Andy Runton





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Andy Runton

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August 23, 1974 in Lilburn, GA, The United States

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Andy is the creator of the breakout all-ages series of graphic novels, Owly, featuring a kind-hearted little owl who's always searching for new friends and adventure. Relying on a mixture of symbols and expressions to tell his silent stories, Andy?s work showcases both his gift for characterization and his love of birds, animals, and the outdoors. His animated and heartwarming style has made him a favorite of both fans and critics alike.

The Owly series has earned him multiple awards in the comics and graphic novel community, including the Howard E. Day Memorial Prize, the Harvey Award, two Ignatz Awards, and the 2006 Eisner Award for "Best Publication for a Younger Audience". He lives in the greater Atlanta area, where he works full-time on...more


Average rating: 4.13 · 2,685 ratings · 315 reviews · 12 distinct works
Owly, Vol. 1:  The Way Home...
4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 1,147 ratings — published 2004 — 4 editions
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Owly, Vol. 2: Just a Little...
4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 463 ratings — published 2005 — 3 editions
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Owly, Vol. 3: Flying Lessons
4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 avg rating — 375 ratings — published 2005 — 3 editions
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Owly, Vol. 4:  A Time to Be...
4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 avg rating — 311 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions
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Owly, Vol. 5: Tiny Tales
4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 avg rating — 205 ratings — published 2008
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Owly & Wormy, Friends All A...
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 150 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
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Owly: Breakin' The Ice
4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2006
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Owly: Back in the Swing
4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2009
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Owly: Helping Hands
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4.2 of 5 stars 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2007
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Owly: Heartstrings and Ribbons
4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2010
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The Coldest War (The Milkweed Triptych, #2)
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I absolutely loved this sequel. All of the characters are brilliantly interwoven and the story is top-notch! I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the third book!! Great job, Ian!! :D
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"I personally loved The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged but I can somehow ignore all the bad parts in them while others can't.... so I never recommend...more "
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