The Castaways

By Rob Vollmar and Arthur Roth

Book Overview

Now in paperback, the first graphic novel by the bestselling team of Bluesman is an emotionally powerful tale. Drawn from the fabric of America itself, it follows the adventures of young Tucker Freeman as he is compelled to hop a train to escape from the crippling poverty of his rural existence. This new edition features a six page conclusion/epilogue not featured in the original release as well as a new two-colour look. THE definitive edition of this Eisner Award-nominated work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156163493X
• ISBN13: 9781561634934
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: NBM Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Powerful images and story make for a great tale of the Depression

Castaways by Rob Vollmar is a graphic novel portraying the story of young Tucker Freeman who runs away from home in the midst of the Depression to stop being a burden to his mother. Pablo Callejo does a masterful job with the artwork in depicting the era and its people. The scenes are all tinged with blue, as if even the air hung heavy with the sorrow of the times. The people are drawn cleanly and emotions are laid bare. A black hobo Elijah Hopkins takes Tucker under his wing and introduces him to the world of riding the rails. Tucker faces racism and violence in his time away before returning home a changed boy. The story and dialogue are well-done, and the action moves quickly. It would be perfect reading for schools for education about the Great Depression and racism. My one and only complaint is that is was too short. I wanted to read more of the adventures of Tucker and Elijah and their life on the road.

A 'must' classic acquisition.

This first graphic novel by the team of 'Bluesman' provides a tale following the exploits of one Tucker Freeman as he hops a train to escape his heritage of poverty. His search for his place in an America broken by the Depression makes for a moving set of adventures presented here in a new edition with a new conclusion not featured in the original release, along with a new two-color edition. Any library strong in graphic novel representations will find this a 'must' classic acquisition. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch