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These graphic novels are great for the whole family - sometimes funny, beautifully illustrated, or just genius story telling in graphic novel form. 

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Garlic and the Vampire
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Garlic and the Vampire

In Garlic and the Vampire, Bree Paulsen crafts a delightful children's tale about a small, anthropomorphic garlic named Garlic, who is quite content with her life in the vegetable patch. When rumours of a vampire living nearby start to circulate, Garlic must muster the courage to confront the truth behind the scary figure. This story beautifully balances themes of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery within its charming narrative.

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Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat

In this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen, readers are introduced to Cat Town's best kitten detective on a new and exciting adventure. When Detective Beans realises his favourite hat has gone missing, he quickly jumps into action to crack the case. Armed with his wit, determination, and a love for mysteries, Beans navigates the quirky and bustling streets of Cat Town in a quest to retrieve his beloved accessory. Detective Beans is available 24/7 for all your mystery-solving and ice-cream taste testing needs, albeit with some limitations on school days and after bedtime. This time, the case is personal. The clues lead Beans through a maze of engaging and comical encounters. From philosophical pigeons that ponder life's...

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Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town

Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town is back to solve all the mysteries that you need solved, and even the ones you don't need solved. He's that good. In between playing Scrabble, having sleepovers, and trips to the beach, there's always time for crime solving. Whether it's who ate Mum's donuts, who has lost their handbag in the park, which pigeon stole King Chip, or even a burgled diamond ring, Beans is ready for anything. He's so ready that he's even starting a detective school - if he can find any students...

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Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery
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Detective Beans and the Map of Mystery

Enjoy this new DETECTIVE BEANS adventure in the bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series by Li Chen! Your favourite kitten detective is back with a new mystery to solve . . . and treasure to find! When Captain Scuttlebeard gives Beans a treasure map, Beans is determined to find the prize at the end. The clues take him all over Cat Town - to places he doesn't expect! With Biscuits by his side, and with help from some other familiar faces, can Beans find the treasure . . . and get home in time to clean up his room? DETECTIVE BEANS AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING HAT was WINNER of the Best Junior Fiction book at the New Zealand Book Awards in 2025!

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Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian Deluxe Edition
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Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian Deluxe Edition is the first book of the Lightfall series. Bea and Cad are two unlikely friends who get swept up in a quest way above their pay grade to save their world from falling into eternal darkness. With a gorgeous foiled case, stencilled edges, and exclusive bonus content, this deluxe edition is perfect for middle-grade readers who love captivating journeys and sweeping worlds like Star Wars and Amulet. Deep in the heart of the planet Irpa stands the Salty Pig’s Tonics & Tinctures, home of the wise Pig Wizard and his adopted granddaughter, Bea. Keepers of the Endless Flame, they live a quiet and peaceful life, crafting medicines and potions for the people of their once-prosperous world. All that changes when...

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The Firelight Apprentice

The bestselling author-illustrator of Garlic and the Vampire, Bree Paulsen, brings her fantastical storytelling and warm, sparkling artwork to this story that celebrates the bond between sisters. In a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi’s developing powers. She understands that Safi could learn how to control her magic under the apprenticeship of a king's magician. But with the memories of war still fresh, Ada is conflicted by this prospect—despite knowing that she can’t keep Safi safely at home with the threat of deadly, power-thieving liches prowling the kingdom. When a travelling group of magicians comes to the city to perform, they immediately recognise Safi’s talents and offer to take her on as an apprentice. Safi...

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Lightfall: The Dark Times

The Lights have gone dark in Irpa. Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world’s darkest mysteries. But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago... and a beacon of hope for the future. Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian Harvey Awards Book of the Year Nominee Kirkus Best Books of 2020 Fall 2020 Indie Next List Junior Library Guild Selection 2021 Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading...

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Lightfall: A Place Between
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Lightfall: A Place Between

In the fourth installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. Perfect for fans of Amulet and Avatar, this next book dives deeper into the magical world of Irpa, where ancient secrets and adventures abound.After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help Cad and transports him to A Place Between, a strange liminal realm between the living and the dead, where Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place. Meanwhile,...

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Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian by Tim Probert is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that follows Bea, a young girl, on an adventurous journey with Cad, the last of the Galdurians. Together, they traverse a magical world filled with wondrous creatures and face unexpected challenges as they seek to protect a powerful secret that could save or doom their world.

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Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #3

The third full-colour graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series covers the fifth and sixth novels of The Prophecies Begin (A Dangerous Path and The Darkest Hour). In the heart of the forest, the uneasy harmony between the four warrior cat Clans is in graver peril than ever before. ShadowClan has chosen Tigerclaw—now Tigerstar—as their new leader, and Fireheart fears that he still harbours dark plans for vengeance on his old clan. With the forest on the brink of battle, in which all the warriors must fight for their home and clan, the time has come for Fireheart to face his destiny. Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. These stunning new adaptations retell the original Warriors story arc as...

