Blastosaurus: Welcome to Freak Out City

Blastosaurus: Welcome to Freak Out City
Author: Richard Fairgray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2012
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9780473220464

"This is the story of a mutant dinosaur making his way in the world. From mutation to his arrival in Freak Out City, Blastosaurus is plagued by obstacles, be they Raptors, robots, or persistently annoying children."--P. [4] of cover.

Four-Color Heroes

Four-Color Heroes
Author: Richard Fairgray
Publisher: Fanbase Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2023-07-26
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0998797995

Four-Color Heroes is an LGBTQIA+ coming-of-age graphic novel which features a foreword by GLAAD Award-winning writer David M. Booher (Killer Queens, Canto), as well as an essay by clinical psychologist and media consultant Dr. Drea Letamendi on protecting the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth and the importance of creating nurturing and affirming communities where they may thrive. Written and illustrated by Aotearoa/New Zealand-born creator Richard Fairgray (Black Sand Beach), the story is set in a New Zealand high school during the passing of the Civil Union Act 2004. As tensions rose nationwide over the basic equal rights of same-sex couples, two boys were fighting a battle on a smaller scale, against enemies from within and without, as they found love and self-discovery through the pages of a comic book.

Black Sand Beach 1: Are You Afraid of the Light?

Black Sand Beach 1: Are You Afraid of the Light?
Author: Richard Fairgray
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2020-04-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 164595000X

This summer vacation is anything but a dream trip. The first book in a spooky, witty new graphic novel series from bestselling Blastosaurus creator Richard Fairgray, perfect for fans of Gravity Falls, Rickety Stitch, and Fake Blood. Twelve-year-old Dash and his best friend Lily are spending the summer at Black Sand Beach, where Dash's family has a house. Lily can't understand why Dash isn't more excited. Three months of surf, sand, and sun. It should be a dream! But Black Sand Beach is not that kind of vacation spot. The house is a shack, and all of Dash's weird relatives are there. More alarming is the zombie ram that crashes through the front yard and the eerie voices calling out to Dash from the lighthouse--a lighthouse that hasn't been operational in a hundred years. . . . So Dash has a new plan for his summer vacation. . . . Survive. Full of unexpected twists, Are You Afraid of the Light? begins a delightfully creepy graphic novel series that readers will devour. (But keep a flashlight handy.)

Sweet Penny and the Lion

Sweet Penny and the Lion
Author: Richard Fairgray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-03-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1510734864

There once was a girl called Sweet Penny who did exactly as she was told. Her sister and brother disappointed her mother, but she never broke the mold. Penny was so nice and quiet that teachers forgot she was there. Being so good, doing just what you should, that just won't get you anywhere. Sweet Penny is so good, she would never do anything to disappoint her parents or disrupt class or upset her friends. In fact, she's so sweet, that even when bullies steal her lunch, she just quietly smiles and lets them. And then, one day on the playground Penny's class is playing a game when a lion hops over the fence. Penny's classmates scream and scatter, but Penny was told to stay right where she was. And so she does. And the lion eats her. But something changes when she's in his very dark belly. She punches and kicks her way out, and when she emerges, not-so-sweet Penny will never be taken advantage of again. Told in verse, Richard Fairgray and Alex Burke's wickedly funny picture book is a celebration of strong girls and a call to, "Be bold, be loud, shout out, and speak up," because "sometimes it's hard to be brave."

Cardboardia 1: The Other Side of the Box

Cardboardia 1: The Other Side of the Box
Author: Lucy Campagnolo
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1645950409

A group of friends must use their ingenuity to save a parallel world that can only be accessed through cardboard boxes in this series starter from Black Sand Beach author Richard Fairgray and Lucy Campagnolo. Perfect for readers ready to step up from Jelly. When Mac, Masie, and Bird find mysterious tokens in their cereal boxes, they're transported to Cardboardia, a magical landmade of paper and cardboard. In this parallel universe to ours, creativity thrives: Every time a box of anything is created in our world, a replica appears there, bringing residents art supplies, food, books, and more. But an evil presence is slowly moving in, threatening to wipe all art and beauty from this paper paradise. It's no mistake that the three friends have been transported through their cardboard portals. Each has a special talent they never knew existed. And only when they figure out to harness them together will they be able to stop the destruction.

Gorillas in Our Midst

Gorillas in Our Midst
Author: Richard Fairgray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-05-01
Genre: Disguise
ISBN: 9781775433613

You never know when there might be a gorilla around... Gorillas can be hard to spot, because they are masters of disguise and good at hiding. You will know when there are gorillas living in your midst because the grocery stores will be entirely out of bananas. In fact, you should always carry a banana with you-you never know when you might meet a gorilla!

My Grandpa Is a Dinosaur

My Grandpa Is a Dinosaur
Author:
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2016-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1634506332

This little girl has been watching her grandpa for a very long time, and she is almost absolutely certain that he is a dinosaur. So why is it that nobody believes her? Why can’t anyone else see what she sees? He roars! (And no, it’s not just a snore.) He has green skin! (And no, he’s not from outer space.) He even has a tail! (And no, he’s not a horse!) Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, the little girl goes straight to the source. It’s time to ask Grandpa once and for all: is he a dinosaur? Just like Gorillas in Our Midst, this book is all silliness and fun. Comic artist Richard Fairgray’s illustrations are filled with wonderful, quirky details for kids to discover with each read. Kids will love that they can see that Grandpa is a dinosaur when nobody else can. And, of course, a story like this can’t end without a surprising twist! Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Free Comic Book Day 2019 (General)

Free Comic Book Day 2019 (General)
Author: Jody Houser
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues)
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-05-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Dark Horse is thrilled to announce tales from two diverse worlds in our FCBD Gold Offering featuring Netflix's Stranger Things and a spooky trip into Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Eisner Award-winning series Black Hammer with a cover by Chun Lo. In Stranger Things, writer Jody Houser and artist Ibrahim Moustafa bring the adventuring party back together after Eleven's disappearance, as Nancy and Steve find a way to lift the spirits of a despondent Mike. Perhaps all it takes is a roll of the dice. Then, in the world of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer series creator Jeff Lemire, guest writer Ray Fawkes, and artist David Rub’n, take the reader on an EC-style tour through Madame Dragonfly's mysterious Cabin of Horrors to witness two groups of brand-new Black Hammer heroes from the past! Learn more at FreeComicBookDay.com.

Blastosaurus

Blastosaurus
Author: Richard Fairgray
Publisher: Curiosity Books
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781948206372

Tabitha and Richard's lives are changed forever when they discover a mutant triceratops living in their city. One day they're regular kids looking for adventure, now adventures are finding them and their new BFF, Blastosaurus! From robots to interdimensional chickens, meatball monsters to a mysterious laundromat, their lives are now a whirlwind of excitement and possibility

Ghost Ghost

Ghost Ghost
Author: Richard Fairgray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-02-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999647271