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***STARRED REVIEW*** ""Dynamic paneling imparts a cinematic atmosphere; soft line art and sprightly color palettes render evocative landscapes; and detailed character design subtly complements the graphic novel’s emotionally resonant themes of identity, family, and courage. The story’s relationships...are layered and, combined with grounded fantasy elements, result in a relatable, human story of loss, maturity, and self-discovery—a solid first entry to a promising new series"" * Publishers Weekly * ***STARRED REVIEW*** ""Her illustrations are a joy; muted pastel drawings invoke both the quiet beauty of rural life and the lyrical elegance of dragons at rest and in flight. Middle-grade readers seeking meaning and adventure will appreciate Alice's steadfast commitment to defending and caring for these majestic beasts...At once tender and bold, a thoughtful, lovely fantasy."" * Kirkus Reviews * ***STARRED REVIEW*** ""Headstrong, vulnerable, compassionate, and endlessly full of stories, Alice is a luminous, relatable heroine...Mensinga spins a gentle fantasy threaded with big feelings-grief and wonder, betrayal and belonging...A tale of rule-breaking, reconciliation, and rousing, rapturous dragon rides-this one will sweep you up in its glorious wings."" * Booklist * ***STARRED REVIEW*** ""[W]holly imagined and uniquely satisfying...Mensinga's illustrations are absolutely engaging, providing a striking visual of the wonderful combination of the rural Prince Edward Island community and their gigantic dragons...This is the first in a series, and readers will eagerly anticipate the next delicious installment."" * BookPage * The pacing and character development is excellent, and the jewel-tone illustrations are warm and inviting. Fans of the original will recognize the familiar beats but with a magical twist. Readers new to the story will easily be immersed in this work because of the subtle and nuanced worldbuilding...A sweet way to introduce “Anne” books to newbies and a dragon fantasy for fans and potential converts. * School Library Journal *

***STARRED REVIEW*** ""Dynamic paneling imparts a cinematic atmosphere; soft line art and sprightly color palettes render evocative landscapes; and detailed character design subtly complements the graphic novel’s emotionally resonant themes of identity, family, and courage. The story’s relationships...are layered and, combined with grounded fantasy elements, result in a relatable, human story of loss, maturity, and self-discovery—a solid first entry to a promising new series"" * Publishers Weekly * ***STARRD REVIEW*** ""Her illustrations are a joy; muted pastel drawings invoke both the quiet beauty of rural life and the lyrical elegance of dragons at rest and in flight. Middle-grade readers seeking meaning and adventure will appreciate Alice’s steadfast commitment to defending and caring for these majestic beasts...At once tender and bold, a thoughtful, lovely fantasy."" * Kirkus Reviews * ""The pacing and character development is excellent, and the jewel-tone illustrations are warm and inviting. Fans of the original will recognize the familiar beats but with a magical twist. Readers new to the story will easily be immersed in this work because of the subtle and nuanced worldbuilding...A sweet way to introduce “Anne” books to newbies and a dragon fantasy for fans and potential converts."" * School Library Journal *

***STARRED REVIEW*** ""Dynamic paneling imparts a cinematic atmosphere; soft line art and sprightly color palettes render evocative landscapes; and detailed character design subtly complements the graphic novel’s emotionally resonant themes of identity, family, and courage. The story’s relationships...are layered and, combined with grounded fantasy elements, result in a relatable, human story of loss, maturity, and self-discovery—a solid first entry to a promising new series"" * Publishers Weekly * ***STARRED REVIEW*** ""Her illustrations are a joy; muted pastel drawings invoke both the quiet beauty of rural life and the lyrical elegance of dragons at rest and in flight. Middle-grade readers seeking meaning and adventure will appreciate Alice's steadfast commitment to defending and caring for these majestic beasts...At once tender and bold, a thoughtful, lovely fantasy."" * Kirkus Reviews * ***STARRED REVIEW*** ""Headstrong, vulnerable, compassionate, and endlessly full of stories, Alice is a luminous, relatable heroine...Mensinga spins a gentle fantasy threaded with big feelings-grief and wonder, betrayal and belonging...A tale of rule-breaking, reconciliation, and rousing, rapturous dragon rides-this one will sweep you up in its glorious wings."" * Booklist * ***STARRED REVIEW*** ""[W]holly imagined and uniquely satisfying...Mensinga's illustrations are absolutely engaging, providing a striking visual of the wonderful combination of the rural Prince Edward Island community and their gigantic dragons...This is the first in a series, and readers will eagerly anticipate the next delicious installment."" * BookPage * The pacing and character development is excellent, and the jewel-tone illustrations are warm and inviting. Fans of the original will recognize the familiar beats but with a magical twist. Readers new to the story will easily be immersed in this work because of the subtle and nuanced worldbuilding...A sweet way to introduce “Anne” books to newbies and a dragon fantasy for fans and potential converts. * School Library Journal * The combination of dragon fantasy and historical fiction is likely to bring readers with a variety of interests into this affecting story-as will the graphic-novel format with its pleasantly springlike palette... * Horn Book Magazine *

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Sarah Mensinga has illustrated several books, including Flipping Forward Twisting Backwards, the Trillium Sisters series, and the New York Times bestseller Different: A Great Thing to Be! Her short stories have appeared in comic anthologies such as Flight 4 and Flight 5, she’s published two indie novels, and she has also worked on a variety of animated movies and TV shows. Born in Canada, Sarah now lives in Texas with her husband and three kids.

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