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Children's and Teen: 9 - 11 years old

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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 27, 2011
Kirkus Star BRAVE NEW POND
by Jennifer L. Holm, illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm, by Matthew Holm, illustrated by Matthew Holm
"Any day there's a new Squish (or Babymouse, for that matter) is Pizza Day. (Graphic novel. 7-9)"
The single-celled everylad who oozed from the Babymouse series to start one of his own in Squish #1: Super Amoeba (2011) tries hanging with the cool crowd. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 6, 2011
THE MEANING OF LIFE...AND OTHER STUFF
by Jimmy Gownley, illustrated by Jimmy Gownley
"Well done; here's to the next installment. (Graphic fiction. 9-13) "
A standout graphic-novel series continues on its well-thought-out path. Read full book review >
Cover art for SQUISH, SUPER AMOEBA
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 24, 2011
Kirkus Star SQUISH, SUPER AMOEBA
by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm, illustrated by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm
"If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does. (Graphic novel. 7-9)"
The hilarious misadventures of a hapless young everylad who happens to be an amoeba. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star ZITA THE SPACEGIRL
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 >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
CHANGING MOON
by Mathieu Mariolle, illustrated by MiniKim, translated by Erica Olson Jeffrey, Carol Klio Burrell
"However, with its upbeat palette (courtesy of Pop), manga-inspired art and hip characters, this charmer is sure to please preteen girls. (Graphic fiction. 9-12)"
Bubble-gum–tinged whimsy abounds in this stylish French graphic-novel import. Read full book review >
Cover art for TRUE THINGS (ADULTS DON'T WANT KIDS TO KNOW)
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 19, 2010
TRUE THINGS (ADULTS DON'T WANT KIDS TO KNOW)
by Jimmy Gownley, illustrated by Jimmy Gownley
"An utterly charming addition to this wonderfully fizzy series, this installment proves that Amelia truly does rule! (Graphic fiction. 9-12)"
The irresistibly plucky Amelia Louise McBride is back for her sixth adventure, dealing with more of preteendom's tricky trials and tribulations as she celebrates her 11th birthday. Read full book review >