Sorceline

Sorceline
Author: Sylvia Douyé
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524877999

Welcome to the Island of Vorn, where mythical creatures roam free and only the brightest students are invited to study them. In Book 1 of this riveting new middle grade graphic novel series, a gifted young cryptozoologist-in-training must learn to tame powerful beasts—including her own inner demons. For as long as she can remember, Sorceline has had a knack for the study of mythical creatures. Now a student at Professor Archibald Balzar’s prestigious school of cryptozoology, she’s eager to test her skills and earn a spot as one of Balzar’s apprentices. But for all her knowledge of gorgons, vampires, and griffins, Sorceline is mystified by her fellow humans. While she excels in her studies, she quickly clashes with her classmates, revealing her fiery temper. When one of her rivals suddenly disappears, Sorceline must set aside her anger and join the quest to find her. But the mystery only deepens, leading Sorceline on a journey far darker and more personal than she expected . . .

Sorceline

Sorceline
Author: Sylvia Douyé
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781524871314

Welcome to the Island of Vorn, where mythical creatures roam free and only the brightest students are invited to study them. In Book 1 of this riveting new middle grade graphic novel series, a gifted young cryptozoologist-in-training must learn to tame powerful beasts--including her own inner demons. All her life, Sorceline has had a knack for the study of mythical creatures. Now a student at Professor Archibald Balzar's prestigious school of cryptozoology, she's eager to test her skills and earn a spot as one of Balzar's apprentices. But for all her knowledge of gorgons, vampires, and griffins, Sorceline is mystified by her fellow humans. While she excels in her studies, she quickly clashes with her classmates, revealing her fiery temper. When one of her rivals suddenly disappears, Sorceline must set aside her anger and join the quest to find her. But the mystery only deepens, leading Sorceline on a journey far darker and more personal than she expected . . .

The Girl and the Glim

The Girl and the Glim
Author: India Swift
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2022-06-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 164936010X

An original graphic novel about being the new kid in a different school, getting picked on by the class bullies, and what happens when a magical presence takes notice. Like, can things get any worse? Starting out at a new school is tough, and Bridgette isn't having much luck, seeing as, well, she's not great at making a first impression. Or, maybe, any impression. Ugh, all these nervous feelings! Will I fit in? Will I make new friends? Will they still like me when they get to know me? Nope. For now the best she can manage is... awkward. This is not going great. That's when she sees it. Something dark and scary... something only she can see. And sheÕs scared, of course she is. But as the only one able to see the dangers, maybe it's time for her to face that fear and unravel the mystery of the Glim and the Glums. The Girl and The Glim is about accepting the fact that fear is okay, and that while letting other people see your vulnerabilities can be scary, it can also lead to closer friendships in the end.

Brightly Woven: The Graphic Novel

Brightly Woven: The Graphic Novel
Author: Alexandra Bracken
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 136805434X

#1 New York Times best-selling author Alexandra Bracken reimagines and expands her magical debut novel as an exciting new graphic novel.

Another Kind

Another Kind
Author: Trevor Bream
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0063043556

Six kids search for a new place to call home in this middle grade graphic novel debut by comic creators Cait May and Trevor Bream, for fans of Marvel’s Runaways and The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag. Another Kind is not your average monster story. Tucked away in a government facility nicknamed the Playroom, six not-quite-human kids learn to control their strange and unpredictable abilities. Life is good—or safe, at least—hidden from the prying eyes of a judgmental world. That is, until a security breach forces them out of their home and into the path of the Collector, a mysterious being with leech-like powers. Can the group band together to thwart the Collector’s devious plan, or will they wind up the newest addition to his collection? An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title

Cats! Girlfriends and Catfriends

Cats! Girlfriends and Catfriends
Author: Frederic Brremaud
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 150672616X

Amusing comics short stories following the exploits of three young women raising their cats. Every day holds new surprises for best friends Manon, Erika, and Camille—after all, they have three rambunctious cats to look after! And with even more furry friends being added into the mix they better prepare for more antics than ever, from toupee snatching on the beach to fun in the kitchen—the cats even compete in a Cat Show! Join these three girls and their pets on their adventures and get ready for some laugh-out-loud feline-filled fun! From author Frédéric Brrémaud (Love, Little Tails) and artist Paola Antista (Disney Frozen, Sorceline) comes an all-ages humorous collection of all the joys of being a cat owner. Published for the first time in English, this volume collects the final three of the original six French albums. Collects volumes 4–6 of the original French albums.

Poiko: Quests & Stuff

Poiko: Quests & Stuff
Author: Brian Middleton
Publisher: Vault Comics
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2022-04-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1638490767

A new adorable anthropomorphic adventurer awaits, and his name is Poiko! Perfect for fans of Mouse Guard, Little Robot, and Hilda! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN “AVERAGE” DAY FOR POIKO! Have you ever had to deliver a care package to a dragon with allergies? Have you ever been waylaid by a school of space fish? That’s just an average day for Poiko, the kingdom’s most reliable courier. The world can be a big, scary place, but it can also be wondrous. Sad things can happen, but there are always good friends to turn to, or new friends to make. And no matter what, there is always, always someone who could use your help. Poiko learns all these lessons and more every time he brushes his tail, pulls on his hoodie, and steps out into a new adventure. The philosophical whimsicality of Calvin & Hobbes meets the fantasy-scapes of Adventure Time in this modern-day classic. “In this sincere and exuberant fantasy adventure … Fanciful, visually engrossing backdrops and the sprawling cast of characters bring to mind classic Sunday comic aesthetics.” -- Publishers Weekly #1 Weekly pick from SLJ's Good Comics for Kids! "Poiko: Quests and Stuff will delight young readers and drop them into a world that’s magical and interesting while reflecting something incredibly human in the way the characters interact with their community." - Eliza Viera/Gate Crashers

Witches of Brooklyn

Witches of Brooklyn
Author: Sophie Escabasse
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593119290

There's a new witch in town! Life in Brooklyn takes a strange turn when Effie discovers MAGIC runs in the family. A middle-grade graphic novel adventure filled with magical hjinks for fans of Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Making Friends. Could there really be witches in Brooklyn?! Effie's aunts are weird. Like, really WEIRD. Really, really, really WEIRD! The secretly-magic kind of weird and that makes Effie wonder . . . does this mean she can do magic, too? Life in Brooklyn takes a strange twist for Effie as she learns more about her family and herself. With new friends who will do whatever they can to be there for her, a cursed pop-star, and her magically-inclined aunts--Effie's life is about to get interesting.

The Awakening Storm: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #1)

The Awakening Storm: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #1)
Author: Jaimal Yogis
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338660446

Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers. When Grace moves to Hong Kong with her mom and new stepdad, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories of dragons she heard when she was a young girl might actually be real--especially when the egg hatches overnight. The dragon has immense powers that Grace has yet to understand. And that puts them both in danger from mysterious forces intent on abusing the dragon's power. And now it's up to Grace and her school friends to uncover the sinister plot threatening the entire city!

Realm of the Blue Mist: A Graphic Novel (The Rema Chronicles #1)

Realm of the Blue Mist: A Graphic Novel (The Rema Chronicles #1)
Author: Amy Kim Kibuishi
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338115162

Enter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first installment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance! Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighborhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources. While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but has promised to help Tabby get home. As she learns more about this strange world, Tabby discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.