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Howl with laughter with the FIRST book in the hilarious full-colour
illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain
Underpants! George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously
popular Captain Underpants series) are in big trouble again! George
and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part
dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of
a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks,
rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able
to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty? 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. This fabulous hardback edition is the perfect gift for a
lifetime. Full colour pages throughout. LOOK OUT FOR THE CAT KID
COMIC CLUB SERIES Cat Kid Comic Club Cat Kid Comic Club 2:
Perspectives Cat Kid Comic Club 3: On Purpose Cat Kid Comic Club 4:
Collaborations
The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your
favourite characters from the series! The Cat Kid Comic Club is
deep in discovery in the newest graphic novel in the hilarious and
heartwarming worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author
and illustrator of Dog Man. The comic club is going in all
different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying
to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that
causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with
rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their
vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir
things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose?
Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same? Award-winning
author and illustrator Dav Pilkey uses a variety of techniques -
including acrylic paints, coloured pencils, photography, collage,
gouache, watercolours, and much more - to illustrate each frog's
creative purpose and encourage teamwork. The kaleidoscope of art
styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour,
fosters creativity, collaboration, independence, and empathy.
Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories
and unleash their own creativity as they dive into this pioneering
graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey Heartfelt and humorous with
an amazing cast of characters, this is the perfect present for Dog
Man fans Full colour pages throughout make it a fun and bright
read!
Both of Dana Simpson's original Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic
novels - "The Magic Storm" and "Unicorn Theater" - are collected
here in one sparkling volume. Two books in one.
The sequel to the hilarious fantasy adventure, perfect for tabletop
role-playing games devotees, featuring the most unexpected,
underdog heroes - ORCS! After our unlikely heroes return from their
travels and celebrate with a dance party, a prank gone wrong
inadvertently unleashes something ancient and evil. Even worse, in
a tower in the middle of a dark forest, the same necromancer that
fought the legendary Drod One-Eye has sinister plans for the Orcish
tribe. Meanwhile, Pez finds an unexpected friend amongst the Elves,
who have their own stories of a terrible presence long since
slumbering. There's trouble brewing in the wide Known World, and
soon the Orcs might find that a necromancer is the least of their
problems! The fun and fantastical ORCS! series from cartoonist
Christine Larsen (Adventure Time) returns with a new installment
featuring Bog, Pez, Zep, Utzu, and Gurh! Collects ORCS! The Curse
#1-4.
Meet Stuntboy. He's the newest superhero in town. Or at least in
his own head. He'll save you from baddies like Herbert Singletary
The Worst and the Frets. Or at least he'll TRY to. And maybe
someone will end up saving him too... From two superheroes, 2021
CILIP Carnegie Medal winning author Jason Reynolds and super
illustrator Raul the Third, comes a never-before-seen tale
featuring acts of daring and courage... and one mysterious cat.
Ash is back in awesome adventures that take place across multiple
regions of the best-selling Pokemon video games! Ash is back and
more determined than ever to be a Pokemon Master! Now he's teamed
up with a new friend, Goh, who wants to collect every Pokemon from
every region! Ash and Goh encounter Legendary Pokemon, including
Suicune and Eternatus, as they continue their investigation into
the Dynamax phenomenon happening in the Galar region. But their
biggest challenge involves one of the most powerful Legendary
Pokemon ever! Can Ash and Goh handle a battle against Mewtwo?!
One of the most iconic characters in children's books Join the
world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures
investigating smugglers in the two-part story Cigars of the Pharaoh
and The Blue Lotus, then travels into the depths of the rainforest
in The Broken Ear. The second of eight volumes containing Herge's
best loved adventure stories, with three thrilling mysteries:
Cigars of the Pharaoh On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a
mysterious ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes
friends with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the
poison of madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger. The
Blue Lotus In India, Tintin gets drawn into a dangerous mystery
revolving around a madness-inducing poison. He traces its origins
to Shanghai and a nefarious web of opium traffickers. But can he
outwit the crooks? The Broken Ear The Arumbaya fetish has been
stolen! But with the help of a talking parrot, Tintin is soon on
the hunt for the famous artefact, which can be distinguished by its
broken ear. He must solve a murder and discover the true value of
the fetish, and quick - because he is not the only one on the
trail! 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.
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In the Red Zone
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Jake Maddox; Cover design or artwork by Berenice Muniz; Illustrated by Eduardo Garcia
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R214
Discovery Miles 2 140
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Star quarterback Alex has always played football with his best
friend, Oscar. But when Oscar suddenly quits the team to join the
school play, Alex feels blindsided and betrayed. Now pressure is
mounting on and off the field. Can the two boys ever recover from
their friendship fumble? Young readers will love the exciting
American football story and the electrifying full-colour comic
format in this Sport Stories Graphic Novel.
A sixth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite
pug, Bub, and his human, Bella! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This
series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches,
aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text,
high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every
page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina.
Branches books help readers grow! Bub the pug and his human, Bella,
are planning a pirate-themed sleepover with their friends Jack and
Luna. It's going to be epic! But on the night of the party, Jack
has a surprise that puts Bella's plans in peril. Can Bub save the
sleepover, or will this epic party become an epic fail? With
full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format
early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal
is the best kind of friend.
The small town of Hamlein is peaceful and... well, pretty boring.
Nothing exciting ever happens. That is, until the day an alien
spaceship lands in the town square! But the critters on board are
more adorable than evil, and everyone in the town is instantly
enamoured by them. Only Dr Polly Piper and 12-year-old twins Tommy
and Gerta Friedrichs think there's more to the alien visitors than
meets the eye. Will the twins, Dr Piper and her pet pig Hamish be
able to prove that the cute creatures are actually bent on taking
over the town? Or will the aliens overtake the quiet town of
Hamlein in their quest for world domination?
Have fun with comics and Pokemon in this amazing activity book!
Includes stickers, stencils and an exclusive Pikachu pencil topper.
Join your Pokemon pals and get creative! Dive into action-packed
comics and use stickers and stencils as you solve: puzzles
challenges mazes and many more fun activities! Featuring Pokemon
from the latest Nintendo Switch games, Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Includes stickers and stencils, plus an exclusive Pikachu pencil
topper!
This is the classic novel brought to life in full colour! 'I will
honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I
will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future'. Classical
Comics' first Dickens title is probably his best-loved story.
Scrooge gets a rude awakening to how his life is, and how it should
be. Full of Christmas Spirit(s), this is a book that you'll want to
read all year round!
From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple
Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Drama, and Sisters! Catrina
and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California
because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about
leaving her friends for Bahia de la Luna, but Maya has cystic
fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows in
from the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbour lets
them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahia de la Luna. Maya is
determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them. As
the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones
approaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her
sister's sake -- and her own. Raina Telgemeier has masterfully
created a moving and insightful story about the power of family and
friendship, and how it gives us the courage to do what we never
thought possible.
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