Return to the Island of Vorn, where mythical creatures roam free and only the brightest students are invited to study them! Follow along as the kids (and creatures) of Professor Balzar’s famous school of cryptozoology unearth the long-hidden secret at the heart of their story. Sorceline has proven herself a star student at Balzar’s prestigious academy—but her gifts might have gotten the best of her. As Sorceline fights for her life, her classmates must work to uncover her origin story, revealing details of her past that may offer a key to their present. At the back of the book, enjoy an illustrated bestiary along with behind-the-scenes bonus material!

Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all! When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colours and practising their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up his dukes (all eight of ’em!), Adonis plays hero, Master Hamster’s creative kitchen repairs end with a scorching surprise, and our favourite frenemies-against-the-odds compete in the villainous Vroomin' Race!

The eighteenth volume in Dana Simpson’s bestselling comics series flips the script when Phoebe magically transforms into a unicorn—and quickly discovers that life with hooves and a horn is far more complicated (and hilarious) than she ever imagined. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! When Phoebe gets the chance to trade places with Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, she leaps at the opportunity. Being a unicorn for a day sounds like the ultimate dream—sparkle, glamour, and magic at your command. But Phoebe soon learns that trotting in Marigold’s hooves comes with challenges she didn’t expect, from figuring out how to properly use a horn to handling the constant admiration (and occasional jealousy) of others. Meanwhile, Marigold must endure the indignity of being temporarily human: dealing with chores, school, and all the unmagical details of Phoebe’s daily life. With Max lending encouragement, Dakota seizing every chance to stir up trouble, and the clock ticking on their spell, the two friends realize that switching lives might be fun for a little while, but being yourself is the greatest magic of all. A laugh-out-loud reminder that friendship works best when you play your own part Delightful entertainment for readers ages 8–10, with clever humor and meaningful life lessons seamlessly woven into every adventure in this bestselling series Perfect for fans of funny comics, with special appeal for reluctant and independent readers ages 8-10 For kids who love unicorns, funny comics, and stories about friendship and seeing things from a new perspective, Unicorn for a Day is a perfect opportunity: Switch places for a while and find out why being a unicorn isn’t quite what you’d expect.

A new comics collection featuring Big Nate, the star of the bestselling book series and the Emmy-nominated animated TV series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. With all your favourite characters providing laughs on every page, this all-new collection of Big Nate comics means business! What's middle school without a crisis? Sixth-grader Nate Wright would love to find out, but the emergencies are piling up fast. A gang of eighth-graders steals Nate's favourite lunch spot. Alan Chen chooses a new name (hint: it begins with N) in a brazen attack on Nate's uniqueness. And when a post-hypnotic suggestion works a little TOO well, the lovable Chad becomes P.S. 38's unlikeliest bully. Is Nate any match for Bad Chad? Can he fly under the radar of no-nonsense hall monitor Kim Cressly? Will he survive the worst movie date ever with drama queen Dee Dee? Find out in Move It or Lose It!

The Witch's Throne Volume 2 continues the action-packed graphic novel epic that blends fantasy adventure, shonen manga, and the grand imagination of Dungeons & Dragons. Based on the hit Tapas webcomic. Competing in the sacred tournaments was never meant to be fun. Agni and her throne-seeker friends finally make it to the Citadel, and prepare to start battling their way through the tournament. Agni has grand visions for how she, Grom, Reksha, and Valdis will become heroes and save the world, but somehow she has missed an important detail. After meeting the other challengers, is she truly ready to do whatever it takes to win?

