A Heartfelt Fantasy Adventure You Can’t Put Down!
An Eisner-nominated fantasy series for young readers ages 8–14 (and grown-ups who still believe in wonder).
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Thoughtful graphic novel for ages 8–14. Loved by parents and educators for its focus on courage, choices, and hope.
★★★★★ “This one is definitely a win. My son had difficulty putting it down!” — Amazon review (2025)
Legends spoke of the mannamong, mythical spirits created by Mother Nature to nurture humanity. However, these stories have faded from memory as mankind grew distant from their guidance. Yet, they continue to balance the mortal world while the spiritual realm is shaken.
Kali (Kay-lee) Teal is one little girl who has heard of the mannamong through her mother’s bedtime stories, finding comfort in them as she wrestles with a severe illness. Only to discover they do exist when they cure her in her dream. Revealing a rogue mannamong is the cause of her intense fevers! Leaving her to wonder if the mannamong were made to help humans, why is this one haunting her?
Full-Color Fantasy World
Every page is beautifully illustrated to bring the mannamong to life.
A Brave Heroine
Kali's heart, courage and curiousity inspire readers to face their own challenges.
Themes of Hope & Discovery
A story about bravery, friendship, and finding strength in unlikely places.
Mild fantasy peril · No graphic violence · No profanity · Ages 8–14
FAQs
Key reasons readers (especially children) love the story:
- Manga-inspired art — great for visual engagement.
- Accessible emotional themes like courage, friendship, and empathy.
- Easy-to-follow panels — ideal for reluctant readers.
- Comparable reads: Amulet, Wings of Fire, Bone, and films like Inside Out, Lilo & Stitch or Spirited Away.
- Primary Age Range: 8–12 years old (middle-grade readers).
- Secondary Appeal: Older teens and adults may also enjoy deeper themes of empathy, trauma, courage, and trust.
The series generally aligns with grades 3–6 and is especially accessible to visual learners due to its graphic-novel format.
Yes — The Mannamong is designed for visual learners and reluctant readers. Its manga-inspired layout with engaging artwork helps maintain interest, even for readers who say they “hate books.”
The Mannamong: Volume 1 follows Kali Teal, a young girl battling a mysterious illness, who discovers her world intersects with mannamong — ancient nature spirits — after an encounter with a stubborn spirit named Tontorus.
There are a few brief fantasy confrontations and moments of tension, including magical creatures in conflict. These scenes are non-graphic and balanced with humor, warmth, and reassurance throughout the story.
The Mannamong includes mild fantasy peril, similar to what you’d find in many middle-grade adventure stories. Characters may face danger, magical threats, or brief scuffles, but there is no graphic violence, gore, or on-screen injury. All conflicts are handled in a child-appropriate, story-driven way with an emphasis on emotion, consequences, and growth rather than harm.
One adult character is briefly shown smoking a cigarette. This behavior is not glamorized or encouraged and appears only momentarily as part of character world-building.
No. The Mannamong does not include profanity, slurs, or explicit language. Characters may occasionally express frustration using mild words such as “jerk,” but the dialogue remains appropriate for children and families.
Yes, illness and emotional challenges are present, but they are handled gently and with an emphasis on resilience, understanding, and hope.
The series explores empathy, courage, trust, responsibility, and the consequences of choices in a way suitable for children.
Yes — the core narrative arc is:
- Volume 1 – Kali meets the mannamong and begins her journey.
- Volume 2 – She explores the spirit world and faces betrayal.
- Volume 3 – (Coming Soon) Major turning point in Kali’s saga and completion of first story arc The Priestess of Fire.
While primarily a story, it supports emotional literacy, ethical thinking, and discussion about personal responsibility.
No. The Mannamong is entirely human-created, written and illustrated by its creator over many years.
