Cecil Castellucci Books in Order
Browse Cecil Castellucci's books in order, with summaries of her novels and graphic novels and a guide to choosing where to begin reading her work.
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Cecil Castellucci books in publication order
30 books
Boy Proof
by Cecil Castellucci
2005
Victoria Jurgen calls herself Egg and dresses like the heroine of her favorite science fiction film, keeping other people at a distance. The arrival of aspiring comics artist Max Carter challenges the protective identity she has constructed.
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The Queen of Cool
by Cecil Castellucci
2006
Popular student Libby Brin has enviable friends and a boyfriend, but she is bored with her life. An internship at the Los Angeles Zoo introduces her to two unpopular classmates whose company makes her question her priorities.
Beige
by Cecil Castellucci
2007
Quiet Canadian teenager Katy spends the summer in Los Angeles with her estranged father, a recovering addict and punk drummer known as the Rat. His chaotic home and musical world challenge the accommodating personality she usually presents.
The Plain Janes
by Cecil Castellucci
2007
After moving from the city to a quiet suburb, Jane finds friendship with three other girls who share her name. Together they form a secret group that stages public art projects to challenge fear and suburban apathy.
Janes in Love
by Cecil Castellucci
2008
Jane Beckles and her friends struggle to keep their guerrilla-art group together while navigating romance, arguments, and a shortage of supplies. Police scrutiny and her mother's deepening fear make Jane's efforts to sustain their shared project increasingly difficult.
Grandma's Gloves
by Cecil Castellucci
2010
A little girl treasures the time she spends gardening with her grandmother, whose home is filled with growing things. When her grandmother dies, those shared memories and familiar activities offer a way to face her grief.
Rose Sees Red
by Cecil Castellucci
2010
Rose has withdrawn from friendship and happiness, while her Russian neighbor Yrena feels trapped at home despite living in New York City. When Yrena enters Rose's room, the two embark on a night that challenges their isolation.
First Day on Earth
by Cecil Castellucci
2011
Teenager Mal believes his unexplained three-day disappearance years earlier was an alien abduction rather than a medical episode. At a support group, he meets the mysterious Hooper, whose secrets offer another perspective on Mal's experience and loneliness.
Frost and the Mailman
by Cecil Castellucci
2011
When Santa’s letters are mistakenly forwarded to the South Pole, Christmas is threatened by a disastrous delivery problem. Mailman Daniel Wasserman teams up with an elf named Frost to recover the situation and save the holiday.
Brother. Prince. Snake.
by Cecil Castellucci
2012
A monstrous prince’s path to becoming king forms the center of this retelling of Prince Lindwurm. Love and rivalry between siblings shape a fairy tale that considers the family bonds and conflicts surrounding a seemingly impossible royal future.
The Year of the Beasts
by Cecil Castellucci
2012
Tessa and her younger sister Lulu visit the summer carnival without supervision, excited by rides and romance. Jealousy changes their relationship and sets tragedy in motion, while alternating prose and comics reveal Tessa’s struggle with grief and isolation.
Womanthology: Space
by Cecil Castellucci
2012
This anthology brings together space-themed comics by women with different levels of experience, alongside illustrations and material about making comics. Its short stories range across unfamiliar worlds, combining science fiction settings with questions of connection and identity.
Odd Duck
by Cecil Castellucci
2013
Theodora considers herself a normal duck despite habits that others might find peculiar. Her friendship with eccentric neighbor Chad makes her question that certainty, as both discover how their differences affect the companionship they have come to value.
We Have Always Lived on Mars
by Cecil Castellucci
2013
Nina belongs to a Martian colony abandoned by Earth and discovers she can breathe the planet’s toxic air. Her community sees hope for survival, but investigating the disaster that stranded them reveals a truth that could change their future.
Womanthology
by Cecil Castellucci
2013
Tin Star
by Cecil Castellucci
2014
Abandoned on a remote space station after a brutal attack by her colony leader, Tula Bane learns to survive among aliens. When three humans arrive, her longing for escape and companionship complicates her plans for revenge.
Moving Target
by Cecil Castellucci
2015
Between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Princess Leia leads a ragtag band of rebels on a dangerous mission. Their efforts against the Galactic Empire place her leadership and resolve under pressure.
Stone in the Sky
by Cecil Castellucci
2015
Tula Bane has built a life on the remote station where she was once left for dead. A valuable discovery on the planet below attracts newcomers and danger, including Brother Blue, the enemy she longs to destroy.
The Sound of Useless Wings
by Cecil Castellucci
2015
Raised to believe that reproducing is his purpose, Hort alien Heckleck travels to settle a new planet and falls for the politician's daughter Goglu. Thwarted plans force him to consider a different life in this Tin Star prequel.
Shade, the Changing Girl, Volume 1
by Cecil Castellucci
2017
Alien Loma steals Rac Shade's madness coat and travels to Earth, inhabiting the body of teenage Megan Boyer. Discovering that Megan was a hated bully, she must navigate high school while struggling with her unpredictable powers.
Soupy Leaves Home
by Cecil Castellucci
2017
Escaping her abusive father during the Depression, Pearl disguises herself as a boy named Soupy and begins traveling by train. A hobo called Ramshackle becomes her protector, though their developing friendship must accommodate his own troubled past.
Don't Cosplay with My Heart
by Cecil Castellucci
2018
Edan Kupferman feels powerful when she cosplays as Gargantua, her favorite comic-book character, despite troubles at home and uncertainty in her relationships. Convention friendships and fandom offer refuge as she tries to find confidence beyond her costume.
Shade, the Changing Girl Vol. 2
by Cecil Castellucci
2018
Shade leaves high school behind and sets out to explore America, beginning in Gotham City. Embracing the powers of her stolen coat alerts authorities on her home planet, threatening the freedom she hopes to find on Earth.
Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
by Cecil Castellucci
2019
Snow White narrates her life under a jealous queen and her flight into the forest after an attempt on her life. Finding refuge with seven dwarfs offers unexpected friendship, but the queen’s hatred continues to threaten her future.
Female Furies
by Cecil Castellucci
2019
Granny Goodness unleashes the Female Furies to prove they belong in Darkseid’s war machine. As their mission creates conflict across Apokolips, Big Barda and her fellow soldiers begin questioning the overlords who trained them and the lives they have accepted.
Girl on Film
by Cecil Castellucci
2019
Cecil Castellucci recounts growing up in 1980s New York and pursuing dreams of filmmaking and artistic expression. This graphic memoir follows those ambitions into adulthood while examining how memory reshapes the stories people tell about their lives.
Disney Frozen
by Cecil Castellucci
2020
When Elsa’s ice powers plunge Arendelle into winter, she retreats to an isolated palace. Anna journeys with Kristoff, Sven and Olaf to bring her sister home, in a graphic retelling that explores the story through both sisters’ perspectives.
Disney the Little Mermaid
by Cecil Castellucci
2020
Ariel’s fascination with the human world deepens when she rescues Prince Eric and falls in love. Defying her father, she bargains with Ursula to become human, facing manipulation and unfamiliar dangers as she pursues life above the sea.
Disney Frozen 2
by Cecil Castellucci
2021
Elsa and Anna travel north with their friends to uncover the origin of Elsa’s powers and a threat to Arendelle. Told through the sisters’ perspectives, this graphic retelling follows their dangerous search for answers about their family and kingdom.
Yasha Nydoorin
by Cecil Castellucci
2022
This graphic novel explores Yasha Nydoorin's life before joining the Mighty Nein, from her adoption by the Dolorov people to her love for Zuala. Grief and upheaval shape her journey away from her village in Xhorhas.
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