INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Emerson, Sharon

Zebrafish

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Renée Kurilla. Teenager Vita is trying to start a band called Zebrafish when she learns that one of her group members is undergoing chemotherapy. This leads to to a benefit concert to buy medical equipment that will help her sick friend. Though overtly message-driven (it's good to help others), this graphic novel presents an unusual topic and a likable bunch of characters.

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