''Turma da Mônica – Laços'' () is a 2013 Brazilian

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written and illustrated by Vitor Cafaggi and Lu Cafaggi (known for the ''Puny Parker'' strips, based on the childhood of

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), based on the

Monica's Gang ''Monica and Friends'' (), previously published as ''Monica's Gang'' in Anglophone territories and as ''Frizz and Friends'' in London, is a Brazilian comic book series and media franchise created by Mauricio de Sousa. The series originated in a c ...

characters created by Maurício de Sousa. It is part of the

Graphic MSP ''Graphic MSP'' is a series of graphic novels published by Panini Comics based on the characters of Monica and Friends. Development In November 2011, during the Festival Internacional de Quadrinhos held in Belo Horizonte, Sidney Gusman, editor ...

series of graphic novels based on Maurício de Sousa characters.

Synopsis

Fluffy disappeared. To find his pet dog

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will count with the help of his friends Smudge, Monica and Maggy in an "infallible" plan.

Inspiration

The Cafaggi brother's inspiration for the graphic novel came from children's films from the 1980s such as '' Stand by Me'' and ''

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''.

Film adaptation

In December 2015, it was announced the production of a

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based on the graphic novel and set to be released on June 27, 2019.

References

2013 graphic novels Brazilian graphic novels Adventure graphic novels Monica and Friends {{2010s-graphic-novel-stub