Miro Chronicles — Graphic Novel Part One

A full-color middle-grade science-fiction eco-adventure. 

FIRST PLACE WINNER
2026 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards — Graphic Novel 

BEING A KID IN 2401 IS NO WALK IN THE PARK...

Not even for eleven-year-old Jimmy Aster the Fourth—youngest in the legendary Aster family that helped settle Planet Miro after Zinda’s collapse.

At the Aster Academy of Science and Technology, students don’t just study—they survive. To thrive on Miro’s unpredictable terrain, they must work in harmony with wild ecosystems and bond with animal companions through advanced tech powered by the planet’s crystal energy source: Orra.

But when Jimmy’s dad, a leading environmental scientist, vanishes during a high-risk research mission, Jimmy launches a daring rescue into Miro’s overgrown jungle—a region teeming with strange wildlife and ancient secrets.

Joined by Otto, his wisecracking otter sidekick, and a crew of loyal classmates—each with their own creature allies—Jimmy's search uncovers a threat that runs deeper than anyone imagined. 

Their mission becomes a race against time... and the future of Miro may depend on what they find in the heart of the jungle.

Perfect for readers ages 9–12 who love animal companions, science fiction, and fast-paced adventures with heart.