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January 19, 20267 Graphic Novels for Gr 3-7 for Your ALEX Library
Graphic Novels For the Younger Grades ...
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Another Best-Selling Author Graphic Novel
Camp Monster
by Kate Messner
(Bloomsbury, Feb 2026)
"Tasha's family has run Camp Yeti for generations, but these days there just aren't enough Yetis to fill the bunks. This summer they are rebranding as CAMP MONSTER--a superfun summer camp experience for ALL of monster-kind. Tasha can't wait to show off all the camp traditions she loves!
But things get off to a rocky start--the goblins are causing a ruckus, the ogre is a total diva, and the werewolf keeps disappearing. This is not the perfect summer Tasha had hoped for. Then a series of mysterious mishaps occurs . . . someone is trying to sabotage Camp Monster! Can these monsters set aside their differences to find out who is behind the hijinks" (Amazon)?
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When A Kid Needs to Find Their Place
by Barb Rosenstock
Illustrated by Mar Delmar
(HarperAlley, Feb 2026)
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Ethan doesn’t want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don’t get him . . . they’re more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it’s only matter of time before even that goes sideways.
Can Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he is and who he wants to be" (Amazon)?
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Swampy Humor and New Snappy Experiences
Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad
written + Illustrated by
(Tundra Books, Feb 2026)
"No one ever said it was easy being green! The contaminated swamp where Dr. Kim conducts experiments is overrun with mutants and evil machines like the Hater Gator and the Robot Trash Dolls. That's why she tinkered with amphibian genes to create superheroes Fantastic Frog and sidekick Tad Lad.
In their first adventure, the frogs leap forth to battle the scaly swamp thing terrorizing Sector 1. Will the Hater Gator's tail flails flatten this duo before they discover the truth behind what's gone rotten in their swamp?
And in their second adventure, the duo stumble upon a landfill of disgusting, off-brand toys in Sector 2 . . . which come alive! Outnumbered and totally grossed out, can our heroes defeat these Robot Trash Dolls (Amazon)?
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Scissor City Meets Jokes, Puns and Humor
The Snips! Enter the Wigmaster
written + illustrated by Raül the Third
(Little, Brown Ink, Jan 2026)
"The Snips aren’t your average heroes – Casco, Patty, Letty, Nubes, and Flealix the Dog make up Scissor City's beloved crew of crime-fighting, mystery-solving barbers! In their latest comic caper, The Snips take on the dastardly Wig Master and his wignions who are intent on nothing less than world domination, of course. Things start to look hairy, when Patty, Letty, and Nubes fall under the Wigmaster’s hypnotic control. But never fear — Casco and Flealix are on the case!
This easy-to-read graphic novel series will be perfect for kids 7-10, those who are reluctant readers or newly independent readers, as well as kids who just like jokes, puns, and outrageous humor" (Amazon).
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When Animal Love Meets Big Competition
Pet Shop Racers
written + illustrated by C.S. Jennings
(Random House, Oct 2025)
Ideal for even younger readers: "Can Ham the hamster and Shelby the ferret become the greatest racecar drivers—and the greatest friends—of all time?
Ham and Shelby meet in the pet shop and become fast friends. But who is the fastest? Who will become the greatest racer in the world?
Only one can be the best. So as they race again and again, with better and better cars, Ham is determined to cross the finish line first every time.
But when disaster strikes, Ham will have to learn that some things—like friendship—are even more important than winning" (Amazon).
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When You Crave a Wacky Detective Story
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Adventures from a Cat's Point of View
Murray and Bun! Murray the Viking
written + illustrated by Adam Stower
(Random House, June 2025)
"Murray the cat likes the quiet life. His favorite activities are snoozing, sleeping, and napping. Too bad for him, he lives with Bun, a rabbit who is bound to end up in trouble, and Fumblethumb, a wizard who accidentally enchanted the cap flap. Which means now the cat flap usually leads to the garden, but sometimes it leads to...ADVENTURE!
Which is how Murray and Bun find themselves in the land of VIKINGS!
But these brave warriors are far from scary. In fact, they need Murray and Bun's help! Their friend, Eggrik, has been kidnapped by trolls. With no one else to turn to, it's up to Murray and Bun to grab their shields, their hammers, and each other to SAVE THE DAY! But can they rescue Eggrik from the trolls before he becomes an afternoon snack?
Award-winning illustrator Adam Stower captures a purr-fectly pitched illustrated series. And don't miss the bonus content that includes a postcard from Murray, directions for how to draw Murray, and much more (Amazon)!
Read Graphic Novels For That Art + Words Experience
Finding an engaging book for library time is easy with these book in hand. They will not disappoint. And they just might lead kids into the wonderment found in books everywhere!
