Smith, Jeff. Out From Boneville (Tribute Edition)

Smith, Jeff.  Out From Boneville (Tribute Edition)    Scholastic/Graphix  2015  138p  $14.99  ISBN 978-0-545-80070-9  ms  Graphic novel  E 

This 10th-anniversary edition of Bone celebrates the book that launched Scholastic’s Graphix imprint.  Out from Boneville is the first of nine volumes that tell of the adventures of cousins Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone. They are separated in the wild and run into a number of fantastical beasts and situations before eventually reuniting.  The tribute edition includes a gallery of work by sixteen artists who have been influenced by Jeff Smith.  Highly recommended for any middle-school or high-school graphic-novel collection.

The book is not eligible for a “Books of Note” designation because it is a reissue.
     

Summary: A reissue of Bone, which launched Scholastic’s Graphix imprint ten years ago. It includes tributes from artists who have been influenced by Jeff Smith’s work.           

Fantasy                                                     --Stephanie Pennucci

Williams, Marcia. Les Miserables.

Williams, Marcia.  Les Miserables.  Random/Candlewick Press  2014  unp  $17.99  ISBN 978-0-7636-7476-2  ms  Graphic novel  VG-BN

Marcia Williams does an excellent job of making Victor Hugo’s massive classic accessible to middle-school readers.  This easy-to-read adaptation is guaranteed to hook young readers who are not yet ready to tackle the original.  The number of illustrations, arranged in cartoon format, varies on each page depending on the place in the story.  The adapted narrative is told under the panels while the character’s comments are given in the word bubbles.  The text is spiced with dramatic anecdotes and the tone is true to the story.  The drawings reflect the personalities of the individuals, with the “good” people having sweeter looks than the evildoers.  Each has distinctive features and is readily recognizable throughout the book.   This graphic novel does a very good job of providing an introduction to the story.     

Summary: Marcia Williams does an excellent job of making Hugo’s massive classic accessible to middle-school readers.  This easy-to-read adaptation is guaranteed to hook young readers who are not yet ready to tackle the original.        

Les Miserables                                                    --Susan Ogintz

Yolen, Jane. Curses Foiled Again.

Yolen, Jane.  Curses Foiled Again.  Macmillan/First Second  2013  162p  $15.99  ISBN 978-1-59643-619-0        ms/hs      Graphic novel     VG-BN

Jane Yolen continues the saga of Aliera, the teen-aged girl chosen to be the Defender of Faerie Avery, a magically glamoured troll bonded to Aliera, and her disabled cousin Caroline, in the second book in the series.  Aliera has become a notable fencer, now training for national events, and has been given a mysteriously gifted practice foil by her mother.  This weapon has attracted the interest of a group of trolls who are determined to get it from her.  They attempt to kidnap Aliera and Avery in Grand Central Terminal and steal the foil but after a pitched battle, they do not succeed.  Instead, they kidnap Caroline and take her down below the Terminal to their leader.  Aliera must call on the witch Baba Yaga for help in saving Caroline.  Fast-paced and action-packed, this graphic novel provides readers with a strong female protagonist who is not afraid to take matters into her own hands.  The chapters are designated by fencing terms and the lively prose and well-developed characters, creative plot twists, witty repartee, and drama are attractively set off by the artwork.  Above ground, all is shades of gray, with only Aliera shown in color.  Below, in the surreal world, the backgrounds are darker and more somber, adding to the mysterious feeling. Readers will be impatiently awaiting the next sequel.       

Fantasy                                                           --Susan Ogintz

Aristophane (translated by Matt Madden). The Zabime Sisters

Aristophane (translated by Matt Madden The Zabime Sisters
First Second (macmillan) 2010 85p 16.99 978-1-59643-638-1
ms/hs Graphic Novel - sisters - French Caribbean islands - Afro Caribbean E-BN


The Zabine sisters live in a lush French Caribbean island and today is the first day of their summer vacation. They do everything together but today all three decide to go on their individual adventure. Of course trouble follows each and everyone of them and now they are worried about how they are going to get out of trouble.
The Zabine sisters always do things together and on their first day of vacation they begin by going to the riverbank to play near the water. The sisters are so unique yet whether they are together or not they can get into so much trouble. Today M╒Rose announces that there is going to be fight and she plans to be there and cheer for the winner. Ella is the dreamer of the group and she scared easily. Sometimes her imagination runs wild. Celine is daring and impatient. She expected things to be done the way she thinks they should be done, whatever that is.
This graphic novel is delightful and full of excitement. The girls are funny and will make you laugh at their antics. Although the graphic novel is in black and white I found that the author captures the feel the tropics. You can almost see the lushness and feel the warm heat emanating from the earth. Graphic novel Diaz, Magna

