Travis Daventhorpe for the Win!

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Middle schooler Travis Daventhorpe may be a genius, but he's always struggled to make friends. After his attempt to befriend the new kid Juniper Reyes results in an epic fail, Travis cheers himself up by taking his sentient robot, Travbot, out for a test flight. But when his robot malfunctions, Travis and Travbot take a nosedive into the woods. There they discover a legendary sword, a warrior from another dimension, and a mysterious prophecy: Travis Daventhorpe is destined to save the multiverse! From debut graphic novelist Wes Molebash comes the first volume of a pun-filled, geeky, sci-fi fantasy adventure series. Join Travis as he dodges bullies, forges friendships, and perfects his science fair project, all while trying to fulfill his magical destiny!

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"This first series entry from debut author Molebash is bursting with a ferociously delightful vibrancy, likable characters, swift pacing, fun pop-culture nods, an appealing gaming slant, and vibrant full-color illustrations. With equal measures of zippy antics and action, fans of series like Hilo and Zita the Spacegirl should feel right at home." --Kirkus

"Uncomplicated layouts and simple backgrounds astutely shift the narrative's primary focus to Molebash's idiosyncratic character designs and madcap action, rendered in loopy black line and vibrantly saturated tones." --Publishers Weekly

"An excellent graphic novel debut that elementary kids will eat up."--School Library Journal

"Middle-grade readers who love video game adventures will appreciate this fast-paced comic, and a cliff-hanger ending will keep them on the hook for forthcoming volumes."--Booklist

Author Bio

Wes Molebash is the creator of several popular webcomics, most notably You'll Have That and Molebashed. He has also created cartoons for companies and organizations such as the Ohio State University, Target, and PBS Kids. Travis Daventhorpe for the Win! is his debut graphic novel.