This is the 2012 book list and is NOT for 2013

The North Star Library has given us a list of books that they could use to continue building the school library in Wyatt's name. This is the school Wyatt attended, and all books that are donated will be tagged with his photo. Monetary donations will be used to purchase books that the library does not receive from the book drive.

List of Books

Graphic Novel

The American Library Association recommends these books to start a graphic novel section in school libraries. Many of the books are part of a series. Rather than list every book in the series, I just noted the book is part of series.

Grades K-2

The Adventures of Polo by Régis Faller. Roaring Brook, 2006. ISBN: 9781596431607.

Little dog Polo takes up his backpack and umbrella and sets out in his boat to explore exciting new places.

Airplane Adventure by Cari Meister. illus. by Marilyn Janovitz. Stone Arch, 2010. ISBN: 9781434216182.

Anna and Juan are going to Mexico to visit their grandmother in this introduction to the graphic novel format. Instructions for how to read a graphic novel introduce this book and discussion questions and writing prompts are listed at its conclusion. One of the My 1^st Graphic Novel series.

Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! by Geoffrey Hayes. TOON, 2009. ISBN: 9780979923890.

Two mice meet their new neighbor and discover that she is not as scary as they feared. First of the Benny and Penny series.

Binky to the Rescue by Ashley Spires. Kids Can, 2010. ISBN: 9781554535026.

The antics of Binky the official certified space cat will be sure to make you laugh as he falls out the window into "outer space." One of the A Binky Adventure series.

Captain Raptor and the Space Pirates by Kevin O'Malley and Patrick O'Brien. illus. by Patrick O'Brien. Walker, 2007. ISBN: 9780802795717.

In his second action-packed adventure, Captain Raptor, a superhero and a dinosaur, arrives just in time to save his planet from space pirates. One of the Captain Raptor series.

A Day at the Fire Station by Lori Mortensen. illus. by Jeffrey Thompson. Capstone, 2011. ISBN: 9781429645089.

Explains the everyday life of fire fighters in the station house as well as the quick actions they take when a call comes in. A glossary and a bibliography for additional reading and internet sites are appended. One of the First Graphics: My Community series.

Hamster and Cheese by Colleen Venable. illus. by Stephanie Yue. Lerner/Graphic Universe, 2010. ISBN: 9780761345985.

Sasspants the guinea pig and his sidekick, Hamisher the hamster get to the bottom of the case of the missing sandwiches. First of the Pet Shop Private Eye series.

Johnny Boo: The Best Little Ghost in the World! by James Kochalka. Top Shelf Productions, 2008. ISBN: 9781603090131.

Boo Power makes Johnny Boo the best and together with his pet ghost Squiggle and his amazing Squiggle Power, they have the world’s greatest adventures. First of the Johnny Boo series.

Korgi: Book 1 by Christian Slade. Top Shelf Productions, 2007. ISBN: 9781891830907.
Ivy and her Korgi cub Sprout learn some amazing things about themselves as they encounter danger and adventure in Korgi Hollow. First of the Korgi series.

Little Mouse Gets Ready by Jeff Smith. TOON, 2009. ISBN: 9781935179016.

Little Mouse hurries to get ready for a trip to the barn, carefully dressing himself piece by piece until his mother reminds him that mice don't wear clothes.

Luke on the Loose by Harry Bliss. TOON, 2009. ISBN: 9781935179009.

A young boy's fascination with pigeons soon erupts into a full-blown chase around Central Park, across the Brooklyn Bridge, through a fancy restaurant, and into the sky.

The Meeting by Brigitte Luciani. illus. by Eve Tharlet. Lerner/Graphic Universe, 2010. ISBN: 9780761356257.

Having lost their home, a fox and her daughter move in with a badger and his three children, but when the youngsters throw a big party hoping to prove that they are incompatible, their plan backfires. First of the Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox series.

Otto's Orange Day by Jay Lynch. illus. by Frank Cammuso. TOON, 2008. ISBN: 9780979923821.

After a genie fulfills Otto the cat's wish by turning the whole world orange, Otto realizes that his favorite color is not the best color for everything.

Owly: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer by Andy Runton. Top Shelf Productions, 2004. ISBN: 9781891830624.

Owly, a kind, lonely owl, helps and then befriends first a worm and then a pair of hummingbirds in these two nearly wordless stories. First in the Owly series.

Patrick in a Teddy Bear's Picnic and Other Stories by Geoffrey Hayes. TOON, 2010. ISBN: 9781935179092.

In these cozy stories for young readers, Patrick goes on a picnic with his mother, faces down a bully, and resists taking a nap.

You Can't Take a Balloon into the Museum of Fine Arts by Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman. illus. by Robin Preiss Glasser.Dial, 2002. ISBN: 9780803725706.

