Ali Cross: The Graphic Novel

Ages 10 to 14, Grades 5 to 9

It's up to Ali Cross to solve the mystery of his missing friend in this action-packed thrill ride, a full-color graphic novel adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestseller Ali Cross!

Ali Cross has always dreamed of following in the footsteps of his father, famous detective Alex Cross, who never gives up on a case. Ali’s chance to prove himself arrives sooner than he might think when his best friend, Gabe, goes missing.

But the more Ali digs, the more he realizes maybe he didn’t know his friend as well as he thought. At the same time, his house is hit in a string of burglaries. With his father on trial for a crime he didn’t commit, Ali is on his own to piece together the clues. Will Ali be able to trust his instincts and find his friend—or is he in over his head?

This action-packed, page-turning, full-color graphic novel is a blockbuster addition to any shelf.

About the Author

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. The creator of the Middle School and Treasure Hunters series, he founded JIMMY Patterson to publish books that young readers will love. He lives in Florida with his family.

Adam Rau was born in Minnesota and moved to New York to attend the School of Visual Arts. In 2004, he landed a job in children’s publishing and before long was acquiring and editing graphic novels for young readers, which he has been doing for over ten years. Adam lives in Jersey City with his wife and dog.

Phillip Tajalle is a Chamoru comic book artist with BFAs in illustration and cartooning from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He has had a lifelong love for all things comics and cartoons and has produced several independent comics over the years. Born in Alameda, California, and raised on Long Island, New York, Phillip currently resides in Lindenhurst, New York.