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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Short Stories & Other Fiction > Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels
In this special collectors' edition, books ten to twelve are
brought together in one fabulous volume. In ASTERIX THE LEGIONARY,
Obelix is in love - but the lovely Panacea is engaged to
Tragicomix, a conscript in the Roman army. Asterix and Obelix must
join up to resue him. In ASTERIX AND THE CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD, Caesar
plans to hold a triumph using the shield of his defeated enemy,
Vercingetorix, but the shielf is missing! Romans and Gauls race to
track it down. The athletes of the ancient world assemble in
ASTERIX AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES. Asterix and the Gauls enter the
games, but magic potion is banned! Can our friends win without it?
There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero
and his friends.
Bei Liu has chosen to challenge Cao Cao for the role of the most
powerful man in China. But on the eve of battle, Bei Liu's ally,
Shao Yuan, fails to support him, and Bei Liu must run for his life.
This leaves Yu Guan alone to fend for himself against Cao Cao, who
is keen to have a man of his courage and honor on his side. Can Cao
Cao convince Yu Guan to change allegiance? Can Yu Guan serve two
masters? What will happen when a decision is made?
Howl with laughter with the THIRD book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of
dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of
surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of
hope... Dog Man hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the
police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a
slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in
a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a super-cute
kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these
furballs and remain top dog! 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. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES Dog Man (book 1) Dog Man:
Unleashed (book 2) Dog Man and Cat Kid (book 4) Dog Man: Lord of
the Fleas (book 5) Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild (book 6) Dog Man: For
Whom the Ball Rolls (book 7) Dog Man: Fetch-22 (book 8)
The Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever.
Ideal for anyone who loves Tintin, Asterix or Dogman. All the fun,
danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format
for fans old and new. Brilliantly retold, designed and illustrated
by a talented father-and-son team of graphic novel experts. This
superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any
age. It's Julian, Dick and Anne's first visit to Kirrin to meet
their cousin George - never call her Georgina! - and her loyal dog
Timmy. Exploring together, they discover the location of some
ancient family treasure marked on a hidden map. They must work
quickly to find it as they are not the only ones searching for it .
. . Join the adventure!
THE 6th GRAPHIC NOVEL ADAPTATIONS WINGS OF FIRE SERIES! The #1 New
York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in
the sixth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes. The
dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade
Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the
tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends.
Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden
in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an
awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Should
she risk everything to save her new friends?
One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature
Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most
recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly
collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight
Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels,
mysteries and historical adventures. The world’s most famous
travelling reporter gets caught up in a revolutionary adventure.
Bianca Castafiore has been imprisoned by General Tapioca! Also
accused of threatening Tapioca’s dictatorship, Tintin, Calculus
and Haddock jet off to the jungle HQ of the revolutionaries, and
hatch a plot surrounding the upcoming carnival and Haddock’s
sudden and mysterious disgust for whiskey … Join the most iconic
character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure
spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries.
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. Hergé
(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. Have you collected all the
graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land of the Soviets Tintin
in America Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh Tintin: The Blue Lotus
Tintin: The Broken Ear Tintin: The Black Island Tintin: King
Ottakar’s Sceptre Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws Tintin:
The Shooting Star Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Tintin: Red
Rackham’s Treasure Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls Tintin:
Prisoners of the Sun Tintin: Land of Black Gold Tintin: Destination
Moon Tintin: Explorers of the Moon Tintin: The Calculus Affair
Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet Tintin: The Castafiore
Emerald Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney The Adventures of Tintin and
the Picaros Tintin and Alph-Art
A paw-some box set of the first ten Dog Man books by worldwide
bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is the
crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This
supa deluxe boxed set includes ten Dog Man books: Dog Man, Dog Man
Unleashed, Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties, Dog Man and Cat Kid, Dog
Man: Lord of the Fleas, Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild, Dog Man: For
Whom the Ball Rolls, Dog Man: Fetch-22, Dog Man: Grime and
Punishment, and Dog Man: Mothering Heights. Dav Pilkey's wildly
popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores
universally positive themes, including love, empathy, kindness,
persistence, and the importance of doing good.
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The perfect present for Dog Man fans - starring some of your
favourite characters from the series! The Cat Kid Comic Club learns
to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic
novel by Dav Pilkey. Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi,
Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to
making comics with originality and laughter. But wait - have they
cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious
group presents even more amazing mini-comics: a thrilling ride in
"Chubbs McSpiderbutt", an action-packed romp in "Frogzilla",
reflective haikus in "In the Autumn Pond", a candy-coated mystery
in "Mallo Cop", and much, much, more. By working together, the baby
frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact. In this
innovative graphic novel series, award-winning author and
illustrator Dav Pilkey employs a variety of techniques - including
origami, acrylic paints, colored pencils, photography, collage,
gouache, watercolors, and more - to capture the creative and joyful
spirit of collaboration. The variety of art styles, paired with
Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humour, inspires imagination
and innovation for readers of all ages. 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!
An end to the endless war. The possibility of stopping the Legion
once and for all. Such is humanity's most fervent desire. But in
the war-free world of tomorrow, what will become of the Eighty-Six?
Many have gained a renewed hope for the future. Some have found
love, and others have new aspirations, but what of those who have
yet to dream? The warm rays of hope have bent their iron wills and
distorted their realities. For those tragic few, the worst is yet
to come...
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