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Tells the story of Paul Revere's ride to Lexington in April 1775 to
warn colonists in Massachusetts of approaching British troops.
Written in graphic-novel format.
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The Cool Code
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Deirdre Langeland; Illustrated by Sarah Mai
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In this funny and heartfelt slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of
Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller, when coding whiz Zoey goes from
homeschooled to new school, she develops an app to help her make
friends. Will the Cool Code help Zoey fit in? Or will it completely
crash her social life? In an attempt to fit in, Zoey develops an
app called the Cool Code with a cute llama avatar that will tell
her everything from what to say to what to wear based on pop
culture algorithms she's uploaded. But when the app gives her
ridiculous advice, awkwardness and hilarity ensues. With a few
upgrades and a bit of debugging from the coding club, the app
actually works-Zoey gets really popular . . . and gets her pulled
in all kinds of directions, including away from her real friends.
Life's most complicated choices. . . is there a code for that?
This classic early reading book for Steiner-Waldorf schools is now
available again in a newly edited edition. The stories and poems
range in style and content from the fairy-tale elements of Class 1
(age 6-7) to the legends and animal fables introduced in Class 2
(age 7-8). Rhythmical repetition of words, sounds and phrases is
used throughout the book but especially widely in the tales for
younger children. It includes The Prince Who Kept Pigs, The Tree of
Three Cries, The Giant and the Child, The Fork-Tail and the Rams,
and The Monkey and the Pea.
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El Deafo
(Paperback)
Cece Bell
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Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to
school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid
strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers In this funny,
poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell
chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent
experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful--and very
awkward--hearing aid.
The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear--sometimes things she
shouldn't--but also isolates her from her classmates. She really
just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who
appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able
to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become "El Deafo,
Listener for All." And more importantly, declare a place for
herself in the world and find the friend she's longed for.
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Robin Hood
(Paperback)
Aaron Shepard, Anne Watson; Illustrated by Jennifer Tanner
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Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title
includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions
and writing prompts.
A historical graphic novel inspired by the life of Harlem's
legendary mobster, Stephanie Saint-ClairQueenie follows the life of
Stephanie Saint-Clair-the infamous criminal who made herself a
legend in Harlem in the 1930s. Born on a plantation in the French
colony of Martinique, Saint-Clair left the island in 1912 and
headed for the United States, eager to make a new life for herself.
In New York she found success, rising up through poverty and
battling extreme racism to become the ruthless queen of Harlem's
mafia and a fierce defender of the Black community. A racketeer and
a bootlegger, Saint-Clair dedicated her wealth and compassion to
the struggling masses of Harlem, giving loans and paying debts to
those around her. But with Prohibition ending, and under threat by
Italian mobsters seeking to take control of her operation, she
launched a merciless war to save her territory and her skin. In an
America still swollen by depression and segregation, Saint-Clair
understood that her image was a tool she could use to establish her
power and wield as a weapon against her opponents. Author Aurelie
Levy and illustrator Elizabeth Colomba's meticulous details-in both
story and art-bring Saint-Clair's story to life in a tense
narrative, against a sometimes bloody backdrop of jazz and voodoo.
The story tackles the themes of colonization, corruption, police
violence, and racial identity, but above all, Queenie celebrates
the genius of a woman forgotten by history.
There remains a lack of representation from the South Asian
community across all levels of football, despite it being one of
the largest ethnic minority groups to be living in the UK. In this
first of its kind book, trailblazing coach Manisha Tailor profiles
42 pioneering individuals working in all parts of the game - from
male and female players to coaches, referees, board members,
administrators, sports scientists and medical staff - and
representing different cultures and faiths within the British Asian
community. Based on interviews, these powerful stories not only
illustrate the challenges faced by these role models, but lessons
that they can offer young readers. Young people need to see people
like them in order to believe that dreams are possible: the role
models in this inspirational book will show South Asian children
and teens that their football dreams can come true.
While taking a tour of Area 54 with her grandmother, the President
of the United States, little Ruby Topper discovers a mysterious
little alien carrying a red hood. When Ruby dons the crimson cape
and cowl, it grants her AMAZING SUPERPOWERS! But will her newfound
abilities be enough to save the White House -- and her grandmother
-- from the rampaging Big Bad Wolf-Bot?
