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Cover of The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr Punch

The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr Punch

Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean (1994)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages96 (Short <300)
SettingSecondary World
Goodreads3.76/5 (7717)

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"A dark and frightening fully painted novella, Mr. Punch tells the tale of a young boy's loss of innocence results from a horrific confrontation with his past. Spending a summer at his grandfather's seaside arcade, a troubled adolescent harmlessly becomes involved with a mysterious Punch and Judy Man and a mermaid-portraying woman. But when the violent puppet show triggers buried memories of the boy's family, the lives of all become feverishly intertwined. With disturbing mysteries and half-truths uncontrollably unraveling, the young boy is forced to deal with his family's dark secrets of violence, betrayal, and guilt. Written by New York Times best-selling novelist Neil Gaiman, with unwordly illustrations by artist Dave McKean, MR. PUNCH - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION is the new deluxe cut of this landmark original graphic novel. Includes bonus material"--

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