Make friends with America's mythical monsters in Deja Ross Speaks to Freaks!

July 3, 2024

Deja Ross is a seventh-grade cryptozoologist. That means she loves monsters... and hopes to someday prove they’re real!

On a long family road trip, she pulls out her new video camera to search for legendary creatures at every stop. One night, Deja sneaks out of the RV and meets the famous Texas chupacabra face-to-face! In her excitement to meet an actual cryptid, she charms the beast out of eating her. It turns out that mythical animals are not only real... they can talk. And maybe it’s time for their stories to be heard!

“The illustrations are clean, colorful, and fresh in this fast-moving, entertaining story featuring loads of fun and excitement... An edifying graphic novel adventure.” — Foreword Reviews

“A heartwarming ode to cryptids, outsiders, and the joy of being a monster kid.” — Dave Scheidt (Mayor Good Boy, Agents of S.L.A.M.)

“A mysterious and magical road trip packed with humor, heart, and charm!” — Steph Mided (Club Kick Out!, Martian Ghost Centaur)

“Hilarious and heartfelt. Naffziger’s inviting artwork makes her passion for monsters clear and infectious, but her skill at writing lovable characters is the real star of the show.” — Hamish Steele (DeadEndia, Pantheon)

Deja Ross Speaks to Freaks by Lisa Naffziger
ISBN 978-1-60309-540-2 | Diamond Code: APR241163
$19.99 (US) | a 208-page, full-color softcover w/ flaps, 6" x 9"
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