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Preview: Emily Kado Vol. 1: The Spiders’ Secret

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Emily Kado Vol. 1: The Spiders’ Secret

(W) Antoine Dodé (A) Antoine Dodé

An uplifting and encouraging children’s adventure that champions the power of one’s imagination and proves that we all have the courage to face our fears, no matter how old you are.

Emily’s favorite thing to do is play with her best friend Suzie. One day, when Emily goes to surprise Suzie at her house, Suzie isn’t home…but other scarier things are! Soon, Emily is on her own exciting adventure where she is joined by a new, helpful insect friend along the way. With his help, and that of her special witch costume, Emily finds the courage to confront her fears of spiders, the dark, and…crazy clowns!

Emily Kado Vol. 1: The Spiders' Secret

A Witch Costume, A Missing Friend, and One Unexpected Ally Lead to a Night Where Fear Doesn’t Get the Final Word. Emily Kado & the Spiders’ Secret arrives in August

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When the lights go out, imagination turns everything up. Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret, written and illustrated by Antoine Dodé, translated by Joe Johnson, with lettering by Dave Sharpe, arrives from Papercutz this August. This 120-page adventure blends gentle humor with eerie twists, an uplifting and encouraging children’s story that champions the power of imagination and proves that we all dare to face our fears, no matter how old you are!

Emily’s favorite thing to do is play with her best friend, Suzie. One day, when Emily goes to surprise Suzie at her house, Suzie isn’t home…but other scarier things are! Soon, Emily is on her own exciting adventure where she is joined by a new, helpful insect friend along the way. With his help and that of her special witch costume, Emily finds the courage to confront her fears of spiders, the dark, and…crazy clowns!

A strong fit for readers drawn to character-led adventures that explore fear through imagination, Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret sits comfortably alongside stories that embrace the surreal and the sincere in equal measure. It’s a story about growing up without rushing it.

Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret goes on sale August 11, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827499 | $12.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827505 | $17.99) formats.

Emily Kado: The Spiders’ Secret