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.
ISBN: 9780063058880
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Sep 6, 2022
List price: $21
No of pages: 144
Trim Size: 5.800 in (w) x 7.850 in (h) x 0.750 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical Creatures
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General

Lauren Magaziner

Biography

Lauren Magaziner is the author of the Case Closed series, Wizardmatch, Pilfer Academy, and The Only Thing Worse than Witches. She is originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, and she currently lives in Philadelphia, where she writes full-time. On Lauren’s Pairing Day, she bonded with her purrfect familiar: a warm, cuddly, and charmingly cantankerous cat. You can visit Lauren at laurenmagaziner.com.

Mirelle Ortega

Biography

Mirelle Ortega is a writer and an artist in Los Angeles. She is the author-illustrator of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, a Pura Belpré Honor Book, and River of Mariposas. She is the illustrator of several books, including Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro by Monica Brown and Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle. Visit her online at mirelleortega.com.

Gail Shalan

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.

ISBN: 9780063058880
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Sep 6, 2022
List price: $21
No of pages: 144
Trim Size: 5.800 in (w) x 7.850 in (h) x 0.750 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical Creatures
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General

Lauren Magaziner

Biography

Lauren Magaziner is the author of the Case Closed series, Wizardmatch, Pilfer Academy, and The Only Thing Worse than Witches. She is originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, and she currently lives in Philadelphia, where she writes full-time. On Lauren’s Pairing Day, she bonded with her purrfect familiar: a warm, cuddly, and charmingly cantankerous cat. You can visit Lauren at laurenmagaziner.com.

Mirelle Ortega

Biography

Mirelle Ortega is a writer and an artist in Los Angeles. She is the author-illustrator of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, a Pura Belpré Honor Book, and River of Mariposas. She is the illustrator of several books, including Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro by Monica Brown and Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle. Visit her online at mirelleortega.com.

Gail Shalan