EPL Picks - Kids' Graphic Novels - Adventure

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute By Krosoczka, Jarrett (Book - 2009)

Annotation:This is no ordinary lunch lady. This lunch lady is a secret crime fighter uncovering evil plots and stopping diabolical masterminds with kitchen gadgets. First in the Lunch Lady series. Grades 2 - 5.

The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook By Davis, Eleanor, 1983- (Book - 2009)

Annotation:An evil scientist steals the ideas from a trio of young inventors but they put their own gadgets to use to foil his dastardly plans. Full-colour comic art and loads of fun and adventure. Grades 3 - 7.

Ninja Baseball Kyuma! 1 By Maeda, Shunshin (Book - 2009)

Annotation:Kyuma is a young boy training to be a ninja alone in the mountains. Then the captain of a nearby baseball team introduces him to the battle of baseball. Can he learn the game and save the team before it's too late? First in the series. Grades 3 - 5.

The Adventures of Tintin [Volume 1] By Hergé, 1907-1983. (Book - 1979)

Annotation:Traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy travel the world finding adventure and history in the making. Grade 4 - Adult.

Alia's Mission Saving the Books of Iraq : Inspired by A True Story By Stamaty, Mark Alan (Book - 2004)

Annotation:The true story of Alia, chief librarian of the Basra central library, who gets help to hide books from looters. K - Grade 7.

The Amazing Adventures of Gus Beezer with Spider-Man Along Came A Spidey! By Simone, Gail (Book - 2006)

Annotation:Gus is a comicbook fan with a giant imagination that leads him into all kinds of adventure. Grades 3 - 6.

Asterix the Gaul By Goscinny, 1926-1977. (Book - 2004)

Annotation:When Roman Centurion Crismus Bonus finds out about Getafix's magic potion, he kidnaps the druid to force him to reveal the recipe. Asterix to the rescue! First in the series. Cartoon art at its best. Grade 3 - Adult.

Atomic Ace (he's Just My Dad) By Weigel, Jeff, 1958- (Book - 2004)

Annotation:The life of a superhero is told through the eyes of his adoring son. Grades 1 – 5.

A Bit Haywire By Huddleston, Courtney (Book - 2006)

Annotation:Poor Owen. His superpowers would be handy if they weren't quite so haywire! Grades 3 - 8.

The Collected Alison Dare Little Miss Adventures Volume 1 By Torres, J., 1969- (Book - 2002)

Annotation:Twelve-year-old Alison Dare has always craved danger, and even though her parents have locked her away in a boarding school, she and her best friends manage to have all kinds of thrilling adventures. Grades 4 - 9.

Salt Water Taffy The Seaside Adventures of Jack & Benny. Vol. 1, The Legend of Old Salty By Loux, Matthew (Book - 2008)

Annotation:Jack and Benny's family have moved to the coast for the summer. The boys are bored until they meet an old sailor who tells them of Old Salty the giant lobster. Now they've got a mystery on their hands. First in the series. Grades 3 - 5.

Sardine in Outer Space [1] By Guibert, Emmanuel (Book - 2006)

Annotation:Sardine the space pirate and her band of disobedient children travel through space with her uncle, Captain Yellow Shoulders, having silly adventures and thwarting the evil Supermuscleman's plans. Roughly drawn characters and bold colours add to the fun of the plot. First in the series. Grades 3 - 6.

Spiral-bound (top Secret Summer) By Renier, Aaron (Book - 2005)

Annotation:Stories of young animal characters revolve around their town's deep, dark secret about the monster that lives in the pond. An interesting combination of simply drawn characters and intelligent dialogue make it perfect for kids and adults. Grade 5 - Adult.