The second book in this charming graphic novel series that is The Secret Life of Pets meets The Wizard of Oz finds Melly and her feline friends returning to the magical world in their backyard, only to discover that a wicked wizard has taken over and these pets may be the only ones who can stop her.
Mike White was born and raised in Toronto. He worked for five years in Children's animation before moving to San Francisco in 2008 to make mobile games and apps. In 2018, after getting nachos for lunch, Mike and his girlfriend, Carol, were walking around an outdoor mall and met a cute little puppy at a pop-up adoption event. After much consideration they adopted the puppy and named her Melody, and her delightful infectious personality became the inspiration for Mellybean. You can follow all things Mellybean on Twitter @Mellybeanpup and by visiting Mellypup.com.
PRAISE FOR MELLYBEAN AND THE WICKED WIZARD:
"This sequel makes an effective case that 'adorable' might be a
genre. If Mr. Rogers wrote sword-and-sorcery adventures, they might
look like this." —Kirkus Reviews
"White blends a playful story about a magical kingdom with themes
of kindness and friendship. Younger readers will be drawn to lively
illustrations, while older ones will enjoy the humor and clever
antics of the characters. A great choice for reluctant
readers.Recommended for kids who enjoy Narwhal and Jelly or Phoebe
and Her Unicorn.” —School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR MELLYBEAN AND THE GIANT MONSTER:
“Mike White hits a heartwarming hat trick with this cute, funny,
and action-packed adventure. Mellybean will bounce off the page and
into your heart. This treasure of a tale is pure furry-friendship
gold.” —Mo O’Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big
Fat Zombie Goldfish series
"All hail Mellybean! A fun, action-packed adventure from start to
finish." —James Burks, author of the Bird & Squirrel series
"I loved every page of this fantastically paw-some story! With
characters you’ll adore, a fun-packed adventure, and loads of
laughs on the way, Mellybean proves that anything is possible with
a bit of help from your friends.” —Sam Hay, author of the Spy
Penguins and the Undead Pets series
"Mellybean is an absolute delight. A fun frolic on every page."
—Jim Zub, author of the Samurai Jack comic book series
"Subversive and hilarious. This story is funny enough to get
away with being utterly adorable." —Kirkus Reviews
"White’s debut is charming and sweet, with a plot that benefits
from its predictability, allowing the reader to focus instead on
lovable characters and White’s gifted composition and linework.
Readers not yet ready for Jeff Smith’s Bone series are bound to
fall for Melly and the gang." —BCCB
"[A] charming comics series starter. The graphic novel may skew
slightly younger... but Melly’s infectious enthusiasm, portrayed
through straightforward art, makes her a very good dog, indeed."
—Publishers Weekly
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