The bestselling, award-winning Barry Loser series is ten years old and Barry, Bunky, Nancy and the gang are off on a series of new adventures - in full colour graphic novel format and with 'how to draw' sections to help you make your own comic books!

Three amazekeel stories, including one where Barry's dad turns into a vending machine, and all Barry has to do is 'press his buttons' to get exactly what he wants, and another where hearing the most boring story in the world has a disastrous effect of Barry's mind and body..

Jim Smith's books have sold 840k copies in the English language, and sold in 17 territories. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Scholastic Lollies award, was shortlisted for the Waterstones prize, and had a World Book Day book.

A two-colour graphic novel about speaking-up and standing out when you feel different. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier How do you find your voice when everyone around you is telling you to be quiet? Frankie is different, and so is her best-friend, Sam. So when they both start secondary school, it's tough. Particularly when there are so many rules to follow, like: No talking in class! Be quiet in the hallways! Silence for assembly! Frankie doesn't know how she'll manage, because constantly talking is how she copes. So when she gets the chance to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest, Frankie couldn't be more excited. Except, to have a band, you need to have band members. And to have band members, you need to be good at making friends... Can Frankie learn to find her voice and stand out? A unique perspective on Autism, told with humour and heart. Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a distinctive blue and orange palette. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. Praise for FRANKIE'S WORLD: "I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that represents neurodiversity really realistically." Libby Scott "Aoife Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with great care, humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones "A fun and relatable read about awkwardness, self-acceptance, family and friendship." Sarah McIntyre "Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on through her journey." Sue Cheung "Frankie's World is funny, fresh and honest and I wish it had be around to read when I was little." Holly Smale "Offers an amusing and relatable story that celebrates neurodiversity through its sensitive exploration of Frankie's alienation from her peers" IRISH TIMES "A wonderfully charming, honest and funny look at growing up... one of my favourite books of the year" IRISH EXAMINER "Warm, funny and original" GUARDIAN "A great story about growing up and learning who you are" BOOKTRUST

"Shark Summer is bursting with vibrant, expressive art....The characters are distinct and relatable...It's a lovely read!"--Molly Knox Ostertag, author of the Witch Boy series "Eloquently chronicled in Marcks's cinematic panels, friendships are formed and repaired, parental relationships articulated, and inner conflicts expressed and resolved. A winning production." --Kirkus When a Hollywood film crew arrives on Martha's Vineyard with a mechanical shark and a youth film contest boasting a huge cash prize, disgraced pitcher Gayle "Blue Streak" Briar sees a chance to turn a bad season into the best summer ever. After recruiting aspiring cinematographer Elijah Jones and moody director Maddie Grey, Gayle and her crew set out to uncover the truth of the island's own phantom shark and win the prize money. But these unlikely friends are about to discover what happens when you turn your camera toward the bad things lurking below the surface.

"Incredibly strong and not a little disturbing." -Cory Doctorow, author of In Real Life Welcome to a new age...the age of the internet. Allison is drowning under the weight of her manipulative stage magician father. When he brings home the family's first computer, she escapes into a thrilling new world where she meetings Samir, a like-minded new online friend who has just agreed to run away from home with her. After moving to a new town and leaving all of his friends behind, Richard receives a mysterious note in his locker with instructions on how to connect to "Evol BBS," a dial-in bulletin board system, and meets a fierce punk named Tina who comes into his life and shakes his entire worldview loose. Unlikely alliances, first love, and minor crime sprees abound in this teen graphic novel debut about making connections while your world is falling apart. "Perfectly captures the mystery and wonder of the early days of the internet." -Andy Baio, author of Waxy.org and co-founder of XOXO "A rush of love for brave beginnings-of both the early internet and the teens who used it to find themselves and each other." -Eleanor Davis, author of The Hard Tomorrow and How to Be Happy "A compelling story complimented by pleasingly minimal art that skillfully evokes a sense of loneliness and isolation. " -Savanna Ganucheau, co-creator of Bloom "A sharp and authentic wild ride that brought me back to my teenage years as a punk with a dial-up connection." -Kevin Panetta, co-creator of Bloom "A poignant and often hilarious reminder that technology is at its best when it's easing the ache of loneliness and bringing people together." -Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King

