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Graphic Novels ~ Early Readers
Alan, King of the Universe. Today, I Will Rule All!
Created by Tom McLaughlin
Published by Hodder Children's Books
Alan, a very orange cat, a very strongly opinionated cat with his loyal sidekick and very useful footrest, Fido, is back. He didn't quite manage his world domination in the first book so now he has his sights set on the universe. After all, go big or go home!
Adults who share reading time with Early Readers , you are in for a treat. The humour in this book will appeal to you on one level and your readers on another. Tom McLaughlin has found just the right balance in story, comedy and illustration. The story is hilarious, so incredibly impossible that it becomes quite believable! The story is creative and inventive in equal measure, set at a great pace for younger readers and filled with plenty of detail to look at. The real question is will the universe be less of a challenge than the planet to become master over? I love the squish-a-lator, the hilarious antics and the dual colour scheme throughout. One not to be missed!
Donut Squad Make A Mess!
Created by Neill Cameron
Published by Rock the Boat
Readers of The Phoenix Comic or other titles in the Donut Squad series will be familiar with the antics of these sweet treats. If you're new to the Donut Squad prepare yourself for the silliest of antics, the sweetest of tricks and a healthy addiction to a new series of books!
The Squad are more than happy to welcome readers to their book, its sparkly, new and filled with comic strips, yes that's right, there are plenty of stories in there to get your sticky fingers on. Go camping in the woods, hide from the bears and even share an adventure with Anxiety Donut in which you can choose what happens next. You need to be on the lookout too though, the Bagels may have gone quiet but that won't last long, they are lurking and they have plans... If you want to help the Donuts stay in their own book now is the time to get started, to join the bate between sweet and savoury and prove, once again, that donuts rule. We all know that .... of course! Off the wall reading!
Detective Stanley and the Green Thumbed Thief
Created by Hannah Tunnicliffe
Illustrated by Erica Harrison
Published by Scholastic
Detective Stanley is once again on the hunt for a thief, one who is going to put him to the test. You see, this thief is a little different. It looks as though it could be Stanley’s new friend and the clues suggest whoever it is has green thumbs, making them even more clever!
Detective Stanley might still be known by that name and title but he’s retired now and that means he has a morning of relaxation to look forward to, at the Narlybone Botanic Gardens. But there is always going to be a spark of the detective in Stanley, he can’t resist trying to help solve crimes, even more so when his friend, Parker Pines, is the number one suspect. What does this all mean, who is trying to set him up, why and can Detective Stanley brush off retirement and take on a new mystery, can he find the missing priceless plant in time? A colour-filled mystery.
The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery
Created by Elissa Elwick
Published by Little Tiger Books
The Gumdrops are new characters I think you are going to love meeting. They are very special and also very important because, you see, they are the guardians of a magical land which is filled with magical beings, just like themselves.
The Gumdrops love being given challenges to tackle, as guardians it’s what they’re good at after all. In this first adventure the challenge comes from a child who has written them a letter. The child is in need of an imaginary friend. Now this really is going to be a challenge for they have to search for all the ingredients which, when mixed together, will create the perfect imaginary friend. You can help them on their search and also be the one who keeps an eye out for the cheeky, mischievous and adorable Evilee…
Happy Hills. Cheesy Bob Strikes.
Created by Sophy Henn
Published by Simon & Schuster Children's Books
In Happy Hills everyone is happy. Well, they try to be. What you might actually find is there are plenty of LOLS, some dramatic action (with a funny twist), a little bit of PERIL which has snuck in just to keep you on your toes, and plenty more silliness. Are you ready?
Happy Hills is ?welcoming? a new arrival. Cheesy Bob is here but since we soon discover that he is a mischievous monkey magician who has only arrived in Happy Hills for revenge he might not be very welcome when the residents discover this too. Ace is the only one who knows the truth but he is going to have to work fast to let the rest of the gang know that Cheesy bob is trouble with a capital T. Watch out for rainbows, cake, snacks, humour and more humour.
The Spectacular Space Loop
Created by Javi De Castro
Published by Flying Eye Books
Cosmo has a story book, an adventure in space to share but this book is more than it seems, this book has a secret, once you finish you actually don’t, no it isn’t a trick, you simply reach the last page, the last words and pictures, then turn the book over to continue… Clever!
If you’re ready to join Cosmo and his team then make sure you have your space suit and helmet on since it’s time for lift off. You are going to help them test the new jetpack Cosmo has. But when he starts it the whole thing explodes and he’s sent into space. It’s going to be an exciting adventure but one which his friends can’t help with. Maybe you can? There will be aliens, magicians, destroyers, a few sewer mutants and even a creature which looks remarkably like an egg. If you’re ready for the unexpected you’re ready for this adventure.
A vampire squid and a sea bunny? Yes, you did read that correctly and yes, that does mean you are back for another adventure with Squid Squad. These two are just a part of the group of some of the ocean’s wackiest and weirdest creatures and they are waiting for adventure…with you!
Nowhere is a deep-sea town, it’s their home and it’s the place they can freely practice their special skills – shooting thorns, tripling in size and even releasing stink bombs, eugh! Wondering if this adventure is going to be about chaos or saving the day? Well, I can tell you that Ollie and Zing are about to try out a few grown-up jobs, just to see if they like them. I wonder how it. will go when they adopt an unusual pet and attempt to track down a prized painting…?
Do you know of the Loch Ness Monster, more often known, affectionately, as Nessie? Well, she seems to have found his way into a book, one that I am hoping is just the first in a new series of adventures. You see this Nessie is a secret agent… Shhhh….
Nessie might be a monster but she is also on a mission and she is not alone, she has her W.E.T. friends to support her. You’ll soon meet them; the team are very important and love working together even if it isn’t always successfully or without mishap! Their first mission is to stop a gang of seagulls who are not only squabbling but also terrorising Loch Ness with their stealing. The team are going to need to work hard to uncover the bird-brained plan this gang have…and then foil it.
Secret Agent Nessie. Monster on a Mission!
Created by Gary Chudleigh
Illustrated by Laura Howell
Published by Kelpies
Squid Squad: Shrimply the Best
Created by Aofie Dooley
Published by Scholastic
