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About Evan Kuhlman:

Besides the novels Wolf Boy and The Last Invisible Boy, I have had more than a dozen stories published in journals such as Glimmer Train, and have had a one-act play produced. If you have a question or a comment you can try reaching me at e.l.kuhlman at gmail dot com.

Are you a foreign publisher interested in Wolf Boy novel publication rights? If so, please contact Daniel Lazar at Writers House in New York.











Illustration by JP Coovert copyright (c) 2008 all rights reserved

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This illustrated novel tells the story of Finn Garrett, a 12-year-old boy who begins to slowly disappear after suddenly losing his father, and includes entries from his journal. Join Finn as he interacts with his mother, his little brother Derek, his grandfather, his cat Henry, and his friend Melanie, as he mourns and remembers his dad, and as he battles to stay visible and part of this world. Featuring art by comic book artist and illustrator JP Coovert. For ages ten and up. Published by Ginee Seo Books/ Atheneum/ Simon & Schuster. Available at your local bookseller, or to order a copy for as little as $12.23 please click on one of these links:

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Here's the snazzy trailer for my book. If you like it and want to download it you can go to my trailer page (mp4 format).



To read an excerpt and see some sample art go to my samples page.

Here is what some readers are saying:

"The Last Invisible Boy is at turns heartbreaking and uplifting...A gutsy book that will stay with me a long time."
-- Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

"The Last Invisible Boy may be written as a journal, but it's no blog. Protagonist Finn isn't writing for an audience -- he's writing to a friend. Sad, funny, and sincere."
-- Hope Larson, Eisner Award-winning creator of Chiggers

"If you're looking for a tender, redemptive story told by a fierce, fragile protagonist, meet Finn Garrett, the Last Invisible Boy. You'll love him."
-- Susan Patron, author of the Newbery Medal-winning The Higher Power of Lucky

Thanks for your interest my new book. For more information about the artist JP Coovert please visit his website.

BREAKING NEWS! The Weinstein Company has acquired the film rights for my novel Wolf Boy, with the legendary Irwin Winkler (the Rocky movies, Goodfellas, etc.) and Jill Cutler set to produce. Chris Parker will be the screenwriter. For the Variety article go here. Check back for more details as they become available.

My critically acclaimed debut novel and graphic novel Wolf Boy is available from Three Rivers Press (paperback) and Shaye Areheart Books (hardcover). The paperback version includes bonus material such as a reading group guide and the insider's scoop on creating the comic book sections of the novel. Haven't read Wolf Boy yet? Now's the time to check out the story behind the forthcoming movie. Available at bookstores and select comic book shops, and online:

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Wolf Boy is a story about a family dealing with the sudden loss of the eldest son. One way that Stephen, the second-born son, deals with the tragedy is by creating the comic book superhero Wolf Boy, who helps him channel his grief and answer the big questions about life and death that teenagers often ask. The novel features art by master comic book illustrators Brian and Brendon Fraim. Here's what a few critics and readers are saying:

"Technically ambitious and emotionally sincere, Wolf Boy remains an impressive debut. Along with his ingenuity of concept, Kuhlman knows how to be sweet without being cloying -- a gift that very few writers can claim." --Madison Smartt Bell, The Boston Globe

"I dipped into Evan Kuhlman's Wolf Boy and couldn't put it down. Interspersed throughout the pages of this imaginative and compelling novel is a unique graphic novel, cleverly drawn by Brian and Brendon Fraim, making Wolf Boy a rare treat." --Stan Lee, comic book legend
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"Sad, surprising and sweet, Wolf Boy is a unique and memorable read from a promising new talent." --Tampa Tribune

For more reviews click here. Wolf Boy is a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection.
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Like to try before you buy? Click here to read the prologue to Wolf Boy.

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Recent News

September 22, 2008: My new book The Last Invisible Boy is included in the School Library Journal's preview of Fall 2008 offerings from Simon & Schuster. You can check out the blog article here.

August 14, 2007: Wolf Boy received some nice mentions in a recent Salt Lake Tribune article about alternative storytelling techniques. Unfortunately the article is no longer online, but here's a quote:

"For reasons that are hard to quantify, the vast majority of these edgy young authors are male. Wells of The King's English thinks that's because it's historically been harder for women to get published than men, making female authors less likely to take risks. Others believe it's because many of today's envelope-pushing authors come from the fanboy world of sci-fi, comic books and graphic novels, whose devotees tend to be male.

That might explain the origins of Kuhlman's Wolf Boy, a 2006 novel about a 13-year-old who deals with the death of his older brother by crafting an alternate reality in which a comic-book hero named Wolf Boy battles the forces of evil. The book intersperses text with comic-book panels that illustrate Wolf Boy's adventures while voicing the teenage narrator's hopes and fears..."

For a New York Magazine blog entry about why Wolf Boy would make a great movie, please see my notebook page.

April 10, 2007: Under the category "The A-List: Adult Novels for Teens," the New York Public Library has chosen Wolf Boy for their 2007 Books for The Teen Age list. Thank you! To check out the entire list click here for the PDF document (2.8 mb).

January 29, 2007: Wolf Boy has been nominated for a 2007 Eisner Award. The Eisner Awards recognize the top comic books and graphic novels, and their artists and writers. Winners will be announced at the San Diego Comicon in July.

December 22, 2006: Calling Wolf Boy "beautifully transcendent", Charleston City Paper has named the novel one of the "Twelve Books of Christmas." Check out their article here.

November 28, 2006: Mostlyfiction.com has named Wolf Boy one of the top novels for 2006. Thank you! For their complete list of top picks click here.

November 6, 2006: Pop Matters, a leading review of popular culture media, has some things to say about Wolf Boy. Check out their article by clicking here.

October 21, 2006: The little elves who make books in their magic book factory (aka Three Rivers Press) are currently working on the paperback version of Wolf Boy, which will be in stores late November 2006. More information coming soon. Visit the publisher's Wolf Boy page by clicking here.

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Into great comic book art? Please visit the website of Brian and Brendon Fraim.