Six competitive cubers face off at the Speed Cubing national championships in this graphic novel that’s perfect for fans of Roller Girl and the Last Kids on Earth series.
Despite qualifying for the Speed Cubing National Championships in Las Vegas, twelve-year-old Tyler Goodman and his mom don’t have the money to get him there. That is, until the retailer CubeMania offers him one of their coveted all-expenses-paid sponsorships! But getting to Vegas is just the beginning: There are hundreds of speed cubers from around the country, and each has something to prove. Like Dirk, who’s certain he’s about to nab his third straight National Championship trophy. Lizzy and Izzy Peterson, twins who crush cubing competitions with the exact same moves and times—until one of them decides to break the mold. Renowned eight-year-old prodigy Eli Newton solved his first puzzle cube at five, yet his dad seems much more excited about the sport and there’s something . . .
There’s nothing cooler than Magical Girls – pretty superheroes fighting villains with the power of friendship and glitter? What could be better than that! This year in middle school, Kira is going to be cool and popular and have SO many friends because she’s going to be a MAGICAL GIRL! …Or not.
Frustrated beyond belief, Kira makes a wish on a shooting star that her life will change – and when Catacorn, a cat-unicorn-space-princess, crashes into Kira’s backyard, it seems her wish has come true…kinda…maybe… Oh no. Is Kira’s dream of being a Magical Girl really possible…or is Catacorn not really what she promises to be?
On a sunny day at her family’s horse farm, seven-year-old Lily makes an enchanting discovery under the farmhouse porch: a mother cat and her adorable kittens! With her family by her side and some guidance from a caring veterinarian, Lily takes on the heartwarming mission of caring for the little feline family. As she searches for their rightful owner, she not only finds a new friend but learns invaluable lessons about love, responsibility, and the pure joy of unexpected friendships. Dive into this beautifully illustrated tale, and you might just find yourself reading it again and again!