| Space chasers. [Volume 1] / written by Leland Melvin and Joe Caramagna ; art by Alison Acton. |
 "When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought she'd pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, she's been skipping school most days to work at her brother's auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, she's part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help. Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives." -- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Cassi and the house of memories / Dean Stuart. |
 "Cassi loves spending time with her grandfather. His games, songs, and stories have always brought her endless joy. This visit with him, though, is different: Grandpa seems to be losing track of things, including everything from the stories they're sharing to who Cassi herself is. So when he goes missing after wandering off from his own backyard, Cassi knows she has to figure out where he's gone. What she discovers is a world filled with memories, none of them her own. As she leaps from one memory to the next, she knows she's getting closer and closer to finding her grandfather--but only if she can make sure he doesn't slip away forever"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Halfway to somewhere / Jose Pimienta. |
 Ave must adjust to a new country, a new school, and a new family dynamic when their mom and younger brother move to Kansas while their father and older sister stay in Mexico during the parents' divorce. |
|
| Jupiter Nettle and the Seven Schools of Magic / by bestselling author Sangu Mandanna ; illustrated by Pablo Ballesteros ; with color by Pablo Ballesteros and Siobhan Keenan. |
 Twelve-year-old Jupiter Nettles finally gets into one of the Seven Schools of Magic--working hard but doubting her confidence--when an age-old enemy returns to exact revenge on the Seven Schools, leaving Jupiter to find the courage that has been within her all along. |
|
| Casey's cases : the mysterious new girl / Kay Healy. |
 "Casey wants nothing more than to be a detective. No mystery is too big or small for her to tackle! OK, so she doesn't see everything coming--mean girl Dina always has the last word, and Casey is constantly falling into embarrassing disasters in front of cute boy AJ. But now, it's Casey's eleventh birthday, and she's just been given a magnifying glass and a pair of binoculars--perfect gifts for today's mystery: Mr. Muffin, a cat Casey's parents insist is too big to be a hungry stray. Will Casey manage to convince them he belongs with her? More importantly, could that new girl in school be the perfect contender for a new best friend? Casey's on the job, and she won't stop till all cases are closed. "-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Cranky Chicken. 4, The Cranky-verse / Katherine Battersby. |
 "Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm have a new member in their Best Feathered Family: a little turtle! But what should they call her? And what do turtles eat or do for fun? Will Cranky figure out how to be the turtle's friend? Then Speedy gets hurt and becomes . . . cranky! Does that mean that Cranky must become--gasp!--Cheerful Chicken? Later, a camping trip brings the trio together for an exciting vacation. Will Chicken survive the outdoor toilets, the nighttime noises, and all those bugs?"--Amazon. |
|
| Agents of S.U.I.T. Wild ghost chase / written by John Patrick Green and Christopher Hastings ; illustrated by Pat Lewis with color by Wes Dzoiba. |
 "Pondering that conundrum is what has kept the dearly departed General Inspectre tethered to Earth long after he should have moved onto the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost haunting thehalls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad...except he's possessed Monocle to serve as his Earthly form! Zeb--along with Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and cameos from everyone's favorite Gators--must decipher the series' biggest mystery EVER to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!"-- From publisher description. |
|
| Prince and the pawper / written by Stephanie Cooke ; art by Whitney Gardner. |
 "The Bins family are back and hungrier than ever. When they learn about the massive pet expo in the heart of the city, they expect to find heaps of free samples, not Dusty's celebrity doppelgänger! The Binses' heads fill with questions: How did he get so famous? Why do humans love him? But most important, how does the Race Pack get in on it?! Prince the Raccoon is influential, pampered, and RICH! But Prince wants to know just how wild life can be outside his penthouse apartment, and Dusty certainly wouldn't mind living a life of luxury for a little while. With the Binses' help, Dusty and Prince decide to switch places. Dusty is thrilled at first, but he soon learns that the trash isn't always cleaner on the other side, even when that side is full of all the food you want...."-- Page 4 of cover. |
|
| Almost sunset / Wahab Algarmi. |
 Hassan faces a hectic month of homework, soccer and gaming while fasting every day for the holy month of Ramadan, in a story about balancing family traditions and secular middle school life. |
|
| My Little Pony : set your sail / Megan Brown & Casey Gilley, writers ; illustrated by Amy Mebberson ; Reggie Graham, colorist ; Jonathon Dobbs & Rik Mack, color assistants ; Johanna Nattalie, letterer. |
