J. M. DeMatteis is best known as the Eisner Award–winning writer of comic books. In addition to his work on Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, and many other pop-culture icons, he is the author of an acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel, Brooklyn Dreams, as well as the Abadazad series for young readers.



IMAGINALIS
HarperCollins Children’s, June 2010
Genre: Children & Middle Grade
Agent: Brenda Bowen

Twelve-year-old Mehera Crosby has one great love—Imaginalis, her favorite book series, whose characters feel more real than even her real-life friends. So when the long-awaited last book in the series is canceled, she’s devastated. Soon, though, strange events begin to unfold, and Mehera finds herself transported to the kingdoms of Imaginalis, where Prince Imagos and his companions beg her to help save their rapidly fading world.

But what will happen when Mehera accidentally brings the books’ villain, Pralaya, back to Earth, along with her friends? Has she doomed both worlds beyond repair, or is there a way to rescue Mehera’s world—and Imaginalis, too?

Expert storyteller J. M. DeMatteis’s richly imagined fantasy is a fast-paced adventure and a testament to the importance of loyal friendship, creativity, and imagination.