Everyone's favorite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face...the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they're not alone-a summer in the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won't be long before Dad's new neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly. This volume includes: Five full-length comics One bonus Cat Ninja Tale

How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone around you? "I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that represents neurodiversity really realistically." Libby Scott "Aoife Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with great care, humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones "A fun and relatable read about awkwardness, self-acceptance, family and friendship." Sarah McIntyre "Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on through her journey." Sue Cheung Frankie knows she's not like anyone else in her class: she's different, but she can't quite figure out why. Is it the new freckle on her nose, or the fact she's small for her age? Or that she has to go to the hospital sometimes? Everyone else seems to think she's weird too, and they make fun of her at school. Frankie's dad left when she was a baby - maybe he was different too? It would explain why she always feels like an alien. So she and her best-friend Sam, embark on a mission to track him down. A graphic novel offering a unique perspective on Autism, told with humour and heart. Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a distinctive blue and orange palette. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.

Tells the story of the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Written in graphic-novel format.

From New York Times #1 bestselling author, Nathan W. Pyle, comes an out-of-this-world picture book about two aliens who encounter a vibrating creature, based on his STRANGE PLANET series. Join Strange Planet's lovable parent and child aliens as they embark on a quest to understand the vibrating creature (that's a cat to us humans) that is stalking around their house. As the aliens closely observe the creature, they discover all their differences and what they have in common. This paper-over-board picture book has all the literal-minded charm of Nathan's previous books, and is written with parents and kids in mind. It's perfect for playtime, bedtime, or anytime!

Prepare to treat yo self! Parks and Recreation: The Official Cookbook is the ultimate way for fans to visit the kitchens, restaurants, and Harvest Festivals of Pawnee, IN, without ever leaving their homes. And though "there has never been a sadness that can't be cured by breakfast food," home cooks of every skill level will be able to recreate meals for any time of day, including: Leslie Knope's Favorite JJ's Diner Waffles Eagleton Crepes Ron Swanson's Meat Tornado Burrito Paunch Burger's Double Bason Grenade Deluxe Chris Traeger's Turkey Burger and Literally the Best Salad You've Ever Had Stu's Stew April and Andy's Most Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ever Made Ben's Calzones And don't forget to treat yo self to: Donna's Mimosas Marshmallow Ron Swansons Sweetums Sugar Splash Floats Featuring more photos, quotes, and many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options than there are rules to The Cones of Dunshire, Parks and Recreation: The Official Cookbook serves up something for every fan!

Two Books in one! Episodes 7 & 8 in the hit Bad Guys series - soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not! EPISODE SEVEN: DO-YOU-THINK-HE-SAURUS?! The Bad Guys have flown through outer space, made it back to Earth, and managed to land in exactly the right place ... but exactly the wrong TIME. Who knew alien escape pods were capable of time travel?!? And now that they're 65 million years in the past, they must avoid being eaten by dinosaurs and fix their broken time machine if they ever want to get back home before an evil alien destroys the whole world!This super special edition also includes a hilarious original short story following evil Dr. Marmalade's quest for superstardom, quizzes, games, and more! EPISODE EIGHT: SUPERBAD The Bad Guys have strangely acquired SUPERPOWERS! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you'd call hero-caliber skills.Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a job to do. With Dr. Marmalade ready to destroy the world, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark finally have their chance to be (super)heroes! And this time, they may just get some help... ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who just want to laugh their socks off The Bad Guys feature length animation will release in UK cinemas on 1 April 2022 Praise for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS TWO BOOK BIND-UP EDITION Episode 7: Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?! Episode 8: Superbad

