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Jason Lethcoe

Jason Lethcoe is the author and illustrator of several books, including the Zoom's Academy series. Prior to writing and illustrating books, Mr. Lethcoe worked for 17 years in the Hollywood animation industry as a storyboard artist for several studios, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sony Pictures. He does most of his writing on his 30-foot sail boat called The Moon and lives in California with his wife and his three kids. There are rumors that he is affiliated with a mysterious society of adventurers called the Brotherhood of Thaumaturgic Cartographers, but he refuses to elaborate on his involvement for fear of divulging their secrets.
Tales from Adventureland The Doomsday Device
Tales from Adventureland: The Golden Paw
Tales from Adventureland: The Keymaster's Quest
Wishing Well #3
Wishful Thinking #2
The Misadventures of Benjamin Bartholomew Piff

Books

Tales from Adventureland The Doomsday Device
Tales from Adventureland: The Golden Paw
Tales from Adventureland: The Keymaster's Quest
Wishing Well #3
Wishful Thinking #2
The Misadventures of Benjamin Bartholomew Piff

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