War: Graphic Novel by Eoin Colfer and Team

Eoin Colfer Team: War is a graphic novel about a city under invasion, following fourteen-year-old Kat as she tries to rescue her detained father and Adam, a conscript questioning his role in the fighting. The listing describes colour artwork and illustrated comic-style interviews with refugees, adding contextual material to the story.

At a glance

Follows Kat, a fourteen-year-old graffiti artist who stays in an invaded city to try to rescue her father, who has been detained without charge.
Also presents Adam, a young conscript struggling to understand why he is being made to fight.
Includes colour illustrations and additional material featuring illustrated comic-style interviews with refugees.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The story brings the effects of invasion into focus through both a young civilian's and a conscript's perspectives.
Refugee interviews add contextual material beyond the central narrative.
The listed reading age is 9–11 years.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Format	graphic novel
Publisher	Hodder Children's Books
Publication date	13 Aug. 2026
Language	English
Print length	144 pages
Reading age	9 - 11 years

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	580 g
Dimensions	17.2 x 1.8 x 26.2 cm

Identifiers
ISBN-10	1444973975
ISBN-13	978-1444973976

What to know before buying

The listing gives a reading age of 9–11 but describes the graphic novel as being for children of all ages. Consider the subject matter of invasion, detention and war when deciding whether it suits a particular child.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking an illustrated story about the human effects of war, invasion and conscription.
Families or educators looking for a graphic novel with additional refugee-focused context.

Less suited to

Readers seeking light or escapist subject matter, as the story deals with invasion, detention and war.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What is War about?

It follows Kat, a fourteen-year-old graffiti artist who remains in her invaded city to try to rescue her detained father, alongside Adam, a young conscript questioning the fighting.

Does the book include material beyond the main story?

Yes. The listing says it includes additional content, including illustrated comic-style interviews with refugees.

What age is the book listed for?

The product details give a reading age of 9–11 years, while the description also calls it a book for children of all ages. Its war-related subject matter may be worth considering for younger readers.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 144 pages.