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The October Girl Book One - by  Matthew Dow Smith (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The October Girl Book One - by Matthew Dow Smith (Paperback)

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  • A moody, coming-of-age tale for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Pecular Children and Nimona, filled with fairies and ogres and magic galore.
  • 8.4" x 6.0" Paperback
  • 184 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
  • Series Name: The October Girl

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"A moody, coming-of-age tale for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Nimona, filled with fairies and ogres and magic galore n Ackerman grew up believing in fairies and magic and princesses who defeated dragons, but now that she's eighteen and facing a future stuck behind the counter of her small town's coffee shop, she's starting to wonder if this is all there really is to her life. But then she meets her childhood imaginary friend, Barnaby, in the alley behind the coffee shop one night. Autumn's entire world is turned upside down. Drawn into the strange and mysterious world of the Night Folk, fantastic creatures that inspired all of humanity's myths about gods and monsters, Autumn is about to discover that there is more to her world than she ever dreamed of as a little girl, and that world is far more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. With the help of Barnaby and Evan Fade, the tragic young boy who inherited the local bookstore, Autumn has to protect herself from the coldly terrifying Mr. Balloon long enough to discover the truth about the Night Folk and her own past."--



Book Synopsis



A moody, coming-of-age tale for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Pecular Children and Nimona, filled with fairies and ogres and magic galore.

Autumn Ackerman grew up believing in fairies and magic and princesses who defeated dragons, but now that she's eighteen and facing a future stuck behind the counter of her small town's coffee shop, she's starting to wonder if this is all there really is to her life.

But then she meets her childhood imaginary friend, Barnaby, in the alley behind the coffee shop one night. Autumn's entire world is turned upside down.

Drawn into the strange and mysterious world of the Night Folk, fantastic creatures that inspired all of humanity's myths about gods and monsters, Autumn is about to discover that there is more to her world than she ever dreamed of as a little girl, and that world is far more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. With the help of Barnaby and Evan Fade, the tragic young boy who inherited the local bookstore, Autumn has to protect herself from the coldly terrifying Mr. Balloon long enough to discover the truth about the Night Folk and her own past.



Review Quotes




"A dazzling and heartfelt supernatural coming-of-age story."--Adam Fisher "Kirkus Reviews"

"An intriguing graphic narrative with plenty of magical realism that will leave readers wanting more."--Lois Young "School Library Journal"

"An intriguing, spooky series starter, leaving readers eager for more."-- "School Library Journal"



About the Author



Matthew Dow Smith is a writer and comic book artist whose work has appeared in Mike Mignola's Hellboy, DC's Starman, and many others. He was the writer of the X-Files: Origins comic book series, the third volume of the Dark Crystal: Creation Myths graphic novel series, and several Doctor Who comic book stories for IDW, the BBC, and BBC America. He is the writer and artist of DC's middle grade graphic novel Misfits of Magic, and creator-owned digital comics Amelia Shadows: Daughter of Darkness, Johnny Chaos, and Arch-Nemesis. He lives on the east coast of the US.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Number of Pages: 184
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Series Title: The October Girl
Publisher: Maverick
Theme: Fantasy
Format: Paperback
Author: Matthew Dow Smith
Language: English
Street Date: October 21, 2025
TCIN: 1002238970
UPC: 9781960578594
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-3951
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 6 inches width x 8.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.75 pounds
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Q: What challenges does Autumn face in the story?

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Q: What types of creatures are featured in the book?

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Q: Who is the main character in the story?

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Q: Who helps Autumn in her adventure?

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  • A: Autumn is assisted by her imaginary friend Barnaby and Evan Fade, who owns a bookstore.

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