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2010 Best Children's Books: Graphic Novels and Illustrated Chapter Books

Cover art for AND THEN THERE WERE GNOMES
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
AND THEN THERE WERE GNOMES
by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue
"A gem—please, tell us we'll be seeing more of Sasspants! (Graphic fiction. 6-11)"
The denizens of Mr Venezi's Pets & Stuff return for another hilarious mystery. Read full book review >
Cover art for HOW MIRKA GOT HER SWORD
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star HOW MIRKA GOT HER SWORD
by Barry Deutsch
"Undoubtedly one of the cleverest graphic novels of the year; let's hope this isn't the last of Mirka. (Graphic fantasy. 10-14)"
Like all 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girls, ebullient Mirka must face a six-armed troll to avoid becoming his dinner and obtain a dragon-slaying sword—wait, what? Read full book review >
Cover art for THE UNSINKABLE WALKER BEAN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star THE UNSINKABLE WALKER BEAN
by Aaron Renier, illustrated by Aaron Renier

Anyone who has said that pirates are an overused motif in youth literature has not yet met Walker Bean. Read full book review >
Cover art for BINKY TO THE RESCUE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star BINKY TO THE RESCUE: A BINKY ADVENTURE
by Ashley Spires, illustrated by Ashley Spires
"The muted palette and variety of panel shapes, sound effects, expressive characters and deadpan humor work in perfect rib-tickling harmony. (Graphic fiction. 7-10)"
Intrepid Space Cat Binky returns with another thrilling and dangerous adventure! Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
Kirkus Star CURSE OF THE WERE-WIENER
by Ursula Vernon, illustrated by Ursula Vernon
"Stay tuned. (Graphic hybrid fantasy. 8-11)"
School lunch bites—literally—in the third impossibly droll escapade featuring dragonling Danny Dragonbreath and his peace-loving iguana buddy, Wendell. Read full book review >
Cover art for GHOSTOPOLIS
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2010
GHOSTOPOLIS
by Doug TenNapel, illustrated by Doug TenNapel
"Creepy details, quick quips and a wry, deadpan (pun absolutely intended) humor are sure to delight. (Graphic fiction. 9-12)"
As an agent for the Supernatural Immigration Task Force, it is Frank Gallows's job to catch ghosts on Earth and send them back to the afterlife. Read full book review >