Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters by Margaret Dilloway

She's also the author of five middle grade novels published with Disney-Hyperion and Balzer + Bray. MARGARET DILLOWAY was the Artist-in-Residence at Zion National Park while writing Where the Sky Lives-a month-long adventure in a cabin without internet, TV or phone-giving her a unique insider's look into the park. Requests for anything beyond a name are up to the author's discretion and are not guaranteed.

Authors can sign their newest book or any older titles you’d like signed. In the comments section at checkout write signed only or to whom your book should be personalized. How to Order a Signed or Personalized Book If You Aren't Attending A breathless retelling of the Japanese legend of Momotaro, this is an Asian version of Percy Jackson adventure fans will be waiting for more.This event will consist of a 30-minute discussion with author Margaret Dilloway, a question and answer section, and lastly the book signing portion.

Xander is mixed-race, Japanese and white, an identity that is explored sensitively and forthrightly. Even when Xander sleeps, his subconscious mind becomes the most powerful tool he has. Xander’s narration effectively balances the inner turmoil facing the main characters against the beasts they battle. As foreshadowed by one of Xander’s own comic books, the boys travel through dangerous lands, facing brutal traps and shape-shifting demons with the help of a prickly girl named Jinx. Right at the start, an earthquake and flood transport the scrawny boy, his dog, Inu, and his athletic white pal, Peyton, into a parallel universe of monsters that rival anything from Greek mythology. Momotaro is the warrior who keeps them at bay.” These Japanese mythological creatures heighten the tension in this frenetic quest, which is punctuated by Yoon’s manga like illustrations.

“That means the oni are very strong indeed. “You’ve seen all the horrible tragedies happening around us,” says Xander’s grandmother Obachan. Motherless Xander comes from an ancient line of Japanese heroes called Momotaro, who travel with a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant. She joins us today to talk about her debut children’s novel, Momotaro: Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters, releasing on April 5th.īook Two: Xander and the Dream Thief will be available in April 2017.ĭilloway introduces Xander Miyamoto, a talented cartoon artist and otherwise average eighth-grader living outside San Diego. Please join us in welcoming middle grade and women’s fiction author Margaret Dilloway.

Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters by Margaret Dilloway