North for the Winter
North for the Winter by Bobby Podesta is a middle-grade graphic novel published by First Second on September 2, 2025. This 352-page story follows Virginia, a girl navigating the challenges of a new city and the loss of her mother, who unexpectedly encounters a flying reindeer. With the help of her neighbor Benny, Virginia embarks on a mission to return the reindeer to the North Pole before Christmas, intertwining elements of fantasy and holiday spirit.
Readers will discover a tale filled with adventure as Virginia and Benny face various obstacles, including hunters and enigmatic department store elves. The narrative explores themes of friendship and resilience, set against the backdrop of Christmas and the magic of the season. This edition presents Podesta’s debut in graphic novels, showcasing his unique storytelling style and artistic vision.
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From Pixar star animator Bobby Podesta comes a middle-grade classic holiday story about Virginia, a girl who must help one of Santa’s reindeer back to the North Pole before Christmas.
What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When this happens to Virginia, she isn’t sure what to do – she’s just lost her mom, she’s in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he’s convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business.
In this stunning graphic novel debut from Pixar director Bobby Podesta, two kids and a lost reindeer go up against obsessive hunters, suspiciously convincing department store elves, and radar operators for the Continental Air Defense Command Center. No matter the odds, Virginia’s going to get Christmas back on track!
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