The Hereville Series


by Barry Deutsch (Author/Cartoonist)

Book Cover for the Hereville Series
Reading level: Ages 8 and up
Books in series: 3
Read in order: Yes
Next book: Finished
Website: hereville.com
Tags: graphic novel  fantasy  adventure  family  culture  religion 

Spunky, strong-willed, eleven-year-old Mirka Hirschberg isn’t interested in knitting lessons from her step-mother, or how-to-find-a-husband advice from her sister, or you-better-not warnings from her brother. There's only one thing she does want: to fight dragons! Granted, no dragons have been breathing fire around Hereville, the Orthodox Jewish community where Mirka lives, but that doesn't stop the plucky girl from honing her skills. She fearlessly stands up to local bullies. She battles a very large, very menacing pig. And she boldly accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch, a challenge that could bring Mirka her heart's desire: a dragon-slaying sword! All she has to do is find – and outwit – the giant troll who’s got it!

A delightful mix of fantasy, adventure, cultural traditions, and preteen commotion, Hereville will captivate children and grown-ups alike with its exciting visuals and entertaining new heroine.

Hereville Series Books in Order

 Print series book list

1. How Mirka Got Her Sword  (2010)
2. How Mirka Met a Meteorite  (2012)
3. How Mirka Caught a Fish  (2015)