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Nistar
The world is in need of a superhero. Not to stop a speeding train, or to scale a skyscraper in pursuit of masked marauders. But to face the vile nemesis that children of all races and religions battle on a daily basis - cancer. Nistar is a 116 page, full color graphic novel about JJ Barak, the world's first superhero for children fighting cancer, illustrated by renowned comic book artist Josef Rubinstein. Foreword written by Michael Uslan, executive producer of the Batman movie franchise. Nistar tells the tale of a young doctor, JJ Barak, who discovers a mystical stone with untapped powers. He attempts to harness its powers and save the life of one of his patients fighting cancer. His journey takes him out of the cancer ward and into a parallel realm called Nistar, a place where all things intangible, including a person's thoughts, dreams, and fantasies, manifest themselves in physical form. It is in this place that JJ Barak confronts Karkin, the Demon of Disease, in an epic battle against childhood cancer. Along the way para-human characters guide our hero on his turbulent journey and draw the reader into a highly imaginative, page turning adventure.
116 pages, Paperback
Published September 14, 2013
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February 6, 2017
Inspirational, illustrated book geared toward giving hope to children fighting horrible illnesses. A perfect book to share with a family who has a child in this unimaginable situation. This story is cheerful and optimistic.
February 23, 2017
No one should have to know from cancer. That said, for those families in need of cheerful stories and illustration, this graphic novel about a superhero who helps children with illness will be sure to spread some thoughts of hope and bring a measure of optimism. A clever idea.
January 17, 2017
A thoughtful book featuring a cancer-fighting superhero who gives hope and encouragement to children battling against illness. Nicely illustrated and appealing to both children and adults.
February 9, 2017
Clever and inspirational. Great for families going through illness with their children.
February 10, 2017
Thoughtful story about a cancer-fighting hero. Inspiring for children fighting the good fight, and providing a hopeful message for their parents. Colorful illustrations are cheerful as well.
February 14, 2017
Inspiring and thoughtful graphic novel geared toward children coping with cancer.
July 24, 2017
Great idea to help give optimism to those children fighting serious illness.
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