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After the rain [graphic novel] / written by John Jennings ; illustrated by David Brame ; lettering by Damian Duffy.
"After the Rain' is a graphic novel adaptation of Nnedi Okorafor's short story "On the Road." The drama takes place in a small Nigerian town during a violent and unexpected storm. A Nigerian-American woman named Chioma answers a knock at her door and is horrified to see a boy with a severe head wound standing at her doorstep. He reaches for her, and his touch burns like fire. Something is very wrong. Haunted and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage in order to survive. John Jennings and David Brame's graphic novel collaboration uses bold art and colors to powerfully tell this tale of identity and destiny."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781419743559 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 126 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Abrams ComicArts, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Adapted from the short story "On the Road" by Nnedi Okorafor. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Fate and fatalism > Comic books, strips, etc. Nigerian Americans > Comic books, strips, etc. Nigeria > Comic books, strips, etc. |
| Genre: | Graphic novels. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | YA Jenni | 31681010221562 | YADULT GN | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"The drama takes place in a small Nigerian town during a violent and unexpected storm. A Nigerian-American woman named Chioma answers a knock at her door and is horrified to see a boy with a severe head wound standing at her doorstep. He reaches for her,and his touch burns like fire. Something is very wrong. Haunted and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage in order to survive"-- - Grand Central Pub
After the Rain is a graphic novel adaptation of Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Nnedi Okoraforâs short story âOn the Road.â
During a violent and unexpected storm in a small Nigerian town, the destiny of a Nigerian-American woman named Chioma is revealed . . . and her life is changed forever. She answers a knock at her door and is horrified to see a boy with a severe head wound standing at her doorstep. He reaches for her, and his touch burns like fire. Something is very wrong. Haunted and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage in order to survive.
John Jennings and David Brameâs graphic novel collaboration uses bold art and colors to powerfully tell this tale of identity and destiny. - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
During a furious storm a young woman's destiny is revealed . . . and her life is changed forever
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After the Rain is a graphic novel adaptation of Nnedi Okorafor's short story 'On the Road.' The drama takes place in a small Nigerian town during a violent and unexpected storm. A Nigerian-American woman named Chioma answers a knock at her door and is horrified to see a boy with a severe head wound standing at her doorstep. He reaches for her, and his touch burns like fire. Something is very wrong. Haunted and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage in order to survive. John Jennings and David Brame's graphic novel collaboration uses bold art and colors to powerfully tell this tale of identity and destiny. - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
After the Rain is a graphic novel adaptation of Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Nnedi Okoraforâs short story âOn the Road.â
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During a violent and unexpected storm in a small Nigerian town, the destiny of a Nigerian-American woman named Chioma is revealed . . . and her life is changed forever. She answers a knock at her door and is horrified to see a boy with a severe head wound standing at her doorstep. He reaches for her, and his touch burns like fire. Something is very wrong. Haunted and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage in order to survive.
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John Jennings and David Brameâs graphic novel collaboration uses bold art and colors to powerfully tell this tale of identity and destiny.
