The Champlain Monster

A young boy and his sister discover the secret of the Lake Champlain monster, but decide to keep the secret to themselves in this ficticious tale. Cartoonist Jeff Danziger creates a fantastic adventure of brother, sister, and an old fisherman friend, in search of the great monster of Lake Champlain. They dig up clues and finally plan the expedition to end the mystery surrounding this mythical being suppossedly living under the waves. The book, both humorous and scary, presents creative characterizations, and is appropriately accompanied by charming illustrations that will delight readers of all ages.

Jeff Danziger of Dummerson, Vermont

Jeff Danziger lives in New York City. He is represented by Washington Post Syndicate. He is the recipient of the Herblock Prize and the Thomas Nast (Landau) Prize. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. He has published eleven books of cartoons and one novel.

Marketing & Publicity
  • BLAD for presales and marketing will be created and distributed widely to book trade buyers
  • Extensive book tour in New England with NEIBA email blast, regional media, interviews
  • Vermont Public Radio internvew with the author/illustrator on the Monster legend and relevance for kids today
  • April 26, 2019 launch at Next Stage Arts in Putney, Vermont with author slide show and talk