Atana: Atana and the Jade Mermaid: A Graphic Novel

by Vivian Zhou, Vivian Zhou (Illustrator)

Overview

“A charming magical adventure.” — Lily LaMotte, author of Measuring Up

A mermaid, a firebird, and a witch fight to save the magic of their world before it ceases to exist in this epic conclusion to acclaimed author Vivian Zhou’s fantasy duology. Perfect for fans of Tidesong and Wingbearer!

Atana may be one step closer to discovering her past, but it didn’t come without a cost. Though the mermaid and her companions—Ren, the last known firebird, and Cosmos, a Witch Guard turned friend—narrowly escaped the Witch Queen, their world’s magic cycle is broken and the firebirds are to blame.

Ren knows she must right her flock’s wrongs, and Atana is determined to join her on this quest. But lurking deep below the seas are secrets that could destroy their last chance at restoring the balance of magic—and, if they aren’t careful, their friendship.  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063075979
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/13/2025
Series:	Atana , #2
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	85 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Vivian Zhou is a graduate of Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Animation program. After working on a multitude of animated shows and award-winning short films as storyboard artist and occasionally director, she is now following her dream of creating her own comics. Her short comics can be found printed in anthologies and zines. She currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada, where she can be found trying to draw with squid ink. Visit her online at vivianzhou.ca.

Editorial Reviews

A charming magical adventure.” — Lily LaMotte, author of Measuring Up

"A gently lyrical, beautifully drawn story." — Faith Erin Hicks, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award–winning author

“Atana and her friends live in a world as beautiful as it is mysterious, and their adventure is one readers will want to share.” — Ethan Aldridge, New York Times bestselling author of Estranged

"Deftly drawn in with candy-coated hues, this is perfect for those looking for a sweet, cozy adventure.” — Reimena Yee, author of Séance Tea Party and My Aunt Is a Monster

“An elegant and mystical start to a tale that’s truly captivating.” — Amanda Castillo, coauthor of the Mapmakers series

"A lively, lovely finish." — Kirkus Reviews

"Fantasy graphic novels have become extremely popular, and this series will be no exception.This book stands out with its phenomenal illustrations and life-affirming messages." — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

2025-03-22
The mermaid Atana and her friends set out to restore the world’s disrupted magic in this duology closer.

The opener’s understated, cleanly drawn art and straightforward storytelling continue in this sequel, which takes the adventurers to the remote Wandering Isles, the source of firebird magic. There, Atana’s firebird friend, Ren, can heal and call on the rest of the long-vanished firebirds to help mend the problems disrupting Earth’s magic flow. Meanwhile, Atana’s kidnapping by agents of the Merfolk Empire precipitates a rescue expedition that reveals both surprising new allies and a prophecy that Atana will somehow play a vital role in breaking the chains laid on the merfolk’s freely floating magic by their harsh, controlling empress. The tale, lightly endowed with heroic exploits and threaded through with themes of reconciliation, comes to a tidy wrap that will leave readers well satisfied. Still, it’s the visuals that will likely linger with them longest. Zhou proves equally adept at depicting moments of drama and repose in harmonious shapes and colors as her figures, many in flowing robes, comport themselves with lively grace while passing through and between realms both mundane and mystical in the fluidly sequenced panels. Skin tones range broadly from tan to dark brown; Atana falls in the middle range, chromatically, and is always easily visible due to her short-cropped green hair.

A lively, lovely finish.(Graphic fantasy. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews