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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Short Stories & Other Fiction > Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels
Can I Build Another Me? follows a child's hilarious, wildly
inventive train of thought as he decides to make a clone of himself
- and starts to ponder what makes him HIM. Is it the scar on his
knee or his sticky palms? Is it his love of acorns or the way he
winks? The more he thinks about it, the more complicated it
becomes..
Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and
other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter
orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out
what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special,
and learn about the work being done to protect it.
A brand-new series from #1 NYT bestselling Dork Diaries author
Rachel Renee Russell! Introducing Max Crumbly, the new Dork on the
block... Max is about to face the scariest place he's ever been -
South Ridge Middle School! He has been home-schooled by his
grandmother until now, and he's begged his parents to finally let
him start attending a real school. He's starting to question that
choice, though, with the Doug aka Thug Thurston Problem. As in,
Thug keeps stuffing Max in his locker. If only Max could be like
the hero in all the comics he likes to read - or the ones he draws
- and magically escape the locker and defeat Thug. Unfortunately,
Max's uncanny, almost superhuman ability to smell pizza from a
block away won't exactly save any lives or foil bad guys. But that
doesn't mean Max won't do his best to be the hero his school needs!
Praise for Max Crumbly: 'This wacky middle-school misadventure will
delight Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates fans, particularly with its
humorous tone and illustrations. Russell's new series boasts a
memorable character in Max Crumbly, who is capable of rivalling
Dork Diaries' Nikki Maxwell.' Booklist 'If you like Tom Gates,
Diary of a Wimpy Kid and, of course, Dork Diaries you'll love this
very funny new book series' The Sun 'Rachel Renee Russell had a
huge success with her Dork Diaries and is back with The
Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Locker Hero' Sunday Express 'Written
in journal format and peppered with humorous illustrations, Max's
(mis)adventures are sure to be a hit' Booktrust 'Bestselling Dork
Diaries author Rachel Renee Russell has done it again - her
brand-new series is amazing!' SPLAT magazine 'One of the strongest
launch titles for a new series for a long time. It's just right on
so many levels' Bookbag 'Cleverly ending on a cliffhanger, full of
brilliant illustrations and easy to follow text, this series is
bound to be a hit with readers of all abilities!' Hot Brands Cool
Places 'It's a funny and exciting book for kids aged around 7-11
and I'm sure both boys and girls would enjoy it' A Mum Reviews
Give Asterix the gold medal for best-selling series ever, as the
character gets ready for his close-up in the sure-to-be-blockbuster
film, "Asterix at the Olympic Games," It has the biggest budget of
any Asterix movie ever filmed, stars Gerard Depardieu, and includes
guest cameos from David Beckham, Michael Schumacher, Zinedine
Zidane, and wrestler Nathan Jones.
When Asterix and the Gauls compete in Athens' Olympic Games, they
find themselves up against an unexpected restriction: their magic
potion has been banned as an artificial stimulant. Can they win
without it? And what tricks do their rivals have up their sleeves
to ensure that Asterix and his friends go down in defeat?
This entirely new volume features a combination of stills and plot
highlights, as well as behind the scenes information. It's the
perfect companion to a fun film.
When a young girl befriends a troll, she is disgusted by his
strange habits and manners - like loudly burping or scratching his
bum with a fork - and tries to teach him to behave in a more
'human' manner. But when she visits his home, the troll city
underground, she discovers that the trolls have their own way of
doing things, and learns the importance of accepting and
celebrating difference. This is a humorous and breathtakingly
inventive tale from the gifted Jonathan Standing, winner of the
2020 English 4-11 Picture Book Award (Fiction 7-11 category) for
his debut picture book, Through The Wall.
Victor Hugo's great story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of
Notre Dame and his unrequited love for the dancer, Esmeralda.
Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic
strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.
This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions,
which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further
engage the reader in the story.
Revisit the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with this
graphic novel for new readers. Goldilocks takes a walk and
discovers a special place in the woods. She innocently eats some
food, breaks a chair and falls asleep. What happens when a bear
family discovers a sleeping Goldilocks?