White, Tracy. How I Made It to Eighteen

White, Tracy How I Made It to Eighteen
Roaring Brook Press see macmillan children's pub 2010 151p 16.99
978-1-59643-454-7 ms/hs Graphic novel E-BN
In graphic novel format, the author recounts her admission and stay at a mental health facility. Excellent graphics extend the narrative showing viewpoints from friends, family, fellow residents, and doctors. Unsettling yet hopeful. Outstanding! For grades 7-12.
Tracy White recounts her admission and stay at a mental health hospital. Stacy became a party girl using pills to self-medicate while at boarding school and knows she will surely die if she continues her current path. Told in a timeline format, readers meet “Stacy” as a 17 year old boarding school student through the voices of four friends: two longtime friends, a boarding school roommate and a fellow resident of the treatment center. Each friend has her own problems. The pages are divided into distinct “comic frames” however the dialogue bubbles and even the graphics in the frames often extend into another pane. Memories are related in frames that have a gray background and thoughts float at the top of a frame. Excellent graphics, uncluttered in black and white, add intensity to the narrative. The reader slowly comes to realize the trauma Stacy experienced as White reveals the death of her father, her distant mother, an inappropriate encounter with an apartment employee and her own choice of friends. Never quiet truthful, Stacy finally reveals her bulimia. The reader experiences Stacy’s turmoil firsthand as well as receiving information from patient charts, therapy session discussions, and interviews with her four friends. The reader will long remember Stacy and her struggle to become a “happy” person. Strongly recommended for grades 7+ Strongly recommended for grades 7-12. Students struggling with depression and self-abusive actions will recognize themselves in Stacy. Students who know someone who is depressed will gain insight into their friend’s behaviors and state of mind. McNicol,Lois

Meanwhile.

Shiga, Jason. Meanwhile.
Amulet see Abrams, Harry 2010 unp 15.95
978-0-8109-8423-3 all ages VG-BN
In this ultimate version of a graphic novel combined with a choose-your-own-adventure, young Jimmy has to make a very dangerous decision: whether to buy chocolate or vanilla ice cream. In this ultimate version of a graphic novel combined with a choose-your-own-adventure, young Jimmy has to make a very dangerous decision: whether to buy chocolate or vanilla ice cream. Either choice will lead him through a series of exciting activities that are bound to end in “DOOM and DISASTER.” Each of the different options lead to a series of tubes that meander in many directions throughout the pages of this book and may result in 3,856 different possibilities. As the readers follow a chosen path, the tubes work outward to tabs on the edges of the pages and from there, perhaps, to another world. Readers can meet up with a mad scientist, save a baby, tinker with different manic devices including a “kill machine,” or even get home safely. Printed on sturdy shiny paper, the clever illustrations are drawn in black ink and overlaid with color. The script appears as a handwritten font and adds greatly to the comic book form. This will be a sure winner for those young readers who are fascinated by adventure choices, graphic novels or even dips into alternative universes. Ogintz, Susan

Pecos Bill: Colossal Cowboy.

Tulien, Sean. Pecos Bill: Colossal Cowboy.
Stone Arch see Capstone 2010 39p 22.65 Graphic Spin(Stone Arch)
978-1-4342-1896-4 elem E-BN
This graphic novel is the story of the legendary Tall Tale character Pecos Bill. It is said that in the 1920’s, as baby, he fell off a wagon and was raised by wolves. He grew to be a man of legend who could wrestler with wild mares and do all kind of incredible things. This graphic novel is the story of the legendary character Pecos Bill. It is said that in the 1920’s, as baby, he fell off his family’s wagon on the way to the wild west. He was discovered by a she wolf and she adopted him into her family of cubs. He grew to be a man of legend who could grapple with wild mares, ride a wild cat and carry a herd of bulls on his back. As he grew into adulthood he left his pack and took off on his own with such good luck that he was found by his long lost brother, who recognized him. It is said he was the first to use a lasso, he was also the first to invent a branding iron. He met his match when he met Sue.
An entertaining graphic novel on a very colorful legendary tall tale cowboy of the wild west. Kids will enjoy the exaggerations of this legendary character. The book includes a 2 page spread of the Wild West Tribune where the reader will learn all about the legend of Pecos Bill and where it came from and a theory of whether it was based on facts or just a collection of fake lore.
This book also includes discussion questions and writing prompts and a glossary. Kids will enjoy this book and will probably want more information on this character. I am also sure they will be able to invent more adventures for Pecos Bill.
A capstone book with a website that offers student activities http://www.capstonekids.com/. Diaz, Magna

