Being a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of...

Being a ranger means adventure, action, and protecting the weak. But who protects the ranger when they lose their way? From the bestselling author of The Moth Keeper and the Tea Dragon Society comes a must read MG graphic novel for fans of soft sweeping fantasy romances.

Rowan knows exactly what they want: to be a ranger, protecting their village alongside their trusted flying horse Kes. But when Rowan's eagerness to show off their worth gets Kes injured, Rowan is suddenly unsure if they're capable of being the protector they've always dreamed of becoming.

With Kes needing to heal, Rowan is assigned a slow and winding expedition across the outlying lands. Paired with a lackadasical sheep hearder Leone, Rowan only finds frustration as they seem to fail even the simplest tasks. But Leone's own struggles, and endless support brings a new possibility to Rowan. Could their unlikely friendship be something more? And if it is, will Rowan be able to leave Leone behind to pursue being a ranger once Kes is healed?

Author: K. O'Neill
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 03/04/2025
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.20w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780593182314
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2024
Publishers Weekly 12/16/2024
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2025
Booklist 02/01/2025 pg. 57
School Library Journal 03/01/2025 pg. 82

About the Author
K. O'Neill is an author and illustrator based in Aotearoa New Zealand, and a lover of nature, tea, and growing things. They strive to make books with themes of kindness, inclusiveness, and well-being, with worlds that children can play in and characters they can explore these ideas alongside. Past acknowledgments of their work include: 2019 Eisner nominee for Best Children's Comic (Aquicorn Cove), 2018 Eisner winner for Best Children's Comic, 2018 Eisner winner for Best Webcomic, 2018 Harvey co-winner for Best Children's Comic, 2018 Dwayne McDuffie Award winner for Kids' Comics (The Tea Dragon Society), 2017 ALA Amelia Bloomer List, 2017 Dwayne McDuffie Kids' Comics Award nominee (Princess Princess Ever After).