Author(s): Scott SanGiacomo (Illustrator)

Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga

Perfect for fans of Hilo and Lunch Lady, this charming and funny young middle grade graphic novel follows one boy as he discovers that his perceived flaw--wild, red hair--may just be what saves the day.

Ten-year-old Ted just wants to fit in. But his wild, red hair is a target for school bullies. Fortunately, he has his best friend, Stacy, to take his mind off all the mean comments. But Stacy needs Ted's help to uncover the truth of a local urban legend--the elusive giant raccoon known as the Brookside Beast

However, after Stacy starts making new friends, Ted feels more alone and weirder than ever...until Ted discovers that he has a superpower His hair can lift, stretch, and catch anything. For the first time in his life, Ted wonders if his unruly hair is a gift rather than a curse.

Could it be the one thing that not only helps solve their town's greatest mystery but also gets his best bud back?