TriState YA Genre Listing

TriState YA Genre Listing
These books were read and reccommended by the committee during the past year.
Ratings: E=excellent VG= very good G=good
BN or BNe= recommended for Books of Note YA or Elementary

Animal stories
Bauer, Marion Dane The Longest Night VG
Cox, Judy Cinco de Mouse’O! VG
Marshall, Shelley Molly the Great Respects the Flag G
Polydorus, Lori Wolves A
Poydar, Nancy Fish School E
Regan, Dian C. Barnyard Slam VG-BN
Savage, Sam Firmin G
Sleigh, Barbara The Kingdom of Carbonel VG
Tripp, Jenny Pete’s Disappearing Act E-BNe

Conflict
Baratz-Logsted, L. Crazy Beautiful VG-BN
Berne, Emma C. Ballet Bullies G
Black, Chuck Sir Bentley and the Holbrook Court VG
Black, Chuck Sir Dalton: and the shadow heart VG
Gallagher, D. G. Beware G
Hyde, Catherine R. Chasing Windmills E-BN
Kyi, Tamya Lloyd La Verdad G
Lyga, Barry Goth Girl Rising VG
Maddox, Jake Tennis Liar G
Maddox, Jake Stock Car Sabatoge G
Margolis, Leslie Boys Are Dogs VG-BN
Martino, Alfred C. Over the End Line VG-BN
Salton, Syndney, My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters G
Springer, Nancy Somebody E-BN
Tayleur, Karen Chasing Boys VG-BN
Vaught, Susan Exposed G
Warman, Jessica Breathless VG-BN
Whitney, Tim Thanksgiving At the Inn E-BN

Fairy tale
Chang, Grace Jin JIn and Rain Wizard VG
George, J. D. Princess of the Midnight Ball VG
Baker, E.D. Dragon Kiss (Tales of the Frog Princess) E-BN
Bradman, Tony After Happily Ever After: Red Riding Hood Takes Charge VG
Breen, M.E. Darkwood E-BN
Compestine, Ying Chang Boy Dumpling VG-BN
Hale, Shannon Forest Born A
Hodges, Margaret The Wee Christmas Cabin E
Marlow, Layn Hurry Up, Slow Down VG
Peters, Stephanie The Princess and the Pea: Graphic Novel VG
Rallison, Janette My Fair Godmother VG-BN
Watts, Irene N. Clay Man: The Golem of Prague E-BN

