A Graphic Novel
By
Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm, and Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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With
Victoria Jamieson, Ben Hatke, Matt Phelan, George O'Connor, Rafael Rosado, Jorge Aguirre, and Lark Pien
Getting sent to the principal's office is usually a nightmare, but what if it was actually the start of an amazing adventure? Prepare to laugh until your stomach hurts with this wildly funny collection of short comic stories all about the most dreaded word in school: detention.
You might think sitting in a quiet room is boring, but these incredible graphic novel creators prove otherwise. You will encounter disrespectful Greek gods, terrifying antimatter ooze, bioengineered rats running wild, and even a school hallway filled with stampeding bulls. Each story takes a normal, frustrating school experience and turns it into something completely ridiculous and exciting.
This hilarious anthology brings together some of the best graphic novelists to show you that even the worst parts of the school day can be filled with action and surprises. You will fly through these fast paced, highly imaginative tales, discovering that a little bit of trouble can sometimes lead to a whole lot of fun.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists
By
Chris Duffy
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With
Leonard S. Marcus, Vanessa Davis, Eleanor Davis, Nick Abadzis, Richard Thompson, James Sturm, Craig Thompson, G. Willow Wilson, Drew Weing, Stan Sakai, Richard Sala, Roz Chast, Raina Telgemeier, Mike Mignola, Tao Nyeu, Mathew Forsythe, Cyril Pedrosa, Sara Varon, Laura Park, Marc Rosenthal, Patrick McDonnell, Jen Wang, Jordan Crane, Jaime Hernández, Lark Pien, George O'Connor, Dave Roman, Ben Hatke, Kate Beaton, Bob Flynn, Theo Ellsworth, Nick Bruel, Alexis Frederick-Fost, David Macaulay, Tony Millionaire, Mark Martin, Eric Orchard, Gilbert Hernández, Gene Luen Yang, Mo Oh, Mark Siegel, Stephanie Yue, Lilli Carre, Rebecca Dart, Jules Feiffer, Lucy Knisley, J.P. Coovert, Aaron Renier, Vera Brosgol, and Scott Campbell
Fifty beloved nursery rhymes leap off the page in this vibrant graphic novel collection. Each classic tale is completely reimagined into a short comic by a different celebrated cartoonist, offering a fresh visual take on the stories you know by heart. From the crooked mile walked by the Crooked Man to the misadventures of the Three Little Kittens, these familiar rhymes gain new life through dynamic paneling and engaging full-color artwork. The visual format makes the poetry incredibly approachable, letting you follow the action step-by-step as Jack and Jill tumble down the hill or the Owl and the Pussycat set sail. Whether you are reading these rhymes for the first time or revisiting old favorites, the unique artistic styles bring out the humor, mystery, and joy hidden in the traditional text. It is a perfect blend of classic literature and modern comic storytelling that offers endless details to discover in every panel.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
130 Pages
