"Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology"
The debut graphic novel by Angela Hsieh 17 IL, LU AND REN'S GUIDE TO GEOZOOLOGY, comes out on May 27, 2025.
Published by Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins, LU AND REN'S GUIDE TO GEOZOOLOGY is a middle grade fantasy graphic novel that explores family relationships, language barriers, and gigantic animals. Kirkus Reviews calls it “a beautiful story of family and friendship set in a fantasy world" and "a charming story of relationships and fantastical discoveries.”
Lu dreams of being a great adventurer, just like her ah-ma, a world-renowned geozoologist. Ah-ma has traveled far and wide, researching dreamy cloud-jellies, enormous sunfish, and playful mossgoats. There’s nothing Lu loves more than reading Ah-ma’s letters about her quests. But when Ah-ma’s letters suddenly stop, Lu becomes worried. So Lu decides to go on the journey to find her. As Lu and her old friend Ren follow in Ah-ma’s footsteps, Lu begins to discover the complex relationships between geofauna—and between people.
What stories has Ah-ma never told her? And what’s Ren hiding from her?
Pre-orders are available now wherever books are sold.
