{"product_id":"captain-gulgul-a-hero-is-born-color-illustrated-edition","title":"Captain GulGul : A Hero is Born: (Color Illustrated Edition)","description":"Captain GulGul is a middle-grade fantasy adventure series that can be enjoyed by all ages. A hero doesn’t need super strength. Sometimes, all it takes is courage, kindness, and the ability to listen.\nWhen ten-year-old Haan returns to his grandfather’s mysterious island home, Cape Hope, he expects a birthday adventure—not the sudden disappearance of the world’s greatest scientist. But when his beloved Doc Pa vanishes without a trace, Haan is pulled into a breathtaking journey that will change his life forever.\nAs strange creatures stir, ancient islands awaken, and a powerful space invader named Boom Track sets his sights on Earth, Haan discovers that his greatest gift isn’t strength or speed—but empathy. With the help of a loyal dog, unlikely allies, and a world where animals and nature speak louder than words, Haan must rise to protect everything he loves.\nCaptain GulGul: A Hero Is Born is a richly imagined middle-grade fantasy that blends action, humor, heart, and environmental wonder—brought to life with 32+ original illustrations woven throughout the story. What makes this book special: 32+ hand-drawn illustrations (rare for middle-grade fantasy). A magical island world inspired by mythology, science, and adventure Genre blending of adventure, fantasy, magic and science fiction. A unique hero whose power is kindness, curiosity, and courage A story created by a real father–son writing team Perfect for readers aged 8–13, families, and classrooms. Can be enjoyed by readers all ages.\nThis book is ideal for fans of: Percy Jackson–style adventures or books like Percy Jackson. The Wild Robot’s heart and environmental themes or books like the Wild Robot. Harry Potter fantasy and mystery themes or books like the Harry Potter series. Illustrated fantasy that sparks imagination and discussion.\nWhether read independently or aloud, Captain GulGul invites young readers to believe that listening—to animals, to nature, and to one another—might be the greatest superpower of all.\nPerfect as a gift, bedtime read, or classroom favorite.\nAvailable in Black \u0026amp; White Illustrated and Full-Color Illustrated editions. Make sure you pick the right edition.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0GF22SJZN\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0GF22SJZN.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Menon, Vivek|Menon, Vihaan\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43336757444669,"sku":"BVV.B0GF22SJZN.A","price":16.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/captain-gulgul-a-hero-is-born-color-illustrated-edition","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}