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Children's and Teen: High School


Cover art for MEANWHILE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2010
by Jason Shiga, illustrated by Jason Shiga

"That said, make your choice carefully. (Graphic fiction. 10 & up)"
All choices have weight, even the most banal. Read full book review >
Cover art for SCIENCE FICTION CLASSICS
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2009
edited by Tom Pomplun

"However, the varied art and strong story choices are sure to please graphics fans with a taste for tales without tights and masks. (Graphic short stories. 12 & up)"
Editor (and adaptor of two pieces) Pomplun searched back to the roots of science fiction for the Martian invaders, aliens and disintegration machines that populate this 17th volume in Eureka's excellent series. 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 >