William and the Lost Spirit

William and the Lost Spirit by Gwen de Bonneval & Matthieu Bonhomme

This English translation of a French graphic novel is a version of the hero quest adventure. The local lord, William's father, has died and his sister has disappeared when whe went searching for her father who she insisted was not dead. Also his mother has married the man he thinks killed his father. So he sneaks past his step-father's guards and goes on a quest to find his sister and his father's spirit. Along the way three companions join him: a goat, A mysterious kight, and a troubador. Together they travel from a magical version of Medieval France into stange lands with unusual creatures and people. Beautifully illustrated, this is a delightful story that I found enjoyable to read.