
But if she doesn’t stick it out and pass the tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton. With an evil magician threatening the supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she’s an enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. No matter how hard she tries, Amari can’t seem to escape their intense scrutiny and doubt – especially once her own supernaturally enhanced talent is deemed ‘illegal’.
Now she must compete for a spot against kids who’ve known about magic their whole lives. This book is a thank-you to the skilled women and men who work tirelessly to see our dreams brought to life. An architect may dream up the plans for a house, but someone has to actually work the saws and pound the nails. Read Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature by Nathan W. Gorgeously written and illustrated, this is an eye-opening exploration of the many types of work that go into building our world-from the making of a bridge to a wind farm, an amusement park, and even the very picture book that you are reading.

A great choice for young readers beginning to explore graphic novels, this is an essential purchase, ready to tickle children and adults alike.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

“Pyle’s signature pink-and-blue comic panels expand to full-page spreads in this clever ode to cats.school-aged children will find it simultaneously absurd and hilarious.
