I'm Ogre It

I'm Ogre It
Author: Jeffrey Ebbeler
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0823454215

An ogre turns out to be the best neighbor ever in this punny easy reader comic. A family gets a surprise when a fun-loving ogre moves in next door and helps a sister bond with her screen-obsessed brother. Ollie is so absorbed in the video game Smash Tower that he doesn’t notice that his sister and an ogre named Tim have emptied his room and constructed an obstacle course that mirrors the levels of the game in the yard. But a tell-tale red string leads him to the challenges. This comic is perfect for reintroducing kids to the fun of in-person play. Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read! I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterpart, I Like to Read® Comics are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

The Odious Ogre

The Odious Ogre
Author: Norton Juster
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545162025

The author and the illustrator of THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH--together again This is the story of a really rotten Ogre who is extraordinarily large, exceedingly ugly, unusually angry, constantly hungry, and absolutely merciless. He terrorizes the entire countryside and all the surrounding towns, wreaking havoc, sowing confusion, and dining happily on the hapless citizens. Nothing can stop him. But then he takes a wrong turn and encounters a kind and friendly young lady who does her best to help him--with a surprising result.

So I'm a Spider, So What?, Vol. 8 (light novel)

So I'm a Spider, So What?, Vol. 8 (light novel)
Author: Okina Baba
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1975309553

Deification is one hell of a nerf...So I’m a god, so what? I’m weaker than ever! I have no stats, no skills, and no physical stamina! In fact, the only thing I got out of this upgrade was...legs. But since I never have the energy to walk, the others have no choice but to haul me around like a piece of luggage. Can’t we just get to the demon realm already?! We’re so close! One final leap over the Mystic Mountains, and— Wait, what? There’s a rampaging ogre killing everyone in sight? Greaaat. Of course there’s a surprise boss battle right before the checkpoint. Work your OP magic, Demon Lord! ...Hey, wait a minute. I recognize that ogre!

Ogre Enchanted

Ogre Enchanted
Author: Gail Carson Levine
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062561251

Set in the world of the Newbery Honor-winning Ella Enchanted, this tale by beloved author Gail Carson Levine stars a clever heroine who is determined to defy expectations—and outwit a fairy’s curse. Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing symptoms and prescribing medications, with the help of her devoted friend (and test subject) Wormy. So when Wormy unexpectedly proposes to her, she kindly turns him down; she has far too much to do to be marrying anyone. And besides, she simply isn’t in love with him. But a certain meddling fairy named Lucinda has been listening in, and she doesn’t approve of Evie’s rejection. Suddenly, Evie finds herself transformed from a girl into a hideous, hungry ogre! Stuck in this new and confusing form, Evie now has only sixty-two days to accept another proposal—or else be stuck as an ogre forever.

So I'm a Spider, So What?, Chapter 68.1

So I'm a Spider, So What?, Chapter 68.1
Author: Okina Baba
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2024-02-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1975393112

This week on the fabulous journey of Kumoko and friends—Since we can’t skip town ‘cos of the ogre blocking the road, Professor Demon Lord decides to give me and Vampy a lesson about the Seven Deadly Sins! But wowie, I had some close calls there...

Saint? No! I'm Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Volume 2

Saint? No! I'm Just a Passing Beast Tamer! Volume 2
Author: Inumajin
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2022-04-27
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718303262

Locked in the dungeons underneath the High Cathedral in the Holy City Lordentia, the Spirit Wolf Fenrir cries out for his Saint. For centuries, he has waited for the rebirth of his master. But now she is close. He would recognize her scent anywhere. Can Fenrir escape his captor’s torments to warn the Saint of the danger? And what will he do when he learns that she’s not a Saint at all, but just a passing Beast Tamer? Can he possibly learn to get along with this ridiculous furball calling himself the King of Demons? Kanata threw away the title of Saint to lead the freewheeling life of a Beast Tamer in search of fluffy critters, and now that she’s saved the city a few times and broken the Goddess’s curse, she’s ready to head out on her adventure! But the wickedness of the Church and their false Goddess is greater than she knows. Not that it bothers her! The open road is ahead, and the fluff awaits! What else could possibly matter?

A Giant Mess

A Giant Mess
Author: Jeffrey Ebbeler
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0823446395

A gigantic tyrannical toddler is out to play . . . with the whole town! A hilarious early reader from comics artist Jeffrey Ebbeler. Molly doesn't want to clean her room; she wants to play. Before Molly can argue with her mom, they hear BOOM! BOOM! A giant toddler is on the loose! Molly watches dumbfounded as Jack picks up cows and plucks airplanes out of the sky all for fun. He even picks up Molly and pretends to fly her around. Vroooom! When his giantess mother calls him home, he gleefully dumps everything and turns to leave. Now it's Molly's turn to say: "Stop! This is a giant mess!" In this easy reader comic, Jeffrey Ebbeler has created an entertaining tale about cleaning up after yourself. The variety of panel styles, speech bubbles, and fonts are all perfect for engaging developing readers. I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are the perfect conditions for developing readers.

Make It Stop! I’m Not Strong… It’s Just My Sword! Volume 1

Make It Stop! I’m Not Strong… It’s Just My Sword! Volume 1
Author: Manzi Mazi
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2023-05-26
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718307802

Crow Titus is the greatest hero in the land. He’s gallant, brave, and adored by all—the perfect warrior. Or he would be if not for one minor detail: it’s all an act! He’d like nothing more than to take it easy and live a quiet life, preferably with an above-average girlfriend and a significant amount of wealth. Unfortunately, his cursed blade takes control of his body in its quest for its favorite meal—souls. But thankfully, it prefers to feast on the wicked. So in order to keep his curse a secret (and his sword satiated), Crow must keep up the act as a hero and slay the dangerous aetherborn that have been plaguing humanity for a thousand years. Otherwise, his sword might turn its hunger on the innocent and turn Crow into a mass murderer!

So I'm a Spider, So What?, Vol. 11 (light novel)

So I'm a Spider, So What?, Vol. 11 (light novel)
Author: Okina Baba
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2021-03-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 197531039X

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A HERO? ​As the chosen of the gods and defender of all humanity, everyone expects me to do great things. From the tender age of six, it’s been my duty to serve humankind, and during my first trial by fire in Keren County... I failed miserably. Since then, I’ve devoted my every waking moment to becoming someone worthy of my position. Though I’m still too weak to accomplish much on my own, as long as I’m with my friends, I’m sure there’s something we can do to help people. Hmm? Where’s the spider? What are you talking about...?