Publisher's Synopsis
Key Selling Points In Otter Lagoon, ayoung girl teams up with a local troublemaker to sell exotic animals and stolen crab while trying to save money to help a dog she's responsible for injuring. She unknowingly disturbs an ancient creature and sets off a destructive string of events that she has to fix before the creature destroys the entire island of Sueño Bay. A story about fighting for your independence but getting in over your head and the friends who rally around to support you. Also a story about magical creatures who do not like you stealing their eggs. Set on a mysterious island, the realistic art and moody setting is sure to appeal to young readers and adults alike. Think The Goonies meetsAmulet . Sparse text and easy-to-follow narrative make this the perfect graphic novel introduction for readers interested in something more than picture books. The author/illustrator is well-known for his Graphic Guide Adventure series and as the illustrator for the popular Tank & Fizz series. He lives on a small island in the Pacific Northwest (Salt Spring). The perfect blend of mystery, friendship and moon creatures, the Sueño Bay Adventures series includes Shadow Island, Otter Lagoon, Hermit Hill and Candle Point , and will continue with four more books coming soon.
