The Hidden Dominion of Geordie James, a brand-new middle-grade graphic novel from Mike Dawson, the award-winning author of The Fifth Quarter series, arrives May 19th, 2026, from Union Square Kids.
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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 gets 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 uplifting message that we humans do not exist apart from nature, but rather as an integral part of it.
“Incredible art and storytelling. A fantastic graphic novel!”
‘Aron Nels Steinke—author of SPEECHLESS
“Filled to the bring with relatable characters and
spectacular action.
The Hidden Dominion of Geordie James
explores the complexities of modern technology,
the
natural world, and how we fit in to it all.”
Breena Bard—author of WILDFIRE
“A vibrant story about the joy and struggle of finding
your place.
The worlds of Geordie James, real and
imaginary, will
lure you back time and time again.”
Ira Marcks—author of SHARK SUMMER
More Graphic Novels by Mike Dawson
Mike Dawson is the author of numerous graphic novels and cartoon essays, written for both children and adults. His works include the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selected books for middle-grade readers, The Fifth Quarter and The Fifth Quarter: Hard Court, the Ignatz-award winning Troop 142, the Eisner-nominated Rules For Dating My Daughter, and the charming memoir of a Queen-obsessed childhood, Freddie & Me.
Cartoon Essays
Mike’s work has appeared at outlets as varied as Slate, The New Yorker, The Nib, Romper, The Comics Journal, and Amnesty International, and The New York Times. His short-form work has been nominated for multiple Ignatz and Eisner Awards, as well as the Slate Cartoonists Studio Prize.
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