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A Cat Story: A Graphic Novel

A Cat Story: A Graphic Novel

Author: Ursula Murray Husted Genre: Comics Illustrator: Ursula Murray Husted

A vibrant, heartwarming graphic novel about two irresistible cat friends on a journey to find their forever home—a journey inspired by the magic of art and storytelling. Cilla and Betto are two friends who need a place to call home. The docks in Valletta are too wet, and the scraps of food too scarce. The city’s streets are too busy, and the humans too unreliable. But what about the quiet garden from old kitten tales—a place where all cats are welcome, and the humans are always kind? Could the stories really be true? As Cilla and Betto embark on a grand adventure to find out, they begin to spin a tale of their own—one that will take them through the art and stories of many journeyers who came before, and that will bring them to a surprising destination. Read more

Big Nate's Box of Awesome: Volume 13-16

Big Nate's Box of Awesome: Volume 13-16

Author: Lincoln Peirce Genre: Adventure

Over 700 pages of full-color Big Nate comic strips, all in one place! Nate Wright's life is a whirlwind filled with pop quizzes, pranks, soccer shootouts, and Cheez Doodles. When teachers, rivals, and unrequited crushes get him down, his friends Teddy, Francis, and Chad help keep him going. No matter what the odds, Big Nate always finds a way to cope, even if it means drumming an empty soda bottle against his head. Brace yourself for Big Nate's Box of Awesome, which features four full-color Big Nate books: Big Nate: Welcome to My World (Volume 13): Nate Wright’s life is just like his locker—full of surprises. The monstrous Mrs. Godfrey springs a pop quiz on Nate AND his grandparents. His horoscope predicts bad news for Nate’s soccer career. And worst of all, he’s forced to cut back on his beloved Cheez Doodles. It’s enough to drive any kid crazy. Luckily, Nate’s not just any kid. He’s the ultimate sixth-grade survivor. When everything’s falling apart, he finds a way to hold it together … but nobody said it would be easy. Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka (Volume 14): Sixth grade can be a tension convention for Nate Wright. His baseball team’s just been given the lamest name in Little League history; he’s on the verge of becoming know-it-all Gina’s personal servant for a day; and Spitsy, the closest thing he has to a dog of his own, is in love with a CAT. Yup, Nate’s up to his ears in stress. Luckily, the perfect remedy is close at hand: an empty plastic soda bottle. All Nate has to do is drum it gently against his head— thunka, thunka, thunka —and the pressures of dealing with Coach John, Mrs. Godfrey, and the terrifying Kim Cressly begin to fade away. Who knew an empty bottle could be so therapeutic? Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs (Volume 15): Here come the Cream Puffs! Nate and his baseball team, saddled with the most embarrassing moniker in Little League history, want to show the world they’re not just a bunch of cupcakes. But it won’t be easy. Their opponents mock them. The local sports section misprints Nate’s name—THREE TIMES. And now, on the day of the big game, illness and injuries have the team facing a crushing defeat . . . unless the unlikeliest Cream Puff of all can come in from the bullpen and save the day. With a softhearted pitcher who channels his inner panda, a vengeful girlfriend who swings for the fences, and a healthy dose of Nate Wright mojo, the Cream Puffs just might have what it takes to stage an epic comeback. Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? (Volume 16): Nate Wright’s a winner—in his own mind, anyway. So when things go wrong, he’s at a loss to explain why. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What’s he doing at the movies on a Friday night . . . with GINA? And why, oh why is one of his classmates (hint: she’s Nate’s dream girl) suddenly moving three thousand miles away? It’s all enough to make a sixth-grade superstar feel . . . well, not so super. But you can’t keep a good man down, and Nate’s still got pals like Teddy, Francis, and Chad to cheer him up. Sure, their methods aren’t always warm and fuzzy, but Nate doesn’t mind. After all, what’s a little noogie between friends? For kids ages 8–10, Big Nate fans, and anyone who loves funny graphic novels packed with school chaos and nonstop laughs, Big Nate’s Box of Awesome is an easy win. Dive into 700+ pages of comics and see how Nate manages to survive (and somehow make it worse) every single time. Read more

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man (3)

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #3): From the Creator of Dog Man (3)

