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The athletes of the ancient world assemble in Athens for the
Olympic Games. Asterix and the Gauls enter too, but they're due for
a setback. As an artificial stimulant, magic potion is banned. Can
our friends win at the Games without it? And what's the special
ingredient of the other potion, the one in the cauldron in the shed
with the door that doesn't close properly?
Space has never EVER been so silly, so join Captain Spaceington and
Co at the final frontier of laughter! From the space slugs wreaking
havoc at the Space Prettiest Flower competition, to the flativerse
where everything is two-dimensional (top tip: you can only enter
the flativerse when flattened by a giant mallet), life onboard the
SS Star Cat is never dull!
Anne of Green Gables with a twist: in this follow-up to Meg, Jo,
Beth, and Amy and The Secret Garden on 81st Street, this full-color
graphic novel moves Anne Shirley to modern-day West Philadelphia,
where where she finds new friends, new rivals, and a new family.
When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert decide to foster a teenage girl
for the first time, their lives are changed forever. Their
redheaded foster daughter, Anne Shirley, is in search of an
exciting life and has decided that West Philly is where she's going
to find it. Armed with a big personality and unstoppable
creativity, Anne takes her new home by storm as she joins the
robotics club, makes new friends in Diana and Gilbert, experiences
first love, and turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. But as
Anne starts to get comfortable, she discovers one thing she wasn't
looking for: a family. This title will be simultaneously available
in hardcover.
Dive whiskers-first into the hit graphic novel series about a new
breed of superhero! In this action-packed box set, join Cat Ninja
and his friends as he faces a variety of challenges, from scheming
villains to babysitting and boredom. Raised from a kitten by a
kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered
house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, he
dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja-Metro City's
secret protector! Follow Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and a colorful
cast of friends and foes in volumes 1-3 of the Kirkus-starred
series: Book 1: Cat Ninja Follow our feline hero's early exploits
as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting
the evil plans of slimy crooks, rampaging robots, and a certain
rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof! Book 2: Time Heist
When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and
Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! And
while they're pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they
know they're in over their heads when that egg hatches into a
high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness. It's baby's first
superhero adventure when they decide to bring their newest family
member along as they uncover the identity-and nefarious motives-of
Metro City's latest foe. Book 3: Wanted Metro City's favorites and
newcomers share the spotlight in tales that include a nearly
cat-astrophic case of stolen identity, the not-so-villainous
adventures of Master Hamster, and Adonis's first mission as one of
the good guys. Enjoy six hilarious, stand-alone stories, plus a
five-part Cat Ninja special miniseries!
One of the most iconic characters in children's books Join the
world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures
as races to claim a mysterious meteorite in The Shooting Star, and
uncovers a lost pirate's hoard in the two-part story The Secret of
the Unicorn and Red Rackham's Treasure. The fourth of eight volumes
containing Herge's best loved adventure stories, with three
thrilling mysteries: The Shooting Star Things are hotting up for
Tintin as a huge fireball comes hurtling towards earth! Soon he is
setting sail with Captain Haddock to find the meteorite in the
stormy Arctic Ocean, but a valuable metal is contained in the
meteorite and Tintin's attempts to reach it are met with relentless
sabotage! The Secret of the Unicorn When Tintin stumbles across a
model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his
friend Captain Haddock. But this isn't just any old model ship ...
it's the Unicorn. Built by one of Haddock's ancestors it holds a
clue to finding the treasure of a notorious pirate. Red Rackham's
Treasure Determined to find the treasure of the notorious pirate
Red Rackham, Tintin and Captain Haddock set sail aboard the Sirius
to find the shipwreck of the Unicorn. With the help of an ingenious
shark-shaped submarine, Tintin follows the clues deep down on this
ocean adventure. Join the most iconic character in comics as he
embarks on extraordinary adventures spanning historical and
political events. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in
the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven
Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011. The Adventures of Tintin
continue to charm more than 90 years after they first found their
way into publication. Since then more than 230 million copies have
been sold, proving that comic books have the same power to
entertain children and adults in the 21st century as they did in
the early 20th. Herge (Georges Remi) was born in Brussels in 1907.
