Category Archives: Graphic Novels

MAX A LITTLE AXOLOTL-Book 2 BREAKING OUT

If you didn’t know much about the mole salamander known as an axolotl, then this is an entertaining place to start. Max is back in book 2 and he has been attending Coral Elementary aquarium school where he doesn’t feel … Continue reading

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SAMA CRUSHES THE CODE

When computers first became a reality for home and school use, many students and teachers were hooked on leaning how to code; how to create their own web page. I got so good at doing just that I ended up … Continue reading

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Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters

Genya wants nothing more than to be a professional artist. She has had this goal since age 5 and that was almost 6 years ago. Now her dream could come true if she is accepted at a prestigious art school … Continue reading

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RAINBOW MAGIC GRAPHIC SERIES

I don’t normally feature books geared toward 6-8 year olds, but I have fond memories of the original text based series. Many of my nieces and cousins at the time loved these books and always had them on their wish … Continue reading

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SPEED RACER ADVENTURES!

Graphic novels are becoming more and more popular. I get asked frequently from parents, relatives, and young readers about recommendations. Although I don’t often have available dates to review these colorful stories, I always suggest they start with Papercutz, a … Continue reading

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THE ENDLESS GAME

It’s 1998 in this new graphic novel and Fred Townsend is on the move again. His dad’s job has them relocating often and this time it’s Lakeside, Illinois. Fred is always the new kid. What makes Lakeside different is the … Continue reading

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AMI MOON & the GALACTIC PEACEKEEPERS

The debut graphic in this new series has some promise, despite a rather choppy story telling experience. The setting is Andromeda, a galaxy full of surprises and quirky characters. Ami Moon is the only human involved with the Galactic Peacekeepers … Continue reading

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TABLE TITANS CLUB – SNEAK ATTACK

This fun graphic series returns with the second title. A beginning two pages highlights each of the five club members with some brief background information on each. Very helpful if you have not read the original Table Titan’s Club. The … Continue reading

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Korobá: The Case of the Missing Kolo

Korobá lives in the Nigerian fishing village of Makoko, a setting I’ve never seen featured in a middle grade book. She likes to visit the market and walk the waterways with friends, Saidat and Joba, and Popi her cute dog. … Continue reading

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SERENDIPITY

A fun and engaging graphic novel! Serendipity is one lucky girl. Everything about her life is positive. She has the lead in the school play, is a star on the basketball team, and of course Serendipity is also class president. … Continue reading

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