 Pestering the queen into sending messages in bottles to the fabled Seapony kingdoms is just one of the many perks to having royal besties, which is exactly what Izzy has been doing ever since first reading about mythical Seaponies in Sunny's old history book. So when Queen Haven hears back from the Queen of the Sparkling Seas, Izzy is eager to dive into the adventure of a lifetime. Pipp, on the other hoof, is not excited about her princess duties. The voyage should be smooth sailing, but the tides are changing under the sea, a storm is brewing, and Izzy and Pipp are swimming right into it. Pirates and ghost ships are not the only dangers of the deep sea! Dive in with the Mane Six to get to the bottom of Seapony secrets. |
|
| Sea legs / Jules Bakes ; Niki Smith. |
 Janey's family is sailing to the Caribbean in their boat, but it means Janey has to leave all her friends behind for a life at sea, and she discovers that when you are constantly on the move it can be difficult to connect to people. |
|
| The Snips : a bad buzz day / written and illustrated by Raúl the Third ; colors by Elaine Bay ; coloring by Eleonora Bruni ; lettering by Rob Leigh. |
 "Casco, Patty, Letty, Nubes and Flealix the Dog aren't your average heroes--they make up Scissors City's beloved crew of crime-fighting, mystery-solving barbers! But not everyone in Scissors City is a fan of the Snips' dazzling dos and wacky hair inventions. Buzz and Doffo Buzzington are desperately trying to find a way to overthrow the Snips and restore their family's company, Buzz Corp. to the top of the haircutting world. Can the snips keep the citizens of Scissors City safe from the high jinks of the Bad Buzz Boyz and still give amazing hairdos?"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Coolest club ever! / Stephen Shaskan. |
 "Pizza and Taco start their own after-school club!"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Very bad at math / Hope Larson |
 "Verity "Very" Nelson can do it all. She's student body president, debate club whiz, and first chair clarinetist. You could say she's pretty much the best at everything...Well, almost everything. Everything except math. And it's not like she doesn't try. Math just doesn't make sense in her brain. But it better start soon, or else she can kiss her presidency--and her campaign promises--goodbye. Soon Verity finds herself enrolled in a remedial math class where, despite her best efforts, failure persists. All seems lost until a teacher helps her discover the truth: Verity has dyscalculia, a learning disability that causes her to mix up numbers. Armed with a new diagnosis and improved grades, Verity is confident her math struggles will remain secret. But when a gossipy podcaster dismantles her perfect image, Verity must choose: remain part of a broken system or fight to fix it."--Provided by publisher. |
|
| Afro unicorn. Vol. 2, Afronia academy / by April Showers. |
 "Divine and Unique are attending a new magical school called Afronia Academy. It's a very hard school to get into, and Superior Majestic reminds them that they were chosen to attend because they are kind, fair, smart, and believe in themselves. There, the Afro Unicorns meet a student named Dreama. Dreama seems like she's always distracted, but why? Unique and Divine have got to find out!" -- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Teen Titans go! On TV! / written by Amanda Deibert ; drawn by Anges Garbowska ; colored by Silvana Brys ; lettered by Wes Abbott. |
 "Robin isn't just a sidekick, he's a star. Or he will be, once the people who produce reality TV shows see him in action! He can do it all: lead a team! Decorate a secret lair! Bake a cake that looks like a dangerous weapon! All he needs is a lucky break. When his teammates break out before he does, his ego takes a beating. Without a team to lead, can Robin save Jump City all on his own? Nope, because he doesn't even want to try! Maybe if they followed him on social media? But even the Hive has more followers than he does. Will Raven's catchphrase catch on? Will Beast Boy's cookies make him a taste sensation? Will Cyborg's renovations set the world on fire? Will Starfire find something that is the wonderful in the storage locker? Will Robin ever persuade them to come back and let him be their leader again? Weirder things have happened." -- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Operation : cover-up / Tate Godwin. |
 "Nick's a straight-A student. Sy's a class clown. But when they start at a new school, misunderstandings cause everyone to think Nick's the class clown and Sy's the brainiac. Eager to fit in, they make a pact: Nick will teach Sy how to be a convincing brainiac, and Sy will help Nick pose as a jokester. But the two soon learn it's not easy to fake your way through fifth grade, and the longer their charade goes on, the harder it is to come clean. When the two impostors meet a girl with a secret of her own, the three form an unlikely friendship that challenges everything they thought they knew about what it means to 'be yourself.'"-- Amazon.com. |
|
| Mixed-up / written by Kami Garcia ; art by Brittney Williams ; lettering by Comicraft's Tyler Smith. |
 "Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top of it. Why does it take her so long to read? And when she can't deal with the text-heavy Witchlins guidebook, she can't keep up with her friends in the game. Her loving teachers and her family recognize that Stella has a learning difference, and after a dyslexia diagnosis, she gets the support and tools she needs to succeed." -- Back cover. |
