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By Mike Dawson

On Sale: May 19, 2026
Page Count: 256 pages
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN-13: 9781454956211

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$32.99 CAD

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In this uplifting middle grade novel, loner Geordie James joins four other struggling fifth graders in a science fair group project that answers the question “what is our place in this world?”

When Geordie becomes obsessed with the fate of a pig who escaped from a factory farm, the group project is put in jeopardy. As Geordie starts to push harder into difficult questions, he finds everything changing—his friendships, his ability to express himself, even how he plays his favorite online role-playing game, Dominion.

The Hidden Dominion of Geordie James is about kids coming to terms with a world that feels outside of their control, ending with the message that we humans do not exist apart from nature, but rather as an integral part of it.

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Mike Dawson is the award-winning author of several graphic novels and cartoon collections. His work has appeared in The New Yorker,Slate, The Nib, Romper, and is occasionally seen in the pages of The New York Times. Mike’s work has been nominated for multiple Eisner and Ignatz awards and shortlisted for the Slate Cartoonists Studio Prize. He lives in New Jersey, near the Jersey Shore, with his wife and children and two dogs.

"This satisfying and accessible graphic novel could readily serve as a mentor text and is an excellent book club choice for middle school students."
School Library Journal, Starred Review
"A beautifully resonant work for the plugged-in set."
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“Perfect for middle-grade readers. . . .This bright, expressive graphic novel has lots of emotional grounding while still being an engaging story of an often-overlooked kid finding acceptance and understanding.”
Booklist, Starred Review

Mike Dawson

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Mike Dawson is the award-winning author of several graphic novels and cartoon collections. His work has appeared in The New Yorker,Slate, The Nib, Romper, and is occasionally seen in the pages of The New York Times. Mike’s work has been nominated for multiple Eisner and Ignatz awards and shortlisted for the Slate Cartoonists Studio Prize. He lives in New Jersey, near the Jersey Shore, with his wife and children and two dogs.

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