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Masterpiece

[Hardcover]

Written by Elise Broach
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0805082700
ISBN-13: 978-0805082708
Henry Holt and Co. (September 30, 2008)
Illustrations © 2008 Kelly Murphy

From School Library Journal: "Murphy's illustrations add perspective and humor, supporting the detailed narrative. A masterpiece of storytelling."

From Booklist: "Murphy's own pen-and-ink spot art reflects the text's sweet insouciance."

From Publishers Weekly: "Murphy animates the writing with an abundance of b&w drawings. Loosely implying rather than imitating the Old Masters they reference, the finely hatched drawings depict the settings realistically and the characters, especially the beetles, with joyful comic license. This smart marriage of style and content bridges the gap between the contemporary beat of the illustrations and Renaissance art."

Masterpiece

[Paperback]

Written by Elise Broach
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0312608705
ISBN-13: 978-0312608705
Square Fish (March 30, 2010)
Illustrations © 2010 Kelly Murphy

From School Library Journal: "Murphy's illustrations add perspective and humor, supporting the detailed narrative. A masterpiece of storytelling."

From Booklist: "Murphy's own pen-and-ink spot art reflects the text's sweet insouciance."

From Publishers Weekly: "Murphy animates the writing with an abundance of b&w drawings. Loosely implying rather than imitating the Old Masters they reference, the finely hatched drawings depict the settings realistically and the characters, especially the beetles, with joyful comic license. This smart marriage of style and content bridges the gap between the contemporary beat of the illustrations and Renaissance art."

Flight of the Phoenix (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book I)

[Hardcover]

Written by R. L. LaFevers
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0547238657
ISBN-13: 978-0547238654
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children (September 16, 2009)
Illustrations © 2009 Kelly Murphy

From School Library Journal: "...this American author has crafted an exciting tale. Straightforward sentences, chronological narrative, short chapters and Murphy's plentiful black-and-white illustrations make this appropriate for middle-grade readers looking for a series to grow with."

From Kirkus Reviews: "...The characters are strongly developed and the period illustrations done in line, including some of Nate's own sketches, enhance the tale..."

Flight of the Phoenix (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book I)

[Paperback]

Written by R. L. LaFevers
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0547408455
ISBN-13: 978-0547408453
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children (September 13, 2010)
Illustrations © 2009 Kelly Murphy

From School Library Journal: "...this American author has crafted an exciting tale. Straightforward sentences, chronological narrative, short chapters and Murphy's plentiful black-and-white illustrations make this appropriate for middle-grade readers looking for a series to grow with.."

From Kirkus Reviews: "...The characters are strongly developed and the period illustrations done in line, including some of Nate's own sketches, enhance the tale..."

The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2)

[Hardcover]

Written by R. L. LaFevers
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0547238673
ISBN-13: 978-0547238678
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children (June 7, 2010)
Illustrations © 2010 Kelly Murphy

From Booklist: "...Nathaniel Fludd, Aunt Phil, and the gremlin Greasel pursue an escaped Basilisk, the highly dangerous king of the Serpents..."

From Kirkus: "...The basilisk is appropriately scary, and straightforward storytelling leads to an exciting climax..."

The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2)

[Paperback]

Written by R. L. LaFevers
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0547549571
ISBN-13: 978-0547549576
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children (April 4, 2011)
Illustrations © 2010 Kelly Murphy

From Booklist: "...Nathaniel Fludd, Aunt Phil, and the gremlin Greasel pursue an escaped Basilisk, the highly dangerous king of the Serpents..."

From Kirkus: "...The basilisk is appropriately scary, and straightforward storytelling leads to an exciting climax..."

The Wyverns' Treasure (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 3)

[Hardcover]

Written by R. L. LaFevers
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0547316186
ISBN-13: 978-0547316185
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children (October 2, 2010)
Illustrations © 2010 Kelly Murphy

From Booklist: "...Nathaniel Fludd, Aunt Phil, and the gremlin Greasel pursue an escaped Basilisk, the highly dangerous king of the Serpents..."

From Kirkus: "...The basilisk is appropriately scary, and straightforward storytelling leads to an exciting climax..."

The Wyverns' Treasure (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 3)

[Paperback]

Written by R. L. LaFevers
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 054785823X
ISBN-13: 978-0547858234
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children (April 17, 2012)
Illustrations © 2010 Kelly Murphy

From Booklist: "...Nathaniel Fludd, Aunt Phil, and the gremlin Greasel pursue an escaped Basilisk, the highly dangerous king of the Serpents..."

From Kirkus: "...The basilisk is appropriately scary, and straightforward storytelling leads to an exciting climax..."

Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet? 1)

[Hardcover]

Written by Robert D. San Souci
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy and Antoine Revoy

ISBN-10: 0805087508
ISBN-13: 978-0805087505
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (July 20, 2010)
Illustrations © 2010 Kelly Murphy and Antoine Revoy

This chilling read is a collection of stories revolving around the theme of haunted domains and is oriented towards young adults (ages 9-12).

Kelly Murphy and Antoine Revoy created black and white art in crow quill and ink washes to illustrate the book's ten horror stories (full drawings and spot illustrations), as well as a cover in mixed media. One of these illustrations, "The Lodge", was chosen by American Illustration for publication on their website during their 29th annual competition.

The Unicorn's Tale (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 4)

[Hardcover]

Written by R. L. LaFevers
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0547482779
ISBN-13: 978-0547482774
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children (April 4, 2011)
Illustrations © 2011 Kelly Murphy

Product description: "Is there no rest for the travel worn and weary? Not if you're Nathaniel Fludd, the world's youngest beastologist-in-training! All Nate really wants is to track down his missing parents, but when a unicorn falls mysteriously ill, Nate's Aunt Phil makes it clear where a beastologist's duty lies: to the beasts.

And if taking care of the world's beasts isn't difficult enough, Nate and Aunt Phil must also keep them safe from the villainous Obediah Fludd, who intends to do them harm. With all this taking up every last bit of his energy and time, will Nate ever find the parents he is so absolutely convinced are alive?"

Secrets At Sea

[Hardcover]

Written by Richard Peck
Illustrated by Kelly Murphy

ISBN-10: 0803734557
ISBN-13: 978-0803734555
Dial (October 13, 2011)
Illustrations © 2011 Kelly Murphy

Product description: In the beloved tradition of The Borrowers, The Tale of Desperaux, and The Cricket in Times Square, here is an irresistible adventure story of the tiny individuals who secretly live among us humans.

Helena is the oldest of four mouse siblings who live in the walls of the Cranston estate. It is 1887 when the nouveau riche Cranstons decide to take a cruise ship to England in search of a husband for their awkward older daughter. The Cranston mice stow away in the luggage . . . and so begins the time of their lives, as they meet intriguing, cosmopolitan mice onboard and take it upon themselves to help the human Cranston daughters find love. They might just find perfect futures for themselves as well!

Full of laughs, near-misses, and surprise, this is Richard Peck at his best and most playful.