Category Archives: Graphic Novels

CONTINENTAL DRIFTER

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

Kathy has a Thai mother and an American father. In Thailand she is seen as a “luk khrueng” (half child) given her bi-cultural background. Most of the year Kathy lives in Bangkok, where she attends an English speaking international school. … Continue reading →

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BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

BLUE STARS is a new graphic series featuring two enduring characters. Pictured on the left is Maya Dawn who has moved to Urbanapolis to live with Grandma while her parents are on active duty in Japan. Joining Maya is Riley … Continue reading →

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DOUBLE BOOKING

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

DOUBLE BOOKING is a fun and unique graphic novel that will hit the shelves on April 16th. The story is told from two perspectives (siblings Otto and Nan) on a trip to Egypt with their travel blogger mom. Nan is … Continue reading →

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THE INVENTOR

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Greg Pattridge

This new graphic series is a real attention grabber both from the artwork and story synopsis: Discover the vibrant island of Mata-Mata with long-time residents Cobalt Cogg and his grandfather, Alfred. Cobalt wants to grow up to be like his … Continue reading →

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SKIP!

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Jay is a poet and a budding musician. He has a hard time fitting in anywhere. There’s a promising change when he stumbles across a group of three girls who are practicing their Double Dutch jump roping routines with the … Continue reading →

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MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR-3 stories in 1 book

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Modern day kids, Annie and Nico, travel way back in time to ancient Egypt and the great pyramids. That’s 4,500 years ago, to when the Great Pyramid of Giza, the biggest pyramid in the world, was built. Then, Annie and … Continue reading →

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MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR: Marie Curie-A life in Science

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The Magic History Tour’s newest graphic volume is a fascinating look at the life of Marie Curie. Led by modern day kids, Annie and Nico, readers are taken on journey looking at the important events in this scientist’s career. The … Continue reading →

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THE GULLFATHER: BIRDSY SEAGULL

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

A little bird told me about THE GULLFATHER, a new middle grade graphic novel, and I just had to feature it today. The early bird did not catch the worm though in this case as the book hit the shelves … Continue reading →

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SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK (The Graphic Novel)

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Eight years have passed since Serafina and the Black Cloak arrived on the bookshelves. The engaging plot centers around a young girl living in the basement of the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville, N C. The wealthy Vanderbilt’s who live there … Continue reading →

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PECULIAR WOODS

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Take a cute blanket, a yoga chair, and two royal chess pieces. Add in nine-year-old Iggie who discovers he can talk with them and you have the start of a fun graphic series. The story begins with Iggie on his … Continue reading →

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