A fantastical coming-of-age graphic novel involving love, loss, and found family, centered around a determined autistic heroine who refuses to make herself fit neatly into other peoples’ space
Wherever she is, Olive has never quite fit in, and living in a dorm room for the first time is no exception. To get away from the bullies, annoying teachers, and her parents, Olive escapes alone into her own vast world of vivid landscapes and fantastical inventions—until she gets an unexpected visit from a mysterious astronaut.
Could the astronaut in her inner world be the same astronaut who recently crash-landed on earth without a trace? Night by night, Olive watches his health fade and becomes more and more certain that she has to take action.
When no one believes that she knows how to save him, she joins forces with her plucky new roommate to unpack the clues from her inner world and venture on a journey to real-life countries she’s never been to before—all to save an astronaut who, as far as she can recall, she’s never met.
Book Genres Graphic Novels, Magical Realism, Science Fiction
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey F
Title alpha Olive: Lost in Inner Space
Category Graphic Novels High Plus
Pages Count 232
Topics Astronauts. Autistic youth. Dormitory life. Roommates. Autism.
Trim Size 9 1/2" x 7 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2026-05-18
JLG Release Date Jul 2026
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Graphic Novels High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Graphic Novels High Plus
Graphic Novels High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features immersive graphic novels that combine striking visuals with rich storytelling. Selections span a wide range of genres and styles, offering engaging narratives that appeal to both avid and reluctant readers. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.