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Category Archives: Graphic Novels
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
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
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
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
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
CAMP MONSTER
Nothing scary about this monster story. Instead, young readers hooked on graphic novels will be entertained by the fun plot. Here’s what to expect: Tasha’s family has run Camp Yeti for generations, but these days there just aren’t enough Yetis … Continue reading
TOMMY THE COWARD
Parents who have a non-reader in their family often ask me what they can do to get their child reading. Middle grade novels are frequently over 300 pages long and staring at text for hours on end does not appeal … Continue reading
A FRIDAY DOUBLE FEATURE: REFUGEE THE GRAPHIC NOVEL & THE ESSENTIAL CHRISTMAS CLASSIC COLLECTION
I read my first Alan Gratz novel back in 2018. REFUGEE captured the tragic and emotional effect on families when they have to move because of political decisions. Three families were featured from different time periods and the stories tied … Continue reading
Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of Mayhem
Just by the cover it is apparent you are in for a fun, exciting, fantasy graphic novel. I’m here to report that it doesn’t disappoint. Sidney Poblocki is a foster kid never staying in one place too long before his … Continue reading
JAZZY THE WITCH in BROOM DOOM
This graphic novel will appeal to younger middle grade readers. They’ll find a fun story emphasizing the importance of individuality. Jazzy is not alone in being a witch. The small town where she lives is full of them and her … Continue reading
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