Over the course of 54 years he completed over 20 titles in The
Adventures of Tintin series, which is now considered to be one of
the greatest, if not the greatest, comics series of all time.
Aaron Kingston loves doing BMX stunts, until he wrecks his bike!
The repairs will be expensive, and he doesn't have enough money to
cover the costs. The bike shop owner tells Aaron that he'll make
the fixes for free if Aaron represents the shop at a local race.
But as the gates open and the BMX racers take off, they're
transported to a dimension of nightmares! Does the bike shop owner
have something to do with this terror, and will Aaron and his
friends survive this deadly race? In this Scary Graphics tale,
easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver
just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
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Swim Team
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Johnnie Christmas; Illustrated by Johnnie Christmas
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"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that
will make you want to dive right in!" JERRY CRAFT, author of the
Newbery Medal-winning New Kid A splashy, contemporary middle grade
graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!
Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith
Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees-until she's stuck with the
only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The
thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's
forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for
her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former
swim team captain, is willing to help. With Etta's training and a
lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community
counting on her to turn the school's failing team around. But
that's easier said than done, especially when their rival, the
prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the
Mighty Manatees in their wake. Can Bree defy the odds and guide her
team to a state championship, or have the Manatees swum their last
lap-for good? Praise for SWIM TEAM: Harvey Award Best Children's or
Young Adult Book Nominee "A revelation! You'll root for Swim
Team-the water is just right." -JOHN JENNINGS, New York Times
bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator "Swim Team is a
beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a
fantastic storyteller and artist." -KAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet
"Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!" -GENE
LUEN YANG, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops
Some pigs are born great, other pigs have greatness thrust upon
them. BATPIG follows the amazing, porktastic adventures of Gary
Yorkshire - an entirely normal piglet whose world is turned upside
down when he's bitten by his friend, Brooklyn the bat, and develops
the power of flight! And what could Gary do with this newfound
talent other than become a superhero? Alternating between Batpig's
origin story and a furious and hilarious battle with his nemesis,
Repto-Man, this is a brilliantly funny and skilfully rendered
commercial young graphic novel series, with each book containing
two separate stories. Perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and John
Patrick Green.
In 2007, Diary of a Wimpy Kid was published, introducing readers to
Greg Heffley and his family, his best friend Rowley Jefferson, and
the dreaded Cheese Touch. More than 250 million copies later, Diary
of a Wimpy Kid has become a beloved book all around the world. and
now, for the first time ever, Greg's diary - um, make that journal
- is coming to life in a full-colour, 3D animated Disney+
production. Whether you're meeting Greg for the first time or
you're a lifelong fan of Jeff Kinney's hilarious series, you'll
love diving into the Wimpy Kid universe.
The warrior cats leap off the page in this full-color graphic novel
adventure—a stand-alone story set in the world of Erin Hunter’s #1
bestselling Warriors series.
Forced out of the forest that had been their home for generations, the
four warrior Clans are about to settle into their new homes around the
lake.
Some cats see their new beginning as a chance for the Clans to live
together in peace and friendship, but WindClan’s deputy Mudclaw
believes the other Clans cannot be trusted. And as he prepares to take
the ailing Tallstar’s place as leader, he is determined to do whatever
it takes to secure the future of his Clan—no matter the cost.
Set during the events of Warriors: The New Prophecy, this
action-packed, stand-alone adventure is perfect for longtime Erin
Hunter fans and new readers alike.
