Category Archives: Graphic Novels

ADVENTURE KINGDOM: A KNIGHT OF THE REALM

The popularity of graphic novels is growing by leaps and bounds. Young readers can’t get enough of this colorful story telling approach. The second book in the Adventure Kingdom series, A Knight of the Realm, is another fun and exciting … Continue reading

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BRIGHT FAMILY VACATION

After searching for each other throughout the multiverse and repairing their interdimensional portals together, the Bright family is ready for a vacation! But relaxing days riding water slides and eating space ramen are put on hold when the portal drops … Continue reading

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ENOLA HOLMES (The Graphic Novel-Book Two)

The brilliant sister of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes returns, ready for more adventure. London, 1889. A woman is being held prisoner while she awaits a forced marriage. Another has been kidnapped, and yet another disappears… As Enola seeks to … Continue reading

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ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS—FRIENDS FUR-EVER

Animal lovers have a new friend with the second title in the ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS graphic novel series. FRIENDS FUR-EVER can be enjoyed without having read the first book. The kids are starting a new school year and it’s time … Continue reading

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PLAY LIKE A GIRL

Author Misty Wilson takes readers back to her 7th grade year when she played football. Before we break huddle and get on with my review, here’s the set-up: Misty never shies away from a challenge, on or off the field. … Continue reading

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BIG NATE DESTINED FOR AWESOMENESS

Big Nate is an often misguided 6th grader who readers have gotten to know the past 31 years via the syndicated daily 4-panel cartoon. This year introduced a TV series which has been renewed for another season on Paramount+. And … Continue reading

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APPLE CRUSH

Jen is just getting used to her life on Peapod Farm with her new stepsisters, Andy and Reese. But when the school year starts, there are more changes in store for her. Jen has to navigate new friends and new … Continue reading

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WINGBEARER

IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY This graphic novel takes readers on a fantasy adventure. Just that one sentence will be enough to entice those in grades 3-7. But it’s the story line that won me over. Zuli is extraordinary—she … Continue reading

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TIDESONG

Although I prefer the more traditional way of storytelling, kids often have a preference for graphic novels. For one, they are easy to read. And two, they are visual just like this generation of middle grade readers. When I saw … Continue reading

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KYLE’S LITTLE SISTER

One of my favorite things to do as a kid was to read the Sunday comics. Curled up on the couch I’d unfurl the colorful pages and enjoy each comic strip. Many had story lines you had to follow for … Continue reading

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