Brand new adventures for Barry Loser in this new series of full colour graphic novels – perfect for fans of DogMan, Bunny vs Monkey and Kitty Quest ‘RIDONKULOUSLY FUNNY, EVERY KID SHOULD GET THEIR HOOTER INTO THIS TOTAL WINNER OF A GRAPHIC NOVEL’ – Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates Celebrating Barry Loser’s 10th birthday with a new series of graphic novel adventures! The bestselling, award-winning Barry Loser series is ten years old and Barry, Bunky, Nancy and the gang are off on a series of new adventures – in full colour graphic novel format and with ‘how to draw’ sections to help you make your own comic books! Three amazekeel stories, including one where Barry’s dad turns into a vending machine, and all Barry has to do is ‘press his buttons’ to get exactly what he wants, and another where hearing the most boring story in the world has a disastrous effect of Barry’s mind and body… Jim Smith’s books have sold 840k copies in the English language, and sold in 17 territories. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Scholastic Lollies award, was shortlisted for the Waterstones prize, and had a World Book Day book. Have you got all of Jim Smith’s amazekeel books? Barry Loser: I am not a loser Barry Loser: I am still not a loser Barry Loser: I am so over being a loser Barry Loser: I am sort of a loser Barry Loser and the holiday of doom Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton Barry Loser hates half term Barry Loser and the birthday billions Barry Loser: worst school trip ever! Barry Loser is the best at football NOT Barry Loser and the trouble with pets My dad is a loser free ebook My mum is a loser free ebook Future Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot grannies Future Ratboy and the invasion of the nom-noms Future Ratboy and the quest for the missing thingy The Super Weird Mysteries Danger at Donut Diner Attack of the Haunted Lunchbox My Pencil Case is a Time Machine

Journey through the entire Marvel universe in this comprehensive book of official Marvel maps! This fully illustrated collection of detailed Marvel maps begins in New York before moving out to America, planet Earth, the solar system and the entire universe. With recognisable buildings from the Marvel comics located in situ, detailed buildings, such as the Avengers Mansion and the Xavier Institute, and zoom-ins to scenes from the comics, this comprehensive book maps out the whole Marvel universe. The biggest Marvel characters are put under the spotlight: see all of Spider-Man's costumes, the whole X-Men line-up, the history of Black Widow, the different incarnations of Hulk and much more besides. Marvel Universe is the ultimate book for all fans of this unique universe, young and old.

Celebrate 60 years of web-slinging with the story of Marvel Comics' most beloved super hero, Spider-Man! Features Foreword by Stephen Wacker, former Senior Editor of Spider-Man. When Stan Lee and Steve Ditko debuted Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy, would they have ever predicted what would happen next? Spider-Man would go on to become the most popular super hero in history! Discover the origins and inception of New York's favourite web-slinging, crime-fighting, skyscraper-swinging super hero, in this gorgeous coffee table book. Not only will readers experience a real-time exhibition of the life of Spidey, but they will uncover his story, his iterations, the storylines that shook comics-lore and discover the creators who brought the web-head to life! This amazingly curated collection includes rarely seen artwork from the Marvel archives and will chronicle the enormous Spider-Verse and history of the legendary Spider-Man and his most famous foes. Spider-Man Museum is the definitive gift purchase for Spidey lovers everywhere and a must-have addition to the shelf for fans of comics. Celebrate Spidey's 60th anniversary in glorious style. Also available: - Marvel Museum - Marvel Heroes & Villains - Marvel Universe: An Atlas of Marvel - What Would Spider-Man Do? - What Would Hulk Do? - What Would The Mighty Thor Do? (c) 2022 MARVEL

Join Max's quest to become a knight! The second book in the New York Times bestselling illustrated series is full of even more laughs, more magic and more (mis)adventure – from the creator of Big Nate!

Byjovia is under attack, and it's up to Max and her best friends – the Midknights – to save the day! The quest is on as the Midknights set out to face the beastly Bodkins, powerful spells and their greatest foes yet.

With his trademark comic book-style illustrations, Lincoln Peirce brings epic adventure, riotous fun and medieval silliness in Max and the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins, book two in the Max & the Midknights series.

This just in! The adorable feline reporters at Breaking Cat News are back with an all-new fifth comic collection for middle grade readers! The cats of BCN are back and have they got news for you! When Elvis goes missing it's Tommy to the rescue-but just who is rescuing whom? Stayed tuned for relaxing light baths, an intruder on the couch, adventures in laundry, Operation: Second Breakfast, an invisible cat, a new wrestler entering the ring, baby pictures of Elvis, dangerous spiders, packing peanuts galore and more! ...And what about that rumored battle with the vacuum cleaner? Don't forget to check out the "More to Explore" section, with pictures you can color!

From the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of THE DARKEST MINDS comes an extraordinary graphic novel about magic, friendship and discovering your power.

