Kindred Dragons (Book 1)
A Graphic Novel
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
Anne of Green Gables meets How to Train Your Dragon in Kindred Dragons, a cozy and heartfelt middle-grade graphic novel about a brave young girl and the dragon whose life depends on her
Alice has been unhappy ever since her parents sent her to Prince Edward Island to live with her strict grandmother. Alice is fanciful, prone to telling tall tales, and absolutely OBSESSED with dragons! Fairies deliver dragon eggs to a select few, known as Kindreds, but no egg has ever arrived for Alice.
While wandering the woods alone, she finds and secretly befriends a mysterious old dragon named Brim. Alice is excited to finally have a dragon friend of her own, but when Brim suddenly falls ill, Alice must set out on a desperate quest to save him.
As Alice searches for a cure, she discovers that her connection to dragons is unlike that of any Kindred—but will her new power be enough to save her friend?
Let your imagination take flight in this heartfelt story of friendship, family, and learning to love who you are!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Mensinga (Everyone Belongs) merges the contemplative tone of Anne of Green Gables with the wonder and stakes of accessible high fantasy in this warm solo debut. Strong-willed and creative young Alice, depicted with pale skin, has been sent by her parents to live with her austere grandmother on Prince Edward Island. Longing for connection and captivated by stories about dragons, Alice is delighted when—while exploring the nearby forest—she encounters an old, reclusive dragon named Brim. When Brim falls ill, Alice undertakes a solitary quest to save him, along the way uncovering more about her own unusual magical abilities that sets her apart from other Kindreds, humans able to telepathically communicate with dragons. 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, particularly between Alice and her grandmother, 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. Ages 10–13.