The green balloon escapes from grandma while the children are visiting the Museum of Fine Arts causing a series of mishaps around Boston. Illustrated scenes from around the town are juxtaposed with photographic representations of famous works of art that the children are viewing in the museum. Companion books include You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1998) and You Can't Take a Balloon into the National Gallery (2000).

Rick & Rack and the Great Outdoors by Ethan Long. Blue Apple, 2010. ISBN: 9781609050344.

Rick the raccoon and Rack the moose spend a day fishing, tracking wild animals, and canoeing on a lake. Part of the Balloon Toons series.

Silly Lilly and the Four Seasons by Agnès Rosenstiehl. TOON, 2008. ISBN: 9780979923814.
A young girl named Lilly enjoys different activities during each season of the year, from dancing in the park in the spring to throwing snowballs in the winter.

Grades 3-5

The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future by Dav Pilkey. Scholastic/Blue Sky, 2010. ISBN: 9780545195768.

Boys got into trouble even in the time of cavemen, and Ook and Gluk prove it by getting on the wrong side of Chief Goppernopper. Fortunately, the boys travel to the future, learn kung-fu, and return in time to save the day.

Adventures in Cartooning: How to Turn Your Doodles into Comics by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold and Alexis Frederick-Frost. Roaring Brook/First Second, 2009. ISBN: 9781596433694.

An amazing adventure as well as a tutorial into the basic elements of cartooning, this is fun and unique.

The Secret of the Unicorn by Hergé. Little, Brown, 1974. ISBN: 9780316358323.

Young journalist Tintin is hot on the trail of a secret hidden in a model ship in this classic. First in the Adventures of Tintin series.

Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs by Marcia Williams. Candlewick, 2011. ISBN: 9780763653088.

Tales of Isis, Tutankhamen, and the important figures of Egyptian myth and history are given humorous treatment.

Bake Sale by Sara Varon. Roaring Book/First Second, 2011. ISBN: 9781596437401.
Cupcake runs a successful bakery with his best friend, Eggplant, but dreams of going abroad to meet his idol, Turkish Delight, who is the most famous pastry chef in the world.

Bone: Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith. Scholastic/Graphix, 2005. ISBN: 9780439706407.

The adventure starts when cousins Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone are run out of Boneville and later get separated and lost in the wilderness, meeting monsters and making friends as they attempt to return home. First of the Bone series.

The Boxcar Children by Shannon Eric Denton. illus. by Mike Dubisch. Magic Wagon, 2009. ISBN: 9781602705869.

The graphic novel adaption of the ever popular Boxcar Mystery Series about Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden. First of the Boxcar Children Graphic Novels series.

Creepy Crawly Crime by Aaron Reynolds. illus. by Neil Numberman. Holt, 2009. ISBN: 9780805082425.

Joey Fly and his scorpion sidekick Sammy Stingtail must solve the case of the butterfly Delilah's missing diamond pencil box in this noir-style detective story. First of the Joey Fly, Private Eye series.

Knights of the Lunch Table: The Dodgeball Chronicles by Frank Cammuso. Scholastic/Graphix, 2008. ISBN: 9780439903226.

Arthurian legend reimagined for middle grade readers. Artie King finds that making enemies at Camelot Middle School is a lot easier than making friends when he challenges the Horde to a game of dodgeball. First of the Knights of the Lunch Table series.

Fashion Kitty and the Unlikely Hero by Charise Mericle Harper. Hyperion, 2008. ISBN: 9780786837274.

Kiki turns into super Fashion Kitty whenever a fashion crisis occurs. What will happen, then, when boring uniforms are required for school? First in the Fashion Kitty series.

Hyperactive by Scott Christian Sava. illus. by Joseph Bergin III. IDW/Worthwhile, 2008. ISBN: 9781600103131.

Joey seems to have some sort of freakish happening that makes him super super fast. Adventures galore follow.

Into the Volcano by Don Wood. Scholastic/Blue Sky, 2008. ISBN: 9780439726719.

While their parents are away doing research, brothers Duffy and Sumo Pugg go with their cousin, Mister Come-and-Go, to Kokalaha Island, where they meet Aunt Lulu and become trapped in an erupting volcano.

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Knopf, 2009. ISBN: 9780375946837.

Lunch Lady and Betty, her assistant in both the cafeteria and her role of wrong-righting super sleuth, investigate the strange case of an absent teacher, his creepy substitute, and a plan to grab the Teacher of the Year Award by truly foul means. First of the Lunch Lady series.

Magic Pickle by Scott Morse. Scholastic/Graphix, 2008. ISBN: 9780439879958.

A secret experiment turned superhero, Magic Pickle does battle with his arch foes, the Brotherhood of Evil Produce. First in the Magic Pickle series.

