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Graphic Novels Grades 3-5

Zeus: King of the Gods O’Connor, George Location: Kids Graphic Olympians Terrified of being killed by one of his children, Kronos devours each of his offspring in turn. Only Zeus, the young-est, is saved. Though raised to enjoy a life of leisure, Zeus must fulfill his des-tiny and lead a new race of gods--and he must begin by destroying his own father. Rutabaga: The Adventure Chef Colossal, Eric Location: Kids Graphic Rutabaga Rutabaga is hungry for adventure and just plain hungry in this graphic novel that illustrates how finding new ingre-dients and new food cultures can be just as exciting as slaying a dragon.

The Secret of the Stone Frog Nytra, David Location: Kids Graphic Secret Siblings Leah and Alan wake one morn-ing in the middle of an enchanted for-est and encounter a strange and spec-tacular world filled with foppish lions, giant rabbits, and a talking stone frog for a guide. Sidekicks Santat, Dan Location: Kids Graphic Sidekicks When Captain Amazing feels he is getting too old to be a reliable super-hero, he tries to hire a new sidekick, but his pets have different ideas. Sisters Telgemeier, Raina Location: Kids Graphic Sisters Road Trip! In this companion to Smile!, Raina is traveling with her family in a minivan from California to Colorado.

Space Dumplins Thompson, Craig Location: Kids Graphic Space Violet Marlocke lives on a space sta-tion. When her father disappears while on a hazardous job, Violet and her oddball friends (Elliot, a Mensa smart chicken and Zacchaeus a Lumpkin) set out to find him. Squish: Super Amoeba Holm, Jennifer Location: Kids Graphic Squish Navigating school, friendships, and family is never easy, but it’s especially challenging if you happen to be an amoeba. With the help of his hero, Super Amoeba, Squish is prepared for anything, in the first of the “Squish” series.

Zita the Spacegirl Hatke, Ben Location: Kids Graphic Zita In the first book of the series, Zita finds a small package in a meteoroid crater and is suddenly catapulted to another world. When she dons her superhero cape, her bravery and derringdo make her a heroine in this strange land.

These comic book-style books are great

for upper elementary students.

Bee and PuppyCat #1 Allegri, Natasha Location: Kids Graphic Bee Bee can’t seem to find and keep a job. She and her mysterious roommate PuppyCat take a variety of magical jobs, based on the animated YouTube series. Beyond the Western Deep Kain, Alex Location: Kids Graphic Beyond A hundred-year peace between four animal nations is at risk when old con-flicts and new enemies rise up in vol-ume one of a new series based on the popular web comic of the same name. Bird & Squirrel on the Run! Burks, James Location: Kids Graphic Bird Bird and Squirrel are total opposites but they have a common enemy: Cat! Join Bird and Squirrel as they become best friends while on the run, the first in the Bird & Squirrel series. Cleopatra in Space: Target Practice Maihack, Mike Location: Kids Graphic Cleopatra The young Egyptian princess is trans-ported far into the future, where she must prepare to save the Nile Galaxy . . . but she still has to take algebra, too. The first book in the Cleopatra in Space series. Comics Squad: Recess! Holm, Jennifer Location: Kids Graphic Comics A collection of eight short stories by various popular authors about every-one’s favorite subject: recess!

El Deafo Bell, Cece Location: Teen Graphic El Deafo The author recounts in graphic novel form her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower." Explorer: The Mystery Boxes Kibuishi, Kazu Location: Kids Graphic Explorer Seven clever stories answer one sim-ple question: What’s in the box? Fun-ny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the mar-vels—or mayhem—inside. Fairy Tale Comics: Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists Duffy, Chris Location: Kids Graphic Fairy Eighteen different cartoonists put their own spin on classic fairy tales from around the world. Giants Beware! Aguirre, Jorge Location: Kids Graphic Giants Three stalwart companions and their trusty dog set out to defeat a local gi-ant. Though villains lurk at every turn, sometimes giants just aren’t the bad-dies they’re reported to be. Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holo-caust Dauvillier, Loïc Location: Kids Graphic Hidden A grandmother shares her story of growing up a Jewish child in Nazi-occupied Paris in 1942 to a grandchild in this award-winning book.

Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth Winick, Judd Location: Kids Graphic Hilo Despite being the only normal kind in a family of overachievers, D.J. finds him-self in the position of needing to save the world after he befriends a boy who fell from the sky.

Lost in NYC: A Subway Adventure Spiegelman, Nadja Location: Kids Graphic Lost When Pablo gets separated from the class on a field trip to the Empire State Building, new friend Alicia helps him find his way into, around, and all about the subway system.

Lowriders in Space Camper, Cathy Location: Kids Graphic Lowriders Three friends try to turn a junker into the best car in the universe in this first of the series. Includes a glossary of Spanish and science terms.

Mal and Chad: The Biggest Bestest Time Ever! McCranie, Stephen Location: Kids Graphic Mal Mal tries to hide his intellect in school, but he and his talking dog pal Chad can’t always help themselves, especial ly when their time machine takes them back to the time of the dinosaurs.

One Dead Spy: The Life, Times, and Last Words of Nathan Hale, Ameri-ca's Most Famous Spy Hale, Nathan Location: Kids Graphic Nathan In the “Hazardous Tales” series, patriot Nathan Hale tells his executioner and a British Officer about past events, future triumphs, and unbelievable stories of the newly established United States.