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Cowgirls & Dinosaurs: Big Trouble in Little Spittle

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A Western-inspired graphic novel for young readers who love crime-fighting, gutsy girls, and of course, dinosaurs!

For fans of Hilda and the Troll series and Witches of Brooklyn!

In the town of Little Spittle, dinosaurs and cowgirls live in harmony. Abigail, who has always dreamed of becoming a detective, lives on the outskirts of town with her pet dinosaur Rootbeer. Meanwhile Clementine, daughter of the sheriff, was born into the life of fighting crime.

But when the Bandit Queen gets a hold of some dark magic, the town and the sheriff are nowhere to be found. It’s up to Clem, Abigail, and Rootbeer to team up, defeat the Bandit Queen, and save their beloved town from bandits, dinomagik, and undercover attacks.

In a hilarious tale of two unlikely friends, Clem and Abigail show us how to be our authentic selves while simultaneously kicking some butt.

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ISBN-13:	9780593115145
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	09/05/2023
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.38(w) x 9.31(h) x 1.08(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Lucie Ebrey is a queer cartoonist and illustrator from Birmingham, UK. She's been drawing comics since she was 7 years old and has had numerous published stories over the years. When not working on comics, she's thinking about working on comics. Why, as you're reading this, she's probably doodling something in her sketchbook. When Lucie isn’t at the drawing table she can be found watching horror movies or playing video games under a big blanket.

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"A heartfelt story of self-acceptance wrapped in a side-splitting adventure." —Kirkus

"Cowgirls and Dinosaurs is a fun-filled adventure that will leave you at the edge of your seat!" —Katy Farina, NYT bestselling creator of the Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novel adaptation

"Ebrey's Western-inspired comic is a satisfying blend of antic silliness, adventure, and just the right amount of heart, all amplified by the cartoonish character design and expressive dino companions." —Booklist

"A solid purchase where fantasy adventures are popular. Give this to fans of Shannon Hale’s Rapunzel’s Revenge and Calamity Jack." —SLJ

"Lessons to be learned...concealed in a solid, rip-roaring adventure...[Abigail and Clementine's] quest leads both young people to an unexpected acceptance of their real selves." —Forces of Geek

"Pure quality, a wonderful talent." —Comicon.com

"One of Britain’s brightest comic makers" —2000 AD

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11/01/2023
Gr 4–6—In a fantasy "old west," settlers and dinosaurs live together. Archeologists digging at a site discover a calcified heart that still beats and emits a malevolent aura called "dinomagik." Small town Little Spittle is where the League of Sheriffs decide to hide this artifact. Deputy Clementine, whose dad is the sheriff, meets up with crime fighter orphan Abigail and her trusty dino-steed Rootbeer. These unlikely allies develop a working relationship, and eventually a friendship. Their main nemesis is the Bandit Queen and her three brothers. Having robbed the archeologists, the Bandit Queen discovers that the ring she stole has dinomagik and uses it to break her criminal brothers (who made a failed attempt to steal the heart) out of jail. She also kidnaps all the townsfolk for good measure. In the fray, Clementine ends up with the heart and takes off in search of Abigail. They must team up to confront the Bandit Queen and save their town. Bright colors and panels of every shape and size contribute to the dynamic look and pace. Racially diverse and LGBTQIA+ characters add modern touches to western tropes. VERDICT A solid purchase where fantasy adventures are popular. Give this to fans of Shannon Hale's Rapunzel's Revenge and Calamity Jack.—Elisabeth LeBris

School Library Journal

2023-07-13
Two unlikely girls come together to save their small town from a vengeful bandit.
In a world where dinosaurs and people coexist, the small desert town of Little Spittle is home to Clementine and her sheriff father, who read Black. They are tasked with keeping the good townsfolk safe from harm, including the likes of bandits. Clementine, resourceful and charismatic, nevertheless struggles with imposter syndrome and has difficulty fulfilling her duties as deputy. Brash Abigail, who has tan skin and black hair and eyes, dreams of being appointed deputy and receiving praise for saving everyone from ruin; she is the “cloaked vigilante” known as the Sarsaparilla Kid. However, Abigail and Rootbeer, her trusted dinosaur steed, can’t seem to find a welcome in the many towns they’ve visited. Clementine and Abigail are thrust together when the Scugg brothers and their sister, the Bandit Queen, who appear white, plot to steal a sacred calcified heart with dinomagik powers. The two girls help each other recognize their strengths as they work to save Little Spittle. This is a brisk, humorous story that’s full of heart and will have readers rooting for the young heroes. The illustrations are expressive and lively, with a warm color palette that breathes life into this otherworldly Western adventure. There are hints of sweet budding romance between Clementine and Abigail.
A heartfelt story of self-acceptance wrapped in a side-splitting adventure. (map) (Graphic adventure. 8-12)

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