Extraordinary things don't happen to fourteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabil, a talented weaver who dreams about life outside of her tiny village. But that all changes when a mysterious young wizard named Wayland North appears and asks for Sydelle's help. He's got a shocking secret that could stop a war between kingdoms ... if he can reach the capital with the news in time.

As Sydelle and Wayland race against the clock to deliver their message, they must contend with wild weather and a dark wizard who will do anything to stop them. But the sudden earthquakes and freak snowstorms may not be a coincidence. And as Sydelle discovers more about North's past and her own strange abilities, she realises that the fate of the kingdom may rest in her fingertips.

Three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli presents the second Baloney and Friends book that Dav Pilkey declares "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories"-now in paperback edition! Baloney and friends will have newly independent readers giggling their way through more day-to-day adventures in the second book of this pitch-perfect graphic novel series. Whether it's writing the lyrics to their own original theme song, having an epic sleepover in a tent, discovering a wonderful new device that lets them reach for the sky, or thinking deep (or deeply funny) thoughts about the world around them, this new collection of mini-tales and three mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn to draw each character with different facial expressions and emotions by following clear step-by-step instructions.

Create simple seasonal and holiday doodles using multicolored pens! Want to draw a jack-o'-lantern with a toothy smile? How about a silly Santa out cruising in his sleigh? How to Doodle Year-Round helps you create these sweet and sensational designs--no previous artistic training required! Kamo provides hundreds of examples, unlocking the simple secrets to drawing freewheeling, lively and amusing doodles. Unlike fine-art or manga, there are no rules and no art-school techniques to master. All you need is a free hand and a free spirit. This book encourages doodlers to pick up a pen and start artfully scribbling whenever and wherever they are. Doodles can be dashed off on a piece of scrap paper or permanently enshrined on a T-shirt, bookmark, invitation or gift. *Recommended for artists 16 & up*

A breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Max - a trans high school student who has to save the world as a Magical Girl ... as a boy! Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself. But on top of classes, crushes and coming out, Max's life is turned upside down when his mom reveals an eons old family secret: he's descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending humanity from a dark, ancient evil! With a sassy feline sidekick and loyal gang of friends by his side, can Max take on his destiny, save the world and become the next Magical Boy? A hilarious and heartfelt riff on the magical girl genre made popular by teen manga series, Magical Boy is a one-of-a-kind fantasy series that comic readers of all ages will love With full-colour illustrations inside From popular illustrator and comic artist, Vincent Kao, as The Kao.

"They say you can't go home again. But that's because they haven't discovered Crabgrass. (Yet.) Every strip is like a visit from your best friend in grade school. The one who always got you in trouble for laughing too loud." -Brad Guigar, Creator of Evil Inc Through its heartwarming, wry, and relatable comic episodes, Crabgrass explores the timeless subject of friendship between two boys growing up in the 1980s. Crabgrass is a comic strip set in the fictional town of Crabgrass Drive, and chronicles the close friendship of Kevin, who is white, and Miles, who is black, and the many stumbles and breakthroughs they encounter growing up together. The main characters exemplify the resilience of the bonds we form when we are young, and are a reminder of why we remember those times fondly. Crabgrass is also a thrilling exploration of the adventures and mischief that children can get into when allowed to roam. Set in an ambiguous time before cellphones and the internet, the strip finds a way to connect to the old and the young without alienating either. Crabgrass explores the same youthful themes of friendship and adventure as Calvin and Hobbes, and the humor, warmth, and innocence will appeal to readers of bestselling middle grade series like Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Big Nate.

Invincible is faced with his greatest challenge, Conquest, an ambassador from his home planet intent on taking over Earth regardless of what stands in his way i?9; least of all Invincible! From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).

Here they come! It's Peach and Plum! Welcome to Fruitdale! School is out and work is done. Now it's time for summer fun. Peach and Plum have lots to do. Beach day, bikes, and basketball, too. Will they wind up stuck indoors with a pesky list of chores? True adventure never ends for this pair of sweet best friends. Ripe with humor and bursting with rhyme, these five short stories and four mini-comics will have newly independent readers wriggling, giggling, and going bananas for Peach and Plum.