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	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 I like this book a lot because it is very funny. Kid review written by Sabrina,age 9 what I like about this book is that it's funny-I like this book a lot that I recommend it to all ages. Kid review written by kimberley,age 10 what I like about this book is that it's funny-I like this book a lot that I recommend it to all ages. Kid review written by kimberley,age 10 Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	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 This Book was fantastic. Creepy and had you at the edge of your seat. Kid review written by mia Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter Dav Pilkey (2002) , 127 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Beginning Chapter Books Graphic Humor
Request this book from the Library The book was cool because it had robots and big rabbits in it. General Jackrabbit decided to take over earth. He was from Jupiter. When he got to earth, he stole the dinosaur fossils from the museum. He used his power to make them into giant figures. The he started to take over earth. Then Ricky's Mighty Robot came to the rescue. Read the book to find out what happens next . . . Kid review written by Joshua, Age 7

	Otto's Orange Day Jay Lynch (2008) , 40 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Animals Fantasy Graphic Humor New Books
Request this book from the Library Orange is Otto's favorite color. If he had one wish, he'd wish that EVERYTHING could be orange! One day, a package arrives - a lamp with a genie in it! Otto will get his wish. But having everything be orange isn't quite what Otto thought it would be. Can he change things back? Remember: be careful what you wish for! Librarian review written by Becker

	Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal Jeff Kinney (2007) , 217 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Graphic Humor Reluctant Readers
Request this book from the Library It was a great book. It was funny, good and my favorite. It had funny parts. That book always made me laugh!!!!!!!! Kid review written by Hunter, Age 9 a novel/comedy by Jeff kinney.Is a good book Greg is about 11/12 years old.Its the first day of school and kids already getting bulled. He wrties in his diary though the whole school.Its a funny book because Greg is trying to fit in by doing stuff like jioning the wrtlesing.I recommend this book to people who love comedy. see what happens in the diary of the wimpy kid. Kid review written by Anika Rose Are you wimpy? Are you strong? Well this book well make you perfect. It is about a kid and he is not really in place. These teenagers drove by there school and made his friend eat stinky cheese. Kid review written by sam This Book is funny because when the wimpy kid gets in trouble he actually been very good. Like when the wimpy kid was horsing around with his brother Manny in the basement, the wimpy kid found a ball of string he tells Manny it's a spider. He holds it over Manny's head. As if he was going to make Manny eat it! When the wimpy kid is about to let Manny go Manny slapt the wimpy kid's hand. wimpy kid dropt the string, do you know what hapind next? that fool swallowd it! Mom asked Manny how big it was. She put a raisen and a grape on a plate and asked which one was the same sise as spider. Insted of one the choices he whent to the frig and got out a orange. Read and find out what happens next. Kid review written by Caelen, Age 6 Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

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