Cicadapocalypse
By Roger McMullan
An educational graphic novel about periodical cicadas
Once every 17 years, millions of red-eyed beasts emerge from the earth and fill the forest with their song. Follow squirrels Fae (a prepper) and Cyrus (a foodie) as they confront an invasion of periodical cicadas.
Published Earth Day: April 22, 2024
I very much enjoyed Cicadapocalypse. I liked how the squirrel’s horror story turned into a very nice cicada learning story.
Dr. Gene Kritsky, Entomologist
Vetted by educators, entomologists, and children’s authors, this lively graphic novel is bound to capture curious minds as millions of periodical cicadas take over 17 of the eastern United States in the spring of 2024.
The Plot
Fixated on preparing for the winter, squirrel Fae drags her brother Cyrus out to forage. But when Fae leaves to hide an acorn, Cyrus comes face to face with a raven and a warning.
In the dead of a warm and rainy night, millions of periodical cicadas emerge from the ground. Fleeing for their lives, Cyrus and Fae try everything to defeat them. Exhausted, and with no place left to run, they collapse – only to learn that the cicadas won’t win this fight.
An illustrated epilogue, hosted by a cicada nymph, reviews the facts you learned along the way.
92 Pages
Hardback and Ebook
8-12
Bonus Features
The graphic novel includes a flip-book animation that illustrates the metamorphosis of a periodical cicada.
The cover features spot gloss to highlight the cicadas and squirrels.
The book is printed on sturdy 105 lb paper and uses smyth-sewn binding to ensure a long-lasting and durable book.
