--- product_id: 135367028 title: "On a Sunbeam" price: "NZ$42" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/135367028-on-a-sunbeam store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # On a Sunbeam **Price:** NZ$42 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** On a Sunbeam - **How much does it cost?** NZ$42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/135367028-on-a-sunbeam) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: On a Sunbeam eBook : Walden, Tillie: Kindle Store Review: Surreal, whimsical, funny, but never trite - Set against the backdrop of space, On a Sunbeam is a story about love, growing up and the power and importance of being part of a family – either a found family or blood relations – that supports you. The tale opens with Mia joining the crew of a spaceship that repairs and renovates damaged structures floating in space, before flashing back five years to her time at an elite boarding school. These two sub-plots are interconnected in some very interesting ways, mostly because of new-girl-at-school Grace, who Mia meets and befriends when both land in detention on the first day. To say much more than that would spoil this inventive and wonderfully told tale. The art illustrating this story is beautiful, at times surreal and whimsical – those floating buildings, spaceships that look like fish, and no male characters, for example – but the emotions and actions of the characters are clear and compelling. While the story would be still be great told as a prose novel, the accompanying artwork adds so much to the reader's emotional attachment to the story and characters – the hallmark of a great graphic novel or comic. And On a Sunbeam is, in my opinion, truly great. Review: Absolutely Unique - I had read some of OAS in its original webcomic form, as well as one of Walden's other works (The End of Summer). I find t hard to focus on webcomics, so when it was announced that this would be released in print, I knew I had to buy it. I just finished it today. It's bittersweet- it is an absolutely unique book. Nothing I've read or watched feels quite the same. Fans of Firefly or Cowboy Bebon will appreciate the science fiction "found family in space" thing this book has going on. Miyazaki fans will love the art- it's beautiful and dynamic, almost like a combination of Miyazaki's animated movies and Bill Waterson's scifi landscapes from Calvin and Hobbes. The cast is diverse and unique, and each is engaging in their own way. The story develops very well- little bits of information revealed early on come around to be vitally important by the end, yet the conclusion is nothing I would have seen coming. The story is well-suited to the graphic nove format, and the quality of the book itself is very high. I know this will be one of the best books I've read all year. The only thing that is upsetting is that I know I'll probably never read anything quite like this again. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07H79CCSC | | Accessibility | Learn more | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,052,672 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #91 in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction Comics & Graphic Novels #98 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Comics & Graphic Novels #109 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (840) | | Enhanced typesetting | Not Enabled | | File size | 1.6 GB | | Grade level | 7 - 9 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1250225979 | | Language | English | | Page Flip | Not Enabled | | Print length | 544 pages | | Publication date | October 2, 2018 | | Publisher | First Second | | Reading age | 12 - 18 years | | Word Wise | Not Enabled | | X-Ray | Not Enabled | ## Images ![On a Sunbeam - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Pm7otuXtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surreal, whimsical, funny, but never trite *by S***E on November 23, 2018* Set against the backdrop of space, On a Sunbeam is a story about love, growing up and the power and importance of being part of a family – either a found family or blood relations – that supports you. The tale opens with Mia joining the crew of a spaceship that repairs and renovates damaged structures floating in space, before flashing back five years to her time at an elite boarding school. These two sub-plots are interconnected in some very interesting ways, mostly because of new-girl-at-school Grace, who Mia meets and befriends when both land in detention on the first day. To say much more than that would spoil this inventive and wonderfully told tale. The art illustrating this story is beautiful, at times surreal and whimsical – those floating buildings, spaceships that look like fish, and no male characters, for example – but the emotions and actions of the characters are clear and compelling. While the story would be still be great told as a prose novel, the accompanying artwork adds so much to the reader's emotional attachment to the story and characters – the hallmark of a great graphic novel or comic. And On a Sunbeam is, in my opinion, truly great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Unique *by J***R on January 3, 2019* I had read some of OAS in its original webcomic form, as well as one of Walden's other works (The End of Summer). I find t hard to focus on webcomics, so when it was announced that this would be released in print, I knew I had to buy it. I just finished it today. It's bittersweet- it is an absolutely unique book. Nothing I've read or watched feels quite the same. Fans of Firefly or Cowboy Bebon will appreciate the science fiction "found family in space" thing this book has going on. Miyazaki fans will love the art- it's beautiful and dynamic, almost like a combination of Miyazaki's animated movies and Bill Waterson's scifi landscapes from Calvin and Hobbes. The cast is diverse and unique, and each is engaging in their own way. The story develops very well- little bits of information revealed early on come around to be vitally important by the end, yet the conclusion is nothing I would have seen coming. The story is well-suited to the graphic nove format, and the quality of the book itself is very high. I know this will be one of the best books I've read all year. The only thing that is upsetting is that I know I'll probably never read anything quite like this again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of My Favorites! *by P***N on May 18, 2020* There's something about Tillie Walden's work that is just absolutely enthralling, from the stunning art to the brilliant storylines. On a Sunbeam is no exception to this. I thought this graphic novel was incredible from start to finish. The art style is so beautiful and the story it accompanies was immensely intriguing. The story switches in between two different moments in time, 5 years apart, the threads of the past slowly weaving in with the future as the book goes on. I loved the rag-tag team of characters and loved the nb and wlw representation included in this story. I loved all their adventures through the stunning background of space! There's something quiet and deeply profound about this story that I found to be breathtaking. I read it quite slowly only because I was sad that it would have to be over at some point. I loved it so much and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good story. Especially if you love graphic novels, this is the medium at its finest. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/135367028-on-a-sunbeam](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/135367028-on-a-sunbeam) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*