Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology A Graphic Novel

For readers who find magic in the worlds of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this enchanting graphic novel invites you into Lirrin—a fantastical realm where majestic creatures and family mysteries intertwine.

Lu has grown up on stories. Her ah-ma, a celebrated geozoologist, has spent years traveling distant lands, studying extraordinary animals like dreamy cloud-jellies, enormous sunfish, and playful mossgoats. Each letter home is a treasure, even when the Cylian language proves challenging to decipher. But when those beloved letters suddenly stop arriving, Lu knows something is wrong.

Determined to find her grandmother, Lu steps into the role she’s always dreamed of—adventurer. With Ren, an old friend with secrets of their own, she sets out across Lirrin, following ah-ma’s trail from town to town. What begins as a search-and-rescue mission becomes something deeper: a journey of discovery about the delicate relationships between the geofauna they encounter, the stories families keep hidden, and the courage it takes to forge your own path.

Angela Hsieh crafts a visually stunning tale that celebrates intergenerational bonds, the wonder of the natural world, and the messy, beautiful process of growing up. Perfect for middle-grade readers and anyone who believes that sometimes the best way to find yourself is to get gloriously lost in a world of wonder.

A heartfelt exploration of family, friendship, and the stories that shape us—one fantastical creature at a time.

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