Drawing from classic Chinese adventure Journey to the West, Alina Chau’s bright new adaptation centers on the Monkey King’s wild beginnings and brings one of mythology’s most unforgettable troublemakers to life in a whole new way.

Sun Wukong wasn’t born in the usual way—he hatched from an egg atop Hua Guo Mountain, full of big dreams and an even bigger attitude. With a shape-shifting staff, a cloud he can ride like lightning, and an unstoppable belief in himself, Wukong isn’t just another monkey . . . he’s the Monkey King.

When word of his wild powers reaches the Heavenly Realm, the gods try to keep him close to prevent any chaos. But Wukong didn’t come all this way to play by someone else’s rules. And when he decides to shake things up, the skies themselves might not be ready for the storm he’s about to unleash. Can one monkey’s mischief really cause an uproar in heaven?

Combining Alina’s sumptuous, dreamy art with a faithful, respectful adaptations of a favorite mythical tale, Uproar in Heaven still manages to be as much fun as a barrel full of monkeys.

Beautiful watercolor illustrations bring to life this middle grade graphic novel about former youth basketball star Jordan, who was paralyzed from the waist down in an accident. She misses playing her favorite sport and being part of the team. Jordan one day discovers a mysterious, injured elephant and, sensing a connection, decides to nurse him back to health. She names the elephant Marshmallow and he helps her discover that water polo could let her pursue her athletic dreams. But the town is experiencing a worsening drought that threatens the team’s ability to play. Marshmallow knows the secret to bringing back the rain but if he tells, he might have to leave Jordan forever.