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"The artwork is simply amazing!"
"Here is a book that is geared towards kids, but embraces the adventurer in all of us. If you are as huge a fan of the SciFi Channel's DESTINATION TRUTH as I am, youll definitely want to check out this book of monsters creatively illustrated by Jeff Miracola. The story by Oliver Chin is pretty simple: a family crashes their boat onto a desert island and run into one monster after the next as they explore its shores. Its a quick read, one that will most likely please those youngsters who are just forming an interest in comics. Perfect bed time story reading material."
"Jeff's work has fascinated me since we first met while working on games like Dungeons & Dragons. His art and imagination were cutting-edge then, and what he brings to the children's book world is cutting-edge now."
"If I were a zombie, Jeff Miracola's brain would top my list of things to eat. And this book would be dessert."
"The words tell a fun and adventurous tale, yet it is certainly Jeff Miracola's illustrations that bring this story and it's beasts to life. I love that the Yowie (Australian Bigfoot) makes an appearance! This is definitely a book with kid appeal!"
"I think most people have a bizzare fascination and would probably enjoy being stranded on an island, myself included--at least for a short while. This book will take you and your children on that adventure, and given the beautiful illustrations, your imagination and your children's imagination will be completely immersed in that netherworld known as--well, Monster Isle."
"Monster Isle looks set to be an excellent read for younger audiences with some impressive illustrations."
October 31, 2008
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Artist, Jeff Miracola, appeared on "The Morning Blend," a popular Wisconsin morning TV show on WTMJ-4 NBC to talk about "Welcome to Monster Isle" with hosts Alison de Castro and Molly Fay.
View the video here
October 26, 2008
For those of you in the Metro Milwaukee area, tune in to WTMJ-4 TV's "The Morning Blend" this Thursday, October 30th at 9:00am as artist Jeff Miracola sits down with hosts, Molly and Alison, to discuss Welcome to Monster Isle.
October 1, 2008
A Study Guide for Welcome to Monster Isle is now available. You can download it here (PDF - 505kb).
September 15, 2008
Kidlit Central News has a little blurb about the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Wisconsin Chapter's upcoming Fall retreat, along with a mention of some Wisconsin writers & illustrators that have books coming out this Fall, including Jeff Miracola. Read the blog posting here.
September 7, 2008
The popular book blog, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, is featuring a number of illustrations from Monster Isle illustrator, Jeff Miracola. Read the article here.
| 12/6/08 | Oliver Chin | Foster City Public Library 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA, (650) 574-4842 |
10:30am |
| 12/6/08 | Jeff Miracola | Mukwonago Community Library 300 Washington Avenue, Mukwonago, WI, (262) 363-6411 |
Noon - 3pm |
| 11/30/08 | Oliver Chin | Kepler's 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, (650) 324-4321 |
11:30am |
| 11/23/08 | Jeff Miracola | Martha Merrell's Bookstore 231 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI (262) 547-1060 |
Noon - 4PM |
| 11/17/08 | Oliver Chin | San Carlos Public Library 610 Elm Street, CA, (650) 591-0341 |
7pm |
| 11/9/08 | Oliver Chin | The Booksmith 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, (415) 863-8688 |
1pm |
| 10/30/08 | Jeff Miracola | The Morning Blend TV show WTMJ-4 NBC Affiliate, Milwaukee, WI |
9am |
| 10/25/08 | Oliver Chin | Books, Inc. 301 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA, (650) 428-1234 |
11am |
| 10/21/08 | Oliver Chin | Author's Day: Jefferson Elementary 1725 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122 |
| 10/17 - 10/19/08 | Jeff Miracola | Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators - Wisconsin Chapter Fall Retreat | 3-day event |