Georgia Ball

Barry and his family are preparing to evacuate New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina approaches. But when his little sister falls terribly sick, they have no choice but to stay behind and face the storm. At first, the hurricane seems manageable. Then, overnight, the city's levees break. Floodwaters rush into Barry's neighborhood, sweeping him away from his home and his family. Now, he must navigate the rising waters and dangerous debris of the flooded city with only his courage and a stray dog to keep him company. This graphic novel brings history to life with gripping action and vivid illustrations. You will follow Barry's harrowing journey as he searches for safety during one of the worst natural disasters in history. The high-stakes survival story captures the tension of the real event while remaining accessible and engaging. A nonfiction section at the back provides additional facts and photos about the actual storm. Will Barry find his family and survive the storm of the century?

Life in Poland has been dangerous and terrifying ever since the Nazis invaded. Max Rosen and his sister, Zena, have been forced to live in a ghetto, struggling every day just to find enough food. When their father is suddenly taken away, the siblings are left completely on their own. Knowing they cannot stay, Max and Zena make a brave and daring escape past the enemy soldiers and flee deep into the nearby forest. There, they are discovered by a group of Jewish resistance fighters who bring them to a hidden, safe camp. For a moment, they feel secure. But the war is never far away, and soon bombs and grenades begin falling all around their forest refuge. Max and Zena must rely on each other to survive the explosive fallout of the invasion. This gripping graphic novel adaptation brings a critical moment in history to life with bold art and high-action storytelling.

Lucas loves playing football more than anything else in the world. His biggest fan and best coach is his Uncle Benny, who works at a busy New York City firehouse alongside Lucas's dad. When Lucas's parents decide that football has become too dangerous and tell him he has to quit the team, Lucas knows he needs to talk to Uncle Benny. Early on a bright, beautiful Tuesday morning, Lucas decides to skip the school bus and secretly takes the train into the city to visit the firehouse. But just as he arrives, the unthinkable happens. In a matter of moments, everything in New York changes forever. Caught in the chaos of September 11, Lucas must find incredible courage and rely on the heroes around him. This gripping graphic novel adaptation captures a historic day through the eyes of a young boy searching for hope and safety.

The summer of 1916 is supposed to be perfect for ten-year-old Chet Roscow. He is enjoying his days swimming with his friends in the local creek and taking a break from the busy city. But rumors are swirling about a massive, terrifying shark attacking swimmers along the New Jersey shore, not far from his peaceful town. Most people think the stories are just tall tales, and Chet refuses to let the fear ruin his summer fun. When Chet spots a dark fin slicing through the waters of his own creek, he knows the nightmare has arrived. Suddenly, the danger is no longer a distant rumor. Plunged into the murky water with a deadly predator, Chet must fight for his life. This intense survival story brings readers face-to-face with the true historical events that shocked the nation and changed how people view the ocean forever.

Ten-year-old George Calder feels like the luckiest kid in the world. He and his little sister, Phoebe, are traveling across the ocean with their Aunt Daisy on the maiden voyage of the Titanic. The massive luxury ocean liner is filled with endless wonders, and George is determined to explore every hidden corner of the ship. His curiosity often gets him into trouble, but nothing can prepare him for what happens next. Late one night, a terrifying boom shakes the vessel. The impossible is happening right before his eyes. The greatest ship ever built is taking on water and slowly sinking into the freezing ocean. George has always been good at talking his way out of tricky situations, but this is a fight for his life. You will be completely absorbed as George desperately navigates the chaotic, flooding decks to find his family. This special edition combines the heart-pounding survival story with incredible bonus content, including historical photographs, ship blueprints, and a deep dive into the technology used to find the wreckage.

Eleven-year-old Melody Vega has always found peace in the beautiful landscapes of Glacier National Park. Her family visits every year, but this summer feels incredibly different and painfully heavy. With her mother recently gone, every trail and cabin brings back heartbreaking memories. Mel tries to run from her grief, but she soon finds herself facing a much more immediate danger. While exploring the woods, she comes face to face with a massive, terrifying grizzly bear. Up until this night, no grizzly had ever attacked a human in the park. Now, Mel must remember every piece of wilderness safety advice she has ever learned. Do not turn your back. Do not make sudden movements. Most importantly, do not run. You will hold your breath as Mel digs deep to find her inner strength and outsmart the apex predator. This intense graphic novel brings a tragic season in national park history to life, blending real historical facts with a fast-paced narrative about courage, survival, and healing from loss.