Fantasy
Ash, Sarah Flight into darkness: a novel G
Baker, E.D. The Dragon Princess VG
Berry, Julie The Amaranth Enchantment VG-BN
Briggs, Andy Hero.com: Rise of the Heroes E-BN
Buckley, Michael Nerds: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense E-BN
Cabrera, Jane If You’re Happy and You Know it! (Board book) VG
Caldwell, Theo Finn the Half-Great VG
Carroll, Lewis Alice In Wonderland VG
Connolly, John The Gates E-BN
Dahl, Michael The Shrinking City G
Dahl, Michael Last Son of Kypton G
Dahl, Michael Dragon in the Desert (Dragonblood series) G
Dolamore, Jaclyn Magic Under Glass E-BN
Fantaskey, Beth Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side G
Fein, Eric My Frozen Valentine E
Gee, Maurice Salt (Salt Trilogy Book 1) VG-BNS
George, Jessica Dragon Spear VG
Halpern, Jake Dormia VG-BN
Halpern, Jake and Peter Kujawinski Dormia G
Henham, R.D. Green Dragon Codex E-BN
Hennesy, Carolyn Pandora Gets Lazy G
Johnsen, K.V. Warden of Greyrock: Book Three VG
Jones, Carrie Need E-BN
Jones, Carrie Captivate G
Jones, J. & D. Bennet Shadow Magic VG
Kupperberg, Paul Meteor of Doom G
Kupperberg, Paul Super-villain Showdown G
LaFevers, R.L. Flight of the Phoenix VG
Larbalestier, J. How to ditch your fairy VG-BN
Morris, Gerald The Squire’s Quest (Book 9) VG-BN
Overstreet, J. Cyndere’s Midnight A
Pearson, Mary E. The Miles Between E-BN
Perez, Marlene Dead Is A State of Mind A
Peterson, Andrew North! or Be Eaten A
Pulver, Robin Never Say Boo G
Redick, R. V.S. The Red Wolf Conspiracy E-BN
Reeve, Philip Mothstorm E-BN
Sensel, Joni The Farwalker’s Quest G
Siminson, Louis Bizarroi’s Born G
Soup, C.,Dr. A Whole Nother Story E-BN
Tocci, C. Lee Stone voice Rising E-BN
Vaught, S. R. & J. B. Redmond Oathbraker: A Prince Among Killers A
Weatherill, Cat Wild Magic E

Graphic novel
Anderson, H. C. Thumbelina G
Biskup, Agneszka Uncovering Mummies VG
Biskup, A. Uncovering Mummies VG-BN
Biskup, Agnieszka Exploring Titanic VG
Bowen, C. Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book VG-BNS
Collins, Terry Building the Great Wall of China VG
Collodi, Carlo Pinocchio VG-BNe
Dahl, Michael The Man Behind the Mask G
Dahl, Michael The Marshmallow Mermaid VG
Dahl, Michael Sugar Hero A
Davis, Eleanor The Secret Science Alliance VG
Gaiman, Neil & Andy Kubert
Batman: Whatever Happened to the Capered Crusader? (Deluxe edition) E-BN
Hale, S. and D. Rapunzel’s Revenge E-BN
Hoena, Blake E. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (in Spanish) E-BN
Huchella, E. The Secret Saturdays A
Johnston, Antony Wolverine Prodigal Son 1 G
Kneece, Mark Walking Distance G
Kneece, Mark The After Hours VG
Kneece, Mark The monsters are due on Maple Street: Rod Serling’s the Twilight Zone VG
Koontz, Dean Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein Prodigal Son:Vol1 VG
Lemke, Donald Zinc Alloy: Coldfinger (graphic novel) VG
Mack, Stan & Susan Champlin Road to Revolution (Cartoon Chronicles of America ) VG-BN
Marsh, Robert Monster In the Outfield G
Marsh, Robert Monster + Me A
Moore, Alan & Curt Swan
Superman: What Happened to the Man of Tomorrow E-BN
Nickel, Scott The Incredible Rockhead (Wingfeather Saga) NR
Niz, Xavier Drop in to the deep end : skateboarding with the Z-Boys G
Peters, Stephanie True/Hans Christian Anderson The Emperor’s New Clothes E-BNe
Powell, Martin Rumpelstiltskin VG
Powell, Martin Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland VG
Preece, Philip Carnival of Horror A
Pyle, Kevin C. Katman VG
Sato, Yuki Yokai Doctor volume 1 G
Suzumi, Astushi AmeFurashi: The Rain Goddess G
Tanaka, Hosana Ninja Girls (Manga) G
Verne, Jules retold Journey to the Center of the Earth(inSpanish) G
Yomtov, Nel Jason and the Golden Fleece VG-BN


