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	The Storm in the Barn Matt Phelan (2009) , 201 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Environment / Ecology Graphic Historical Realistic Fiction
Request this book from the Library Jack is a courageous 11-year old boy in this haunting graphic novel set in Kansas at the height of the Dust Bowl in 1937. While his family struggles, Jack fights fantastical apparitions which make him wonder what is reality and what is "dust dementia." The Storm in the Barn is a compelling, tense tale where love triumphs hardship. Librarian review written by Laurie Ann It is desperate on the plains of Kansas. There has been no rain for what seems like forever. The Dust Bowl is driving people away from their homes and farms. Jack Clark's family is barely hanging on. His sister is probably dying from dust pneumonia. Jack is being bullied at school. On his way home one day, the bullies come after him. Jack runs into a neighbor's barn to hide. Inside, he sees something frightening. Jack runs for home. He tries to tell his dad about the figure, but his dad does not believe him. Somehow, Jack knows that the mysterious figure has something to do with the terrible conditions. He decides to face down the figure and fight for his family. Librarian review written by Lisa Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Binky the Space Cat Ashley Spires (2009) , 64 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Animals Graphic Humor New Books Pets Space
Request this book from the Library Binky has just received word from F.U.R.S.T (Felines of the Universe Ready for Space Travel): he is now Space Cat qualified. Join Binky as he trains for his mission to leave Earth (and the house!), explore new worlds, and battle aliens (well, bugs). He builds his rocket ship, packs his snacks and his stuffed mouse, and is ready for action. Now what might he be leaving behind? You'll love this graphic novel about a cat going where no litter box has gone before! Librarian review written by Becker

	Hyperactive Scott Christian Sava (2008) , 108 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Graphic Humor
Request this book from the Library Joey is not happy to be going back to school. He hardly had time to enjoy his summer and now it is back to the grind. His worst fear, dodgeball! While Joey is busy staring at the clock in social studies, he notices that time seems to have slowed down. Or did Joey just speed up? It is Joey. He can move so fast that nobody even sees him move. Cool! Bring on the dodgeball. But when Joey tells his parents, they rush him to the doctor. Soon all sorts of bad guys are after Joey. They want to use his speed for their evil plans. Lucky for Joey, he can outrun most of them. When he is finally trapped, he finds out a little something that saves the day again. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom Eric Wight (2009) , 79 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Adventure Beginning Chapter Books Graphic Humor New Books
Request this book from the Library Frankie does not see why his mom wants him to keep his room clean. After all, there are adventures to go on. So when mom says he can leave it messy, he is thrilled. No more boring chores. Frankie is not worried about those "consequences" his mom warns him about. What could go wrong? In fact Frankie decides to quit taking a bath too. He is only going to get dirty again. Frankie is on top of the world. But what is that lurking in his closet? And what is that terrible smell? Librarian review written by Lisa

	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules Jeff Kinney (2008) , 224 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Graphic Humor
Request this book from the Library Is a funny book - first Greg's dad made him sign up for the swim team. Next he touched a kid named Jeremy with the cheese touch. Then Rowley sat on a ball of tinfoil and toothpicks that Manny made. Finally Rodrick got a project to see if a plant would sneeze. Kid review written by Jai, Age 9

	Joey Fly, Private Eye, in Creepy Crawly Crime Aaron Reynolds (2009) , 96 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Graphic Humor Mystery New Books
Request this book from the Library Joey Fly Private Eye has seen some things. When crime hits bug city, Joey can be counted on to solve the case. But his world is turned upside down when Sammy Stingtail shows up and asks to be his assistant. Joey has never had an assistant, but he's willing to give it a try. When a beautiful butterfly strolls in, it's the perfect chance to try the kid out. Unfortunately, Sammy needs a lot of work. Joey has to watch him like a hawk and solve the mystery of the missing pencil box. After a series of dead ends, it looks like this one might get away from Joey. But all is not lost. After all, Joey still has a few tricks up his sleeve. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Stinky Eleanor Davis (2008) , 39 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Friendship Graphic Gross Stuff
Request this book from the Library Stinky and his pet toad Wartbelly love it in their swamp. It is dirty and smelly, just like Stinky likes it. When a kid wanders into the swamp, Stinky decides he has to get rid of him. But all of his nasty tricks don't work. If he can't scare him away, what will he do? After talking to the kid, Stinky comes up with a great idea. Librarian review written by Lisa

	Johnny Boo: The Best Little Ghost in the World James Kochalka (2008) , 38 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Friendship Ghosts Graphic
Request this book from the Library Johnny Boo and his best friend Squiggle are tired from playing chase all day. What they really want is ice cream. And Johnny has some secret ice cream hidden. But on the way to find it, they run into a terrible ice cream monster. Can Johnny and Squiggle keep the monster from eating the ice cream? Librarian review written by Lisa

	Knights of the Lunch Table: The Dodgeball Chronicles Frank Cammuso (2008) , 141 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Graphic Sports
Request this book from the Library Artie King is the new kid in school. More than anything, he wants to fit in and stay out of trouble. But right from the start, things don't seem to go his way. With the help of his new friends, Percy and Wayne and maybe even his teacher Mr. Meryln, he hopes to defeat the school bullies at the deadly game of dodgeball. A lively graphic novel full of great pictures and adventure tales worthy of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Librarian review written by Tara

	Coraline [Graphic novel] Neil Gaiman (2008) , 186 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Fantasy Graphic New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library If you thought the novel version of Coraline was creepy, just wait until you read the graphic novel! This adaptation of the Neil Gaiman story brings all of the scary things in Coraline's new house to life. At first, Coraline thinks that the door she finds to the other house, where her other mother and father (who have black button eyes) promise her adventure, good food, and love forever, is a pretty good place. Pretty quickly, stranger and scarier things start happening, and soon Coraline is on a quest to get her real parents back to their own world. This one might keep you awake at night! Librarian review written by Becker

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