Mal and Chad: The Biggest Bestest Time Ever by Stephen McCranie. Philomel, 2011. ISBN: 9780399252211.

Mal tries to hide his intellect in school but he and his talking-dog pal Chad are very inventive—especially when their time machine takes them back to the time of the dinosaurs. First of the Mal and Chad series.

The Purple Smurfs by Yvan Delporte. illus. by Peyo. Papercutz, 2010. ISBN: 9781597072096.

When a strange purple fly bites one of the Smurfs, a full-on purple epidemic develops in the Smurf village! It's up to Papa Smurf to find a cure and save Smurf Village before all the Smurfs lose their minds for good! First in The Smurfs series, which is the original comic that inspired the 1980s cartoon.

Babymouse: Queen of the World! By Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm. Random, 2005. ISBN: 9780375832298.

Meet Babymouse, a sassy young mouse who dreams of glamour, excitement, adventure, straight whiskers, being queen of the world, and of course, being invited to Felicia Furrypaws's oh-so-exclusive party. First of the Babymouse series.

Robot Dreams by Sara Varon. Roaring Brook/First Second, 2007. ISBN: 9781596431089.
In a wordless graphic novel, a rusty robot, abandoned on a beach, dreams of rescue while its former companion, a dog, tries various means to save it with an outcome that surprises both.

Sardine in Outer Space by Emmanuel Guibert. illus. by Joann Sfar. Roaring Brook/First Second, 2006. ISBN: 9781596431263.

Space pirate girl Sardine and her crew battle dimwitted galactic dictator Supermuscleman and evil genius Doc Krok in these adventures filled with lots of low-brow humor, translated from the French. First of the Sardine series.

Salt Water Taffy: The Seaside Adventures of Jack and Benny: The Legend of Old Salty by Matthew Loux. Oni Press, 2008. ISBN: 9781932664942.

Two city brothers end up on the Maine seacoast for the summer, much to their disgust. But when old Angus befriends them, and tells the story of Old Salty, a sea monster, their summer is full of adventure. First of the Salt Water Taffy: The Seaside Adventures of Jack and Benny series.

Scratch 9: The Pet Project by Rob M. Worley. illus. by Jason T. Kruse. Ape Entertainment. 2010. ISBN: 9781936340538.

Mad science gives an ordinary house cat named Scratch the ability to summon any of his nine lives. He needs all these powers to save his friends from the Cruel Corporation. One of the Scratch 9 series.

Sticky Burr: Adventures in Burrwood Forest by John Lechner. Candlewick, 2007. ISBN: 9780763630546.

He's small, he's prickly, he's the hero of Burrwood Forest. A little burr shares his first person fantastical natural history adventure.

Squish: Super Amoeba by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm. Random, 2011. ISBN: 9780375843891.

Navigating school, friendships, and family is never easy, but if you are an amoeba, it's especially challenging. But with the help of his hero, Super Amoeba, Squish is prepared for anything. First of the Squish series.

The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi. Scholastic/Graphix, 2008. ISBN: 9780439846806.

After moving to their dead great-grandfather's house, Emily and her brother Navin must enter a strange alternate land to rescue their mother. First in the Amulet series.

To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel by Sienna Cherson Siegel. illus. by Mark Siegel. Simon & Schuster/Atheneum, 2006. ISBN: 9780689867477.

A young dancer tells about her passion for ballet from her first dreams at the age of six through all her years of dance lessons.

The Unsinkable Walker Bean by Aaron Renier. Roaring Brook/First Second, 2010. ISBN: 9781596434530.

Walker Bean grew up listening to his grandfather's tales of life on the seas. Soon it's Walker's turn for adventure.

The Whole World's Crazy by Jimmy Gownley. Simon & Schuster/Atheneum, 2011. ISBN: 9781442445383.

Life is tough for Amelia: Her mother is newly divorced, and they are living with her cool aunt Tanner. Amelia survives with the help of her Gathering of Awesome Superpals and some attitude. First of the Amelia Rules! series.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Eric Shanower and L. Frank Baum. illus. by Skottie Young. Marvel, 2009. ISBN: 9780785129219.

Kansas farm girl Dorothy flies away to the magical Land of Oz, but despite her adventures there, all she wants is to find a way home.

Zeus: King of the Gods by George O'Connor. First Second, 2010. ISBN: 9781596436251.

The story of Zeus adapted nicely to graphic format. First in the Olympians series.

Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. Roaring Brook/First Second, 2010. ISBN: 9781596436954.

Zita finds a small package in a meteoroid crater and is suddenly catapulted to another world when. Her bravery and derring-do make her a heroine in the strange land when she dons her superhero cape.