Historical
Deseve, Peter Crows & Cards VG
Donaldson, Joan On Viney’s Mountain E-BN
Dunlap, Suzanne The Musician’s Daughter VG-BN
Elliott, Patricia The Pale Assassin VG-BN
Ford, Michael Birth of a Warrior VG-BN
Ford, Michael Legacy of Blood (Spartan Quest) VG-BN
Fox, Daniel Dragon in Chains VG-BN
Geisert, Bonnie Prairie Winter VG-BNe
Grant, K. M. White Heat VG-BN
Grant, K. M. Blue Flame (Perfect Fire Trilogy, Book 1) VG-BN
Gregory, Philippa The Other Queen G (paper)
Gunderson, J. Fighting Spirit G
Hennesy, Carolyn Pandora Gets Heart G
Hoffman, Mary Troubadour VG-BN
Howard, Ellen The Crimson Cap VG-BN
Iggulden, Conn Genghis: Bones of the Hills E
Kadohata, Cynthia A Million Shades of Gray VG-BN
Kent, Trilby Medina Hill G
Klein, Lisa Two Girls From Gettysburg E-BN
Klein, Lisa Lady Macbeth’s Daughter VG-BN
Kraske, Robert Queen Elizabeth I of England VG-BN
Kristiana, Gregory My Darlin’ Clementine E-BN
Lassier, Allison The Middle Ages E-BN
Lawrence, L. S. Escape by Sea E
Lehrer, Jim Oh, Johnny VG
Meyer, Carolyn True Adventures of Charley Darwin G
Meyer, L.A. Rapture of the Deep: A Bloody Jack Adventure E-BN
Michaelis, Antonia Tiger Moon E-BN
Miller, Dennis Float and Sting VG
Moss, Jenny Winne’s War VG
Myers, Anna Spy! G
Myers, Anna Time of the Witches VG-BN
Niz, Xavier W. Drop in to the Deep End:Skateboarding with the Z-Boys VG
Pryor, Bonnie Pirate Hannah Pritchard: Captured! E-BN
Rees, Celia Sovay G
Rinaldi, Ann My Vicksburg E-BN
Rinaldi, Ann Leigh Ann’s Civil War E-BN
Shaffer, Mary Ann & Annie Barrows
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society E-BN
Spillebeen, Geert Age 14 E-BN
Stevens, Eric Hope: A Story of Change in Obama’s America G
Sutcliff, R. Knight’s Fee E-BN
Terrell, Brandon Dodger Dreams G
Thompson, P. B. Liberty’s Son: A Spy Story of the American Revolution E-BN
Thompson, Ricki City of Cannibals VG-BN
Vanderwal, A. H. The Battle for Duncragglin E-BN
Wade, Mary D. Amazing Civil War Nurse Clara Barton E
Wilson, John Death on the River E-BN
Wittlinger, Ellen This Means War! VG

Horror
Priestly, Chris Tales of Terror from the Blackship E-BN
Randall, Thomas The Waking: Dreams of the Dead E-BN
Stoker, Bram retold by Michael Burgan Dracula G
Whitten, A.J. The Well G

Misc.
Faust vol 2 (English ed) E-BN
Browne, Dik H. The Horrible VG
Cabrera, Jane Ten in Bed (Board book) VG
Greenberger, R. Arctic Attack G
Hartry, Nancy Watching Jimmy A
Jennings, R. W. Ghost Town VG-BN
Jones, Jen Braiding Hair: Beyond Basics VG
Maddox, Jake Pit Crew Crunch VG
Maddox, Jake Speed Camp VG-BN
Miller, Bobbi (re-teller) Davy Crockett Gets Hitched VG
Schoening, H. Harley Quinn’s Shocking Surprise G
Sonneborn, S. Catwoman’s Classroom of Claws G
Turgeon, Carolyn Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story G


Multicultural
Anderson, Sheila America Ferrera: Latina Superstar E-BN
Lieurance, Suzanne The Lucky Baseball G
McGuigan, Mary Ann Morning in a Different Place G
Salter, Sydney Jungle Crossing VG


Mystery/Detective
Bradley, Alan The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie E
Brezenoff, Steve The Painting That Wasn’t There VG-BN
Brezenoff, Steve The Zoo with the Empty Cage A
Brezenoff, Steve The Village That Almost Vanished VG
Fein, Eric My Frozen Valentine VG
Freeman, Martha Who Stole Grandma’s Million Dollar Pumpkin Pie? E-BN
Hahn, Mary D. Closed for the Season VG
Hale, Bruce From Russia with Lunch E-BN
Hoover, P.J. The Navel of the World G
Lemke, Donald The Puppet Master’s Revenge G
Lemke, Donald Man Behind the Mask VG
Low, Dene Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone A
Moss, Marissa The Pharaoh’s Secret VG-BN
Parkinson, Curtis The Castle on Deadman’s Island E-BN
Peacock, Shane Vanishing Girl VG-BN

