Liam O'Donnell

writing for young minds

Graphic Novels & Books

I’ve written more than 30 books and graphic novels for young readers, with more on the way. Click on the covers below to learn more about each book and where to buy them.

Tech Tales Short Stories

Tech Tales is a brand new series of short stories for middle grade readers available exclusively as digital downloads for your favourite e-reading device.

Learn more about Tech Tales and see why they’re the perfect stories for your classroom.

Graphic Guide Adventures

This series let me explore blurring the lines between fact and fiction. Each book combines an action-adventure story with real world facts. From learning wilderness survival skills to digging deep into democracy, this series has been nominated for numerous awards and been a hit with readers across North America.

Max Finder Mystery

In 2002, I pitched Owl Magazine on a new idea I had for a comic series and Max Finder Mystery was born. With influences from Encyclopedia Brown, this comic series has won numerous awards and continues to run in the magazine after ten mystery-filled years.

With Craig Battle

Around 2009, I stepped back from writing each Max and Alison mystery. Craig Battle took over the writing, while I consulted on the mysteries and added a short story or two the Collected Casebooks.

Early Graphic Novels

Non-Fiction

Real World of Pirates Series

Pet Tales Picture Books

I'm an award-winning children's author, educator and gamer.

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Upcoming Appearances

June 2013

Central Ontario Computer Association

On Wednesday, June 12th, I'll be talking to education leaders about Game Based Learning in schools at the 2013 COCA Retreat in Barrie, ON.

I'll also run a free-play session on our GamingEdus Minecraft server. It's going to be fun!
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