Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of Mayhem

Gr 4-7–Sidney Poblocki is a foster kid who decides to run away from his lonely, troubled life. As he’s about to leave, two ragtag groups of kids—one comprised of all girls and the other of fantasy warriors—appear in front of him. Both sides start fighting because they have been searching for Sidney: the Daughters of Mayhem want to protect him, while the warriors aim to kill him. Unfortunately, Sidney does not know who is telling the truth, or how and why he’s either the enemy or hero of the multiverse. Readers will root for Sidney as he learns whom to trust and discovers that it’s his destiny to travel the multiverse in a series of misadventures to discover his potential. Miles’s artwork reflects lighthearted and perilous moments throughout the narrative while maintaining the overall jovial mood. Sidney has brown skin and textured hair, the Daughters of Mayhem have skin tones ranging from dark brown, to pale, to green.