Mythicals is a series of graphic novels for children that draws inspiration from ancient Balto-Finnic folklore.
In Endless Winter (2023) it’s June and there’s a snowstorm. Nature has gone
haywire, and no one knows what to do.
haywire, and no one knows what to do.
Returning home from a funeral of her grandfather, 10-year-old Eevi runs into
the guardian elf of barley. She finds out the mystery behind the strange weather –
and learns that if something isn’t done soon, winter will last forever.
Eevi is soon drawn into a magical adventure with a group of elves. Their
mission is to free the awakener of spring nature, whom the powerful and evil
Kalevala witch Louhi has imprisoned in the Underworld.
the guardian elf of barley. She finds out the mystery behind the strange weather –
and learns that if something isn’t done soon, winter will last forever.
Eevi is soon drawn into a magical adventure with a group of elves. Their
mission is to free the awakener of spring nature, whom the powerful and evil
Kalevala witch Louhi has imprisoned in the Underworld.
On the journey, Eevi
encounters various magical creatures, gets lost in the forest and finally slips
through a crack into the Underworld.
encounters various magical creatures, gets lost in the forest and finally slips
through a crack into the Underworld.
"A gripping adventure combining ancient Balto-
Finnic myths with contemporary challenges."
Finnic myths with contemporary challenges."
The series is written and illustrated by Miila Westin and published in 2023-2025 by S&S in Finland.
Rights to the series are sold by Helsinki Literary Agency.
Soon available in French, Spanish, Danish, Czech and Vietnamese!