Meet The Moosicians—four ador-a-bull cows who share one dream: winning Amoorica's Next Big Thing. But there's trickery amuck. Will the other bands butcher their chances? Find out in this laugh-out-loud funny full-color graphic novel that's perfect for fans of Pizza and Taco, Fry Guys, Dog Man, and InvestiGators. Hugh Oxley dreams of becoming a singer. But he's never left his farm. Daisy wants to shred on her guitar for big crowds. Tauro plays bass, and though he's a bull of few words, his notes can't be beat. Coco is a drummer. She's good. She's also INTENSE. Together, this ragtag crew is The Moosicians. They're hilarious, they're fun, and they're ready to ROCK. But can The Moosicians win the music competition, or are ALL of their dreams doomed? This laugh-out-loud graphic novel will have readers ages 7-10 cheering for The Moosicians. Plus, there's a rat named Myrna. Wait, we didn't write that. Did Myrna . . Never mind. Hey, you there. Yeah you, reading this. Got any good trash that I can hide in? xoxo, Myrna the Rat

Afronia is known for being bright and colourful, but what happens when a disgraced unicorn wants to take the colour away? Join unicorn best friends Divine and Unique as they journey to save Afronia in this all-new, action-packed graphic novel that celebrates Black joy and beauty. This new series is based on the hit lifestyle brand, Afro Unicorn! Welcome to the mystical land of Afronia, where life is good and full of colour. Unique and Divine are two unicorns who can't wait to celebrate the annual Festival of Crowns. But on the way to the festival, they come across Castle Monotonic, which is home to the mysterious Madame Imperious who wants to drain all the color from Afronia. It's up to Unique and Divine to save Afronia, or else their magical land might be doomed. This full-colour graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favourite emoji—the unicorn!—was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of colour to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are.

The best of Sherman's Lagoon comics from 2022 are all gathered in this collection of comics by Jim Toomey. No matter what's happening above the surface, things under the ocean are looking up! Take a dive into the amusing oceanic depths of Sherman's Lagoon, where Sherman, Megan, Herman and the rest of the shark gang are on the prowl for hairless beach apes... er, humans. Joining them are Fillmore the Turtle, Ernest the Fish, and many other friends in their rich and hilarious aquatic adventures.

All the Baby Blues comics from 2022 are gathered in this collection of comics written by Jerry Scott and illustrated by Rick Kirkman. You'll be laughing so hard you'll forget all about trying to figure out who scribbled all over the kitchen walls! These Baby Blues comics will delight parents of all ages and comics fans everywhere.

From critically acclaimed cartoonist Olivia Jaimes, this fresh new spin on the beloved comic Nancy will delight young readers with its honest and comically ingenious depiction of its mischievous, larger-than-life main character. Life is going great for Nancy. She’s enjoying school, having fun with her friends, and has even earned a spot on the Robotics Club. But when the pandemic forces everyone to stay home and go to school online, she develops a bad case of the blues. Fortunately, nothing can keep Nancy’s spirit down for too long—not with her ingenious imagination, epic talent for mischief, and the loyal companionship of friends like Sluggo, Agnes, Esther, Lucy, and her dog, Poochie. By highlighting one young girl’s resilience and daily adventures, this collection of Nancy comics provides a funny, lighthearted look at the challenges and small delights experienced by kids everywhere in recent years. Perfect for reluctant readers with an appetite for humour, Nancy and Friends accurately depicts school and social life in the 21st century and will be a joy for parents and teachers as well as children.

This double header of Big Nate adventures for middle grade readers includes all the comics from Revenge of the Cream Puffs and What’s a Little Noogie Between Friends? NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! Two books in one! This bind-up features two books from the bestselling Big Nate comic strip series. Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs: Here come the Cream Puffs! Nate and his baseball team, saddled with the most embarrassing moniker in Little League history, want to show the world they’re not just a bunch of cupcakes. But it won’t be easy. Their opponents mock them. The local sports section misprints Nate’s name—THREE TIMES. And now, on the day of the big game, illness and injuries have the team facing a crushing defeat . . unless the unlikeliest Cream Puff of all can come in from the bullpen and save the day. Big Nate: What’s a Little Noogie Between Friends? Nate Wright’s a winner—in his own mind, anyway. So when things go wrong, he’s at a loss to explain why. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What’s he doing at the movies on a Friday night . with GINA? And why, oh why is one of his classmates (hint: she’s Nate’s dream girl) suddenly moving 3,000 miles away? It’s all enough to make a sixth-grade superstar feel . well, not so super. Laugh-out-loud fun for readers aged 8-10 and beyond: Kids love the Big Nate series! Full-color comic strips and just the right mix of sass and heart = a perfect fit for beginning and reluctant readers The perfect collection for reluctant readers, binge readers, and big-time Big Nate fans If you want more Nate in one volume: Pick up this two-in-one collection and dive into double the chaos and double the laughs.

