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CUCUMBER QUEST HC GN #4

FLOWER KINGDOM

(W) D.G. Gigi (A) D.G. Gigi (CA) D.G. Gigi

The fourth volume in a delightfully pun-filled middle-grade graphic novel about bunny siblings on a heroic journey. Continuing their journey to collect the signatures of each princess in the seven kingdoms of Dreamside, Cucumber and Almond's entourage travel to the Flower Kingdom. But when they get there they discover that the royal family was wiped out centuries ago! Then who was signing the swords of the heroes before Cucumber? To make matters worse they have a new enemy to deal with-Rosemaster! Adapted from the popular webcomic series, Cucumber Quest: The Flower Kingdom is the fourth graphic novel in a clever, adorable, and hilarious four-volume heroic adventure series that is sure to make you hungry for sweets and action.

CUCUMBER QUEST SC GN #4

FLOWER KINGDOM

(W) D.G. Gigi (A) D.G. Gigi (CA) D.G. Gigi

Continuing their journey to collect the signatures of each princess in the seven kingdoms of Dreamside, Cucumber and Almond's entourage travel to the Flower Kingdom. But when they get there they discover that the royal family was wiped out centuries ago! Then who was signing the swords of the heroes before Cucumber? To make matters worse they have a new enemy to deal with - Rosemaster! Adapted from the popular webcomic series, Cucumber Quest: The Flower Kingdom is the fourth graphic novel in a clever, adorable, and hilarious four-volume heroic adventure series that is sure to make you hungry for sweets and action.

LAST PICK GN #1 (OF 3)

(W) Jason Walz (A) Jason Walz (CA) Jason Walz

An alien abduction has left behind only those younger than sixteen, older than sixty-five, or too "disabled" to work. In other words, people who weren't a threat - until now. Twins Sam and Wyatt are ready to chuck their labels, break free from their captors, and inspire others to do the same. It's time for "the last picked" to step into the game. Jason Walz pairs vivid world-building and a fast-paced adventure in a beautiful story of sibling devotion. With humor and action, Last Pick shares an empowering message about the dangers of labeling and writing people off. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

LAST PICK HC GN #1 (OF 3)

(W) Jason Walz (A) Jason Walz (CA) Jason Walz

After aliens kidnap the most able-bodied humans, those left behind-the last picked-must save the planet in this first book of a YA graphic novel trilogy. An alien abduction has left behind only those younger than sixteen, older than sixty-five, or too "disabled" to work. In other words, people who weren't a threat-until now. Twins Sam and Wyatt are ready to chuck their labels, break free from their captors, and inspire others to do the same. It's time for "the last picked" to step into the game. Jason Walz pairs vivid world-building and a fast-paced adventure in a beautiful story of sibling devotion. With humor and action, Last Pick shares an empowering message about the dangers of labeling and writing people off.

ON A SUNBEAM GN

(W) Tillie Walden (A) Tillie Walden (CA) Tillie Walden

An epic graphic novel about a girl who travels to the ends of the universe to find a long lost love, from acclaimed author Tillie Walden. Throughout the deepest reaches of space, a crew rebuilds beautiful and broken-down structures, painstakingly putting the past together. As Mia, the newest member, gets to know her team, the story flashes back to her pivotal year in boarding school, where she fell in love with a mysterious new student. When Mia grows close to her new friends, she reveals her true purpose for joining their ship-to track down her long-lost love. An inventive world, a breathtaking love story, and stunning art come together in this new work by award-winning artist Tillie Walden. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

ON A SUNBEAM HC GN

(W) Tillie Walden (A) Tillie Walden (CA) Tillie Walden

An epic graphic novel about a girl who travels to the ends of the universe to find a long lost love, from acclaimed author Tillie Walden. Throughout the deepest reaches of space, a crew rebuilds beautiful and broken-down structures, painstakingly putting the past together. As Mia, the newest member, gets to know her team, the story flashes back to her pivotal year in boarding school, where she fell in love with a mysterious new student. When Mia grows close to her new friends, she reveals her true purpose for joining their ship-to track down her long-lost love. An inventive world, a breathtaking love story, and stunning art come together in this new work by award-winning artist Tillie Walden.

