Mad Cave Studios’ Nakama Press imprint, which specializes in manga, manhwa, manfra, and manhua titles, has announced a new young adult graphic novel slated for release this summer: Best Friend Show.
Written by Ignatz-nominated Xeric recipient Craig Hurd-McKenney and illustrated by Melisa Jones, Best Friend Show explores friendship, first love, and healing, all within the context of competitive dog shows.
Here’s the synopsis:
Sixteen-year-old Landon Snyder never expected to spend his summer in the world of dog shows. But after a family illness combined with a breakup sends him to live with his Aunt Iva, who runs a bustling dog rescue, Landon discovers a surprising talent for training—and a bond with Blue, Iva’s champion show dog. Between a cocky rival, a shy new friend who sees him like no one else, and the pressures of the Best in Show, Landon learns that healing doesn’t always come with a ribbon…but sometimes with love, loyalty, and second chances.
“There is nothing in this world like the joy and unconditional love of a dog in the house,” said Hurd-McKenney. “My rescue dogs, from Widget to Clovis, have saved me over and over and over again. While I have not shown dogs, I did agility training with my girl, Lucy. It brought us closer together and made us both more confident.
“My hope is that, through Best Friend Show, people will discover a self-confidence that only a deeper connection to our canine comrades can bring, and a community and social connection that a mutual love of dogs can provide,” he concluded.
Jones added, “I have grown up with dogs and will one day grow old with dogs, which is why I’m so excited to be a part of a project that celebrates our relationship with dogs and how they influence our connections with people. Everyone who knows me knows my dogs, Nicky, Elliot, and Callie. My hope is for Best Friend Show to bring readers as much joy as my dogs have brought me.”
Best Friend Show will be available everywhere books are sold on August 11. Pre-orders are available now.
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