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Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old


Cover art for ZITA THE SPACEGIRL
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
by Ben Hatke, illustrated by Ben Hatke

"Be prepared to blast off; this debut is truly out of this world. (Graphic science fiction. 9-12)"
A headstrong young girl makes a hasty decision and finds herself in a galaxy far, far away in this graphic-novel shining star. Read full book review >
Cover art for CITY IN PERIL!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2009
by Paul Collicutt, illustrated by Paul Collicutt

"Multiples are not a bad idea. (Graphic fiction. 8-11)"
Curtis is a walking, talking lighthouse-headed robot who protects the coast of Robot City with his trusty human crew, Ali and Steve. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SECRET SCIENCE ALLIANCE AND THE COPYCAT CROOK
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2009
by Eleanor Davis, illustrated by Eleanor Davis

"With its bounty of factlets slipped in for learning on the sly, it's a sure kid and teacher pleaser—a perfect package for tweens. (Graphic fiction. 8-12)"
Julian Calendar has a plan to avoid being a friendless nerd at his new school: Play dumb and pretend to love sports. Read full book review >
Cover art for LUNCH LADY AND THE CYBORG SUBSTITUTE
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 28, 2009

"Publishes simultaneously with Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians (ISBN: 978-0-375-94684-4; paper 978-0-375-84684-7). (Graphic fiction. 7-10)"
Punk Farm creator Krosoczka breaks out of picture books with this agreeably silly graphic novel for young readers. Read full book review >
Cover art for ROBOT DREAMS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2007
by Sara Varon, illustrated by Sara Varon

"Witty and plaintive by turns, this is thoughtful, provocative pleasure. (Graphic novel. 8-14)"
A wordless graphic novel provides a plangent meditation on the nature of friendship. Read full book review >
Cover art for BILLY HOOTEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 24, 2007
by Thomas E. Sniegoski, illustrated by Eric Powell

"Featuring full-page illustrations (most not seen), nonstop action, bursts of silliness and the inevitable "1" on the spine, this is tailor-made for fans of Bruce Coville's Magic Shop series. (Fantasy. 10-12)"
A nerdy lad assumes the mantle of a vanished superhero and discovers that he really does have what it takes in this airy esteem-builder. Read full book review >