Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. Graphic novel memoir 11-year-old Tony loves comics, anime, and video games. But at school, his classmates just see him as a weirdo. He gets bullied a lot. They are messing with him at school and online. This pushes Tony to do something rash. I felt horrible for Tony. I don’t … More Weirdo
Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo Graphic Novel Sue wants to spend the summer reading and spending time with her friends at summer camp. Instead, she is heading to Honduras to visit family. She is already annoyed with the lack of phones, cable, and internet when her mom tells her she will be having her quinceañera … More Miss Quinces
Dungeon Club: Time To Party by Molly Knox Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma Second in the Dungeon Club graphic novel series. Olivia and Jess are still playing D&D along with Tyler. But Sam and Sammi have joined the group as well. All seem to be having fun, but each is dealing with some problem. Some are … More Dungeon Club: Time To Party
Roll Call: Dungeon Club by Molly Knox Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma Fun start to a graphic novel series. If you know a little bit about D&D it makes the book more fun! I can’t say if you know a lot about D&D if it is accurate. I only know a little bit. I like how … More Roll Call: Dungeon Club
Garvey’s Choice by Nikki Grimes and Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III Graphic novel adaptation of a book in verse. It was cute, very short read. Garvey’s dad is always pushing for him to do some sports. His mom encourages his love of science, music, reading, and chess. Garvey hates the little things his dad says … More Garvey’s Choice: The Graphic Novel
Duel by Jessixa Bagley and illustrated by Aaron Bagley Graphic novel This was a cute one. It deals with two sisters and their mom. Their father recently died, and they are all struggling. The sisters are now attending the same middle school, and they are not happy about it. Gigi is in 8th grade, and … More Duel
Curlfriends: New in Town by Sharee Miller Graphic Novel Charlie is getting ready to start middle school. She is used to these first days of fresh starts. Her dad is in the Air Force, so they are always moving. But this move is going to be their last. She needs to make a good impression. … More Curlfriends: New in Town
Summer Vamp by Violet Chan Karim Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Graphic Novel Maya loves cooking. Her dad just told her that his girlfriend is about to move in with them, but as a treat, they are sending her to summer culinary camp! She is thrilled! They bring her to the spot where … More Summer Vamp
Ghost Book by Remy Lai Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Fun graphic novel. This is also a Caudill nominee. Caudill is an Illinois book award that is voted on by kids and only kids. I like to read these each year to be ready to book talk to my students at the start … More Ghost Book
The Invasion by K.A. Applegate, Michael Grant, and Chris Grine Animorphs: The Graphic Novel Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups I knew of these books when I was younger but I never read them. I was always creeped out by the covers. I didn’t like them! I had no idea what they were about, … More The Invasion
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