- Graphic Novels
- Ages 6–9
- Science Fiction
Juniper Mae: Journey to the Levels Below
Book 3 of 3 in Juniper MaeView the full series
A forthcoming third adventure that sends Juniper into Tykotech City's lower levels for a rescue mission against President Onyx. It looks like the most high-stakes entry so far, while staying within bright all-ages sci-fi adventure.
- Best for6–9
- FormatGraphic
- Length64 pp
- Read aloud~30 min
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
- Comedic
Tone
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Suspenseful
- Warm
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Juniper Mae, Albie and BOT-L think they are safe at home, but President Onyx is still determined to uncover Juniper's technological secrets. When his plans put Juniper's family in danger, the tiny inventor and her friends must team up with an unlikely ally and break into Tykotech Tower itself. Their journey takes them down into the levels below the city, through tricks, traps and the hidden machinery of power. This third Juniper Mae graphic novel continues the series' blend of bright sci-fi gadgets, fantasy-hero energy and young-reader-friendly action. The rescue plot gives the story strong momentum, while Juniper's inventions keep the problem-solving playful and visually exciting. As a 2026 title, it is best treated as a forthcoming continuation for readers already invested in Juniper's world rather than a first entry point.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
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- Best fit · 6–9
- Read aloud · 5–8
- Independent · 6–9
Prose load
Light
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Workable
Works well for
- Reluctant readers
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
3 / 5 · Mostly fine
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- Forthcoming title
- Stem adventure
- Rescue mission
- Robot fans
- Colourful action
Avoid if
- Needs available now
- Wants standalone entry point
- Prefers realistic stories
- Wants full plot certainty
Particularly good for children who are…
- Reluctant reader
- Interested in science
- Interested in art and creativity
- Anxiety and worry
In the classroom
How it works in school.
A bright STEM-flavoured adventure-comic series — a reluctant-reader pick with a science spark.
A book children love that happens to support school — never a stand-in for the texts a class is taught with. Reviewed for the classroom · June 2026.
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
- Adventure and freedom
- Being special or chosen
- Going on a quest
- Making a difference
- Surviving danger
Why parents love it
- Beautiful illustrations
- Quick to read
- Conversation starter
- Shared humour
In the series
Juniper Mae.
3 books · open the series →
About the creators
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Come into this from…
Easier or preparing reads — perfect lead-ins.
Where to go next…
Escalation reads — a step up in scale, silliness, or stakes.
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