|
| Hazel has her hands full / Nathan Fairbairn ; [illustrated by] Michele Assarasakorn. |
 "The PAWS girls face a busy summer season full of dog-walking, travel, and fun, while Hazel takes on a big challenge"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Party animal / Nick Bruel. |
 "While Puppy gets a BIG present and a very SPECIAL birthday breakfast, all Kitty can do is pop the balloons, topple the cake, and cause MAYHEM ... unless she can learn how to let Puppy have the spotlight"-- Page 4 of cover. |
|
| The secret of Kells : the graphic novel / adapted by Samuel Sattin. |
 "A bewitching tale about a world darkened with war and the brave boy determined to find the light."-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Top model Thea / text by Geronimo Stilton ; script by Davide Costa ; art by Alessandro Muscillo ; color by Christian Aliprandi ; original lettereing by Maria Letizia Mirabella. |
 "Sally sends Shadow on a mission to frame Geronimo and ruin his good name and friendship with Felipolino so she can get the big scoop on the designer's latest fashion creation. It's up to Pandora, Thea, Trap, and Benjamin to infiltrate the world of fashion and help clear Geronimo's name."--From http://www.Amazon.com. |
|
| Haru. Book 2, Summer / Joe Latham. |
 "Haru, Yama, and the rest of the gang return for the next chapter in their epic adventure. Continuing their quest to reach The Beacon, Haru and Yama discover more challenges (and find more answers) along their way. Meet new figures such as Blight's new relentless hunter and the bothersome Void Fly, while we discover what happened to Goose and Herb. With more beautiful illustrations by author and artist Joe Latham, Haru Book 2: Summer is full of adventure, friendship, and magic for readers to enjoy."--Provided by publisher. |
|
| Haru. 1, Spring / Joe Latham. |
 "In The Valley, best friends Haru and Yama both dream of leaving as they're bullied at school, frustrated at home, and struggling to figure out who they are. One day, a powerful artifact connects itself to Yama, and they discover that they'll have to journey to The Beacon in search of answers. Created by artist Joe Latham, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel series is a coming-of-age tale that spans the changing of seasons. Beginning in spring and ending in spring--the cycle complete. A story of heart, growing up, and the sacrifices we make for those we love, Haru is perfect for middle-grade readers."--Amazon. |
|
| Lunch buddies. 2, Stunt sandwich superstar / Daniel Wiseman. |
 In this sequel to Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard, Marco and Sandwich return with more mealtime madness as they try to find ways to pass the time on a rainy afternoon. Perfect for fans of Pizza and Taco and Pea, Bee, and Jay, bestselling author-illustrator Daniel Wiseman is sure to leave readers hankering for more. Ever since Marco's sandwich began talking, the two have been inseparable. Their shared love for jokes, pranks on Marco's sister, and special sauce are a recipe for best friends. After defeating a pair of break-dancing squirrels in the backyard, Sandwich and Marco are ready for more shenanigans. But when a rainy day foils their plans, they're at their wits' end. That is, until lightning strikes and Marco devises the best plan ever... Death-defying jumps and high-flying acrobatics abound in this rip-roaring new graphic novel. Introducing Stunt Sandwich Superstar! |
|
| Battle in the backyard / Daniel Wiseman. |
 Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he's got all the ingredients he needs: Mom's fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of all: special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when--out of nowhere--Marco's sandwich begins to talk... Turns out, Marco's miraculous meal might be his best friend ever! The two quickly bond over sweet tunes and stinky cheese, but will a squad of breakdancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins? |
|
| Boy vs. shark / Paul Gilligan. |
 "In the summer of 1975, 10-year-old Paul Gilligan doesn't have a whole lot to worry about other than keeping his comic books untarnished, getting tennis balls off roofs and keeping up with the increasingly bold stunts of his best friend, David. And then Jaws comes to town. Suddenly everyone is obsessing over this movie about a shark ripping people to pieces. And if you haven't seen it, not only are you missing out, you're also kind of a wimp. Needless to say, Jaws leaves young Paul a cowering mess, and underlines the growing gap between him and David as well as the distance between where he stands and the world's expectations of a boy's 'manliness.' And when Jaws himself becomes a kind of macho Jiminy Cricket for Paul, what is a scared and overwhelmed boy to do?"--Back cover. |
|
| The inscrutable Doctor Baer and the case of the two-faced statue / Jerzy Drozd ; with color assistance from Aaron Polk, Sarah Pagliaro, Chloe Cordero, Steve Hamaker, & Daniel Connor ; managing editor, Kel McDonald ; prepress, additional design, Hye Mardikian ; publisher, editor-in-chief, C. Spike Trotman ; proofreader, Abby Lehrke. |
 When a powerful magical artifact is stolen from his carefully ordered home, The Inscrutable Dr. Baer, a collector and protector of arcane treasures, must embark on the first adventure of his life.--Publisher. |