Author: Dav Pilkey Genre: Comics Illustrator: Dav Pilkey

The Cat Kid Comic Club is deep in discovery in the newest graphic novel in the hilarious and heartwarming worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man. The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same? The hilarity is nonstop as the baby frogs navigate sibling relationships, follow their path, and create art -- with purpose! Featured as stories-within-the-story, the mini comics showcase each baby frog's perspective and individual art style. In this groundbreaking graphic novel series, award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey uses a variety of techniques -- including acrylic paints, colored pencils, photography, collage, gouache, watercolors, and much more -- to illustrate each frog's creative purpose and encourage teamwork. The kaleidoscope of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, fosters creativity, collaboration, independence, and empathy. Readers of all ages will enjoy this fun, exciting, and purposeful graphic novel adventure. Read more

Drama: A Graphic Novel

Drama: A Graphic Novel

Author: Raina Telgemeier Genre: Comics Illustrator: Raina Telgemeier

From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile , Sisters , and Guts ! Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon over Mississippi , she can't really sing. Instead she's the set designer for the drama department's stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen. And when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier! Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a funny and charming exploration of friendship, crushes, and all-around drama! Read more

Homer's The Odyssey (Classic Fiction)

Homer's The Odyssey (Classic Fiction)

Author: Diego Agrimbau Genre: Graphic Novel Illustrator: Smilton Roa Klassen

The Trojan War has ended after ten long years, and Odysseus, the shrewd general of Ithaca, is on the road back to his homeland. He craves nothing more than to embrace Penelope, his wife, and Telemachus, his son. But his actions in the War will earn him the rancor of the mighty ocean god Poseidon, who will force him to roam the sea and face the most incredible challenges. Can the brave hero, with his unparalleled audacity, evade the fury of the Cyclops Polyphemus, the tempting song of the Sirens and the spells of Circe to return home? Read more

KPop Demon Hunters: The Movie in Comics: The Official Retelling in Comic Form

KPop Demon Hunters: The Movie in Comics: The Official Retelling in Comic Form

Author: Random House Genre: Comics Illustrator: Random House

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This official graphic novel adaptation of Netflix’s Academy Award-winning animated film KPop Demon Hunters retells the hit film through a series of comics, complete with full-color scenes and dialogue from the movie! When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from demons with their musical abilities. Follow their band HUNTR/X, as they make music and face their greatest challenge yet—Saja Boys, the hottest new boy band with a dark secret. This official graphic novel retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters through a series of comics using full-color images and dialogue from the hit movie. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Based on KPop Demon Hunters , the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Read more

New Kid: A Graphic Novel

New Kid: A Graphic Novel

Author: Jerry Craft Genre: Comics Illustrator: Jerry Craft

Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself? This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers, including for summer reading. New Kid is a selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List. Plus don't miss Jerry Craft's Class Act ! Read more

Quarterback Rush (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels)

Quarterback Rush (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels)

Author: Carl Bowen Genre: Graphic Novel Illustrator: Eduardo Garcia

The Otters are absolutely awesome in practice. Everyon'e talented and determined, and their new quarterback, Aaron Corbin, throws bullets... so why are the Otters struggling to win games? Steve Michaels, one of the team's receivers, notices that Aaron seems to be afraid of getting hit. With a little help from his teammates, Steve goes to great lengths to toughen up Aaron only to discover that toughness isn't the quarterback's actual problem... Read more

Soccer Longshot (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels)

Soccer Longshot (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels)

Author: C.J. Renner Genre: Graphic Novel Illustrator: Jesus Salvador Aburto Martinez

Matty is the team captain of the local soccer club, the Strikers. His team is talented, but Matty can't help but feel that something's missing. He hasn't improved in a while, and wonders if he needs to switch things up in order to keep improving. So, he decides to head out to the local park to kick it with some of the street ball kids. Matty figures he'll run right through the disorganized teens. Instead, he gets a swift kick in the pants! Read more

The Case of the Dead Man's Treasure (The North Hollywood Detective Club - Book 2)

The Case of the Dead Man's Treasure (The North Hollywood Detective Club - Book 2)

