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  • New Graphic Novels We Can't Wait to Read

    So many books, so little time! These new graphic novels are sure to make your TBR list grow longer. 

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    Cats, Cilla and Betto are two friends who need a place to call home. As the cats set out on a journey to find the legendary, “quiet garden”, the perfect home for cats, they encounter many adventures.

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    To his friends at Greycliff Academy, Kirby seems to have it all charm, brains, and a lucky streak that won't quit. He's also the notorious hero creating the snarky videos "7 Good Reasons Not to Grow Up," which expose just how dumb adults can be. But there's also a mystery about Kirby. And when his best friend, Raja, finds out his secret, Kirby, Raja, and their friends have to grow up fast and face the world head-on.

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    Not only is Dolphin Girl a superhero, but her father also owns a pizza parlor! When Dolphin Girl’s nemesis, Sea Cow, tries to take over her restaurant, it is up to Dolphin Girl to save the day!

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    Quests! Plots! Evil Plants! Magic and mayhem! Join a tight-knit squad of animal companions on a wild adventure investigating a sinister botanical conspiracy among the furry nobility.

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    This is the tale of Nathan, an ordinary human (or so he thinks) living an ordinary life (or so he wishes). Everything changes when he meets Haven, a mysterious creature who is neither human nor volken. Nathan soon learns he has mysterious powers, even though humans aren't supposed to have magic.

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    In order for Katie to go to summer camp with all her friends, she must earn enough money to pay for the camp. So she decides to become a catsitter for her neighbor’s 217 cats! These aren’t your typical cats though, they all have special abilities.

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    The story of a girl and her giant dog--in space. Sienna Barlow loves nothing more than riding around New Kansas on top of her mega-dog, Gu When a visiting official threatens to shut down the mega-dog program, Sienna sneaks off with her best friend. After she, Gus, and a stowaway crash their escape ship, they discover a danger to every human in their community--and launch a wild plan to save New Kansas.

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    Identical twins, Maureen and Francine have always done everything together. But when they start 6th grade, Francince decides to spend more time apart from her sister. Hurt, Maureen decides to run against Francine in the election for student council president. This tale of sibling rivalry, middle school, and friendships will appeal to fans of Raina Telgemeier.

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    The great detective Banana Fox is called back to duty to find a missing turtle. But the deeper he digs, the more he discovers, and it's worse than he thought! The Secret Sour Society is back, and they're mixing up a bunch of trouble. Can Banana Fox and his sidekick, Flashlight, put an end to the Secret Sour Society once and for all?

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    Meet Sherlock Bones, a prehistoric skeleton, who is the best detective at the natural history museum. When the natural history museum’s priceless Royal Blue Diamond goes missing, Sherlock Bones, and his trusty sidekick, Watts, are on the case!

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    When ten-year-olds Shirley and Jamila meet, Jamila is simply hoping for a friend in her new neighborhood but Shirley is a detective and together they seek a missing gecko.

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    An adaption of the animated series as a manga. In an era of Galactic Empire rule, as the last of the Jedi are hunted and eliminated, a fledgling rebellion begins to take form. On the planet Lothal, con artist Ezra makes a living stealing Empire goods to sell on the black market, but one heist doesn't go as planned...Suddenly, this teen's solitary ways are challenged by a band of ragtag rebels-the crew of the starship Ghost!

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      Youth Services Librarian Ann 

     

  • 5 Books for Dog Man Fans

    Here at the Barrington Area Library, we know a lot of fans of the Dog Man series. Here are 5 books that will keep Dog Man Fans reading while they wait for the next book to arrive.  


    Sparks!
    Sparks is a dog that has conducted many heroic rescues.  But Sparks is not your typical dog! He is actually a robotic dog suit controlled by two very smart cats. Can the cats keep their secret identity a secret and stop a nefarious plot to control all the animals?  




     

     

     

     

     


    Catwad: It's Me

    Move over Garfield: there is a new grumpy cat in town and his name is Catwad. Catwad’s best friend is Blurmp, a not too bright, super optimistic cat. The contrast between these two as they interact makes for some very funny situations throughout this silly graphic novel.






     



     



    Real Pigeons Fight Crime

     All of the animals on the farm think Rock Pigeon is strange because he enjoys disguising himself as different animals and plants. However, Grandpouter Pigeon is thrilled by Rock Pigeon’s talent and recruits him into his special group of crime fighting pigeons. Their first case: find out where all the breadcrumbs have gone! 









     


    Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School

    Two dogs, Sassy and Waldo, are tired of their owner, Stuart, going to school. Stuart always comes home from school sad and anxious. To help Stuart, the dogs decide that they will impersonate a student by climbing on top of each other and wearing a trench coat. Luckily, Waldo can speak human and the two dogs are able to fool everyone, except Stuart.  













    Caveboy Dave: More Scrawny than Brawny

    Caveboy Dave is determined to invent something that cave people really need. But with his grandfather inventing fire, and his dad inventing the wheel, nobody is impressed with his inventions of forks or underwear. When Dave and his peers go on a hunting trip, he has to find a way to use his inventions to save the day. 

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      Youth Services Librarian Ann 

     

  • 5 Hilarious Graphic Novels to Read During a Study Break

    Taking a break from schoolwork? Rest, refresh, and check out these laugh-out-loud graphic novels, available now on Overdrive:

     

    Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

    For fans ofCaptain Underpants! Dog Man’s got the head of a dog, the body of a human, and the heart of a hero, and he’s going to clean up crime all over the city! First in a series.

     

     

     

     

     

     


     Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Meet Lunch Lady! When she’s not serving up the Daily Special at school, she’s fighting villainy and saving the day! For fans of superhero stories, science fiction, and mystery. First in a series.

     

     

     

     


    Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson

    After skipping a stone across a pond and accidentally hitting a unicorn in the face, Phoebe is granted one wish. Her wish? For a unicorn best friend! First in a series.

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Cucumber Quest: The Doughnut Kingdom by Gigi D.G.

    Cucumber doesn’t want to be a hero, he just wants to go to school. That’s too bad, because the evil Queen Cordelia has returned to take over the world! A lighthearted fantasy-adventure series for fans ofAdventure Time. First in a series.

     

     

     

     

     


    Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton

    Narwhal is silly. Jelly is serious. Together these two best friends go on adventures, throw parties, eat waffles, and discover everything the ocean has to offer. First in a series.

     

     

     

     

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