|
| Pablo and Splash / Sheena Dempsey. |
 Pablo and Splash, best-friend Antarctic penguins with contrasting personalities, set off for a vacation but end up in a time-travel machine that takes them back to the dinosaur age, and must find a way to get back home before they become dino snacks. |
|
| Primer : clashing colors / written by Jennifer Muro & Thomas Krajewski ; art by Gretel Lusky & Nicoletta Baldari ; letters by Wes Abbott. |
 Thirteen-year-old superhero Ashley Rayburn juggles the challenges of school, parental expectations, and a confusing friendship as she tries to prove her worth to the Teen Titans. |
|
| The last kids on Earth : the graphic novel, Vol. 1 / Max Brallier ; art by Brian Churilla ; adapted by Scott Peterson ; co-inker, Victor Alpi ; colors by Gonzalo Duarte. |
 After the monster apocalypse happened, 13-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team so he can slay Blarg, an eerily intelligent monster, in a graphic novel version of the New York Times best-selling series. |
|
| Chickenpox / Remy Lai ; color by Ninakupenda Gaillard. |
 "All big sister Abby wants is to spend more time with her friends, far away from the sticky fingers and snooping eyes of her annoying brothers and sisters. But when a case of the chickenpox leaves the Lai kids covered in scratchy red spots and stuck at home together for two weeks of nonstop mayhem, Abby thinks this might be the end...of her sanity. Yet she feels responsible for the situation since her best friend was Patient Zero and brought chickenpox into their home. Will the itch to escape her siblings overwhelm Abby or will she realize being a big sister isn't all bad?" -- Amazon. |
|
| Miraculous. Volume 1. Pizza pursuit and other cat tales / written by Josh Trujillo ; art by Lex Hobson, Ryan Jampole ; colors by Lex Hobson, Ryan Jampole, Marco Pelandra ; lettering by Adel E. Talemi. |
 "Spots on with everyone's favorite bugaboo Ladybug and her trusted partner, the purrfect Cat Noir. This dynamic hero duo is hanging out on Parisian roofs and, when they're not saving the day, they're getting into some super hijinks. What happens when Ladybug and Cat Noir share a pizza--and Cat Noir runs off with it? Plus, does catnip work only on felines? Or could a little spritz attract the miraculousLadybug? All this and more in the first volume of the Miraculous Ladybug graphic novel series, influenced by the award-winning TV show and with chibi-inspired art from the Youtube shorts"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Sink or swim / [illustrated by] Veronica Agarwal & [written by] Lee Durfey-Lavoie. |
 School is out for the summer, the pool is open, and new adventures with friends await, but twelve-year-old Ty must deal with his anxiety issues. |
|
| Escaping Peril : the graphic novel / by Tui T. Sutherland ; adapted by Barry Deutsch and Rachel Swirsky ; art by Mike Holmes ; color by Maarta Laiho. |
 Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle - or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying - and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia. So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has to decide who she's really loyal to ... and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving. The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the eighth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes. |
|
| Skip! / by Sarah Burgess. |
 "Jay often feels that like they are a nobody. Beah, on the other hand, is fierce, charming, athletic--and OBSESSED with the street skipping art, Double Dutch. But Jay's friendship with their new bestie Beah is intense, both in and out of Double Dutch. As Beah and Jay help each other grow into the people they will become, it challenges their friendship and their own identities."-- Page 4 of cover |
|
| Fighting to belong! Vol. 1, Asian American, native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history from the 1700s through the 1800s / Amy Chu and Alexander Chang ; illustrated by Louie Chin ; curriculum guide by The Asian American Education Project. |
 In this book, the first volume of a three-book series, our middle school protagonists Padmini, Sammy, Joe, and Tiana and their guide, Kenji, embark on an amazing journey through time to witness key events in AANHPI history. They witness the arrival of the "Manilamen" to the United States in the eighteenth century and fly through significant moments in the next 150 years. Fighting to Belong! helps new audiences young and old, AANHPI and non-AANHPI, understand how these stories are truly interwoven within the fabric of America. |
|
| Batman and Robin and Howard. 2, Summer breakdown / by Jeffrey Brown ; with colors by Silvana Brys. |
 Damian and Howard team up to face an all-new mastermind villain who is planning on ruining their summer by planning to build a recycling factory in their favorite park. |
|
| Continental drifter / Kathy Macleod. |
 "With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok, where she's secretly counting the days till summer vacation. That's when her family travels for twenty-four hours straight to finally arrive in a tiny seaside town in Maine. Kathy loves Maine's idyllic beauty and all the exotic delicacies she can't get back home, like clam chowder and blueberry pie. But no matter how hard she tries, she struggles to fit in. She doesn't look like the other kids in this rural New England town. Kathy just wants to find a place where she truly belongs, but she's not sure if it's in America, Thailand... or anywhere"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Duck and Moose. 3, Duck in the dark! / by Kirk Reedstrom. |
