Mangaman

This unique graphic novel follows Ryoko Kiyama, a character who literally falls out of a Japanese manga into a typical American high school. Parents will appreciate how the story explores themes of cultural identity, fitting in, and navigating a new environment from a truly "outsider" perspective. It's a humorous and engaging read for middle-grade children, offering a fresh take on the school story genre while subtly addressing the challenges of being different and finding your place.

Ryoko Kiyama, a character from a Japanese comic book, or manga, falls through a rip into the real world--the western world--and tries to survive as the ultimate outsider at a typical American high school.