Category Archives: Graphic Novel
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Drama
Posted on February 17, 2013 by Jessica in Graphic Novel, Humorous Stories, Realistic Fiction, School Storiesby Raina Telgemeier Callie loves drama – as in theater, not social drama. This book is full of both, though, as Callie navigates through middle school. Kisses and crushes feature both on stage and in real life as the students try to figure who they are. Callie is in love with the stage, but since [...]
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Knuckle and Potty Destroy Happy World
Posted on November 17, 2012 by Jessica in Early Chapter Books, Graphic Novel, Humorous Storiesby James Proimos Knuckle and Potty are not pleased with their author and illustrator. All their books are too sweet, too cute, too wholesome…and their next book is not looking any better: Tiger and Bear Go to Happy World. Knuckle and Potty are desperate to find a way out of starring in such a cheesy [...]
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Laddertop
Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jennifer in Graphic Novel, Science Fictionby Orson Scott Card, Emily Janice Card, Zina Card, and illustrated by Honoel A. Ibardolaza This is an interesting start to a new series by the author of Ender’s Game. In this futuristic world, kids who are smart and meet certain criteria (and being short may be one of them) are sent to the elite [...]
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The Mystery Boxes
Posted on April 27, 2012 by Children's Department Staff in Fantasy, Graphic NovelEdited by Kazu Kibuishi Every tale in this graphic novel anthology contains a mystery box, but that is where plot similarities end. For the mysteries the boxes hold are each unique. Some creepy, some comic, all clever, these stories are not just good fun but also a good introduction to the individual authors and illustrators, [...]
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The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Fishy Business
Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jennifer in Graphic Novel, Humorous Storiesby Maxwell Eaton III Beaver brothers Ace and Bub are about to have an adventure in this new graphic novel series. After they realize a smoking volcano has appeared out of nowhere on their island, they begin to investigate some other “fishy” circumstances. Using their glider to get around quickly, the flying beavers find mackerels [...]
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Leave It to Chance
Posted on March 28, 2012 by Melendra in Graphic Novelby James Robinson and Paul Smith Trick or Threat & Other Stories: Volume 2 of Leave It to Chance Monster Madness & Other Stories: Volume 3 of Leave It to Chance These exciting graphic novels seem to have it all: vivid, full-color illustrations and a fun, oversized format, as well as a strong female protagonist, [...]
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Hades: Lord of the Dead
Posted on February 28, 2012 by Melendra in Graphic Novel, Nonfiction>by George O’Connor Although it is named for Hades, this fourth volume in the graphic novel series, Olympians, actually presents the story of Persephone. In this modified version of how Persephone came to be Queen of the Underworld, Persephone has both more gumption and greater control of her fate. When Persephone briefly rebels against her [...]
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Amelia Rules: The Meaning of Life. . .and Other Stuff
Posted on January 21, 2012 by Melendra in Graphic Novel>By Jimmy Gownley Amelia feels like nothing good in her life lasts: her parents’ marriage, Aunt Tanner’s support, even the clubhouse she and her friends built. And, she’s not sure if it all has something to do with her, but some words of advice lead her to an insight that could change everything. This time [...]
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Sidekicks
Posted on October 17, 2011 by Jennifer in Graphic Novel>By Dan Santat This standalone title follows the adventures of Fluffy, the pet hamster of the famous superhero, Captain Amazing. Fluffy is just one of Captain Amazing’s pets. The others, Shifty a chameleon, Roscoe a dog, and Manny a cat each have a superpower and, at various times, have used those powers to earn them [...]
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Tower of Treasure
Posted on October 13, 2011 by Melendra in Fantasy, Graphic Novel> By Scott Chantler This fast-paced adventure covers a lot of ground, introducing Dessa and her odd friends as well as the evil queen, her equally evil chamberlain, and the captain of her guard. Dessa is an acrobat with a traveling circus, but readers soon learn that Dessa’s fellow performers are more interested in picking [...]
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