SCIENCE COMICS THE BRAIN HC GN

(W) Tory Woollcott (A) Alex Graudin (CA) Alex Graudin

Open up your mind and learn about what goes on in there in this volume of Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic-dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! In this volume, a young girl named Fahama needs to learn about the brain as fast as possible in order to escape from the clutches of a mad scientist and his zombie assistant! How did the brain evolve? How do we remember things? What makes you, YOU? In THE Brain, get an inside look at the most advanced operating system in the world . . . if you have the nerve!

SCIENCE COMICS THE BRAIN SC GN

(W) Tory Woollcott (A) Alex Graudin (CA) Alex Graudin

Open up your mind and learn about what goes on in there in this volume of Science Comics, an action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! Every volume offers a complete introduction to a particular topic: dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. In this volume, a young girl named Fahama needs to learn about the brain as fast as possible in order to escape from the clutches of a mad scientist and his zombie assistant! How did the brain evolve? How do we remember things? What makes you, you? In The Brain, get an inside look at the most advanced operating system in the world, if you have the nerve! Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

SECRET CODERS GN #6 (OF 6)

MONSTERS & MODULES

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Mike Holmes (CA) Mike Holmes

The coders are back in the sixth and final volume of the hit computer-programming series by New York Times-bestselling author Gene Luen Yang. The Coders always knew their programming skills would take them far, but they never guessed it would take them to another dimension! To save humanity, they must travel to the two-dimensional world of Flatland. Only there they can acquire a weapon powerful enough to defeat Dr. One-Zero, but to open the gateway to Flatland, they must write their most difficult code yet! Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

SECRET CODERS HC #6 (OF 6)

MONSTERS & MODULES

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Mike Holmes (CA) Mike Holmes

The coders are back in the sixth and final volume of the hit computer-programming series by New York Times-bestselling author Gene Luen Yang. The Coders always knew their programming skills would take them far, but they never guessed it would take them to another dimension! To save humanity, they must travel to the two-dimensional world of Flatland. Only there they can acquire a weapon powerful enough to defeat Dr. One-Zero, but to open the gateway to Flatland, they must write their most difficult code yet! From graphic novel superstar (and former computer-programming teacher) Gene Luen Yang, Secret Coders is a wildly entertaining series that combines logic puzzles and basic coding instruction with a page-turning mystery plot!

UNSINKABLE WALKER BEAN & KNIGHTS OF WAXING MOON SC

(W) Aaron Renier (A) Aaron Renier (CA) Aaron Renier

Walker, Shiv, and Genoa are marooned on Plumb Island with the crew of the Jacklight, their ship in tatters. As they plan their escape, Walker corresponds with his grandfather using his sea-faring message jug. He learns that a gold-trimmed ship, billowed in storm clouds, has arrived in Winooski Bay. And one of its passengers is a clairvoyant woman who knows the secrets of Atlantis - and she looks exactly like Genoa. Drawing from sources as disparate as Tintin, the Iliad, Kidnapped!, and Moby-Dick, Renier has woven together a breathless tale that will leave readers with their ears ringing from the cannonshot, and their eyes dazzled from the glowing stares of seawitches.

UNSINKABLE WALKER BEAN GN NEW PTG

(W) Aaron Renier (A) Aaron Renier (CA) Aaron Renier

Walker Bean never wanted to be a high-seas pirate waging a pitched battle against the forces of the deep. It just worked out that way. Mild, meek, and a little geeky, Walker is always happiest in his grandfather's workshop, messing around with his inventions. But when his beloved grandfather is struck by an ancient curse, it falls on Walker to return an accursed pearl skull to the witches who created it - and his path is strewn with pirates, magical machines, ancient lore, and deadly peril!

ZITA THE SPACEGIRL BOX SET

(W) Ben Hatke (A) Ben Hatke (CA) Ben Hatke

Blast off for adventure with the New York Times-bestselling Zita the Spacegirl series, now in one deluxe boxed set! Don a cape and follow the indomitable space explorer Zita from start to finish! From her unlikely origin as a humble earth girl to her wildest spacefaring adventures - robot doppelgängers, space whales, doomsday cults - it's all here in one deluxe package. This sturdy boxed set includes the paperback editions of the three Zita the Spacegirl books and a free poster by New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator Ben Hatke.