I read a lot of graphic novels, and the Hilda series is one of my all-time favorites! First of all, just look at her—she’s got blue hair and cute red boots. The setting of each of the Hilda books is sort of a realistic world but with some mythical, magical, and fantastical elements, such as…
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Dogs on Duty: Soldiers’ Best Friends on the Battlefield and Beyond by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
This book is very interesting as it talks about dogs who have been used by different parts of the military to protect soldiers. It gives information on specific dogs as well as in general. The book also talks about how the dogs and handlers are trained. There are lots of pictures! I had no idea…
The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson.
Jackson Greene is known for a couple of things: his blazer jacket and red tie, and big scale tricks or cons like the “Blitz at the Fitz” or incidents like the “Mid-day PDA.” But for the past four months, things have been different. After his last con blew up, he’s decided to stay on the…
City of light, City of Dark: A Comic Book Novel by Avi
How can a seemingly ordinary subway token hold the power to light a whole city? When Carlos finds this token, he meets several people who want it. Will the city be frozen over forever by the Kurbs, who actually own the city, and not the humans? Carlos and Sarah have to uncover the truth in…
Closed for the Season: A Mystery Story by Mary Downing Hahn
In the book Closed For the Season by Mary Downing Hahn, middle-schooler Logan Forbes is clearly NOT having a good summer. His primary goal is to find some normal friends to hang out with so he can fit in at school in the fall, but moving into the “murder house” throws a wrench into that plan. When Logan and…
Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown
Roan’s life is over. He is never going to leave Tatooine. He didn’t get accepted into the Pilot Academy like is father and big brother and is now going to have to go to plant school. However, that changes when he receives an acceptance letter to go to the Jedi Academy. Roan doesn’t think he…
10 Little Insects by Davide Cali !
10 Little Insects by Davide Cali is a graphic novel parody of Agatha Christie’s 10 Little Indians (also titled And Then There Were None). Even if you haven’t read that, you may still recognize this classic mystery formula. A bunch of people, or in this case bugs, are invited to a mansion for the weekend. Each has been lured…
Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George
I really loved this book. It is about a royal family who live in a magical castle. This castle is constantly changing based on what it feels is needed. If it likes you, your room might grow and get very nice but if it doesn't like you, get ready for an uncomfortable stay. This castle…
Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard by Annette LeBlanc Cate
Several years ago, the author thought it would be nice to keep a nature sketchbook. She would sit outside drawing trees, rocks and flowers…and couldn’t help but notice lots of birds…some she knew, and others she did not recognize. Had they been there all along and she just wasn’t paying attention? YES! She couldn’t stop…
The Big Book of Superheroes by Bart King
This is not a book about Superman, Spiderman, or the Hulk. This is a book about how YOU can be a superhero. What do superheroes need? Well, there are chapters about choosing a superhero name, discovering your superpower, finding a sidekick, dressing like a superhero, and more. Each section is sprinkled with hilarious comic panels,…
