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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Short Stories & Other Fiction > Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels
At the end of the second century, the lands of ancient China are
thrown into turmoil when the Han Dynasty collapses, a tyrant
overthrows the weak emperor, and a group of regional warlords forms
an army to restore the nation. But bravery and valour are soon
stifled by ambition and cunning, and the coalition dissolves before
the battle is even won. Now, a new group of heroes must emerge if
China is to survive!
Half a million Dog Man book sold in the UK! The eighth book in the
Dog Man graphic novel series now available in paperback. Petey the
Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While
Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to
find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting
like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work
as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey
(and the world) is counting on them! 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.
The epic and foreboding world of the hit video game Elden Ring gets
turned on its head in this absurd comedy adventure! Follow Aseo the
Tarnished as he struggles his way through the Lands Between. What
he lacks in strength, speed, intelligence, charisma, skill,
experience, intuition, and common sense, he makes up for
in...uhhh...
Chester Coyote is a very talented paintball player. Unfortunately,
he would rather be a lone wolf than run with the pack. His team,
the Wolves, is in the state paintball finals, but he isn't seeing
eye-to-eye with his best friend, Cora Ramirez, the Wolves' team
captain. Chester won't follow her orders, and his class-clown
personality is turning the rest of the Wolves against him. If
Chester doesn't decide to play well with others, he'll lose his
friends -- as well as the paintball championship.
After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series!
Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving mysteries?!
It's the 15th century and the Archbishop of Canterbury, worried
over impending legislation that would effectively rob the Church in
England of its power and wealth, convinces Henry V to forego this
pursuit in favour of laying claim to France. This title presents
the historic tale of war and peace between England and France in
the reign of Henry V.
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