Mo Netz launches "The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines," with Melissa See

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<h3>Join us for a conversation and reception in honor of middle-grade novel The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines, a spooky adventure that tackles difficult topics with charm and heart</h3><h3> </h3>In this debut novel, Jerry and her trusty wheelchair move into a creepy motel at the edge of the woods where nothing is as it seems. When her mom disappears, it’s up to Jerry to brave the forest and its demons so she can save what’s left of her family. Author Mo Netz will be in conversation with Melissa See, YA romance author, and books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. <a href="https://shop.loftypigeonbooks.com/item/Vus7kAU5V3WBc3OuWyOeeQ" title="https://shop.loftypigeonbooks.com/item/Vus7kAU5V3WBc3OuWyOeeQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Preorder your copy!</a> <h3>About the book</h3>Ever since her dad died, 11-year-old Jerry Blum and her mom have bounced around dead-end towns, staying in a series of rundown motels where her mother picks up housekeeping work and Jerry can get around in her wheelchair.But the Slumbering Giant motel is different. Lights blink on and off in the surrounding trees, a mysterious radio station plays only at midnight, and people disappear into the woods, never to been seen again. Not to mention that Jerry’s mom keeps vanishing to do “special work” that she refuses to discuss. When her mother doesn’t come home one morning, Jerry springs into action.Luckily, she’s not alone. Paul, a pocket-size imaginary dragon, and Chapel, a new friend with a penchant for the supernatural, join Jerry’s search for her missing mom. But along the way Jerry discovers her mother’s terrible secret: she’s not a housekeeper at all; in fact, she’s been defending the town from demons that have been haunting it for generations.Armed with nothing but a Ren Faire sword and a backpack, Jerry and her friends venture into the forbidden woods to save Jerry’s mother. But the “demons” hiding there aren’t what they seem, and Jerry must unravel the truth behind the town’s legend, or risk losing what’s left of her family. "Using vivid supernatural phenomena to facilitate deep human connection, Netz crafts a succinct tale with memorable characters, a fearsome mythology, and dark charm." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An action-packed, heartwarming tale of friendship, family, monsters, and magic." —Kirkus Reviews "With a satisfying emotional arc, Jerry's story sensitively tackles such topics as ableism and bullying, and her sharp intellect, paired with Paul's wit, adds humor and levity." —Booklist <h3>About the author</h3>Mo Netz is a semi-retired slam poet from Queens by way of Atlanta. While he has previously written on disability advocacy, LGBTQ+ rights, and other issues close to his heart, The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines is his first book for children—but definitely not the last! <h3>About Melissa See</h3>Melissa See (she/they) is a disabled, queer author of young adult contemporary romances. She lives in New York City, where she works in children’s publishing. When not writing, she can be found reading, playing Dungeons &amp; Dragons, or curled up with her cat, most likely watching Dimension 20.

Mo Netz launches "The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines," with Melissa See

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