 Duck learns the hard way that winter in Denali means nighttime comes earlier than he is used to, so with some help from Moose and the Aurora Borealis, he realizes he does not need to be scared of the dark. |
|
| Monster locker. 1 / story by Jorge Aguirre & Andrés Vera Martínez ; written by Jorge Aguirre ; art by Andrés Vera Martínez ; color assistance by Lucija Freeman. |
 Pablo Ortiz is an anxious sixth-grader who had absolutely no idea his locker was a portal to the monster realm, and absolutely no desire to be the hero called to defeat the Aztec goddess who has come through it. Good thing he has new friends schooled in fighting and an abuela who has the wisdom and weapons to give him in order to be successful. |
|
| The wild ones / written by Megan Lacera & Jorge Lacera ; illustrated by Jorge Lacera ; color by Megan Lacera & Jorge Lacera. |
 A group of diverse kids turn to the mythical monsters from their respective cultures to help them save the only home they have ever known. |
|
| Turning twelve / Kathryn Ormsbee ; [cover art and interior illustrations] Molly Brooks ; with color by Marta Todeschini. |
 "What if a friend...is more than a friend? Katie can't wait to turn twelve--pool parties! babysitting! friends! But sometimes it feels like there's so much new stuff she can barely keep up. First Job? (Yes!) Unfair dress codes? (No way!) Make up (Okay?!) Shaving? (Uh...!) Maybe growing up isn't as much fun as she had expected. But one thing does seem right--her new friend, Grace. Could Katie have a crush on another girl? Katie knows not everyone around her will approve...which is kind of scary. She might not be ready to tell anyone yet, and that's fine...but can Katie stay true to herself and embrace the person she's growing up to be?" -- Description provided by publisher. |
|
| Blake Laser / Keith Marantz & Larissa Brown. |
 In this middle grade graphic novel adventure story perfect for fans of Zita the Spacegirl, a family vacation through the cosmos turns into a fight for all mankind. Luckily Blake Laser, twelve-year-old inventor, is ready to save the day. Blake Laser. Daughter. Sister. Genius. Blake and her family are headed for a vacation out in deep space for some rest, relaxation, and a whole lot of family bonding time. It's uncharted territory, and Blake is excited for the new adventure. But the trip is cut short when the Interplanetary Space Control Center flags them down to warn them of danger. Someone-or something-is draining heat from the sun, threatening to plummet Earth to unlivable temperatures in just under forty-eight hours. The McClain family are the only ones close enough to investigate. They must put their trip on hold to figure out what's going on and, more importantly, stop it. If they don't, the fate of the entire planet hangs in the balance. Luckily, Blake Laser has a few clever gadgets and a few more bright ideas up her sleeve that just might save the day. |
|
| My little pony : Kenbucky Roller Derby / written by Casey Gilly (#1-2 & 4-5) Amy Chase (#3) ; art by Natalie Haines (#1-2 & 4-5) Kate Sherron (#3) ; inkers, Matt Froese (#1 & #4) & Alicia Martínez (#2, #4 & #5); colorist, Heather Breckel ; letterer, Neil Uyetake. |
 "Lace up your skates, everypony, we're heading to the Kenbucky Roller Derby! After getting rejected from the local roller derby team,Sunny sets out to form her own team. Thanks to self-appointed team manager Pipp and her ClipTrot sleuthing skills, they find the perfect pony to join them: Tracy Tailspin, retired derby legend! But they'll need more skaters if they want to win the Kenbucky Derby, the toughest championship in Equestria. Sunny holds tryouts for all the other creatures who are either too mean, too scary, too uncoordinated, or...the Pegasnails, who are all heart but no limbs. Can the newly formed Maretime Bay Brawlers battle their way through the competitionto take home the trophy? Or has Sunny just signed her friends up for rink rash and disappointment? Exploring themes of trust, learning how to be a good competitor, and having faith in your friends' skills, this miniseries whips the Mane 5 on their silliest, most hilarious adventure yet!"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Fresh start / Gale Galligan ; with color by K Czap. |
 "Ollie Herisson's dad is a diplomat, which means her family moves around a lot. She has already lived in Singapore, Korea, France, and the United States. When Ollie starts at a new school, she doesn't worry about making a good impression because she knows that when her family inevitably moves again, she'll get a fresh start somewhere else. A complete reset. It doesn't matter if her classmates think she's weird for pretending that she lives in the world of an imagined anime, or if she makes an enemy out of the most popular girl in her class, or if she does something hugely embarrassing! And it definitely doesn't matter that all her mom wants is for Ollie to be more of a proper Thai daughter. But after moving from Germany to Virginia and having a mortifying first day at her new school, Ollie is shocked to learn that her parents are going to buy a house so that Ollie and her sister, Cat, can finish grade school in one place. Can Ollie figure out how to both be herself and make real friends when she can't run away from her life?"-- Provided by publisher |
