Praise for Kindred Dragons (Book 1)

***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

About the Author

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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