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Last updated July 29, 2021
The Great Chicago Fire
Hannigan, Kate
In History Comics: The Great Chicago Fire, writer Kate Hannigan and illustrator Alex Graudins tell the true story of how a city rose up from one of the worst catastrophes in American history, and how this disaster forever changed how homes, buildings, and communities are constructed. A deadly blaze engulfs Chicago for two terrifying days! A brother, a sister, and a helpless puppy must race through the city to stay one step ahead of the devilish inferno. But can they reunite with their lost family before it's too late?
Check AvailabilityThe Complete Chi's Sweet Home
Konami, Kanata
After six years in North America the Chi's Sweet Home saga has finally come to an end! Chi, Blackie, Cocchi and the rest will wrap up their adventures near Green Park in this final collection. But before Chi moves on to her new role as a 3DCG anime star, will she find her true home? Or will she decide to move away in search of new adventures?
Check AvailabilityThe Tea Dragon Tapestry
O'Neill, Katie
Over a year since being entrusted with Ginseng's care, Greta still can't chase away the cloud of mourning that hangs over the timid Tea Dragon. As she struggles to create something spectacular enough to impress a master blacksmith, she questions the true meaning of crafting and caring for someone in grief.
Check AvailabilityPawcasso
Lai, Remy
Every Saturday, Pawcasso trots into town with a basket, a shopping list, and cash in paw to buy groceries for his family. One day, he passes eleven-year-old Jo, peering out the window of her house, bored and lonely. Jo follows Pawcasso, and when she's seen alongside him by a group of kids from her school, they mistake her for Pawcasso's owner. Excited to make new friends, Jo reluctantly hides the truth and agrees to let "her" dog model for an art class the kids attend. What could go wrong?"--
Check AvailabilityThe Cardboard Kingdom
Sell, Chad.
When Elijah and Vijay are harassed by neighborhood teens, Vijay sinks into depression and renounces his character, the Beast. Nate, aka the Prince, is convinced that a terrible monster is invading the Cardboard Kingdom and will do whatever it takes to stop it. At the same time, Alice is working on a secret project that has her pushing the rest of the kingdom away. As the group wrestles with their fears and their friendships, they have to decide if these challenges will create a schism in their community or make the Cardboard Kingdom stronger.
Check AvailabilityVampire Hunter
Moyer, Rich
Descended from a long line of adventurers and monster hunters, a gentle pig who prefers poetry writing to catching dangerous creatures reluctantly sets out on his first assignment, to hunt a dangerous vampire." --Publisher.
Check AvailabilityDinosaurs Before Dark
Laird, Jenny
Retells, in graphic novel form, the tale of eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie, who find a magic treehouse which whisks them back to an ancient time zone where they see live dinosaurs.
Check AvailabilityAnimal Rescue Friends
Hashimoto, Meika.
At the Animal Rescue Friends shelter, everyone is looking for a way to belong—kids and animals alike. Welcome to Animal Rescue Friends, where any stray can find a friendly face—furry or otherwise. This first collection of middle-grade comics includes five tales of found family: A lonely girl living in the suburbs finds happiness with a stray pit bull; a protective mama ferret and her six kits learn to trust a shelter volunteer; a shy boy stands up for himself with the help of a strong-willed bunny; a cantankerous cat helps. to mend a troubled relationship; and the shelter's unofficial mascot eventually finds a home.".
Check AvailabilityTurtle In Paradise
Holm, Jennifer L.
In 1935, when her mother gets a job housekeeping for a woman who does not like children, eleven-year-old Turtle is sent to stay with relatives she has never met in far away Key West, Florida.
Check AvailabilityThe Bad Guys In Cut To The Chase
Blabey, Aaron
The Bad Guys have entered a whole new world--like, literally--a VERY nasty new universe awaits. Oh, Mr. Snake, what have you done...?"--Provided by publisher.
Check AvailabilityGoldilocks
Colfer, Chris
When King Charming and his brothers set out to purge the Dwarf Forests of outlaws and rule it themselves, they must face the most feared outlaw, Goldilocks--and then, their wives.
Check AvailabilityThe Legend Of Auntie Po
Khor, Shing Yin
Aware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei tries to remain blissfully focused on her job, her close friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan--reinvented as Po Pan Yin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese matriarch. -- Provided by publisher.
