Books by Kel McDonald

The mighty Stone King roams the landscape… When you become an adult, you have to prove yourself, at least that's how it works for the Stoneport thieves. Ave has decided to illegally harvest healing moss from the Stone King, a mighty giant who roams the lands. Her theft goes even better than she could have dreamed. The biggest gem she's ever seen is her prize. But what she thought would buy her a ticket to adventure and a better life, brings disaster instead. Now her home is in danger and fixing her mistakes is the city's only hope. Eisner nominated for Best Digital Comic, comiXology Originals presents this high-stakes adventure caper from writer Kel McDonald (Sorcery 101, Misfits of Avalon) and artist Tyler Crook (Petrograd, Harrow County).

TOP-FLIGHT CREATORS: Boasting a talent roster full of New York Times bestsellers and Eisner Award-winners, this anthology stars some of the most popular artists and writers working in children's comics today.HIGH-INTEREST: Presents a series of hilarious modernized versions of classic tales that will keep kids reading until the end. The witty, engaging, dynamically illustrated stories remove the "scholastic" aspect that can turn off kids when introducing them to folklore.GENRE RANGE: Not simply a collection of "straight" retellings, THE GIRL WHO MARRIED A SKULL features broad reinterpretations that include Afro-Futurism, light romantic comedy, and cartoony humor.WINNING FORMAT: Meets the growing demand for Common Core-aligned graphic novels that middle grade readers will self-select.