Tom's House

About the Book

Things are spinning out of control for Tom. His mother left unexpectedly with no clear plans to return, and the class bully has decided that it’s Tom turn to be his punching bag. His brother is away at college and his father has retreated into a world of books and memories. Tom’s friends are powerless to help him. After many beatings from the bully and strange meetings with his mother, Tom realizes that only when he takes action will his situation change for the better. Can he do that all by himself?

About the Author

Stephen Weiner’s books include The 101 Best Graphic Novels, and Faster than a Speeding Bullet: the Rise of the Graphic Novel. He is co-author of The Hellboy Companion, The Will Eisner Companion, Using Graphic Novels in the Classroom including Bone by Jeff Smith, and several other books. He has spoken at numerous conferences in the United States and abroad. Mr. Weiner has been awarded The Comics Creator Guild Award and holds a Master’s Degree in Children’s Literature. He is the Director of the Maynard Public Library in Maynard, Massachusetts, and lives with his family in the Boston area.