The Mythics #1: Marina and the Kraken - Hardcover

by Lauren Magaziner (Author), Mirelle Ortega (Illustrator)

From Case Closed author Lauren Magaziner and award-winning artist Mirelle Ortega comes the first book in a new highly illustrated middle grade fantasy series. Full of action, adventure, and friendship, a team of five girls must stop a powerful villain by finding their mythical familiars.

It's Pairing Day in Terrafamiliar! Marina has been waiting for this moment--anxiously--for as long as she can remember. Because today's the day she gets to bond with her animal familiar for life, like every other ten-year-old in the land.

Except after the ceremony ends, Marina doesn't have one. And she's not alone . . . four other girls also didn't get their animal companions. The leaders of Terrafamiliar realize something special is happening: Marina and the other four girls--Kit, Ember, Pippa, and Hailey--are called Mythics

In times of unrest, the Mythics must earn their Mythies--mythical beasts--in quests of courage. But danger lurks everywhere as there are others seeking this mysterious power. And only the Mythics can save Terrafamiliar!

• Found Family: Meet the Mythics! Anxious Marina, sarcastic Kit, brave Ember, dreamy Pippa, and chaotic Hailey must band together to fulfill their destiny.
• Friendship and Teamwork: Five girls who start as strangers must learn to trust each other on a dangerous journey where working together is their only chance for survival.
• Overcoming Anxiety: A heartfelt and relatable story for any kid who has ever felt worried, as Marina discovers that her greatest fears might just lead to her greatest strengths.
• Girl Power Team: An action-packed fantasy led by five unique and powerful girls, perfect for fans of stories about courage, friendship, and saving the world together.
• The Chosen Ones: In times of trouble, a team of heroes is called. But first, these five girls must complete dangerous quests to unlock their true power and earn their mythical familiars.