Description: Nick, Sy, and Violet have the perfect vacation planned, but nothing is going according to plan. Now, they'll have to think fast, get creative, and make a splash in ways they never expected! A fun-filled graphic novel for fans of Cat Kid Comic Club, Hilo, and InvestiGators!
Sy's finally going to prove himself as a pro gamer--if only his dad didn't insist on a father-son fishing excursion instead. Nick is set to collaborate with his musical hero, DJ French Toast--but their jam session is far from smooth. And Violet? She signed up for Comic Design Camp . . . so why is she suddenly the star of the Drama Camp play? Despite the obstacles, this trio isn't backing down. Together, they're ready to take on every obstacle, sink or swim. After all, school break has only just begun--and it's time to make a splash! Full of laugh-out-loud moments, big-hearted fun, and cartoonist Tate Godwin's signature style, this graphic novel proves that no mission is impossible when you've got your friends by your side. Perfect for spring break, summer, or any time! "Charming and colorful and cleverly told. Operation Cover-Up is full of humor and characters that any kid can relate to!" -- John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling author of the InvestiGATORS series, for Operation: Cover-Up "Featuring a lively, nonstop narrative arc and precise pastel cartoon art, this humorous graphic novel conveys complex truths about loyalty, identity, and honesty. Godwin employs a split screen-style format early on as Sy and Nick embark on parallel storylines that eventually converge--an inspired way to introduce the protagonists and to help readers realize that everyone, no matter how outwardly confident, feels self-doubt and uncertainty. Hilarious, perceptive, and thoughtful--just like its protagonists." - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review, for Operation: Cover-Up "The kids' world bursts with vibrant color that brings the characters and their surroundings to life with dynamic, youthful exuberance. Playful banter and touching moments of self-discovery showcase the challenges of navigating adolescence--and the importance of having a friend to do it with." - Publisher's Weekly, STARRED review, for Operation: Cover-UpReview Quotes: The all-animal characters of Operation: Cover-Up (2025) return for a summer with fun activities...and a few setbacks.
If the protagonists' last adventure was all about attempting to fit in, their new one involves standing out. This trio of friends have different plans--attending comic design camp, collaborating with a talented DJ, and jump-starting a pro-gaming career--so Sy the blue cat proposes Operation: Make a Splash! "Let's agree to knock these challenges out of the swimming pool!" he urges. Nick, a pink bunny, and Violet, a tan squirrel, are game, but things take a turn right away. Violet's mother accidentally enrolls her in drama instead of comic design. Meanwhile, Sy's father keeps proposing different activities that take Sy away from video game practice and time with friends; afraid of disappointing his father (who's often away for work), Sy reluctantly sacrifices sleep to balance all his commitments. Nick is thrilled to rap with DJ French Toast, but he discovers she has a vicious mean streak, adding a level of tension and moral choice absent from the earlier installment as the victim of French Toast's bullying rejects Nick's help. Though the issues all resolve a shade too neatly, the journey is once more a satisfying one, with Godwin making room for his characters' big emotions. His rounded cartoon art provides humor and much-needed sweetness even as the protagonists address complex conflicts. A bolstering summer adventure that balances drama and good feelings.(Kirkus Reviews)