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by Mariana DiMercurio (Author)
For fans of Amulet, a full-color fantasy graphic novel with an unlikely hero: a 70-year-old knitter named Jo, chosen as her village's new Champion and sent on a quest to defeat the mysterious evil overtaking the kingdom.
Jo is a 70-year-old woman living a quiet village life, with just her knitting needles and the natural world for company. But when a mystical guardian knocks on her door, Jo is named the new Champion--tasked with doing what no Champion before her could: saving the Kingdom, and her family, from certain demise. With help from her snarky friend Roy, whose goals seem to align suspiciously well with hers, Jo sets off on a quest unlike any other. Packed with humor and heart, this original graphic novel includes the exclusive, never-before-published ending to the beloved webcomic Closely Knit.- An unlikely 70-year-old hero readers of all ages will adore
- Based on the hit WebToon Closely Knit
- Exclusive, never-before-seen conclusion to Jo and Roy's story
- Full-color art on every page
- Perfect for fans of Amulet and cozy fantasy adventures
Grab your knitting needles and join Jo on the quest to save the kingdom!
Author Biography
Mariana DiMercurio is an illustrator, animator, and creative storyteller. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Mariana has worked on a range of projects from illustrations for student textbooks to official art for the acclaimed Critical Role web series. Her favorite genre was fantasy growing up, and loved books that included epic and whimsical adventures that ultimately fostered her love of reading. She aims to bring her own stories to life and hopes to inspire others with her work.
