Books like Bad Island by Doug Tennapel

Raina Telgemeier tells the coming‑of‑age tale of a young girl who hurts her front teeth in a Girl Scout mishap, faces bullying after braces, and finds unexpected friendship among a quirky group of classmates.

A little hero faces big challenges in the first book of this totally unique fantasy-dventure series. The first book in the Nnewts series follows the story of Herk, a lovable Nnewt who longs for stronger legs, something his mother and father wish they could give him. When his quaint village is attacked by the reptile Lizzarks, he's forced to flee his home and leave behind the only life he's ever known. Now, all alone and on the run, Herk navigates a dangerous world filled with strange creatures and mysterious wonders, where friends are few and an evil lord is in hot pursuit. Herk is a lovable Nnewt who longs for stronger legs. When his village is attacked by the reptile Lizzarks, he flees and leaves behind the only life he's ever known. Alone and on the run, Herk navigates a dangerous world of strange creatures. Book #1