Overview
Middle-schooler by day. Monster hunter by (k)night. Lucia Castillo dreams of being a hero like her grandfather. But to their Texas town, he was just a strange old man who dressed up as a knight and claimed to save the world from monsters only he could see. Now years later, when Lucia and her best friend-and trusty squire-Sandro discover the town mayor is secretly a shapeshifting beast of Mexican lore, her parents think she's imagining things like her ""Abuelo Loco."" Only Lucia, wearing her grandfather's magical helmet, can see the hidden threat. That is, when she's not in detention or grounded. Can she and Sandro prove the others wrong and stop the mayor from unleashing evil on their town-and beyond?
Full Product Details
Author: Rey Terciero ,
Monica M. Magaña
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 15.90cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 22.20cm
Weight: 0.588kg
ISBN: 9781250795472
ISBN 10: 1250795478
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 05 September 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
"""A new spin on an old tale, this graphic novel is folklore, fun, and adventure at its best. Lucia is a hero we can all relate to."" --Max Brallier, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth ""An exciting adventure of mythical proportions centering real-life concerns."" --Kirkus Reviews ""A skillful balance between fantastical scares and madcap adventure."" --Publishers Weekly"
A new spin on an old tale, this graphic novel is folklore, fun, and adventure at its best. Lucia is a hero we can all relate to. --Max Brallier, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth
"""A new spin on an old tale, this graphic novel is folklore, fun, and adventure at its best. Lucia is a hero we can all relate to."" --Max Brallier, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth"
Author Information
Rey Terciero, also known as Rex Ogle, has written and edited hundreds of books and comics for children and young adults, including the bestselling graphic novel Meg, Jo, Beth, & Amy. He is a Latinx writer who has always been drawn to classic stories, and enjoys retelling them for a contemporary audience. Born and raised (mostly) in Texas, Rey now lives in Los Angeles. Monica Magaña is an illustrator from Los Angeles, California who has worked in advertisement, film, animation and TTRPGS. She enjoys drawing fantastical characters, whimsical stories and pushing for bold colors. With Doña Quixote being her first foray into publishing, she has found a new love in drawing comics. Monica now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband Jon.
