharp humor and a wild, unpredictable edge

Where it sits

YA Action & Adventure Comics42%
YA LGBTQ+ Comics39%
YA Fantasy Comics34%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Adventure
  • YA Books About Libraries
  • YA Coming-of-Age Comics
  • YA Fantasy Comics
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  • YA Humorous Comics
  • YA LGBTQ+ Comics
  • YA Romance Comics
  • Coming of Age
Authors
ND Stevenson
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 12, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Heroism and public reputation · Hidden identity and mysterious past · Power and unpredictability
Reading lane
YA Adventure