|
| I am a space tiger / Jarod Roselló. |
 "Oh no! Today is Mami's birthday and Hugo forgot to get her a present! Don't worry, with Hugo's imagination, and some help from Dino, they figure out that the best place to find a gift for the best mom in the world: OUTER SPACE! When they land on the planet of Space Tigers, Hugo is excited to get help from his new alien friends! But it sounds like the Space Tigers have their own problems that need to be solved. Don't worry! Hugo can turn into a Space Tiger and help his new friends out...and hopefully find the best present ever along the way!" -- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Gabby Torres gets a billion followers / Angela Dominguez. |
 "Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world. She's already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella Díaz, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever. Gabby's latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think she's too young! Nothing stops Gabby though...until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble! But she's totally got everything under control all on her own. Right?" -- Amazon. |
|
| Lost at Windy River : a true story of survival / Trina Rathgeber ; illustrated by Alina Pete ; colored by Jillian Dolan. |
 "This graphic novel for middle-grade readers tells the true story of how a young Indigenous girl survives nine days lost in a snowstorm in Northern Canada."-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Poetry comics / words and pictures by Grant Snider. |
 "A collection of illustrated poems about everything from new shoes and falling leaves to friendship and growing up."-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Uprooted : a memoir about what happens when your family moves back / Ruth Chan. |
 "Ruth is moving to Hong Kong. And she is not happy about it. She's going to miss her best friends, her favorite ketchup-flavored potato chips, and Toronto, the only home she's ever known. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it's not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn't good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely unrooted. But as Ruth's dad tells stories about her family -- how they found strength and courage to survive the most difficult times -- Ruth realizes that she too can be strong. Gradually, she puts down roots, knowing she can always find home, wherever she is." -- Back cover. |
|
| Knots / Colleen Frakes. |
 "In this semiautobiographical graphic novel from award-winning cartoonist Colleen Frakes, Norah must navigate not just her foiled dreams of blond hair but also the tangled mess her family has become. Norah is the good kid. Good at pleasing her parents and being a good sister. Good at school. Good at, well, almost everything. So when Mom's work brings her to a new town leaving Norah and Dad behind, no one thinks twice. After all, Norah's a mature sixth grader who can take care of herself...right? But things spiral out of control after a botched home dye job goes wrong and being the good kid quickly gets a little...hairy. Before long, one small tangle becomes a knot of epic proportions, and Norah soon realizes that the only way to untangle the mess she's made is to find her voice and ask for help."-- Amazon.com. |
|
| The squad / written by Christina Soontornvat ; illustrated by Joanna Cacao ; colors by Wes Dzioba ; lettering by Jesse Post. |
 "It's eight grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her frist crush. But what if the girls don't all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns her parents' marriage is collapsing. Suddenly, her family, her future, and her identity seem in total freefall. Can she keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true?"--Back cover. |
|
| Human spaceflight : rockets and rivalry / Andy Hirsch. |
 "Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there's no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit!" Publisher's website. |
|
| The Bad Guys in one last thing / Aaron Blabey. |
 They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not. The last installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series |
|
| Screen time! / Rachel Brian. |
 "An instructive comic guide to help children go online and use technology in safe and healthy ways "-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Dog Man. 13, Big Jim begins / written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey as George Beard and Harold Hutchins ; with color by Jose Garibaldi & Wes Dzioba. |
 "Join Dog Man and your favorite supa buddies as they save the city from a dastardly new wrongdoer!"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| The other side of tomorrow / words by Tina Cho ; art by Deb JJ Lee. |
