These two graphic novels are fun reads.
Batcat by Meggie Ramm
Imprint of Abrams / Amulet Books, March 2023
From the Publisher:
A new graphic novel series for emerging readers about accepting yourself and others from up-and-coming author-illustrator Meggie Ramm
Batcat loves being all alone in their home on Spooky Island. Up in their tree house, they pass the time playing video games and watching TV. But when Batcat suddenly finds themself haunted by an annoying, ice cream–stealing ghost, they visit the local Island Witch for a spell to remove their ghastly guest permanently!
With their Ghost-B-Gone spell in hand, Batcat travels across Spooky Island to gather ingredients—to the Cavernous Caves where the bats tell them they’re too round to be a bat, and to the Whispering Cemetery where the cats will help only if they commit to being a true cat. But Batcat is neither and that's what makes them special, right?
From up-and-coming author Meggie Ramm comes a sweet and fun story about accepting yourself when you're perfectly in-between here and there.
This graphic novel is a quick read – as most are – but it carries a message everyone needs to hear no matter what age you are. A bit like the Wizard of Oz. It’s got adventure, an unexpected friendship and heart. If you give someone a chance, they might surprise you.
Mighty Bite by Nathan Hale
Harry N. Abrams, April 2023
From the Publisher:
What happens when a couple of prehistoric creatures want to become internet stars? Trilobite and Amber (a walking whale) dream of fame and fortune. They don’t realize that most of the world thinks that they’re extinct. When a wandering paleo-newscaster introduces them to the world of internet videos, they hop at the chance to get behind the camera. The competition for internet fame will be fierce—Trilobite and Amber will face off against ancient sea creatures, talking cacti, floating cat heads, and more! Friendships will be tested, allies will be made, and cameras will be smashed! Our heroes will have to use all of their newfound skills when they find themselves competing in an all out video-making battle royale!
With laugh-out-loud gags and outrageous, elaborate artwork, fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators have never seen anything like Nathan Hale’s The Mighty Bite!
This graphic novel is exactly what it says on the back cover –
wacky, funny and unique. It’s a tremendous adventure that will take you just
about everywhere. Mostly places you’d never expect. The quirky cast of
characters grows as the adventure continues. Will trilobite get what he’s
questing for or something better? Start reading and find out!
