Just by the cover it is apparent you are in for a fun, exciting, fantasy graphic novel. I’m here to report that it doesn’t disappoint.

Sidney Poblocki is a foster kid never staying in one place too long before his temporary family returns him to be reassigned with someone else. He’s not a bad kid but things just never work out. Sidney finally has had enough and runs away. He never expects to be faced with even more trouble

For some unknown reason. interdimensional assassins are after him and anyone else named Sidney Poblocki. His best friend Walt has had his memory erased and doesn’t even recognize Sidney. Equally upsetting is a girl named Rodeo Hawkins, the irritating leader of the Daughters of Mayhem who claim they will keep Sidney safe. Mayhem is more like it as the multiverse is their place of residence.

Sidney is recruited into an opposing group who claim they are trying to save the multiverse from extinction. He doesn’t know who to believe.

Colorful illustrations add to the story’s appeal. There is plenty of word play humor with a main character readers will feel empathy for as Sidney learns just who he really is. Oh. and that Plunger of Truth would sure be handy in our present day and time!

RODEO HAWKINS AND THE DAUGHTERS OF MAYHEM is fast paced and never boring. So much so that you are sorry to see the last page come to a close. Don’t worry as book 2 is already in the works with RODEO HAWKINS AND THE SON OF DISASTER.

BOOK BIRTHDAY: September 9, 2025 PAGES: 272

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Claude Bemis is the award-winning author of six middle-grade novels, a picture book, and the forthcoming Rodeo Hawkins graphic novel series. A former elementary school teacher, John earned his Master’s of Education in Literacy from UNC Chapel Hill and taught fourth and fifth grades for thirteen years. He received the Excellence in Teaching Award from UNC-Chapel Hill for his work as an author-presenter in schools and served as North Carolina’s Piedmont Laureate for Children’s Literature, promoting literacy and the literary arts. A popular instructor and inspiring guide to writers of all ages—kids, teens, and adults— he teaches creative writing workshops and leads retreats around the world. Beyond the creative expression of writing, John is also a sculptural mask-maker, a songwriter, and musician. He lives with his wife and daughter in Hillsborough, North Carolina. (AUTHOR WEBSITE)

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