Kids Comics Pitchfest Showcase

Grand Spies

On a family camping trip Graham and Lily discover their grandparents are far from the relaxed retirees they appear to be, and are swept up into a secret world of international espionage and adventure. From the backwoods of Maine to the Swiss Alps (via a secret island!) the siblings spend their summer vacation in the hunt for a mysterious new global threat alongside the top secret agents working to protect the world - who just happen to all be senior citizens. GrandSpies is an action-packed graphic novel series for middle grade readers that celebrates intergenerational and sibling bonds while challenging our assumptions about the elderly.

My Why:

I wanted to tell a story inspired by the special bond that exists between my own young children and their grandparents. Where the older generation are the kids’ guides into a world of adventure, and you underestimate their abilities at your peril! Beneath the chase scenes and spy action is a story about family relationships with that unique dynamic between the kids and grandparents at the core. Indeed we barely see Lily and Graham’s parents and when we do they are tired or cranky (write what you know!) in contrast with the older generation. Most crucially, and I think uniquely, readers will get to see seniors as heroes - with fascinating lives, surprising skills, and still working to make the world a better place.