Tiffany's griffon

Title:

Tiffany's griffon

Author:

Siddell, Magnolia Porter, author, artist.

Summary:

Marnie's life is turned upside down when a messenger from the world of her favorite book series, Griffon riders, appears to her in search of the Chosen One. When Marnie discovers the Chosen One is pretty, popular Tiffany Rodriguez, she is determined to befriend Tiffany and demonstrate that she deserves to be the Chosen One instead.-- Publisher description.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

268 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.

Genre:

Fantasy comics.

Action and adventure comics.

Humorous comics.

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels.

Subject Term:

Griffins -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Friendship -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Prophecy -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Imaginary places -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Author(s):

Gonzalez, Maddi,

Publisher:

First Second,

Publication Date:

2024

ISBN:

9781250757814

9781250757821

Publication Information:

New York : First Second, 2024.

2024

Call Number:

YA SIDDELL

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

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Summary

Marnie Plummer is a bookish, lonely girl with a chip on her shoulder. There's nothing she cares about more than her favorite book series, The Griffon Riders of Crystalfall. When it miraculously turns out that the world of the books is actually real, and they need a Chosen One to come from the real world and save them from danger, Marnie is shocked and--of course--overjoyed.

There's just one problem .

The Chosen One they seek is not actually her--it's Tiffany Rodriguez, the pretty, popular girl who (in Marnie's eyes) already has everything she could ever want. Why should Tiffany get to have this, too? Marnie decides she's the one who deserves to be the Chosen One. She'll make it happen no matter what, even if she has to do something she'd never thought she could do: become Tiffany's friend.

Author Notes

Magnolia Porter Siddell is a cartoonist and writer living in Rhode Island with her husband and son. She loves birds, old movies, and stories which are both fantastic and human.

Maddi Gonzalez is a cartoonist from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 6--8--Fantasy becomes reality when preteen Marnie is gifted a griffon egg. However, the egg is really meant for someone else--The Chosen One, who it turns out is actually a girl named Tiffany. Marnie is a dedicated reader while Tiffany is a sports-loving social butterfly, but the two girls form an unlikely friendship. Readers will delight in the adventure as Marnie's favorite story "Griffon Riders" goes from fiction to fact, but their friendship is tested when Tiffany discovers the truth that Marnie was never The Chosen One. At its core, this quest-filled story is about friendship and integrity. Fans of The Witch's Throne by Cedric Caballes and Magical Boy by The Kao will find lots to love in Gonzalez and Porter Siddell's graphic novel. VERDICT A good addition to any middle grade graphic novel collection.--Meaghan Nichols

Publisher's Weekly Review

Cartoonists Gonzalez (Welcome to Wonderland) and Porter Siddell turn the tables on familiar tropes in this crackling fantasy graphic novel. Blond, bespectacled Marnie Plummer yearns for adventure. When elements from her cherished book series the Griffon Riders of Crystalfall seemingly come to life, a messenger appears and tells her that they are looking for the Chosen One, upon whom they will bestow a mythical griffon egg. Marnie seems delighted that she will be the redeemer of her favorite series, until the messenger informs her that the prophesied hero's name is Tiffany Rodriguez, a popular brown-skinned girl whom Marnie detests. Though not pleased with this reality, Marnie befriends Tiffany, hoping to still be included in her magical duty (and maybe usurp her Chosen One status). Stylized art underscores a broad yet energetic narrative; visual fantasy elements leap off the page, while grounded storytelling chronicles Marnie's journey in learning how to be more empathetic and shedding her bitterness and envy of Tiffany. The girls' dynamic provides verisimilitude and buoyant humor to Marnie's complicated feelings and the simple messaging about the lessons learned on both make-believe quests and in the bonds forged with others IRL. Ages 10--14.Agent: Susan Graham, Einstein Literary Management. (Aug.)