Kindred Dragons (Book 1)

A Graphic Novel

Sarah Mensinga

$39.99

Hardback

Forthcoming
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English

Abrams
20 November 2025

Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Comic strip fiction & graphic novels (Children's&YA)

Anne of Green Gables meets How to Train Your Dragon in Kindred Dragons, a middle-grade graphic novel about a brave young girl and the dragon whose life depends on her

Alice has been unhappy ever since her parents sent her to Prince Edward Island to live with her strict grandmother. Alice is fanciful, prone to telling tall tales, and absolutely obsessed with dragons! Fairies deliver dragon eggs to a select few, known as Kindreds, but no egg has ever arrived for Alice.

While wandering the woods alone she finds and secretly befriends a mysterious, old dragon named Brim. Alice is excited to finally have a dragon friend of her own, but there’s something strange about him—he doesn’t have a Kindred. When Brim suddenly falls ill, Alice sets out on a desperate quest to save him.

As Alice searches for a cure, she discovers that her connection to dragons is unlike that of any Kindred—but will her new power be enough to save her friend?

This heartfelt story of friendship, family, and learning to love who you are is perfect for readers who loved Snapdragon, Witch Boy, and the City of Dragons series.

By: Sarah Mensinga
Imprint: Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781419771163
ISBN 10: 1419771167
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 20 November 2025
Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Sarah Mensinga has illustrated several books, including Flipping Forward Twisting Backwards, the Trillium Sisters series, and the New York Times bestseller Different: A Great Thing to Be! Her short stories have appeared in comic anthologies such as Flight 4 and Flight 5, she’s published two indie novels, and she has also worked on a variety of animated movies and TV shows. Born in Canada, Sarah now lives in Texas with her husband and three kids.

Reviews for Kindred Dragons (Book 1): A Graphic Novel

The pacing and character development is excellent, and the jewel-tone illustrations are warm and inviting. Fans of the original will recognize the familiar beats but with a magical twist. Readers new to the story will easily be immersed in this work because of the subtle and nuanced worldbuilding...A sweet way to introduce “Anne” books to newbies and a dragon fantasy for fans and potential converts. * School Library Journal *