 "This poignant and moving graphic novel in verse captures the dangers and hope that come with fleeing North Korea and reaching for a brighter future through the lives of Yunho and Myunghee. From never knowing where they'll find their next meal to avoiding soldiers lurking at every corner, many North Koreans have learned that sticking around can be just as deadly as attempting to flee . . . almost. Both shy, resourceful Yunho and fierce, vibrant Myunghee know this. So when they each resolve to run away from the bleak futures they face, it's with the knowledge that they could be facing a fate worse than death. While Yunho hopes to reunite with his omma, who snuck across the border years ago, Myunghee is reaching for dreams that are bigger than anything the regime would allow her to have. The two are strangers to each other until a chance encounter unwittingly intertwines their fates and Myunghee saves Yunho's life. Kept together by their dreams for a brighter future, they face a road plagued by poisonous jungle snakes, corrupt soldiers, and the daily fear of discovery and imprisonment. But with every step toward freedom, there is also hope. Will it be enough for both of them to make it to safety without losing each other along the way?"--Amazon.com. |
|
| The first cat in space and the wrath of the paperclip / Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris. |
 CheckMate, an AI paperclip designed to fix grammatical errors, wants to turn carbon-based lifeforms into paperclips. When he invades every computer, the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000 come to help. |
|
| The ribbon skirt : a graphic novel / Cameron Mukwa. |
 "Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by women in the Anishinaabe tradition, for an upcoming powwow. Anang is two-spirit and nonbinary and doesn't know what others will think of them wearing a ribbon skirt, but they're determined to follow their heart's desire. Anang sets off to gather the materials needed to make the skirt and turns to those around them - their family, their human and turtle friends, the crows, and even the lake itself - for help. And maybe they'll even find a new confidence within themself along the way."--Provided by publisher |
|
| Sonic the hedgehog : Fang the Hunter / story, Ian Flynn ; pencils, Mauro Fonseca (#1), Thomas Rothlisberger (#2-4) ; inks, Rik Mack ; colors, Valentina Pinto ; letters, Shawn Lee. |
 "Fang the Hunter is always on the lookout for treasure, and rumors of an eighth Chaos Emerald are too juicy to ignore. If anyone can find the too-good-to-be-true gem, it's this crafty bounty hunter and his team: Bark the Polar Bear and Bean the Dynamite! And who better to get information about the Chaos Emeralds from than the likes of Knuckles the Echidna, Miles "Tails" Prower, and Sonic the Hedgehog himself! Meanwhile, Sonic and Tails have their own problems to deal with: a mysterious disappearing flying battle station! But what does the evil Dr. Eggman have to do with it? Find out as Fang and his gang embark on a treasure hunt for the ages where they'll have to use every ounce of their criminal creativity to evade the do-gooders and claim their prize. Fingers crossed it actually exists! Eight Chaos Emeralds? Sounds too good to be true!"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Who was raised to be the queen of France? : Marie Antoinette / by Bones Leopard ; illustrated by Robin Richardson. |
 "Discover how Marie Antoinette navigated the pressures and obstacles that came with preparing to marry the future king of France, Louis XVI. A story of political maneuvering, royal expectations, and determined resolve, this graphic novel immerses readers in the lesser-known teenage years of France's most infamous queen-brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Bitsy & Boozle tell a story! / Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess. |
 "Once upon a time there was a narrator named Bitsy, and all she wanted to do was tell a story. Thankfully, she had just the right protagonist to help her with that--Boozle, a grumpy old wizard without a lot to say. Join them both on the adventure of a lifetime as they make the journey up Story Mountain, discovering the magic of storytelling along the way."--Back cover. |
|
| The effects of pickled herring / Alex Schumacher ; with color by Allan Ferguson. |
 "This coming-of-age tale offers a poignant reflection on growing up, sibling relationships, and the enduring bonds of family, making it an essential read for young adults ages 8-12. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The Effects of Pickled Herring by Alex Schumacher is a poignant coming-of-age graphic novel. As 12-year-old Micah Gadsky and his spirited sister Alana prepare for their dual bar and bat mitzvah, they grapple with a family secret that unravels their understanding of faith and identity. Micah's introspective nature and Alana's outgoing spirit collide, leading them to confront the complexities of growing up, and ultimately, the enduring power of familial bonds." -- Goodreads. |
|
| Jimmy's elbow / James Kochalka. |
 "Jimmy is a very good boy. He even wears a tie! But when he bumps his elbow on a table, this very good boy starts feeling very bad. Did his elbow die? Was that just a dream? Or has Jimmy's magic elbow come to life and unlocked his superpowers? Well, no matter what, it's time for Jimmy and his elbow to go to school... What else could go wrong?"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Fangs for the memories / Liv Livingston ; Illustrated by Anna Volcan at Glass House Graphics. |
 Liv, the only "normal" girl in Gloomsdale, is spending the evening at Vera's house with their friend Howl, the werewolf, when her vampire friend loses one of her fangs--and picture day at school is coming up. |
|
| Bog Myrtle / written and illustrated by Sid Sharp. |
