Matthew Holm

A brand new school year has started in the microscopic world, and everyone's favorite amoeba is back. You are Squish, and you are facing the typical, terrible challenges of school. Your biggest goals are figuring out how to sit with the cool kids at lunch and understanding why the cafeteria nachos are so incredibly delicious. But school drama is not your only problem. You also have to worry about giant asteroids threatening to destroy the world, and whether a group of terrifying leeches will spell the end of your favorite comic book hero, Super Amoeba. You and your best friends must navigate a hilarious maze of gross science, everyday school problems, and wild adventures. This fast paced, action packed graphic novel is bursting with funny moments and superhero action. You will laugh out loud as Squish tries to save the world, one single cell at a time. It is a perfect blend of comedy and science that will keep you eagerly turning the pages to see what tiny disaster happens next.

Being a microscopic organism is hard, but surviving elementary school might just be impossible. You are Squish, a friendly, completely ordinary amoeba trying to make it through the daily horrors of life in a tiny pond. Your absolute favorite escape is reading the thrilling comic book adventures of your idol, Super Amoeba, who always knows exactly how to save the day and defeat the bad guys. In the real world, though, you are definitely not a superhero. You just want to survive the school day without any trouble. But when a massive, terrifying bully decides to target your sweet, innocent best friend, you can no longer just float by in the background. You have to figure out how to channel your inner comic book hero. This wildly funny, fast paced graphic novel combines gross out science facts with hilarious school drama. You will cheer for Squish as he searches for the courage to stand up to bullies and protect his friends. It is a fantastic adventure that proves you do not need actual superpowers to do the right thing and be a true hero.

School is basically a giant battlefield, and you are constantly caught in the crossfire. You are Babymouse, an imaginative, slightly dramatic mouse who usually spends the day dreaming about being a fearless superhero. But right now, you are facing a real life nightmare that no amount of daydreaming can fix: the highly competitive, totally brutal annual school dodgeball tournament. Every single gym class feels like a fight for survival against your perfectly coordinated nemesis, Felicia Furrypaws, and the terrifying barrage of flying red rubber balls. You are definitely not the most athletic kid in the class, and the thought of stepping onto that court fills you with pure dread. How is a daydreaming mouse supposed to dodge, duck, and dive her way to victory? This laugh out loud graphic novel takes the everyday terror of gym class and turns it into an epic, hilarious adventure. You will root for Babymouse as she tries to find her courage and face her biggest fears head on. It is a fast paced story that proves you can be a true hero, even if you are terrified of dodgeball.

Getting sent to the principal's office is usually a nightmare, but what if it was actually the start of an amazing adventure? Prepare to laugh until your stomach hurts with this wildly funny collection of short comic stories all about the most dreaded word in school: detention. You might think sitting in a quiet room is boring, but these incredible graphic novel creators prove otherwise. You will encounter disrespectful Greek gods, terrifying antimatter ooze, bioengineered rats running wild, and even a school hallway filled with stampeding bulls. Each story takes a normal, frustrating school experience and turns it into something completely ridiculous and exciting. This hilarious anthology brings together some of the best graphic novelists to show you that even the worst parts of the school day can be filled with action and surprises. You will fly through these fast paced, highly imaginative tales, discovering that a little bit of trouble can sometimes lead to a whole lot of fun.

Get ready to laugh until milk comes out of your nose with this incredibly funny collection of comic stories. Some of the greatest comic creators in the world have teamed up to write about every student’s absolute favorite subject: recess. Inside this action packed anthology, you will find eight sidesplitting adventures featuring familiar heroes like Babymouse and Lunch Lady, alongside plenty of brand new characters. The schoolyard has never been this wild. Prepare to face off against giant pizza monsters, uncover secret ninja clubs, battle alien invaders, and run from the terrifying Dinozilla. From epic playground battles and terrible puns to daring escapes and hilarious bullies, this book perfectly captures the chaotic joy of free time at school. Whether you love superheroes, mysteries, or just out of control silliness, there is a story waiting for you here. Grab your friends and jump right into the most exciting recess ever.