Snowlands: A Blood Moon (Book 1)

Product Description A brand-new, full-color graphic novel series for animal fantasy fans that delivers a daring adventure and a mysterious threat that has animals-prey and predator alike-disappearing. An orphaned white wolf cub exiled from her pack. A lone snow leopard searching for her missing cub. A bumbling wild cat who can't hold a tune. In the midst of a brutal winter in the unforgiving Snowlands, famine plague the wolf pack. As the pack goes hungry, blame falls on Feba, an orphaned wolf cub whose white fur many elders believe is a bad omen. When the wolf pack's cubs vanish into thin air, the pack leaders vote to banish Feba, and perhaps worse. She escapes her fate and runs off into the icy wilderness of the Snowlands. Lost in the treacherous mountains, Feba stumbles upon Usha, a cold and unfriendly snow leopard mother on a personal quest. While Usha wants nothing more than to continue her journey alone, she grudgingly allows Feba and a skittish young mountain cat, Batu, to follow her. With a snowy trail full of deadly obstacles ahead, the unlikely trio sets out to find the Seeress, a magical being Usha hopes can find her missing son. Each step takes Usha, Feba, and Batu deeper into danger where they encounter other creatures-some helpful, some deceitful-and uncover a widespread peril in the mountains, the fate of the missing cubs, and what having a family truly means. Snowlands is an epic tale of survival and friendship full of wild creatures, magical mysteries, and dangerous terrain perfect for middle-grade fans of Erin Hunter's Braveland and Warriors series. "Meroz's background as an animator shines through in this graphic novel's page-turning action sequences, and artist Fogel and colorist Comodo use their considerable skills to turn desolate landscapes into rich, engrossing images. The numerous adversaries that the main trio of characters encounters are truly sinister, and they're just the right amount of scary for middle-grade readers... Meroz successfully delivers intriguing characters and necessary worldbuilding for a series that promises to be as likable as its lead character. Sumptuous visuals and intriguing ideas will leave readers hungry for more time in the Snowlands." -Kirkus Reviews Review "Sumptuous visuals and intriguing ideas will leave readers hungry for more time in the Snowlands." — Kirkus Reviews "This long-form masterpiece is engaging until the very last panel. The ideas being explored are timeless and nuanced, explored with the impressive grace of a seasoned storyteller. Visually, the entire book is mesmerizing, and the full-page images of dramatic or action-packed moments are standalone works of art in themselves. A vivid, lesson-packed tale of friendship and perseverance, Snowlands is a visual feast, an emotional rollercoaster, and a powerful parable of finding peace with the past." — Self-Publishing Review ★★★★★ "Meroz and Fogel give a fully realized graphic novel treatment that creates a satisfying experience." — BookLife "A phenomenal graphic novel that teaches an important lesson about accepting others and loving each other for our differences." — Reedsy Discovery "Snowlands: A Blood Moon has a perfect balance of incredible storytelling, rich artwork, and a stunning conclusion. A tale of the true value of friendship in a world where survival is key is the thrilling start to what I hope will be a long-term series full of exceptional adventure." - Literary Titan. ★★★★★ About the Author Morr Meroz is an animation filmmaker, author, the founder of Bloop Animation and The Snowlands Company. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts, Morr worked as a character animator in some of the best NYC studios, such as Framestore, MTV, and Aardman Nathan Love. In 2013, Morr founded Bloop Animation Studios and started producing animated short films. His shorts were screened in film festivals all around the world, including a premiere at the Brooklyn Film Festival. In addition to making