Treasure in the Lake

In Jason Pamment's middle grade graphic novel debut, thirteen-year-old Iris, a voracious reader, feels real adventure is out of reach in her small town of Bugden. However, Iris and her best friend, Sam, find an unusually dry river that leads them to a hidden city and an ancient tale of friendship. As they uncover the truth, Iris and Sam must navigate their own friendship challenges, wondering if history will repeat itself and tear them apart. Grand adventures stories often begin where you least expect them… Iris knows this because she’s read them all. However, as a thirteen-year-old stuck in the tiny town of Bugden, real adventure seems like a distant dream. But when Iris and her best friend, Sam, stumble upon an unusually dry river on the outskirts of town, they’re led to a discovery beyond anything Iris has ever read a hidden city and a forgotten tale of friendship. In Jason Pamment's middle grade graphic novel debut, perfect for fans of Hilda and This Was Our Pact, can Iris and Sam uncover the truth in time to keep their own friendship afloat, or will history repeat itself and pull them apart forever? An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title