Realistic
Tullson, Diane Riley Park VG-BN
Adler, David It’s Time to Sleep, it’s Time to Dream E
Anhalt, Ariela Freefall G
Beam, Matt Last December G
Bell, Joanne Juggling Fire E-BN
Berne, Emma C. Hoop Doctor VG
Bjorkman, Lauren My Invented Life G
Boggess, Eileen Mia the Magnificent (Mia Fullerton series) A
Boggess, Eileen Mia the Magnificent (Mia Fullerton series) VG
Carlson, Melody It’s a Green Thing (Diary of a Teenage Girl) VG
Carmichael, Clay Wild Things VG-BN
Chenoweth, Emily Hello Goodbye VG
Choyce, Lesley Running the Risk VG
d’Arge, Mackie Lifting the Sky VG-BN
Dekker, James C. Impact E-BN
Denman, K.L. Me, Myself, and Ike G
Donaldson, Julia Running On the Cracks VG-BN
Doyle, Euginie According To Kit G
French, S. Terrell Operation Redwood VG
Freyman-Weyr, Garret After the Moment E-BN
Gallagher, Diana Bad Luck Bridesmaid G
Gallagher, Diana Boy Trouble VG-BNS
Gallagher, Diane Pool Problem: Complicated Life of C.C. Cortez VG-BN
Gallgher, Diana G. Sold: The Complicated Life of Claudia Cristina Cortez VG
Gargee, Jeanne Say the Word E
Going, K.L. King of Screwups E-BN
Goldman, Steven Two Parties, one Tux, and a Very Short film about the Grapes of Wrath VG
Hagerup, Klaus Markus and the Girls VG
Hale, Marian The Goodbye Season VG-BN
Halpern, Julie Into the Wild Nerd Yonder VG-BN
Realistic Fiction Halpin, Brendan I Can See Clearly Now G
Realistic Fiction Haworth, Danette Violet Raimes Almost Got Struck by Lightning VG
Herrick, Steven Cold Skin VG-BN
Hijuelos, Oscar Dark Dude VG-BN
Howell, Simmone Everything Beautiful VG
Johnson, Angela Sweet, Hereafter (Heaven) VG-BN
Johnson, Peter Loserville VG
Jones, Patrick Stolen Car VG
Kinney, Jeff Diary of Wimpy Kid: Dog Days G
Kneale, Mathew When We Were Romans VG
Kreie, Chris Pressure Pitcher VG
Lynch, Janet N. Messed Up E-BN
Mac, Carrie Jacked G
Maddox, Jake Blizzard (Impact Book) VG
Maddox, Jake Field Hockey Firsts A
Maddox, Jake Half-pipe prize G
Maddox, Jake Diving Off the Edge G
Maddox, Jake Disc Golf Drive VG-BNe
Maddox, Jake Record Run VG-BNe
Maddox, Jake Race Car Rival VG
Maddox, Jake Half-Pipe Prize G
Maddox, Jake Ballet Bullies VG
Maddox, Jake Back on the Beam G
Maddox, Jake Race Car Rival VG
Maddox, Jake Speed Camp VG
Maddox, Jake Tennis Liar VG
Madigan, L.K. Flash Burnout E-BN
Margolis, Leslie Girls Acting Catty VG-BN
McCafferty, Megan Perfect Fifths VG
McClintock, Nora Taken G
McClintock, Norah Back E-BN
McCoy, Sarah The Time It Snowed in Puerto Rico E-BN
Messner, Kate The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. VG-BN
Realistic Fiction (cont.)
Michael, Jan City Boy E-BN
Murdock, C. G. Front and Center E-BN
Myers, Edward Far From Gringo Land VG
Peck, Dale Sprout VG
Polak, Monique The Middle of Everywhere G
Rebeck, Theresa Three Girls and Their Brother VG-BN
Reed, Lynn Rowe Oliver, the Spaceship, and Me VG
Roy, James Max Quigley Technically Not a Bully VG-BN
Ryan, Darlene Five Minutes More VG
Sartell, Debra Time for Bed, Baby Ted E-BNe
Shipton, Jonathan Baby Baby Blah Blah Blah! VG
Skovron, Jon Struts and Frets VG-BN
Smith, Andrew In the Path of Falling Rocks VG
Stevens, Eric Hope!: A Story of Change in Obama’s America VG-BN
Stevenson, Robin Inferno: High School Can Be Hell VG
Stevenson, Robin Into The Woods G
Tayleur, Karen Famous: The Awesome Life of David Mortimer Baxter VG
Waldorf, Heather Leftovers VG
Whitehead, Colson Sag Harbor VG
Whitney, Tim Thanksgiving At The Inn E-BN

