CATS CRADLE HC GN (2025)

Centuries ago, a rift was opened that let monsters into the world of Galatea. At least, that's how the story goes. Suri loves monsters-studying their lore, telling stories about them (for a fee), and-she hopes-one day taming them. Unfortunately, no one takes an orphan street urchin who travels with a merchant camp very seriously. But Suri's self-confidence, cleverness, and ambition serve her well when a mysterious new wagon joins her camp-holding something very big, very loud, and very monstrous.

Suri the monster tamer is back for the second volume of this thrilling middle grade fantasy graphic novel trilogy! Suri has what it takes to be a monster tamer-she just knows it! She's even tamed her first monster . . . if you count Byron. He's less like a monster, more like a giant dog. He needs a master that's just his size, so Suri, Caglio, and Byron set off for the land of the giants: the Monster's Cradle. An epic journey like this requires money and provisions, which they don't have. But the treasure at the heart of the mole king's lair might be the solution to their problem!

Suri has what it takes to be a monster tamer-she just knows it! True, she's only tamed one monster so far: Byron, the giant-sized lap dog. Now she's on a journey to safely deliver Byron to the land of the giants: the Monster's Cradle. To get to the Cradle, Suri and her friends must pass her through Bridgetown, a secretive place known for its remarkable inventions. The Bridgetown tollbooth charges an outrageous fee, but there's a catch: monster tamers may enter for free! All Suri needs to do is help the town with its 'little monster problem.' When she learns this problem involves a vengeful and strangely familiar dragon, her skills and courage are put to the test!