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Author
Series
Super magic boy volume 1
Publisher
RH Graphic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Hugo, a young boy who changes the world around him, climbs, smashes and goes on adventures with his best friend, Dino.
Author
Series
Eowulf volume 1
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From Mike Cavallaro comes a story set in the Nico Bravo universe that spotlights an unforgettable, iconic new heroine! Eowulf Wegmund just had the most amazing summer ever! She traveled to a magical supply shop at the crossroads of all realities, rescued unicorn soldiers from a pocket dimension, and fought an evil god with the help of her new friend Nico Bravo. Pretty rad stuff, even if you are descended from the legendary monster hunter Beowulf!...
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When a science project goes awry, two student activists travel through time to learn how to protect our Earth from plastic pollution in modern times. Studious environmentalist Charlie is stuck with a science fair partner who seems like her complete opposite: Charlie wants to save the planet, and all Oliver wants is to doodle in his notebook. But when a mechanical mishap sends the two traveling back through time, they’ll have to work as a team...
5) Next stop
Author
Publisher
Random House Graphic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents' decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won't admit she believes in it, but...
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tuva is starting seventh grade, and her checklist of goals includes: writing out a diary, getting a trendy look, building the best fort in the woods with her BFFs, and much more. But when she starts school, nothing is how she hoped it would be. Seventh grade has split her friends into rival factions: TEAM LINNEA and the girls who fall in love and TEAM BAO and the girls who NEVER fall in love. Linnea has a BOYFRIEND, Bao hates everything related to...
Author
Series
Housecat trouble volume 2
Publisher
Random House Graphic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
When Buster, Nova and Chauncey find a lost stray they take to the streets to find its old owner, but this strange cat turns out to be a ghost, and reuniting him with his lost owner is going to be a lot harder than they thought.
8) How to draw
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
How to draw a graphic novel is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. The book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding and digital file set-up. Each lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, and professional artworking tips are delivered in the style of a...
Author
Series
Sunny side up volume 5
Pub. Date
2024
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sunny is starting to understand the ins and outs of middle school... but she still feels more out than in. It's about classes or homework, really. No, it's the fact that most kids have a thing they do outside of class. Like football or track or cheerleading. Sunny isn't quarterback material, and her cheer attempts are... not the best. So what can she do? When Sunny's friend Arun says he wants to start a debate club, she's not really sure what he...
Author
Publisher
LB Ink/Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, this charming and hilarious take on classic fairy tales tackles the family chaos of bedtime. Did you know that Jack was looking for hot dogs when he climbed up the beanstalk? Or that he was led there by a talking fox named Wendy? Ok, maybe that’s not how the real story goes, but when Estella’s dad, Andrew, tells her bedtime stories, she’s always in for a bit of twist! A hilarious modern retelling of...
Author
Series
Sparkle dragons volume 2
Publisher
Clarion Books, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Help! Sparkle Dragon alert! Princess Puff wants Robert the Troll's bustling smoothie shop closed. But why? The three glittery gumshoes, equipped with brains, sass, and brawnTrixie, Glinda, and Rueare on the case. While investigating Puff, the sparkly trio finds an even stranger string of clues that lead to none other than Malum, the mysterious unicorn. Malum is suspiciously inventing a new gadget in his stable and keeping it a big secret...and the...
12) Museum sleepover
Author
Series
Marshmallow martians volume 3
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Marshmallow Martians spend a night at a museum searching for a unique object to take back to Planet Moop"--Provided by publisher.
13) Waverider
Author
Series
Amulet (Kazu Kibuishi) volume 9
Pub. Date
2024
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen -- and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old...
14) Boo! hiss!
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a boisterous family moves into their old, old house, Ghost and Snake devise a scary and slithery plan to make the family leave until they realize having a noisy, barking, laughing family around isn't so bad.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Secrets. Surprises. Middle school. Sarah and Leo have been bes friends since they were little. They share everything ... until Sarah starts crushing on Leo's friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice: ask Ben to the school dance or chicken out. Either way, Sarah and Leo's friendship will be put to the test. Which would you chose?- cover page 4.
Publisher
IDW Publishing, a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Little Women meets My Little Pony in this new graphic novel interpretation of the literary classic about love, life, and sisterhood. Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, and Rarity appear as the March sisters, who harbor dreams of life beyond Broncord, Massahoofetts"--
17) Unhappy camper
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Would you rather blend in or stand out? Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn't be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture, whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's...
18) School trip
Author
Series
New kid (Jerry Craft) volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together."--
19) Parachute kids
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"From New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang comes an extraordinary story filled with humor and heart about three kids living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author's childhood experiences as a parachute kid. Ten-year-old Feng Li Lin is so excited for her family’s first trip to the United States! Their amazing whirlwind tour of Los Angeles—including Disneyland and meeting Mickey Mouse!—is sure to...
20) Squished
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own...
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