Author: Mike Mains Genre: Adventure

A graveyard at midnight, cloaked in mist and concealing hidden treasure. A trio of sinister treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the prize. And four teen detectives who won't back down. When Jeffrey's high school teacher hires him to find the driver responsible for a hit-and-run car accident, he thinks it's an easy case - until an unexpected turn sends him and his friends spiraling into a search for an ancient treasure. Now they're in a race against time with a trio of ruthless treasure hunters to find the treasure first. An unputdownable mystery book for teens and tweens, age 10-15. Perfect for fans of: Aaron Johnson's National Park Mystery series J.M. Forster's Shadow Jumper series Thomas Lockhaven's Ava & Carol Detective Agency series Steven K. Smith's Virginia Mystery series Lauren Magaziner's Case Closed series P.J. Nichols's Puzzled Mystery Adventure series Willow Night's Sycamore Street Mystery series John Grisham's Theodore Boone series Buy this book today and discover for yourself why thousands of readers around the world have made this their new #1 mystery book series. A Personal Note to Parents These are the type of solve-them-yourself, teen detective mystery books that I enjoyed reading in the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, often late at night while under the covers and holding a flashlight. They're actually the first in an entirely new genre for young readers: mature middle grade and young adult mystery fiction. You may have found this book on Amazon under Mystery Books for Kids 9-12. A more appropriate listing would be Mystery Books for Kids 10-12 or Mystery Books for Kids 12-14. The ideal age range for this mystery book series is 11 to 14-years-old, with 12 and 13-years-old being the perfect ages. Having said that, I've heard from plenty of parents whose 10-year-olds love this mystery book series. They're kids who like teen detective mystery books and are reading at a higher level than their classmates. I've also heard from teens age 15 and older who can't stop reading these books. They identify with the characters and are hooked on the relationships between them. Clean and Exciting Mystery Books for Boys and Girls, Age 10-15 I originally thought of these as mystery books for boys, but they contain strong female characters age 13, 14 and 15, and it turns out the books are just as popular with girl readers as boys. The North Hollywood Detective Club Mystery Book Series for Teens & Tweens A stolen painting and a Hollywood star; a graveyard at midnight, cloaked in mist and concealing hidden treasure; a lonely fifteen-year-old girl and her startling connection to a gang of cunning counterfeiters . . . Welcome to the mysterious and action-packed world of the North Hollywood Detective Club. Wrap yourself in a warm blanket and curl up on the couch. If a storm is raging outside, with rain pouring down and the shutters banging against the house, so much the better. New friends, unsolved mysteries, and exciting adventure are yours the moment you open this book. Current books in this series: The Case of the Hollywood Art Heist The Case of the Dead Man's Treasure The Case of the Christmas Counterfeiters (readers have voted this their favorite book in the series) The Case of the Deadly Double-Cross The Case of the Jilted Juliet Homework is Hard, Murder is Easy Redheaded Liars Start Your Adventure Today! Mystery books for kids 9-12 Mystery books for kids 10-12 Mystery books for kids 12-14 Teen detective mystery books Mystery books for tweens Mystery books for boys Mystery books for girls Read more

The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King

The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King

Author: Max Brallier Genre: Graphic Novel Illustrator: Douglas Holgate

The third installment of the #1 New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and USA Today bestselling apocalyptic adventure series, now in paperback with custom-designed sprayed edges! A Netflix Original series! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid Jack’s friends make a startling discovery: they may not be the last kids on earth, after all. This is great news for everyone… except Jack. Once they’ve found other humans, his friends won’t stick around for long! Jack’s only hope for keeping things the way they are is to prove that everything here is perfect , life is crazy fun , and nothing else could be any better. After all, they live in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort, speed through town playing real-life Mario Kart, have a crew of monster buddies, and battle zombies on the regular. That's as good as it gets! One problem: it’s hard convincing his friends that everything is great when they’re being hunted by a monstrous Nightmare King and an ancient evil who won’t rest until Earth has been devoured. Crud! Maybe life after the monster apocalypse is more complicated than Jack thought… Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game. Read more

The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film

The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film

Author: Raymond Briggs Genre: Adventure

Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman - now available as a board book! After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly through the night sky on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home... This edition of the classic tale from Raymond Briggs features stunningly rendered new artwork based on the 1982 film, alongside beautifully written story narration. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! For little ones: The Snowman board book For younger children: The Snowman classic wordless picture book with no words For readers aged 7+: The Snowman - re-imagined by Michael Morpurgo Read more