A magical two-in-one full-color comic collection for middle grade readers featuring Phoebe, her unicorn best friend Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, and two unforgettable adventures filled with friendship, imagination, and magical chaos. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! The two original graphic novels from Dana Simpson’s beloved Phoebe and Her Unicorn series are collected together in one sparkling full-color volume. The Sparkling Stories of Phoebe and Her Unicorn includes both The Magic Storm and Unicorn Theater—two longer-format adventures starring Phoebe, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, and all their friends. Includes: Phoebe and Her Unicorn in the Magic Storm: In this first graphic novel in the series, a powerful storm knocks out the electricity in Phoebe’s town. The adults think it’s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be and that the storm may have a magical cause. Phoebe and Her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater: When Marigold’s sister Florence joins Phoebe and Marigold at theater camp, Marigold’s usual focus on Phoebe is split, and for the first time ever, Phoebe feels a little insecure about their friendship. But at Camp Thespis, more daunting challenges await: writing, producing, and acting in an entirely original play! This deluxe collection gathers two Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novels in one double, full-color volume perfect for fans, collectors, and newcomers to the series Hundreds of pages of full-color comics, magical adventures, and unforgettable unicorn fun A bestselling series known for its humor, heart, and imagination, ideal for middle grade readers Full-color comic strips, witty humor, and relatable storylines have strong appeal for reluctant and independent readers alike Pick up The Sparkling Stories of Phoebe and Her Unicorn for two unforgettable stories filled with friendship, imagination, and just the right amount of magical chaos!

Slice of Mallow is a funny and delightful graphic novel with three bite-sized stories! Dive into Mallow's world, where Mallow and his friends meet a ghost, visit space, and use a time machine, all complete with an adorable art style and cheeky humor. “A funny read packed with flavor!” - Eric Geron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fry Guys Meet Mallow—he’s an excitable yet pessimistic marshmallow in a big world. In this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel, Mallow goes on three fun, slice-of-life adventures with his friends Pizza, Ghost, Potato, and Doughnut. Readers will love laughing along with Mallow and his antics in this adorable book that’s just right for readers beginning their graphic novel journeys. With bold, colorful art and three bite-sized chapters, this graphic novel based on a popular webcomic will appeal to fans of SpongeBob Squarepants, Adventure Time, and Pizza and Taco.

Tootie the turtle and Teeny the bird leave Turtletown to visit the beach in this adorable graphic novel for early readers that's all about friendship. Tootie and Teeny are going on a trip to the beach! It's going to be a Birtle BFF Beach Bonanza. But when they get to the beach, a gull named Garry interrupts their plans. Teeny is excited to meet another bird. Tootie is . . not . Will these BFFs stay BFFs, or is this BFF Beach Bonanza doomed? This adorable graphic novel is about making new friends, dealing with jealousy, and being open-minded. It features a Dyslexia-friendly font. "Not only are Tootie and Teeny some of the sweetest characters ever, but their friendship should serve as a blueprint for all friendships. With my whole heart, I wish for all of us to have a friend like these two, who will love, respect, and accept us for everything that we are, and all that we wish to be, flying turtle or otherwise. This whole book feels like a hug, a reassuring warm blanket of love that reminds us of the importance and of the magic that happens when our hearts and minds are open, and of the beautiful fact that we are all more alike than we are different." - Leila Boukarim, author of Zips and Eeloo Make Hummus