Science fiction
Beck, Ian PastWorld VG-BN
Bertagna, Julie Zenith (trilogy) VG
Briggs, Andy Villain.net: Council of Evil G
Chang, Margaret Celia’s Robot VG
Foster, Alan Dean Flinx Transcendent VG
Haines, Lise Girl in the Arena G
Hoena, Blake A. Live Wire G
Hulme, John The Seems: the Split Second G
Kneece, Mark The Odyssey of Flight 33 (from The Twilight Zone series)VG-BN
Kneece, Mark The Midnight Sun VG-BN
Lloya, Saci The Carbon Diaries 2015 VG-BN
Malley, Gemma The Resistance VG
Ness, Patrick The Ask and the Answer VG-BN
Yolen, Jane Dragon’s Heart (Pit Dragon Chronicles) G

Spanish language
Butcher, Kristin El Plan de Zee VG
Denman, K.L. La Guerra de las bandas VG
Goobie, Beth Ni un dia mas G
Grant, Vicki Un Trabajo sin futuro G
Murdoch, Patricia Revelacion VG
Ryan, Darlene De Nadie Mas VG
Walters, Eric A Todo Velocidad VG

Supernatural
Chapman, Mary The Haunting E-BN
Compestine, Ying Chang A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts VG
Creive, Megan Give Up the Ghost E-BN
Doyle, Marissa Betraying Season VG-BN
Gibson, Marley Ghost Huntress: The Awakening VG
Harris, Lewis A Taste for Red VG-BN
Harvey, Alexandra Hearts At Stake (Drake Chronicles)VG-BN
Hennesy, Carolyn Pandora Gets Lazy VG
Jinks, Catherine The Reformed Vampire Support Group E-BN
Jones, Patrick The Tear Collector VG
Kaye, Marilyn Demon Chick E-B
Keats, Jonathan The Book of the Unknown VG
Kingfisher, Rupert Madame Pamplemousse and Her Incredible??? VG
Klise, Kate Dying to Meet You VG-BN
Langston, Laura Hannah’s Touch G
Larbalestier, J. Liar E-BN
Nadol, Jen The Mark VG-BN
Niffenegger, A. Her Fearful Symmetry VG
Nobleman, Marc Tyler Little Lightning A
Oyemei, Helen White is for Witching G
Perez, Marlene Dead is So Last Year VG
Petrucha, Stefan The Rule of Won E
Richards, Justin Parliament of Blood, The E-BN
Rownen, Michelle Reign or Shine (Demon Princess) VG-BN

Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.

Bowen, Carl. Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
Capstone Publishers 2009 63p 25.32 9781434215840 elm/ms
A graphic novel retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle book. When Mowgli was a small child a wolf found him wondering in the jungle and the child, Mowgli followed the wolf back to the wolf’s den. He was raised by the wolves but was always hunted by the mean tiger Shere Kahn. The story takes us through some of Mowgli’s adventure as he takes advice from his great friends Baheegra the panther, Baloo the great bear and Kaa the snake. The story illustration are very good and kids will enjoy reading this book. There might be some concern for the big knife Mowgli carries but it is explained that he carries that knife in the jungle because he has no claws or fangs to defend himself. Includes Law of Jungle, about the author, about the retelling author, about the illustrator, Glossary, Discussion questions and writing prompts. Diaz, Magna

Collodi, Carlo. Pinocchio.

