Scram - by Rory Lucey

About the Book

"Rockhurst is your average suburban town. It has everything you'd expect: happy families, fun shops...and magical creatures! In the hopes of learning more about the local cryptids, three friends, Jenny, Emiko, and Brian, start the Society of Creatures Real and Magical--S.C.R.A.M.! Their first order of business? To meet a troll! As they venture into the unknown, our heroes learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of keeping a fish head in an old boot."--

Book Synopsis

Rockhurst is your average suburban town. It has everything you'd expect: happy families, fun shops...and magical creatures!

In the hopes of learning more about the local cryptids, three friends, Jenny, Emiko, and Brian, start the Society of Creatures Real and Magical--S.C.R.A.M.! Their first order of business? To meet a troll!

As they venture into the unknown, our heroes learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of keeping a fish head in an old boot.

Review Quotes

"Warm and accessible, this paranormal caper is a winner for readers eager for an escapade that showcases the joys of learning and discovery and the magic of earnest friendship." -Publishers Weekly

"Full of zany jokes and clownish wit, Lucey's latest features lovable characters whose fun quest will draw readers in." -Kirkus

"Another winner of a middle-grade fantasy comic that brings humor and friendship to the forefront in a whimsical setting." -Booklist

"An entertaining graphic novel with a strong heart; for fans of stories about magical journeys, identity, growing closer to friends, and growing up." -School Library Journal

About the Author

Rory Lucey is the author-illustrator of the forthcoming graphic novel "SCRAM: Society of Creatures Real and Magical." He also illustrated "Bad Sister" from First Second Books, as well as wrote and illustrated "Jonesy: Nine Lives on the Nostromo" from Titan Books. His work has been featured by The New York Times, Nerdist, Gizmodo, Collider, Martha Stewart Weddings, and more. Born in London and raised throughout the Midwest, he holds a B.F.A. in Printmaking from Washington University and an M.A. in Teaching from the Rhode Island School of Design. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two cats.