Put this class material in action with the class project, “First Star to the Right.” This is a fictional book cover project that is similar to the Pegasus illustration exampled throughout the class. Below you are provided specifications and scene outlines as you would on a standard commission.

Topline
A new malice spreads and with its influence, a colliding of the Other Worlds. Alice of Wonderland, Peter of Neverland and the leopard, Bagheera of the Jungle, unite against the threat. The ever-curious Alice won’t quit until she knows what has reshaped Wonderland. Peter Pan sets his sights on a new grand adventure, and Bagheera must find the man-cub Mowgli, who was taken by the malice.

Depictions
Alice - age 13, should be wearing a period appropriate dress, long blonde hair and should also be wearing or holding the Mad Hatter’s top hat.
Peter - age 13, wears his classic greens, could be bare-chested, and carries Hook’s rapier sword.
Bagheera - adult black panther with scars from his fight with Shere Khan the tiger.

Scenes
Choose one of these scenes:
1. The trio are in free fall, with large playing cards encircling them. Note, the cards do not show the usual suits but instead the symbols; Keyholes, Skulls, and Hourglasses. One card should be golden with a luminescent inkwell and feathered quill pictured on it.
2. In a shadowy and overgrown garden, the trio are being threateningly surrounded flying monkeys. Also include Toto of Oz with the trio since they would have met up at this point in the story. Peter and Bagheera stand at guard, ready to fight, while Alice clutches a golden playing card with a picture of an inkwell and feather quill.
3. Show the back of the heroes as they look ahead at a landscape of pirate ships hanging in space before a star field. Rope bridges and gangplanks stretch between the ships. In the far distance floats a massive golden door in the shape of a keyhole.
4. Side view of the trio progressing from left to right through bramble vines. Alice rides Bagheera as Peter flies at her side with Tinkerbell.
5. Tight crop of the characters filling all the canvas. Alice wearing her top hat and protecting the golden card. Peter gives a roguish grin with rapier visible and Bagheera is resolute. This version could be more graphical, use your creative. You may even arrange them in the silhouette of a keyhole.

Reminders
Space must be allotted for the title at either the center top or center bottom and an author’s name at the bottom. Keep all critical imagery at least .5 inches from the edges.
Choose any rendering style that suits your skills and may be fitting for a young adult novel.
Don't forget to post your image to the class after you are finished!

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