Collodi, Carlo. Pinocchio.
Stone Arch see Capstone 2010 72p 18.95 978-1-4342-1583-3 elm/ms
Graphic Revolve: Children’s Classics (Stone Arch)
A well known tale by Carlo Collodi retold and illustrated in the graphic format. Martin Powell has retold Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi in graphic style. Her choice of wording is apropos to the story as well as the age group. Readers will enjoy the intermingling of words and graphics as they progress through the book. The illustrator, Alfonso Ruiz, has created soft yet dynamic watercolors to accompany the text. The bright dynamic palette of colors effectively relates the context of the storyline in the story and present the reader with a very entrancing experience. This is a great book for young readers and non-readers. It’s dense bright watercolors will engage the active minds of young children and young readers. The format and layout of the book is beautifully placed for the most effective enjoyment of the readers. The additional materials at the back of the book is a plus for teachers and parents. McNeil, Linda

Road to Revolution (Cartoon Chronicles of America )

Mack, Stan & Susan Champlin
Road to Revolution (Cartoon Chronicles of America )
Bloomsbury see St. Martins 2009 122p 10.99 978-1-59990-371-2 all ages
This graphic novel is packed with action, humor, and the dramatic events of the American Revolution. Since the colonists wanted the British out of Boston, Nick and Penny try to help the cause. Nick (an orphan) and Penny (a daughter of a tavern owner) both lived in Boston. The political climate was tense. Although Nick and Penny come from completely different backgrounds, they have an idea of how to help getting the British out of Boston. It is a great read for young readers in which they will get a good combination of fact and fiction written in a very readable format that will entice even the most reluctant reader. However, they both need to gain the trust of someone in the inner circle of the revolution. Their campaign to oust the British begin when Nick accidentally bumps a British person who in turn knocks Penny to the ground and dirties her shirt. Dislike is instantaneous for both of them until they realize that they are on the same side of the situation. Their escapades will delight the readers as well as imparting historical information. In the epilogue the authors delineate what is fact and what is fiction for the readers. McNeil, Linda

The Odyssey of Flight 33

Kneece, Mark. The Odyssey of Flight 33 (from The Twilight Zone series)
Walker & Co 2009 66 9.99 978-0-8027-9719-3 ms/hs
Rod Serling's Twilight Zone (Walker)
In this graphic novel, Rod Serling’s former television series is adapted and supported with tremendous illustrations, as Mark Kneece retells the story of a plane that gets lost en route to JFK, enters a series of different time periods, and spends eternity searching for the correct one. It takes only a few pages to train oneself to read a graphic novel. The smooth-flowing style and the exciting graphics bring one of Rod Serling’s scripts to life again! Who will not want to read a story of terrorism and fear on a plane? In The Odyssey of Flight 33, the passengers are initially unaware of the problems in the cockpit as the pilots lose control and the plane accelerates on its own. The actions switches continually from the cockpit to the passenger area where an irate, emotionally agitated, former pilot is starting to cause trouble. Panic sets in when the plane can’t find JFK airport! The next harrowing moment occurs when they see the city of New York as it was in 1939! It seems that the plane keeps changing time periods, never able to find its course! In another time warp, one sees dinosaurs, and a unstable passenger, fearing his death, jumps from the plane! The pilot must finally explain to the terrified passengers that the plane has veered off course and gone back in time only to realize that when he re-plots his coordinates, he has now gone forward in time. The reader is left to ponder the fate of Flight 33. Rod Serling always leaves you wanting more, and the master is back! What better way to scare than to experience terror on a plane where one has no options but to sit and wonder if he will ever get out of The Twilight Zone. Mark Kneece ends the book with a two-page study of how he adapted the original script, trying to do the least amount of damage in creating a graphic novel yet retaining the uniqueness of Rod Serling’s work.
Squaresky, Martha

Superman: What Happened to the Man of Tomorrow

Moore, Alan & Curt Swan. Superman: What Happened to the Man of Tomorrow
DC Comics 2009 128p 24.99 978-1-401223472 secondary
This hard-bound deluxe edition contains the collection of Alan Moore’s tales of the legendary Man of Steel. Alan Moore has presented Superman, a widely known and powerful being who has made it his life’s work to protect our planet. His endeavors are a never ending battle for justice against the forces of evil that are prevalent in our world. Readers have enjoyed his trials for years. They has also been curious about what happened to him. This deluxe hardcover edition attempts to answer the unanswered. It is also the first time that the works have been collected in a single volume. Moore is joined by illustrators and collaborators Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Curt Swan (ACTION COMICS), George Perez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Murphy Anderson, Al Williamson, and Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING)! In addition to being very popular for Superman readers and collectors, this book will be appreciated by the readers of the new graphic novel genre. The pages are beautifully designed and the layout flows easily for the readers to follow the storyline. The dramatic use of color exemplifies the drama surrounding the superhero’s environment.
McNeil, Linda