The Sandman

Rob Shepperson. Sunburst, $4.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-374-46450-9

``Washed ashore after a shipwreck, two brothers are left to fend for themselves in New York,'' said PW . ``Yorinks's droll storytelling talents are perfectly matched by Egielski's broadly theatrical paintings. The roller-coaster series of events abounds with ironic humor in this stylish and satisfying work.'' All ages. (Oct.)

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