Charlene Bowles

Charlene Bowles is a Mexican American comic artist and illustrator from South Texas. In addition to the Tales of the Feathered Serpent series, she has illustrated several readers for educational programs and designed the covers of multiple comics and books, including the Garza Twins series. She is presently writing her first children's book and graphic novel.


Books

  • Front cover for The Hero Twins in the Realm of Fright by David Bowles and Charlene Bowles
      The Hero Twins in the Realm of Fright
      (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #3)
      By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles
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      The Hero Twins in the Realm of Fright

      The Hero Twins in the Realm of Fright

      (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #3)
      By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles

      Paperback available May 12, 2026

      In this graphic novel retelling of an Indigenous Mexican tale, demigod twins must use their magic of song to rescue their father and uncle from the perilous Land of the Dead. A supreme middle-grade adventure!

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    • Front cover for Los gemelos héroes y el Reino del Temor (Leyendas de la serpiente emplumada #3) by David Bowles and Charlene Bowles
        Los gemelos héroes y el Reino del Temor (Leyendas de la serpiente emplumada #3)
        The Hero Twins in the Realm of Fright (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #3)
        By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles
        Coming Soon This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
        Los gemelos héroes y el Reino del Temor (Leyendas de la serpiente emplumada #3)

        Los gemelos héroes y el Reino del Temor (Leyendas de la serpiente emplumada #3)

        The Hero Twins in the Realm of Fright (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #3)
        By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles

        Paperback available May 12, 2026

        En esta novela gráfica que reinventa un cuento indígena mexicano, los gemelos semidioses usan la magia de las canción para rescatar a su padre ya su tío de la peligrosa Tierra de los Muertos. Una aventura suprema para los lectores preadolescentes!

        In this graphic novel retelling of an Indigenous Mexican tale, demigod twins must use their magic of song to rescue their father and uncle from the perilous Land of the Dead. A supreme middle-grade adventure!

        Pre-order from your local independent bookstore or the online retailers listed below:

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      • Los héroes gemelos y la magia de la canción (Leyendas de la serpiente emplumada #2)
        The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #2)
        By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles
        Paperback: $15.95
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        Los héroes gemelos y la magia de la canción (Leyendas de la serpiente emplumada #2)

        Los héroes gemelos y la magia de la canción (Leyendas de la serpiente emplumada #2)

        The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #2)
        By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles
        En esta novela gráfica que reinventa un cuento indígena mexicano, los gemelos semidioses usan la magia de la canción para rescatar a su padre y a su tío de la peligrosa tierra de los muertos. Una aventura suprema de grado medio!

        In this graphic novel retelling of an Indigenous Mexican tale, demigod twins must use their magic of song to rescue their father and uncle from the perilous Land of the Dead. A supreme middle-grade adventure!

        Other editions:

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      • The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song
        (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #2)
        By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles
        Paperback: $15.95
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        The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song

        The Hero Twins and the Magic of Song

        (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #2)
        By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles

        In this graphic novel retelling of an Indigenous Mexican tale, demigod twins must use their magic of song to prepare the world for humans--with a little trickster fun along the way. A supreme middle-grade adventure!

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      • Rise of the Halfling King
        (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #1)
        By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles
        Paperback: $14.95
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        Rise of the Halfling King

        Rise of the Halfling King

        (Tales of the Feathered Serpent #1)
        By David Bowles, Charlene Bowles
        In this graphic novel series based on ancient Mesoamerican sagas, a magical boy from Maya legend takes on a giant snake, a power-hungry king, and three impossible tests.

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