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Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for DRAGON PUNCHER
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 15, 2010
by James Kochalka, illustrated by James Kochalka

"Effervescently bizarre. (Graphic fiction. 6-10)"
Another quirky offering from the man behind the Johnny Boo series. Read full book review >
Cover art for DRACULA MADNESS
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2009
by Mary Labatt, illustrated by Jo Rioux

"With only the mildest of chills and a thoroughly endearing protagonist, this is recommended for most graphic-fiction collections serving active young readers. (Graphic fiction. 7-11)"
Samantha's no ordinary sheepdog; she has a nose for a mystery. Read full book review >
Cover art for LITTLE VAMPIRE GOES TO SCHOOL
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2003
by Joann Sfar, illustrated by Joann Sfar

"Still got her foot if ya want"—will keep preteen comic-book fans amused. (Picture book. 8-12)"
Designed and illustrated in graphic-novel style, this tongue-in-cheek import features a great array of skeletal ghosts, leering boggles, misshapen monsters—and one young, egg-shaped vampire in search of a friend. Read full book review >
Cover art for MASTER MAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 31, 2001
adapted by Aaron Shepard, illustrated by David Wisniewski

"Pull this one out to read to a group of wiggly kids, and show them the power of a masterful picture book. (author's source notes) (Picture book. 5-9)"
Caldecott Medalist Wisniewski is clearly the "Master Man" of paper-cut illustration, powerfully demonstrated again with the delightful illustrations for this traditional tall tale from northern Nigeria. Read full book review >