Everyone is a turtle in Turtletown. So Teeny thinks she must be a turtle, too. But when Teeny sprouts feathers, she begins to wonder . . is there a teeny possibility she's a . BIRTLE? Tootie loves tag, but the other turtles in Turtletown don't like to play. That is, until Tootie meets Teeny. Teeny LOVES tag. They have tons in common! Except one BIG thing . Teeny may not be a turtle at all. This adorable graphic novel is about being true to yourself, friendship, and most of all, celebrating differences. It features a Dyslexia-friendly font. "Not only are Tootie and Teeny some of the sweetest characters ever, but their friendship should serve as a blueprint for all friendships. With my whole heart, I wish for all of us to have a friend like these two, who will love, respect, and accept us for everything that we are, and all that we wish to be, flying turtle or otherwise. This whole book feels like a hug, a reassuring warm blanket of love that reminds us of the importance and of the magic that happens when our hearts and minds are open, and of the beautiful fact that we are all more alike than we are different." - Leila Boukarim, author of Zips and Eeloo Make Hummus

SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED! Based on the popular online game Neopets comes the first in a series of graphic novels! Join Sabre-X, his Petpet Fang, a disgraced Fire Faerie with a checkered past, and all of your favorite Neopets characters in this original graphic novel that's about forgiveness, magic, and love (with classic Neopian humor laced throughout). “The satisfying ending, likable main characters, and fun banter make this an appealing adventure for nostalgic readers who grew up playing Neopets as well as those who are new to this world. Exciting and endearing from start to finish.” - Kirkus Reviews “ I liked it and I’m a harsh critic.​” - Josh Elder (jawsch), the Grundo King “ This story was a tasty treat! Filled with suspense, humor, and Neopian lore, readers of all ages will love this heartfelt graphic novel about how the loss of a major resource can impact a society.” - Brigitta Blair, artist and author of the upcoming graphic novel, Cramming “ Fans will enjoy seeing so many of the Neopians in their world, as well as the references to other content.” - School Library Journal Legend has it that hundreds of years ago, a dinosaur of GIGANTIC proportions laid a massive egg. That egg split open, and started to bake in the sun. Ever since then, a giant omelette has been cooking on the Tyrannian Plateau. It may seem silly, but it is true. The Giant Omelette is a staple in Neopets. Each day, hungry Neopets approach the massive, eggy monolith and manage to take a slice. But this isn’t a story about how the Giant Omelette came to be. It is the story of how we almost lost it—forever. In this beautifully illustrated original graphic novel, readers will follow Sabre-X, a disgraced Fire Faerie named Seraphina, and their Petpets, a Reptillior and a Faellie, on an epic fantastical journey through Neopia to restore one of the most popular parts of the site. This graphic novel also includes a universal code for a new one-time-use item in the back, which can be redeemed on the Neopets website and used in the Battledome. This is officially licensed merchandise from Neopets © 1999-2024. All Rights Reserved.

In the second book of the colorful and imaginative Peculiar Woods series, Iggie and friends get to the bottom of the mystery of the Flooded City and team up to discover the fascinating secrets of their enchanted hometown. Iggie and friends are back in this second book in the exciting Peculiar Woods series—and not a moment too soon! Iggie's friend, the curmudgeonly chair Boris, has been kidnapped and taken to the mysterious underground prison beneath the school. With help from Angie, his courageous neighbor and friend, Iggie sets out to rescue Boris but quickly gets caught up in a new series of adventures. Questions abound: Who are the mysterious “Intelligents” they keep hearing about? What—or who—caused the nearby town to flood? And could the same thing happen to Peculiar Woods? This charming adventure perfect for readers ages 7-9 stars two headstrong, determined children and a host of amusing talking objects and features the signature art and humor of Andrés Colmenares, whose work is familiar to millions across the globe.