Julius Holly Black Lark decides to take the

Lark decides to take the fall

From a chase over the rooftops of Cambridge University to scaling the Sydney Harbour Bridge to skirting a volcanic eruption

a big hairy spider is searching for a home with dark corners to hide in

a New York Times–bestselling middle-grade graphic novel full of pirates and adventure

A for Effort’s refreshingly witty and honest story is a heartfelt exploration of how it’s not always the outcome but the journey itself that truly matters

Julius Holly Black Lark decides to take theA humorous and joyful celebration of love and sharing by the award winning and bestselling duo, Angela Johnson and Dav Pilkey. When Maya's grandfather comes to visit from Alaska, he brings a surprise in a crate something, he says, to teach her "fun and sharing." Maya hopes it's a horse or a big brother. But instead, it's a huge, pink pig named Julius! Maya's parents see Julius as a slob, but Maya feels differently. She sees a playmate, a protector,