Candlewick

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Cowgirl Sky and her T. rex partner Ty return to deliver more high energy, heartfelt adventures, and laughs in this second installment of their graphic novel series from a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner. Perfect for young chapter book graphic novel fans who love Narwhal and Jelly and Unicorn and Yeti . There’s never a day’s rest when you run the best delivery service in these here parts, but cowgirl Sky and her T. rex partner Ty, are always up for a challenge. Whether it’s helping a long-lost relative realize his dream to soar or realizing that all that glitters is not gold and big and flashy doesn’t mean better, this pair always lands on the right way to pull through, because they’re an unstoppable team. The second book in this funny and warm young chapter book graphic novel series by two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Steve Breen features two stories rendered in vibrant three-color art, interspersed with fun facts about the coolest of cowgirls and other extra content to explore. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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A charismatic young sleuth takes on a case close to home in this new graphic novel series set in a vibrant African community. Ten-year-old Korobá knows everyone in Makoko, the Nigerian fishing village where she lives. She knows her way up and down the bright, colorful waterways, knows where to sell fried shrimp, and knows what to look for at the crowded daily market. Makoko is her playground, and she roams free with her best friends, Saidat and Joba, and her adorable dog, Popi. The last thing Korobá would expect in Makoko is a thief. Yet Saidat’s wooden piggy bank—her Kolo—has been stolen. The children of Makoko save coins in their Kolo all year long, waiting to spend their money at the annual harvest festival. Saidat saved and saved, but now she will have nothing. It’s not fair! Korobá knows what good detectives do…(sort of?). Should the primary suspect be Saidat’s grumpy cousin, visiting on vacation? Or could it be the village carpenter, who has been doing some work on Saidat’s house? It's up to Detective Korobá to catch the thief and find the missing Kolo before Breaking Day! Buckle up, budding mystery fans… It’s time to join Korobá and friends on their thrilling chase for the culprit. With rich, detailed illustrations—featuring some very important clues—that bring Makoko to life, this one-of-a-kind graphic novel series is a modern day Tintin meets Encyclopedia Brown .