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Earth to Chris Cleevy
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Aliens have invaded Earth—or so it would seem—in this contemporary middle grade graphic novel that follows 11-year-old Chris Cleevy as he navigates the emergence of his OCD and his mom’s new boyfriend. Perfect for fans of Very Bad at Math and Real Friends. Chris Cleevy’s out-of-this-world...
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Aliens have invaded Earth—or so it would seem—in this contemporary middle grade graphic novel that follows 11-year-old Chris Cleevy as he navigates the emergence of his OCD and his mom’s new boyfriend. Perfect for fans of Very Bad at Math and Real Friends.
Chris Cleevy’s out-of-this-world imagination has always been fueled by his love of sci-fi. Thankfully, simple routines like tying his shoelaces and picking out his socks have kept him grounded right here on Earth. But his carefully constructed world is shattered when his mom brings home her new boyfriend, Phil.
Despite Phil’s friendly demeanor, Chris becomes convinced Phil’s a member of the mind-controlling alien race from one of his science-fiction stories. Chris believes, however, that his routines will shield his mind from Phil’s alien influence. As the world becomes harder and harder to navigate, Chris discovers the source controlling his behaviours may have a different, more earthly origin.
Earth to Chris Cleevy is a poignant exploration of mental health, the ups and downs of middle school, and what it means to accept yourself for who you are even when you’re still trying to figure that out.
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ISBN: 9780063086135
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 September 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperAlley
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sammy Savos
- Illustrated by Hannah Krieger
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 454g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Christof Bogacs (He/him) is a nonbinary comics writer from Sydney, Australia. His body of work covers topics of living with mental illness, self acceptance and male identity. He excels at crafting stories for MG and YA spaces. His debut graphic novel Under Kingdom, a middle grade fantasy-comedy with an emphasis on non-violent problem solving, was released in April 2023 through Dark Horse Comics. Rick and Morty presents: Brawlher, his first licensed work, was published by Oni press in April, 2024. This was followed by the Rick and Morty New Year Special in January, 2025. His short comics have been published by DC Comics, Image comics and in the Ringo award nominated Dead Beats anthology from AWBW as well as the Eisner award winning PanelXPanel magazine. You can learn more about him at Christofwritescomics.com. Hannah Krieger is a cartoonist who lives in North Carolina. In 2020, she made her publishing debut as the artist for All My Friends Are Ghosts. She loves to draw all things strange, fun, and strangely fun. Sammy Savos is an illustrator, writer, and storyboard artist living in Massachusetts. She illustrated and co-authored The Girl Who Sang: A Holocaust Memoir of Hope and Survival, winner of the 2025 Sydney Taylor Book Award and a Sibert Honor. She has also worked on shows at Cartoon Network, Titmouse Inc., and ShadowMachine. In her free time she makes Jewish folk art, collects stationery, and plays with her cat, Ophie.
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