Staff Picks
Manga For Tween Readers
- Thomas M.
- Friday, March 11, 2022
Collection
Manga (Japanese comics) offer endless worlds and types of stories for audiences, but where should younger readers begin? The list below includes titles for tween readers who are curious about manga.
The Legend of Zelda. Twilight Princess. Vol. 01
Published in 2017
Once upon a time, wizards tried to conquer the Sacred Realm of Hyrule. The Spirits of Light sealed the wizards' power within the Shadow Crystal and banished them to the Twilight Realm beyond the Mirror of Twilight. Now, an evil menace is trying to find Midna, princess of the Twilight Realm, and the fragments of the Shadow Crystal to gain the power to rule over both the Twilight Realm and the World of Light.
Splatoon. Volume 1
Published in 2017
"The Turf Wars have started in Inkopolis, and the team that inks the most ground will be crowned the winner! Goggles and Team Blue are ranked lower than their competitors. But with some teamwork and a touch of creativity, they might just leave their mark on this tournament!"-- from Amazon.com.
Plum Crazy!
Tales of a Tiger-striped Cat. Vol. 01
Published in 2017
Plum the cat lives a contented life with Taku and his mother until a tiny kitten named Snowball joins the family and wreaks havoc on Plum's world.
Flying Witch. Vol. 01
Published in 2017
"Makoto Kowata, a novice witch, packs up her belongings (including her black cat familiar) and moves in with her distant cousins in rural Aomori to complete her training and become a full-fledged witch" -- Page [4] of cover.
The Complete Chi's Sweet Home. Part 1
Published in 2015
"Chi is a mischievous newborn kitten who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, finds herself lost. Separated from the warmth and protection of her mother, feels distraught. Overcome with loneliness she breaks into tears in a large urban park meadow, when she is suddenly rescued by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. The kitty is then quickly and quietly whisked away into the warm and inviting Yamada family apartment where pets are strictly not permitted. The Complete Chi's Sweet Home collects Chi's Sweet Home vol 1, Chi's Sweet Home vol 2 and Chi's Sweet Home vol 3 and includes never before translated comics from Konami Kanata in a new larger trim size!"--provided from Amazon.com.
Pokémon Adventures. Volume 1
Published in 2009
Red wants to be a friend as well as a trainer to the Pokémon, but independent-minded Pikachu will have none of it.
Giant Spider & Me
A Post-apocalyptic Tale. Vol. 01
Published in 2018
"A young girl named Nagi and a giant spider make an unusual pair in this post-apocalyptic story, but living in the mountains is lonely, and they've managed to find each other. Join them in their strangely sweet domestic bliss as they spend their days sharing tea and throwing picnics, proving that love (and delicious food) can bring together even the most unlikely of friends."--Page 4 Cover.
The Girl from the Other Side. Vol. 01, Siúil, a Rún
Published in 2017
"In a land far away, there were two kingdoms: the Outside, where twisted beasts roamed that could curse with a touch, and the Inside, where humans lived in safety and peace. The girl and the beast should never have met, but when they do, a quiet fairytale begins"--Provided by publisher.
A Man & His Cat. 01
Published in 2020
"A kitten languishes in a pet shop, unwanted and unloved. Even as his price drops with each passing day, no one spares him a glance unless it's to call him names. Having practically given up on life, the kitty himself is most shocked of all when an older gentleman comes into the store and wants to take him home! Will the man and the cat find what they're looking for..in each other?"--Provided by publisher.