Check AvailabilityMy Own World
Holmes, Mike
Life is difficult for nine-year-old Nathan. All he dreams of is hanging out with his older brother, watching Raiders of the Lost Ark, and enjoying summer vacation far away from the neighborhood bullies. When he overhears his parents talking about a family crisis, he seeks sanctuary from his troubles. In an abandoned lighthouse, Nathan discovers a portal to a berry-colored world where time has little meaning and he, finally, is in control. There, his imagination takes him on wondrous adventures, across seas and through the air, with new extraordinary friends of his own creation. In his magical hideaway, Nathan is safe from the anxieties of his life--but can he bring himself to face the real world?"--back cover.
Check AvailabilityMy Weird School Graphic Novel
Gutman, Dan
In this first book, A.J. and his friends at Ella Mentry School are headed on a field trip to NASA headquarters. But their tour guide, Mr. Corbett, is a total space cadet! And what happens when A.J. accidentally launches the whole class into outer space?! Full of visual gags, space aliens, and hilarious full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!
Check AvailabilityKaren's Kittycat Club : A Graphic Novel
Farina, Katy
Karen wants to start a club like her big sister, but instead of babysitting they will cat-sit.
Check AvailabilityGhost Island
Quinn, Jordan
Fresh off the excitement of the Night Hunt, Ruskin, Cinder, Groth, and Roke set out for a camping trip on Ghost Island, which, according to Groth, is definitely not haunted despite its name"--
Check AvailabilityMiles Morales
Reynolds, Justin A.
Miles Morales is a normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. After a disastrous earthquake strikes his mother's birthplace of Puerto Rico, Miles springs into action to help set up a fundraiser for the devastated island. But when a new student's father goes missing, Miles begins to make connections between the disappearance and a giant corporation sponsoring Miles' fundraiser'--Amazon.
Check AvailabilityMonster Friends
Vandorn, Kaeti
Despite their differences, monster neighbors Reggie and Emily make the perfect pair of explorers, and with a map to make, a beach party to plan, and a sea monster to find, Reggie will have to learn to talk about his feelings and let new friends in.
Check AvailabilityParaNorthern And The Chaos Bunny A-hop-calypse
Cooke, Stephanie
In this middle-grade graphic novel, a witch named Abby and her three friends--a wolf-girl, a ghost, and a pumpkinhead--band together to try and save their supernatural town from an invasion of rabid (but adorable) chaos bunnies"--
Check AvailabilityWitches Of Brooklyn
Escabasse, Sophie
Effie moves to Brooklyn to live with her strange aunt and soon discovers that she might be a witch"--
Check AvailabilityClash
Miller, Kayla
There’s a new kid in town! From the moment Natasha sets foot in class, it's clear she's one of the coolest kids in sixth grade. Everyone wants to be her friend, including Olive...but things might not be so easy. Olive tries her best to befriend Nat, but it seems like the only thing they have in common is that they both want to hang out with Olive's friends! Watching as Natasha gets closer with some of her best buds, Olive can't help but worry that they're starting to like Nat more than they like her...and who could blame them? Nat is just that cool...and Olive is, well, just Olive.".
Check AvailabilityCrabapple Trouble
Vandorn, Kaeti
Callaway just wants to help her friends but the pressure of an upcoming contest is giving her anxiety"--
Check AvailabilityAction Presidents
Van Lente, Fred
A humorous look at the life of United States president and general George Washington.
Check AvailabilityKyle's Little Sister
Jeong, BonHyung.
My name is Grace, not 'Kyle's little sister!' Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks--especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you 'Kyle's little sister' while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!"--back cover.
Check AvailabilityThird Time's A Charm
Gudsnuk, Kristen/ Gudsnuk, Kristen (ILT)
Dany and Madison are living a new reality. Rather than best friends, the pair now believe they are twins -- and that isn't the only part of their lives that has been completely rewritten. Their mom is a novelist, their dad is a rock star, and Dany has suddenly become a diligent student. Things. Aren't. Adding. Up. Dany and Madison start sleuthing and discover that someone has drastically altered the universe! Can the pair put things back the way they were, or is this magic beyond their control?" -- Publisher description.
Check AvailabilityLilla The Accidental Witch
Crewes, Eleanor
Shy thirteen-year-old Lilla discovers a book of magic that reveals she is a witch, but also draws the attention of an ancient evil hidden in the woods"--
Check AvailabilityThe Okay Witch And The Hungry Shadow
Steinkellner, Emma.
Moth is starting to settle into her newfound witch heritage and powers, but life at school continues to be rough. Even her best friend, Charlie, doesn’t entirely understand what it’s like for her to always be the one who gets mocked, and things only get worse when Moth’s mom starts dating one of the dorkiest teachers in the school! Then Moth gets hold of a mysterious charm that can unleash another version of herself—one who is confident, cool, and extremely popular. What could possibly go wrong?" --Back cover.
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