Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword

“Comics, and the rest of the world, for that matter, need more girl heroes like Mirka. She will have readers cheering for her every step of the way.” —Raina Telgemeier, Drama; Smile; The Baby-sitters Club graphic novels

A delightful mix of fantasy, adventure, cultural traditions, and preteen commotion, Hereville will captivate middle-school readers with its exciting visuals and entertaining heroine.

Spunky, strong-willed eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg isn’t interested in knitting lessons f...