Center for Children's Literature Blog

Children’s Book Committee – July 2026 Pick

The Lionharts: A Graphic Novel 
Author: Mike Lawrence

Two brothers embark on a quest with retired grandparents to save their parents from a mysterious woman. Can they save their family from impending ruin? Naturalistic artwork.

Our Young Reviewer Says:

I liked it because there were multiple plot twists. The illustrations  helped me visualize important parts of the story. For example the mom transforms into a dragon and the drawings helped me form a picture in my mind. The main characters were originally not prepared for battle but then they figured out a plan by coming together. They ended up defeating the villain. It made me understand that being prepared is very important in life. 

–Santino, age 10, Eastchester, NY.


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