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Warriors Graphic Novel: The New Prophecy, Part One of Three

The next graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster, New York Times bestselling Warriors series covers the first two novels of the second arc, The New Prophecy (Midnight and Moonrise). The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace for many moons—but when Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, receives an ominous prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger, he must rally the fiercest warriors from all the Clans to seek answers in the mountains.But the journey is long and hard, and tensions rise back in the forest as Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan’s world crumbling around them. As the questing cats struggle to uncover the meaning of the prophecy, turmoil threatens to overtake the Clans.Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic...

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Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #2

The second full-colour graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series, which has sold more than 66 million copies, covers the third and fourth novels of The Prophecies Begin (Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm). Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want. Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of the former ThunderClan deputy Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that might be better left hidden. In the heat of a blazing summer, Fireheart struggles to handle sinister omens, an apprentice with a shocking secret, and a devastated Clan leader who...

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Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1

An instant New York Times bestseller! With more than 40 million copies sold, Erin Hunter's Warriors series has taken the world by storm and is now available in a full-colour graphic novel adaptation. The first book covers the first two original novels in The Prophecies Begin: Into the Wild and Fire and Ice. A perfect introduction to the world of Warriors for any new readers and the ultimate gift for its legions of fans! For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest. But the cats of ThunderClan are in grave danger, and sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. In the midst of this turmoil appears a house cat named Rusty—who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all. Ever since the first...

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Treasure in the Lake

Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment follows the adventure of two friends, Iris and Sam, who discover a mysterious hidden town submerged beneath a lake. As they explore the secrets of this forgotten place, the friends learn about trust and the courage it takes to face the unknown. This children's graphic novel beautifully weaves themes of friendship, mystery, and discovery.

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Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures

Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment is a captivating children's tale about a young, adventurous girl named Ember who discovers a magical island filled with peculiar and endearing creatures. As Ember explores the island, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and the importance of helping others, all while navigating the island's enchanting but mysterious environment. This heartwarming story is filled with wonder and imagination, perfect for young readers.

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Ember and the Grand Metamorphosis: Ember 2
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Ember and the Grand Metamorphosis: Ember 2

Today you will embark on a life-changing ... transformational ... mind-opening journey. Ember and his class set off across the Island to witness a once-in-a-lifetime natural spectacle when their teacher falls mysteriously ill. Now it's up to Ember to lead the expedition. What starts out as an exciting excursion turns into a life-changing challenge filled with strange creatures, perilous pitfalls, and danger around every corner. Does Ember have what it takes to guide his friends to safety? And will they be in time to observe the grandest, most-transformative change of all? A gorgeously imagined fantasy quest adventure set on the Island of Lost Creatures featuring Ember and his friends as well as a whole new world of brilliantly imagined creatures from a bestselling and award-winning creator. Perfect for:...

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What If? 10th Anniversary Edition

CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF THE MILLION-SELLING POP SCIENCE CLASSIC WITH A SPECIAL EDITION. THIS IS WHAT IF? . . . x10. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Nerd royalty' — BEN GOLDACRE 'Totally brilliant' — TIM HARFORD 'Required reading across the world' — NEW YORK TIMES From the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, experience hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask. Fans of Randall Munroe ask him a lot of strange questions: How fast can you hit a speed bump, driving, and live? When (if ever) did the sun go down on the British Empire? When will Facebook contain more profiles of dead people than living? How many humans would a T. Rex rampaging through New York need to eat a day? In...

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Allergic

Allergic is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age graphic novel that follows Maggie, a girl with severe allergies who longs for the perfect pet. While her family is busy with a new baby and her twin brothers, Maggie feels like the odd one out. Determined, she hopes a puppy will bring her joy, but her allergies create unexpected challenges. Will Maggie find a way to outsmart her allergies and welcome the ideal pet into her life?

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The Blizzard of Blobs

Amelia: 'Phew, how about those snakes?! Surely the next curse won't be as bad ... UH OH. INCOMING!!!' Glam-Evil's pet anacondas have been vanquished, but she's still on a rampage, and there's a storm headed straight for the gang. Their only chance is to stick together and ... (spoiler alert). What do you get if you cross The Bad Guys with Indiana Jones (again)? The second book in comedian Sam Smith's (7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ) graphic novel series, with illustrations by Cesar Lador.

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The Anaconda Attack

The best park ever has just been cursed by an evil ultravillain! It's up to best friends Shackleton and Amelia to save their favourite place, no matter what crazy curses turn up along the way. What do you get if you cross The Bad Guys with Indiana Jones? The first book in a brand-new graphic novel series by comedian Sam Smith (7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ) with illustrations by Cesar Lador.

