Featured Author Vicky McGrath is inspiring young readers.
Perfect for Fans of Tween Fantasy
With its unique combination of veterinary care, archaeology, and multidimensional travel, Tails From the Clinic: Tom is a refreshing take on the fantasy genre for young readers. McGrath weaves themes of love, friendship, and bravery into an engaging plot that will capture the imaginations of tweens everywhere. The book will appeal to fans of stories like Percy Jackson and The Chronicles of Narnia, while offering its own unique twist with animal companions and a veterinary clinic setting.
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About the Author
Vicky McGrath is an entrepreneur, author, and mother based in Ontario, Canada. She began writing Tails From the Clinic: Tom in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to process the isolation and uncertainty of the time. Drawing inspiration from her daughter’s desire to be a veterinarian and their joint love of Harry Potter, McGrath hopes her books will inspire young readers to embrace their creativity, courage, and the power of friendship.
McGrath is excited to connect with readers and share Sam and Julia’s journey. With six more books in the pipeline, the world of Tails From the Clinic is just getting started.
"I can’t wait for readers to experience the magic and adventure that awaits!"
From the Clinic to Otherworldly Adventures: Vicky McGrath’s New Tween Fantasy Graphic Novel Offers a Fresh Spin on Friendship and Bravery
“Tails From the Clinic: Tom” Debuts as the First in an Exciting New Series
Ontario, Canada – October 2024 – Debuting author Vicky McGrath is excited to announce the release of her highly anticipated graphic novel, Tails From the Clinic: Tom. The first in a planned series, this tween fantasy adventure tells the story of two best friends who, along with their mothers’ veterinary patients, are swept into multidimensional adventures, teaching them the true meaning of friendship, courage, and loyalty.
Set in the quaint town of Unionvale, Tails From the Clinic: Tom introduces readers to 11-year-olds Sam and Julia, best friends who love helping out at their mothers’ veterinary clinic after school. But a typical day at the clinic takes a magical turn when their patient, an ordinary orange tabby cat named Tom, becomes their guide through time and space, leading the duo on a thrilling quest involving a mysterious artifact and a globe-trotting archaeologist. As they traverse dimensions and uncover the secrets of the past, Sam, Julia, and Tom must work together to protect a discovery of global importance.
"This book is for young readers who love animals, adventure, and a good dose of heartwarming friendship," says McGrath. "Sam and Julia are ordinary kids who find themselves in extraordinary situations, showing readers that even in the most unexpected moments, bravery and friendship can make all the difference."
A Story Born From Isolation and Creativity
The inspiration for Tails From the Clinic came during a deeply personal time for McGrath. In 2020, when the pandemic hit Ontario and drastically changed the way she ran her senior care business, McGrath found herself feeling isolated alongside her daughter, who was adjusting to online school. "Writing became my creative escape," McGrath recalls. "My daughter and I are both huge Harry Potter fans, and that love of magical worlds inspired me to create something new for kids who might feel like they need a bit of magic in their lives too."
For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies of Tails From the Clinic: Tom, please contact:
Vicky McGrath
vmcgrath5@gmail.com
647-921-9191
http://vickymcgrathauthor.com
