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Super Magic Boy: I Am a Slime Monster:
Hugo is more than just a kid-- he's a SUPER MAGIC BOY who's able to transform into anything that'll help him save the day! There's no adventure too big for him and his best friend Dino in this wacky and hilarious graphic novel series. In this volume, Hugo and Dino want to borrow some books from the library, but a scary alien slime is trying to eat them all! Will they be able to stop this monster or will this be THE LAST BOOK YOU EVER READ?!
Hugo and Dino are avid readers, but they've run out of books to read at home! Luckily, they know a place where there are INFINITE books—the local library. The only thing standing in their way is...an ALIEN SLIME MONSTER whose plan for world domination involves eating EVERY BOOK ON EARTH!!!
Normally, Hugo would be able to use his awesome transforming powers to save the day, but because nothing scares him more than slime monsters, his abilities are on the fritz! Will Hugo be able to overcome his fears to save the world?! Or will humanity never be able to read a book again?!
"A high-energy celebration of a delightfully rambunctious childhood." — Kirkus Reviews
Hugo and Dino are avid readers, but they've run out of books to read at home! Luckily, they know a place where there are INFINITE books—the local library. The only thing standing in their way is...an ALIEN SLIME MONSTER whose plan for world domination involves eating EVERY BOOK ON EARTH!!!
Normally, Hugo would be able to use his awesome transforming powers to save the day, but because nothing scares him more than slime monsters, his abilities are on the fritz! Will Hugo be able to overcome his fears to save the world?! Or will humanity never be able to read a book again?!
"A high-energy celebration of a delightfully rambunctious childhood." — Kirkus Reviews
112 pages, Hardcover
Published December 16, 2025
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About the author
Jarod Roselló
16 books33 followersJarod Roselló is a Cuban American writer, cartoonist, and teacher. He is the author of the award-winning middle-grade graphic novel series Red Panda & Moon Bear, and the early reader graphic novel series, Super Magic Boy, from Random House Graphic.
His debut graphic novel, The Well-Dressed Bear Will (Never) be Found, was a 2015 Honorable Mention in the Publishers Weekly Graphic Novel Critics Poll, and his chapbook, The Star, was the winner of the 2015 Epiphany Magazine chapbook contest for graphic literature.
His short comics and fiction have been published in PEN America, Hayden's Ferry Review, Sonora Review, Hobart, The Rumpus, The Collagist, and Barrelhouse. His arts-based and educational research has been published in Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, Bank Street Occasional Papers, and International Review of Qualitative Research.
Jarod holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, both from The Pennsylvania State University. Originally from Miami, he now lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife, kids, and dogs, and is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of South Florida.
His debut graphic novel, The Well-Dressed Bear Will (Never) be Found, was a 2015 Honorable Mention in the Publishers Weekly Graphic Novel Critics Poll, and his chapbook, The Star, was the winner of the 2015 Epiphany Magazine chapbook contest for graphic literature.
His short comics and fiction have been published in PEN America, Hayden's Ferry Review, Sonora Review, Hobart, The Rumpus, The Collagist, and Barrelhouse. His arts-based and educational research has been published in Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, Bank Street Occasional Papers, and International Review of Qualitative Research.
Jarod holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, both from The Pennsylvania State University. Originally from Miami, he now lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife, kids, and dogs, and is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of South Florida.
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January 6, 2026
Hugo and Dino are back! This time, they’re headed to the local library to get the newest book in the SpongeMan series. The only problem is…an evil slime monster from outer space has taken over the library!
It’s plan? To shrink human brains by destroying all the world’s books to make the Earth easier to conquer. Can Hugo and Dino save the books and the world? Or will this be the last book you ever read?
Perfect for fans of Captain Underpants and SpongeBob SquarePants!
It’s plan? To shrink human brains by destroying all the world’s books to make the Earth easier to conquer. Can Hugo and Dino save the books and the world? Or will this be the last book you ever read?
Perfect for fans of Captain Underpants and SpongeBob SquarePants!
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