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Category Archives: Graphic Novels
WEIRDO
Suicide is not a topic touched upon or featured in many Middle Grade books. This new graphic novel explores it in a believable way. “Weirdo” is none other than Tony Weaver, Jr. who is eleven-years-old and beginning 7th grade at … Continue reading
HEEBIE JEEBIES
A perfect title for this fun, engaging ghost story. The graphic format is also the right choice given the plot: Blue and their best friend Herschel are definitely not the coolest kids around, but when a group of popular bullies … Continue reading
CONTINENTAL DRIFTER
Kathy has a Thai mother and an American father. In Thailand she is seen as a “luk khrueng” (half child) given her bi-cultural background. Most of the year Kathy lives in Bangkok, where she attends an English speaking international school. … Continue reading
BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM
BLUE STARS is a new graphic series featuring two enduring characters. Pictured on the left is Maya Dawn who has moved to Urbanapolis to live with Grandma while her parents are on active duty in Japan. Joining Maya is Riley … Continue reading
DOUBLE BOOKING
DOUBLE BOOKING is a fun and unique graphic novel that will hit the shelves on April 16th. The story is told from two perspectives (siblings Otto and Nan) on a trip to Egypt with their travel blogger mom. Nan is … Continue reading
THE INVENTOR
This new graphic series is a real attention grabber both from the artwork and story synopsis: Discover the vibrant island of Mata-Mata with long-time residents Cobalt Cogg and his grandfather, Alfred. Cobalt wants to grow up to be like his … Continue reading
SKIP!
Jay is a poet and a budding musician. He has a hard time fitting in anywhere. There’s a promising change when he stumbles across a group of three girls who are practicing their Double Dutch jump roping routines with the … Continue reading
MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR-3 stories in 1 book
Modern day kids, Annie and Nico, travel way back in time to ancient Egypt and the great pyramids. That’s 4,500 years ago, to when the Great Pyramid of Giza, the biggest pyramid in the world, was built. Then, Annie and … Continue reading
MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR: Marie Curie-A life in Science
The Magic History Tour’s newest graphic volume is a fascinating look at the life of Marie Curie. Led by modern day kids, Annie and Nico, readers are taken on journey looking at the important events in this scientist’s career. The … Continue reading
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