Mr Alestair Miller, the owner of Miller and Sons Auto Emporium, has
died. His oldest son inherited his father's garage. The middle son
received his valuable collection of classic cars. And his youngest
son, Hank, was given his father's old motocross bike and gear and
his pet cat, Gus. Hank is a talented mechanic, but he has a
disabled leg and doesn't like cats. How would his father expect him
to ride motocross? And what is he supposed to do with Gus? But Hank
shouldn't worry. Gus has a plan! When the two are alone, Hank finds
that Gus can SPEAK! Not only that, but with a special pair of
motocross boots, Gus can shapeshift into one of the top motocross
racers in the world! After facing off in some tense head-to-head
competitions, Hank learns that his inheritance is actually the best
of all three brothers.
Countless animals around the world are in danger of dying out! But
why are species becoming extinct, and what happens when we lose
them? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society
of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out. Using their
superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this urgent
issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can
learn about the causes and effects of animal extinction and
endangerment and discover steps we can all take to save Earth's
wildlife.
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Coraline
(Paperback)
Neil Gaiman; Illustrated by P.Craig Russell
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This is a graphic adaptation of the bestselling novel. When
Coraline moves to a new house she is fascinated by the fact that
their house is in fact only half a house. Divided into flats years
before, the other flat, it soon becomes clear to Coraline, is not
quite as cosy and safe as her own.
A graphic memoir for teens about the author's efforts to overcome
her social anxiety by learning improv comedy. Alex has crippling
social anxiety. All day long, she is trapped in a web of negative
thoughts and paralyzing fear. To pull herself free of this endless
cycle, Alex does something truly terrifying: she signs up for an
improv comedy class. By forcing herself to play silly games and act
out ridiculous scenes, Alex confronts the unbearable weight of
embarrassment, makes new friends, rediscovers parts of herself that
she'd hidden away, and ultimately faces her greatest fear by
performing onstage for all to see.
A supa fun boxed set featuring the first book from each of three
bestselling series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey: Captain
Underpants, Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club! Dav Pilkey's Hero
Collection contains three acclaimed titles: The Adventures of
Captain Underpants (full colour) and the graphic novels Dog Man and
Cat Kid Comic Club. Whether you're new to the Pilkey Universe or
rediscovering your favourites, this boxed set is perfect for you!
The critics are raving... "Combines empowerment and empathy with
age-appropriate humor and action." - Booklist on Captain Underpants
"High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny."
- Kirkus Reviews on Dog Man (starred review) "Irreverent,
laugh-out-loud funny, and... downright moving." - Publishers Weekly
on Cat Kid Comic Club (starred review) Dav Pilkey's wildly popular
Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores
universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness
persistence and the importance of being true to one's self. Full
colour pages throughout.
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Class Act
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Jerry Craft; Illustrated by Jerry Craft
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New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a
companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the
Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. This time,
it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes center stage in another
laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one
of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school. Eighth
grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying "You have to work
twice as hard to be just as good." His grandmother has reminded him
his entire life. But what if he works ten times as hard and still
isn't afforded the same opportunities that his privileged
classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted? To
make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam
might be one of those privileged kids. He wants to pretend like
everything is fine, but it's hard not to withdraw, and even their
mutual friend Jordan doesn't know how to keep the group together.
As the pressures mount, will Drew find a way to bridge the divide
so he and his friends can truly accept each other? And most
important, will he finally be able to accept himself? New Kid, the
first graphic novel to win the Newbery Medal, is now joined by
Jerry Craft's powerful Class Act.
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Dance Team Double Trouble
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Jake Maddox; Cover design or artwork by Berenice Muniz; Illustrated by Mel Joy San Juan
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When twins Lydia and Marco are approached to be on their dance
studio's jazz team, Lydia is thrilled. She and Marco both love to
dance and used to have fun dancing together as kids. But lately it
seems their relationship has grown more distant. Lydia can't wait
to dance with her brother again, but Marco is worried. He's used to
hip-hop and will be the only boy on the team. And when bullies
start mocking Marco for doing "girl dances" it could spell trouble
for the whole team.
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Big Apple Diaries
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Alyssa Bermudez; Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez
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