Laddertop Books 1-2

A young-adult graphic novel series from Tor Books, Laddertop follows a group of children selected to train as the next generation of operators for a mysterious alien space elevator. Written by the Card family—Orson Scott Card, Emily Janice Card, and Zina Margaret Card—with vibrant art by Honoel A. Ibardolaza, the story combines sci-fi world-building with coming-of-age drama. Though initially published as two volumes in 2013, the series’ unique premise and collaborative family authorship make it a distinctive entry in middle-grade graphic fiction.