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by Jane Yolen (Author), Celia Lowenthal (Illustrator)
Meet Cat Douglas--monster hunter. A historical fantasy adventure set in Scotland and the first in a series by award-winning author Jane Yolen.
With engaging graphic novel inserts, 8-11-year-olds travel to historical 1890s Scotland, a land in desperate need of monster hunters. Cat Douglas is a monster hunter, and in the 1890s, the Scottish countryside is filled with monsters. In Ansthruther, one of the oldest villages of Fife, you can see small sea dragons swimming by looking like small Viking ships, but never anything bigger . . . until now. When Maggie McGonagal races up to the schoolhouse screaming she's seen a dragon, everyone is sure it is a trick of her imagination. But what if it's real? What if a sea dragon has gotten beyond the wall that protects the village? The local chapter of a Scottish monster-hunting society, called the Royal and Ancient, must prepare for battle. This includes Cat, who is new to the society and will be the bait for the sea dragon! Join Cat and her friends as they adventure through a fantastical and historical Scotland in this first installment of the Sea Monsters series. Graphic novel panels are interspersed throughout the novel, making it an engaging read and the three books in the series have collectible posters that can be pieced together to create one big poster.Author Biography
Jane Yolen is the award-winning author of over 400 books for children and adults, including Owl Moon, The Devil's Arithmetic, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? Her work has earned her the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, three World Fantasy Awards, the Science Fiction Writers of America's Grand Master Award, and the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award, among many others. Known for her poetry, fantasy, and storytelling, she has received six honorary doctorates and is a beloved voice in children's literature. Visit her website for essays, poems, FAQs, and resources for teachers and writers.
Celia Lowenthal is a New York-based fantasy illustrator and comics writer/artist. She graduated summa cum laude from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2016 with a BFA in illustration and a minor in literary studies. She was the 2015 recipient of the Will Eisner Scholarship Award from the Society of Illustrators. www.celialowenthal.com