Native American Books

Scrub Dog of Alaska Walt Morey, Blue Heron Publishing, Inc., 1989, Native American, Male, Fiction.
Half-Indian David Martin saves Scrub, part-wolf pup, from cruel sled-dog trainer Smiley Jackson. Dave cares for Scrub as he grows into a magnificent lead dog and Smiley returns to claim him. While Scrub races in the Alaskan sled-dog circuit, Dave faces prejudice in Anchorage while he tries to reunite with Scrub.

ROOTS OF PEACE, SEEDS OF HOPE:A Journey for Peacemakers Maggie Steincrohn Davis, Heartsong Books, 1994, Native American, N/A, non-fiction, Illustrations by Maggie Steincrohn Davis.
This unique, highly-praised, exquisitely simple book expresses the essence of Native-non-Native relations in this country and is a call for peacemakers. The book is written in the spirit of Albert Schweitzer's principle of 'Reverence for Life' and should be known and understood by all persons, of whatever race. .
Suitable for grades 3-12.

Uncegila's Seventh Spot Jill Rubalcaba, Clarion Books, 1995,.
This Native American folktale is poetically retold by the author. The story's adventure element is sure to appeal to young readers..
Suitable for K-3.

Dreamplace George Ella Lyon, Orchard Books, 1993, This beautifully illustrated book about the Anasazi uses watercolors to portray a young girl�s vision of early life in Mesa Verde. It is an easily read book that introduces the reader to Anasazi life as well as the abandonment of the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings..
Suitable for K-3, 4-6.

Shi-shi-etko by Nicola Campbell - A Native American girl, spends the last four days before she goes to residential school learning valuable lessons from her mother, father, and grandmother, and creating precious memories of home.

Shin-chi's Canoe by Nicola Campbell - When Shin-chi and his sister go off to his first year of Residential School in a cattle truck, she warns him of all the things he must not do. The days are long, he is very lonely and always hungry, but he find solace down at the river with a gift from his father, a tiny cedar canoe. It seems like a very long time until the salmon swim upriver again and he can finally go home.

Beaver Steals Fire: A Salish Coyote Story Beaver Steals Fire- Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. - This book is an ancient and powerful tale springing from the hearts and experiences of the Salish people of Montana. Steeped in the rich and culturally vital storytelling tradition of the tribe, this tale teaches both respect for fire and awareness of its significance, themes particularly relevant today.

The Good Luck Cat- by Joy Harjo - Because her good luck cat Woogie has already used up eight of his nine lives in narrow escapes from disaster, a Native American girl worries when he disappears.

When the Shadbush Blooms- by Carla Messinger - A young Lenni Lenape Indian child describes her family's life through the seasons. The book includes facts about the Lenni Lenape Indians.

The Good Rainbow Road/Rawa 'kashtyaa'tsi hiyaani: A Native American Tale by Simon J Ortiz - Two boys are sent by their people to the west to visit the Shiwana, the spirits of rain and snow, and bring back rain to relieve a drought

Thanks to the Animals by Allen J. Sockabasin In 1900 during the Passamaquoddy winter migration in Maine, Baby Zoo Sap falls off the family bobsled and the forest animals hearing his cries, gather to protect him until his father returns to find him.

Jingle Dancer Cynthia Leitich Smith - Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. The book includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.

Crossing Bok Chitto by Tim Tingle- In the 1800s, a Choctaw girl becomes friends with a slave boy from a plantation across the great river, and when she learns that his family is in trouble, she helps them cross to freedom.

When Turtle Grew Feathers by Tim Tingle Choctaw - A variant of Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, in which Turkey assists Turtle in defeating Rabbit

Saltypie by Tim Tingle- Stories of the author's Choctaw Indian family, centering particularly on his blind grandmother.

SkySisters by Jan Bourdeau Waboose Two Ojibway sisters trek across the frozen north country to see the SkySpritis, the Northern Lights

The Christmas coat : memories of my Sioux childhood by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve; Ellen Beier - Virginia and her brother are never allowed to pick first from the donation boxes at church because their father is the priest, and she is heartbroken when another girl gets the beautiful coat that she covets. Based on the author's memories of life on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.

Rick Riordan

The Serpent’s Shadow - Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Their only hope: find an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon.

The Lost Hero-Jason, Piper, and Leo, three students from a school for "bad kids," find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods and begin a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth herself.

The Son of Neptune: Demigod Percy Jackson, still with no memory, and his new friends from Camp Jupiter, Hazel and Frank, go on a quest to free Death, but their bigger task is to unite the Greek and Roman camps so that the Prophecy of Seven can be fulfilled.

The Mark of Athena-(Release Date October 2, 2012)"The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land--Greece itself--to find the Doors of Death"--