Hilda can never sit still for long without setting off on another
adventure. She can't resist exploring her enchanting worlda place
where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move. The magic and
folklore of the wild, windswept North come alive in this book about
an adventurous little girl and her habit of befriending anything,
no matter how curious it might seem. While on an expedition to
illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around her home,
Hilda spots a mountain troll. As the blue-haired explorer sits and
sketches, she slowly starts to nod off. By the time she wakes up,
the troll has totally disappeared and, even worse, Hilda is lost in
a snowstorm. On her way home, Hilda befriends a lonely wooden man,
and narrowly avoids getting squashed by a lost giant. This brand
new paperback edition of Hilda and the Troll offers a fresh chance
to read the very first outing in Luke Pearson's ever-popular series
of magical Hilda adventures. This brand new paperback edition
offers a fresh chance to read the first outing of Luke Pearson's
magical Hilda adventures.
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!
[Re]Start: It's Never Too Late is a narrative graphic novel and
guided journal designed to help people on their life's journey.
Founded by a seasoned entrepreneur and co-created by young
creatives from a range of backgrounds, this novel is a
collaborative effort to compassionately guide readers into comfort,
confidence and resilience. Our protagonists: Andi, Pete, Priya,
Sophie, Tash, TJ and Yasmin enrol onto the [Re]Start programme, and
in six bite-sized chapters, learn how to manage the many obstacles
they face. Andi grapples with anxiety, managing family expectations
while studying alone in a new country. Pete struggles with caring
for his ill mum and younger brothers while trying to secure a
full-time job. Priya combats family expectations and
responsibilities with her ambition to excel at university. Sophie
feels like she doesn't fit in with her parents' or her friends'
worlds. Tash struggles with her body image and social media
presence. TJ struggles to cope in his dysfunctional family while
managing college alongside his supermarket job. Yasmin feels guilty
for chasing her dreams while remaining committed to her parents'
sacrifices. Our book shows through our seven young protagonists:
it's never too late to start or restart your journey.
It Might Be an Apple is a boisterous, philosophical shaggy dog
story for young children - and probably a few adults. The story
follows a child's hilarious, wildly inventive train of thought
through all the things an apple might be if it is not, in fact, an
apple. Distrusting the apple's convincing appearance, the child's
imagination spirals upwards and outwards into a madcap fantasy
world - maybe it's a star from outer space with tiny aliens on
board? Perhaps it wants a cool hairstyle? Does it feel scared, or
snore at night? Children can see what all these crazy, funny things
might look like. This book is not only huge fun, but it also
encourages a questioning, challenging approach to the world around
us.
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.
Behind enemy lines, Jedi Knight Aayla Secura's covert mission is
threatened by an encounter with Shon-Ju-a former Padawan turned
cult leader. Shon-Ju claims to be after the same Separatist warlord
that Aayla was sent to capture, but he also has plenty of reasons
to hate the Republic and the Jedi. The Force is with Aayla, but she
may need more than her lightsaber against The Deadly Hands of
Shon-JuA"!
**A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection** What happens
when the living risk their lives to save the souls of the dead?
Every summer, in an isolated Japanese village, a celebration known
as the Festival of Shadows takes place. The villagers are entrusted
to assist the troubled souls or "shadows" of those who died
tragically, and to help them come to terms with their deaths and
find eternal peace. Naoko, a young girl born in the village, is
given a year to save the soul of a mysterious young man. She
develops strong feelings for her shadow--a handsome young man, an
artist--but he seems haunted by a terrible secret. She has a year
to find out what happened to him, to help him come to terms with
his past, and if she fails, his soul will be lost forever... As the
year goes by, Naoko finds herself teetering between the worlds of
the living and the dead. What is the terrible secret that seems to
be haunting her shadow? And could she be risking her own life to
help someone who has already lost his? Naoko puts her own life on
the line to save the soul of this man she loves, in an exciting,
moving and beautifully drawn story that takes the reader on a
journey from the beautiful Japanese countryside to glamorous Tokyo
art world.
Enter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first
instalment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping
adventure and light romance! Tabby Simon is determined to learn
what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a
tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighbourhood. She is
unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that
is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources.
While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death,
she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own
dangerous secrets, but he has promised to help Tabby get home. As
Tabby learns more about this strange world, she discovers that she
is destined for something far greater than she ever could have
imagined. The first graphic novel in a fast-paced, highly
imaginative fantasy series Includes a big journey, a touch of
romance and an undertone of thriller Perfect for fans of Kazu
Kibuishi, Tui T. Sutherland and Molly Knox Ostertag
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