The New Adventures of Encanto Vol. 1 - by Amparo Ortiz Hardcover

About the Book

"It's time to peek behind the curtain at the fantastically gifted family Madrigal! Mirabel and her extended family live together in an enchanted house named Casita, where the magic of their miracle keeps the Encanto going every day. But behind the scenes, everything can't be perfect all the time! From secret visions and making new friends, to talent shows and tall tales, the Madrigals face their share of challenges. Luckily, Mirabel is always there to remind her family of their greatest strength... each other!"--

Book Synopsis

The New Adventures of Encanto: Volume 1 collects four fun family tales that are perfect for readers aged from 8 to 12. The movie may be over, but the fun is just beginning!

It's time to peek behind the curtain at the fantastically gifted family Madrigal! Mirabel and her extended family live together in an enchanted house named Casita, where the magic of their miracle keeps the Encanto going every day. But behind the scenes, everything can't be perfect all the time! From secret visions and making new friends, to talent shows and tall tales, the Madrigals face their share of challenges. Luckily, Mirabel is always there to remind her family of their greatest strength... each other!

Review Quotes

An excellent continuation of the story of the family Madrigal. It will dance off the shelves.-- "School Library Journal"

Each tale has its own entertaining spin on the importance of staying true to yourself and your talents. Its deft cross-generational storytelling ensures that no one is left out and that readers may be able to find their favorite character somewhere within its pages.-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

The Disney Comics Group

Chris Dickey has over 21 years experience with digital production and design. Chris graduated from Duke University in 1993 and moved to New York to work at Marvel Enterprises. There he worked in the Creative Services department, as well as becoming a digital colorist for many comic book covers during the era of the introduction of computers to the comic pipeline.

In 2001, he formed Creative Giant with his partner, Mike Thomas. To this day, Chris continues to stay on top of all the cutting edge technology enabling Creative Giant to be at the forefront of digital production for print and the web.

Chris currently resides in Garden City, New York with his wife, Cristina and his sons, Joey and Alex.