Viewfinder
Authors & Illustrators: Christine D. U. Chung, & Salwa Majoka
A young space traveler explores a post-ecological-disaster earth and discovers a time capsule with a viewfinder showing scenes from the planet’s past. Dreamlike digital painted artwork. Graphic format.
“The book was told entirely by illustrations, which I enjoyed because of the thought the artist/author put into each picture. The characters’ expressions, the wonderful colors, and the details in the background (and foreground!) of each illustration were intriguing. For that reason, although I could have flipped through the book quickly to get the gist, I loved looking at each picture. I appreciate how well the story was told through art.
The main character, a young explorer, is endearing and lovable. I enjoyed watching as her curiosity and eagerness for discovery led her to unique places, and to solving mysteries. Near the beginning, her longing for a discovery occasionally had tones of desperation/sadness, but as she learned more during her explorations, she found contentment/fulfillment.”
–Sarah, age 16, Eastchester, NY.
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