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SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! A powerful, unforgettable
graphic novel from the world of Wonder, by globally bestselling and
award-winning author R J Palacio. To the millions of readers who
fell in love with R J Palacio's Wonder, Julian is best-known as
Auggie Pullman's classroom bully. White Bird reveals a new side to
Julian's story, as Julian discovers the moving and powerful tale of
his grandmother, who was hidden from the Nazis as a young Jewish
girl in occupied France during the Second World War. An
unforgettable, unputdownable story about strength, courage and the
power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save
lives, from the globally bestselling author of Wonder.
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new
heights in this graphic novel adaptation. One will have the power
of wings of fire . . . Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy
very seriously. If Pyrrhia's dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami,
Glory, and Starflight to end the war, she's ready to try. She even
has some good ideas how to do it, if anyone would listen to her.
But shattering news from Morrowseer has shaken Sunny's faith in
their destiny. Is it possible for anyone to end this terrible war
and choose a new SandWing queen? What if everything they've been
through was for nothing? Buried secrets, deadly surprises, and an
unexpected side to scavengers are all waiting for her in the
shifting sands of the desert, where Sunny must decide once and for
all: Is her destiny already written? Or can five dragonets change
their fate and save the world . . . the way they choose? An epic
dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers With vibrant and captivating
illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading
experience The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times
bestseller
A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by
Eisner-nominated artist Chan Chau! Jessi recently moved to
Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters
Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's
newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and
uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too.
It's a secret language! Soon all the neighborhood kids want to
learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of
all - she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working
on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the
secret and pull off her performance? a brand-new story from the
original author the series that has been entertaining children for
generations full-colour graphic novel
The 26-Storey Treehouse is the second book in Andy Griffith's and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations – perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.
Andy and Terry have expanded their treehouse! There are now thirteen brand-new storeys, including a dodgem-car rink, a skate ramp, a mud-fighting arena, an antigravity chamber, an ice-cream parlour with seventy-eight flavours run by an ice-cream-serving robot called Edward Scooperhands, and the Maze of Doom – a maze so complicated that nobody who has gone in has ever come out again . . . Well, not yet anyway.
This time, the two friends have a whole week to finish their next book, and Andy even knows what it should be about: the story of how he and Terry first met. But life is NEVER boring in the treehouse, and emergency shark operations, giant storms, and wooden pirate heads are just the beginning . . .
Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
Rich kid Tony Jay is a shoe-in to win the Silver Falls snowboarding
tournament, but his biggest competition, Jack Hewlitt, can't afford
to enter. Tony may be spoiled, but he knows that victory means
nothing if you don't beat the best. So, he agrees to hold a
one-on-one freestyle run with Jack atop the Silver Falls Mountains.
But just when things start to heat up, a massive avalanche
threatens to put both boys on ice, turning their friendly
competition into a race for their lives.
Agent Moose and Owlfred are back and better than ever! Strange
flash floods are making waves all over the Big Forest! When Madame
HQ is nabbed right out of a very wet Woodland HQ, Agent Moose and
Owlfred must wade through clues to get her back and stop the
mystery criminal making a big splash in Big Forest! Can they find
this fiendish villain before Big Forest floats away?
'The Call of the Wild' is one of Jack London's most popular novels.
The story follows a dog named Buck, a 140lb Saint Bernard and
Scotch Shepard mix. Buck is abducted from a comfortable life as a
pet and tossed into the chaos of the Klondike Gold Rush and the
brutal realities of frontier life. Buck changes hands a number of
times before landing in the kindly hands of John Thornton. Thornton
takes ownership of Buck from a trio of ignorant stampeders, intent
upon making a dangerous river crossing. Buck refuses to cross,
despite a vicious beating. Thornton recognizes the dogs
intelligence and strength. He steps in to claim the dog and nurses
Buck back to health. But Buck is forever changed by the treatment
he has received at the hands of other men. Jack London spent a year
living in the Yukon and drew heavily upon his experiences there
while writing the book. He later said, "It was in the Klondike that
I found myself."
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..
Howl with laughter with the FIFTH book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town,
Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With
a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must
save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the
World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance
and venture into virtue? 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.
Introducing our favourite blue-haired adventurer, Hilda! This
special collector's edition collects the first two books in the
Hilda graphic novel series, Hilda and the Troll & Hilda and the
Midnight Giant, which inspired the award-winning Hilda animated
series on Netflix. Hilda: The Wilderness Stories also features
behind the scenes material and an all new cover by series creator
Luke Pearson. A perfect gift for Hilda fans and any young
adventurer in your life!
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.
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