 "From the acclaimed author of The Wolf Suit comes another weirdly hilarious, masterfully thought-provoking, and lushly painted early reader graphic novel. Two sisters, one stubbornly cheerful (Beatrice) and one relentlessly grumpy (Magnolia), live in a drafty old house with a family of helpful spiders. When Beatrice is gifted magic yarn from a giant forest spider obsessed with sustainability named Bog Myrtle, she and the spiders set to work knitting up a perfectly warm sweater. But greedy Magnolia sees only the opportunity for profit, and quickly converts the old house into a magic sweater factory. The exhausted spiders are driven to strike, and Bog Myrtle is not pleased . . . Bog Myrtle is a witty modern folktale that touches on themes of capitalism, environmentalism, labor rights, and being a nice person."-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Minecraft. Vol. 1, Heart of cobblestone / written by Andrew Clemson ; drawn and colored by Jeremy Lawson ; lettered by Taylor Esposito. |
 Farmer Cobb likes to keep his crops as neat as possible, but when neighbors eat his produce and villagers plant potatoes in his field he decides to get away from everyone and build a tall tower. |
|
| Sonic the hedgehog. Volume 17, Adventure awaits / Ian Flynn ; illustrated by Tracy Yardley. |
 Sonic can't catch a break! Every time he tries to relax, some other danger shows up! A relaxing day at the beach? Not if the Babylon Rogues have anything to say about it! Chilling with his best buddy, Tails? Whether it's a Chaos Emerald trapped in a mysterious cave or the return of the Warp Topaz, something's going to get in his way! Good thing Sonic has lots of friends to help when he needs it: Amy, Jewel, the Diamond Cutters, and of course, the Restoration's newest heroes, Surge and Kit! |
|
| Hilda and Twig Hide from the rain/ Luke Pearson. |
 Sheltering in a mysterious mound in the earth, Twig quickly realises that trouble is afoot, and that his best blue-haired friend is in danger. Unfortunately, he’s never really thought of himself as the brave one, but it looks like he’s going to have to step up and save Hilda from a whole load of big, scaly trouble! |
|
| Plants vs. zombies. Zapped / writer, Paul Tobin ; artist, Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau ; colors, Heather Breckel ; letters, Steve Dutro. |
 "Zomboss has found a way for Zombies to be Automatically Produced--Patrice, Nate, Crazy Dave, and the plants will need to put a stop to production before Neighborville is completely ZAPPED!"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Walt Disney's Donald Duck. "Frozen gold" / by Carl Barks ; writers, Carl Barks, Merrill De Maris ; artist, Carl Barks ; art restoration, Kim Weston ; color restoration, Gary Leach, Susan Daigle-Leach, Big Doors Studio, Digikore Studios ; contributor, Donald Ault. |
 Kidnapped, Donald escapes, only to wander hopelessly in the far frozen north! Next, he invents a rocket fuel powerful enough to send him to the moon! Sick of the snow, Donald trades his house for an airplane so he and the boys can winter in the tropics. But fate intervenes, and they find themselves flying a crucial supply of penicillin to the stricken community of Point Marrow, Alaska. Meanwhile, some shady characters decide to use Donald’s rescue mission as cover to steal an old-timer’s secret gold stash ― kidnapping Donald along the way! Escaping from their clutches, a freezing Donald, lost in the vast empty wastes of the far, far north encounters an angry polar bear who chases him off a cliff ― and then things really start to go wrong! Next, Donald suffers a bonk on the head that turns him into a scientific genius. His first invention: duckmite, an explosive so powerful that he uses it to propel a rocket to the moon. Then, Donald accidentally gives the boys a rare dime worth $500. But how to get it back? As we circle back to Carl Barks’s earlier stories, the Good Duck Artist delivers another superb collection of surprise, delight, comedy, adventure, and all-around cartooning brilliance. Eighteen stories in all in more than 200 pages of story and art, each meticulously restored and newly colored. Plus, insightful story notes by an international panel of Barks experts. |
|
| Unicorn time machine : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure / Dana Simpson. |
 "In this exciting new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, 10-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn best friend, Marigold, enjoy a series of fantastical adventures. Phoebe goes back in time to meet her father as a kid and makes some surprising discoveries. Marigold reveals that she sometimes puts the world on mute, a power that Phoebe quickly learns is easy to overuse. And at the Unicorn Award Ceremony, the pair launch a campaign to get Marigold the highest honor. It's all part of the unique bond within one of the most memorable friendships in recent comics history"-- Provided by publisher. |
|
| Side quest : a visual history of roleplaying games / Steenz ; Samuel Sattin ; interior flats by Aishwarya Tandon. |
 With a meld of history, fantasy, and memoir, Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games gives existing fans of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) insight into the history of the medium--and provides a gateway for anyone new to the phenomenon. |
|
| Pizza and Taco. 8, Best Christmas ever! / Stephen Shaskan. |
 Best friends Pizza and Taco prepare for Christmas by making their wish lists and doing good deeds to get on Santa Slaw's Nice List. |
|
