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One crazy summer : the graphic novel / by Williams-Garcia, Rita.; Miller, Sharee(Illustrator);
Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California. But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother in Oakland, Cecile is nothing like they imagined. While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers. Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Historical comics.; Black Panther Party; Sisters; Mothers; Poets; African Americans; Civil rights movements; Cartoons and comics.;

InvestiGators. by Green, John Patrick,1975-; Hastings, Chris,1983-; Lewis, Pat,1975-;
"That's right, Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case...and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy vehicles and custom plush toys, they're sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case...the old-fashioned way. The bees--that's "bee-ee-ee," like the insect--that run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery comics.; Funny animal comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Private investigators; Badgers; Bees; Lizards; Cartoons and comics.;

Phoebe and her unicorn. another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure / by Simpson, Dana,1977-;
Being best friends with a unicorn is truly incredible, as 10-year-old Phoebe Howell knows from experience. But what would it be like to actually trade places with a magical unicorn for a day? As it turns out, it's much harder than it looks! Phoebe's botched muffin spell turns the sky plaid. And things aren't any easier for Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, who has no idea how to hold a pencil. In this new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, the friends also meet a three-eyed flying creature named Glorpie and encounter an enigmatic ghost. With magic, discoveries, and even a bit of drama, there's never a dull moment in Unicorn for a Day.
Subjects: Fantasy comics.; Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Phoebe (Fictitious character from Simpson); Unicorns; Magic; Supernatural; Friendship; Cartoons and comics.;

Bitsy & Boozle tell a story! / by Goetter, Sara.; Riess, Natalie.;
Once upon a time there was a narrator named Bitsy, and all she wanted to do was tell a story. Thankfully, she had just the right protagonist to help her with that--Boozle, a grumpy old wizard without a lot to say. Join them both on the adventure of a lifetime as they make the journey up Story Mountain, discovering the magic of storytelling along the way. With a handy glossary chock-full of educational terminology at the end, readers will fall in love with storytelling and be excited to tell their own by the end of this delightful tale.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Storytelling; Wizards; Adventure and adventurers; Cartoons and comics.;

Dreamer : a graphic memoir / by Aliu, Akim.; Anderson-Elysée, Greg.; Vega, Karen de la.; Williams, Marcus(Comic book artist);
"Akim Aliu--also known as 'Dreamer'--is a Ukrainian-Nigerian-Canadian professional hockey player whose career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic racism at every turn. 'Dreamer' tells Akim's incredible story, from being the only Black child in his Ukrainian community, to his family struggling to make ends meet while living in Toronto, to confronting the racist violence he often experienced both on and off the ice. This is a gut-wrenching and riveting graphic novel memoir that reminds us to never stop dreaming, and is sure to inspire young readers everywhere."--
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Autobiographical comics.; Aliu, Akim; Hockey players; Hockey players, Black; Racially mixed people; Racially mixed people; Immigrants; Racism in sports; Cartoons and comics.;

Sorceline / by Douyé, Sylvia,1973-; Antista, Paola,1976-;
"For as long as she can remember, Sorceline has had a knack for the study of mythical creatures. Now a student at Professor Archibald Balzar's prestigious school of cryptozoology, she's eager to test her skills and earn a spot as one of Balzar's apprentices. But for all her knowledge of gorgons, vampires, and griffins, Sorceline is mystified by her fellow humans. While she excels in her studies, she quickly clashes with her classmates, revealing her fiery temper. When one of her rivals suddenly disappears, Sorceline must set aside her anger and join the quest to find her. But the mystery only deepens, leading Sorceline on a journey far darker and more personal than she expected . . ."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Fantasy comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Animals, Mythical; Zoologists; Islands; Magic; Cartoons and comics.;

Big Nate. by Peirce, Lincoln.;
It's back-to-school time for sixth-grader Nate Wright, and this just might be the best year ever! Rumors are flying that the villainous Mrs. Godfrey is now teaching EIGHTH grade. Chad is on the verge of destroying Gina in the race for class president. And could Nate finally realize his dream of changing the school mascot to . . . a sea cucumber? Hey, why not? He's a can-do kind of guy. So when the Weekly Bugle needs a story, Nate's happy to make headlines--by (allegedly) starting an epic food fight in the cafetorium! In this latest collection of gut-busting Big Nate comics, Nate's always stirring things up, but at the end of every day, P.S. 38 is still standing. In other words: NO HARM DONE!
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; School comics.; Humorous comics.; Big Nate; Middle school students; Middle schools; Schools; Friendship; Cartoons and comics.;

The secrets of the immortal Nicholas Flamel. [graphic novel] / by Andelfinger, Nicole,author.; Bianchini, Bob,letterer.; Chalik, Chris,illustrator.; Scott, Michael,1959-creator.; graphic novelization of (work):Scott, Michael,1959-Alchemyst.;
While working at pleasant but mundane summer jobs in San Francisco, fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh, suddenly find themselves caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book holding the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life.
Subjects: Fantasy comics.; Graphic novel adaptations.; Graphic novels.; Paranormal comics.; Dee, John, 1527-1608; Flamel, Nicolas, d. 1418; Alchemists; Magic; Siblings; Supernatural; Twins;

Geronimo Stilton reporter. by Stilton, Geronimo.; Costa, Davide.; Muscillo, Alessandro.;
What in gouda is happening to New Mouse City? Thea Stilton is missing and someone has been burglarizing the most popular shops! Are the two connected? Geronimo, the famous editor-in-chief of The Rodent's Gazette, is on the case. But Sally Ratmousen, the owner of the Daily Rat newspaper, thinks Thea is the thief! Can Geronimo and his family find Thea and clear her name?
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Action and adventure comics.; Stilton, Geronimo; Reporters and reporting; Newspapers; Ghosts; Mice; Adventure and adventurers; Cartoons and comics.;

The epic tales of Captain Underpants. by Rusu, Meredith.;
"No one loves Halloween more than George Beard and Harold Hutchins. Join the two best friends and their superhero pal, Captain Underpants, in this terrifying and totally funny two-story collection! First, George and Harold go teeth-to-teeth against a ghost dentist when their spooky campfire story comes to life! Then, George and Harold have to face a terrifying T.P. mummy after their most epic prank ever goes down the drain. Can Captain Underpants flush away these vile villains so George and Harold can live to prank another day?"--3+.
Subjects: Humorous comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Captain Underpants (Fictitious character); Superheroes; Halloween; Ghosts; Dentists; Mummies; Cartoons and comics.;

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