Rules of Summer

Rules of Summer by Shaun Tan is a graphic novel about two boys who spend their summer playing in a surreal and fantastical world. The book is wordless, and its story is told entirely through Tan’s stunning illustrations.

The book begins with the boys discovering a set of rules for summer. The rules are strange and cryptic, and the boys don’t always understand them, but they follow them anyway. As they play, they encounter a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, including a giant red rabbit, a flock of flying eagles, and a group of mysterious men with no faces.

At first, the boys’ games are innocent and fun. But as the summer goes on, their games become darker and more dangerous. They begin to break the rules, and they soon learn that there are consequences for doing so.

Rules of Summer is a coming-of-age story about the importance of following rules, even when you don’t understand them. It is also a story about the dangers of temptation and the importance of facing your fears.

The book has been praised for its stunning artwork, its imaginative story, and its universal themes. It has won numerous awards, including the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Australian Book Industry Award for Picture Book of the Year.

Rules of Summer is a must-read for fans of graphic novels, fantasy, and coming-of-age stories. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.