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The Curse of the Carnivorous Cactuses
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The Curse of the Carnivorous Cactuses

(Sam: Nothing could be as bad as being covered in icky purple blobs ... wait, what does carnivorous mean again?) The gang is determined to defeat Glam-Evil and her nasty curses so that they can save their park and get back for Shackleton and Amelia's very first sleepover. But Glam-Evil has a few new tricks up her ultravillainous sleeve ... What do you get if you cross The Bad Guys with Indiana Jones (again)? The third book in comedian Sam Smith's (7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ) graphic novel series, with illustrations by Cesar Lador.

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Max a Little Axolotl (An Original Graphic Novel)

It's Max's first day at Coral Elementary school. The school is filled with marine animals, like dolphins, crabs, and octopus. But none of the other students have ever seen an axolotl before ... and they have so many questions. Where did Max live before? Is it true he can regrow any of his limbs? What happened to his old friends? This is too much attention for Max! Hiccup! Uh-oh ... Max gets the hiccups when he's nervous. Can this little axolotl adjust to his new underwater school or will the pressure just be too much? This silly and sweet graphic novel explores themes of friendship, nature conservation, and so much more! Perfect for kids seven and up.

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Breaking Out! (Max, A Little Axolotl #2)
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Breaking Out! (Max, A Little Axolotl #2)

Say hello to Max, a Little Axolotl! He’s back for another silly and sweet story. Max has been attending school for a few months now and has really settled in at the aquarium. He absolutely loves his new friends and teachers! When a new axolotl arrives at the tank, Max jumps at the chance to show her around. The new axolotl is shy and is having trouble adjusting to this new life away from home. When Max discovers she’s gone missing one morning, it’s up to him and his friends to journey through the aquarium and find her.

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Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial
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An action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners! CALLING ALL DUNGEON RUNNERS - There's space for a new team of heroes. This is your chance to enter the leagues and fight your way to the top! Kit has dreamed of being a Dungeon Runner all his life, although being a gnorf (part gnome, part dwarf) means he's much smaller than the other competitors. But when a space opens up for a new team in the Dungeon Running League, Kit doesn't want to miss this chance to try out! With his new friends Sandy and Thorn, they're ready to take on anything - mazes, puzzles,...

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Dungeon Runners: Sky Battles
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Dungeon Runners: Sky Battles

ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? It's time to fight or take flight! Kit can hardly believe he's now a professional Dungeon Runner. With his teammates Sandy and Thorn, they set off to a city in the clouds to compete. But with new dangers at every turn, Kit and his friends will need their wits and bravery to take on enemies as well as monsters. Are they ready for the big leagues? There's only one way to find out! Have you got what it takes to survive the Dungeon? Now is your chance to prove it! Dungeon Runners: Sky Battles by Kieran Larwood is an exhilarating adventure, where you'll follow Kit and his comrades through unexpected trials and thrilling contests.

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Dungeon Runners: Ocean Chase

The third in an action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners! ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? It's time to fight or take flight! Kit thought he was ready for anything, but when he discovers the next dungeon is at the bottom of an ocean, he's not so sure—he can't swim! But with his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, keen to do battle, solve puzzles and find treasure, Kit is up for the challenge. Now is his chance to prove himself as a hero, once and for all! Have you got what it takes to survive the Dungeon? Now is your chance to prove...

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Dungeon Runners: Fang Attack

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BITE! Kit and his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, are heading to the land of the vampires for their most fearsome test yet. In a dungeon that is deadlier than anything they've faced before, they'll take on monsters, hunt for treasure and crack codes. But can they make it to the finish, or will this be game over? DANGER! CHAMPIONS ONLY! Follow Triple Trouble's other adventures in the Bottom Feeder League: Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial, The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year, Younger Fiction 2025 Dungeon Runners: Sky Battles Dungeon Runners: Ocean Chase

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The Complete Chi's Sweet Home Vol. 1

The Complete Chi's Sweet Home Vol. 1 by Kanata Konami follows the charming and sometimes mischievous adventures of a little kitten named Chi. Separated from her family, she finds a new home with a kind human family. As she adjusts to her new life, each day brings playful new experiences and challenges for Chi.

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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 3

The third volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times number-one bestseller tackles the question of the driving force of humanity's fate— is it empire, money, religion, or something else entirely that unites us? Sometimes history seems like a laundry list of malevolent monarchs, pompous presidents, and dastardly dictators. But are they really the ones in the driving seat? Sapiens: A Graphic History: The Masters of History takes us on an immersive and hilarious ride through the human past to discover the forces that change our world, bring us together, and—just as often—tear us apart. Grab a front-row seat to the greatest show on earth and explore the rise of money, religion, and empire. Join our fabulous host, Heroda Tush, as...

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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1

Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1 offers a vivid exploration of human history, tracing the development of Homo sapiens from the Stone Age to the birth of agriculture. Through engaging illustrations and narrative, it examines how cognitive and agricultural revolutions shaped societies and cultures. With its unique format, this book provides an accessible look at the forces that have influenced human evolution and societal changes.

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