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Children's and Teen: High School


Cover art for CITY OF SPIES
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2010
by Susan Kim, Laurence Klavan, illustrated by Pascal Dizin

"A nice mix of espionage, romance and adventure, this well-paced, well-drawn tale will surely appeal to thoughtful young readers. (Graphic historical fiction. 12 & up)"
With World War II at its height, fledgling cartoonist Evelyn is embroiled on the homefront in what appears to be a German conspiracy in this retro-tinged graphic novel. Read full book review >
Cover art for DETECTIVE JERMAIN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2008

"If the plots are thin and somewhat over the top, they still move along nicely. (Graphic fiction. 12 & up)"
After losing her father at a very young age, Jermain decided that she wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a detective. Read full book review >