War: A timely and thoughtful graphic novel that will open hearts and minds, from the award-winning creators of ILLEGAL and GLOBAL

A timely and thoughtful graphic novel about war, with glorious colour artwork throughout for children of all ages - from Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind Illegal, Global, and the bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels.

WAR is set in an unnamed city in an unnamed country. It tells the story of Kat, a fourteen-year-old graffiti artist who finds her life turned upside down when her home city is invaded. When her father is taken and held without charge by the invading forces, Kat chooses not to flee with her mother and little sister, instead sneaking off to remain in the city and try to rescue her dad. Also featured is Adam, a young conscript who struggles to understand why he is being made to fight.

With additional content that puts the main story into a wider context - including illustrated comic-style interviews with refugees.

• Publication date: 13 August 2026
• Page count: 144
• Dimensions: Height 266 mm; Width 176 mm; Thickness 19 mm
• Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
• Format: Hardback
• ISBN-13: 9781444973976