Life at Wigglesbottom Primary is often lived on the edge. A class
talent show becomes a thing of great mystery and intrigue, when it
turns out that Jacob Barry's stinky shoe can PREDICT THE FUTURE! Or
filled with peril when the boys' toilets become HAUNTED! And then
there's the CURSE that lives in the story-time carpet and gives
everyone ANTS IN THEIR PANTS... Laugh-out-loud school-based fun in
two-colour stories, perfect for encouraging independent reading!
Three short stories in each book keep just confident readers
engaged while lively two-colour illustrations bring these hilarious
early readers to life and perfectly bridge the gap between picture
books and chapter books. Written by the bestselling, Blue Peter
award-winning author Pamela Butchart and illustrated by Becka Moor.
Look out for all the Wigglesbottom titles! The Toilet Ghost The
Shark in the Pool Super Dog The Classroom Cat The Break-Time
Bunnies
Delight in the magic of Christmas with this bumper collection of 29 short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller! Ideal for reading aloud, or for children over 7 to read alone!
Curl up with this collection of festive short stories by Enid Blyton. From the proud rocking horse who learns the gift of giving to a snowman befriended by elves, these joyful tales celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. With lots of humour and fantastic characters, these stories will appeal to newly confident readers for reading alone as well as to younger children being read to.
Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are the perfect introduction to her writing.
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Avalanche Freestyle
(Paperback)
Scott Ciencin; Illustrated by Jesus Aburto; Coloured by Fares Maese; Illustrated by Andres Esparza
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Rich kid Tony Jay is a shoe-in to win the Silver Falls snowboarding
tournament, but his biggest rival, 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 on top of 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.
Lincoln and Hudson Dupre are brothers with what grown-ups call
"active imaginations". Link and Hud hunt for yetis in the Himalayas
and battle orcs on epic quests. Unfortunately, their imaginary
adventures wreak havoc in their real world. Dr. and Mrs. Dupre have
tried every babysitter in the neighbourhood and are at their wits'
end. Enter Ms Joyce. Strict and old-fashioned, she proves to be a
formidable adversary. The boys don't like her or her rules and
decide she's got to go. Through a series of escalating events-told
as high-action comic panel sequences-the brothers conspire to
undermine Ms Joyce and get her fired. When they go so big that even
Ms Joyce can't fix it, suddenly she's out. Finally, success! Or is
it? With warm and authentic humour, Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
have blended prose and graphic novel-style illustrations to craft a
unique and subversive new series full of brotherly mischief and
mayhem.
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Illegal
(Hardcover)
Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin; Illustrated by Giovanni Rigano
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An original middle-grade graphic novel starring breakout character
(and New Jersey's own) Ms Marvel! Kamala Khan (a.k.a Ms Marvel) is
stretched too thin - literally. She's having a hard time balancing
schoolwork with being a good friend, being there for her family,
becoming the best fanfic writer this side of the Hudson River ...
and, you know, becoming a Super Hero. She's tired and just barely
keeping control, BUT she's handling it. Totally. But when a
mysterious robot tries to infiltrate Avengers Tower, it'll be up to
Ms Marvel to (again, literally) pull herself together, learn to ask
for help and fix the mess she's made before anyone gets hurt!
Kamala Khan is Marvel's first Muslim character to star in her own
comic series Perfect for old and new Marvel fans Illustrated by the
talented Nabi Ali.
An original middle-grade graphic novel from Graphix starring
Brooklyn's Spider-Man, Miles Morales, by bestselling author Justin
A. Reynolds and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon! Miles Morales is a
normal kid who happens to juggle school at Brooklyn Visions Academy
while swinging through the streets of Brooklyn as Spider-Man. After
a disastrous earthquake strikes his mother's birthplace of Puerto
Rico, Miles springs into action to help set up a fundraiser for the
devastated island. But when a new student's father goes missing,
Miles begins to make connections between the disappearance and a
giant corporation sponsoring Miles' fundraiser. Who is behind the
disappearance, and how does that relate to Spider-Man?A true middle
grade graphic novel starring one of Marvel's most popular
characters, bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds (Opposite of
Always) and Eisner award-nominated artist Pablo Leon (Refugees)
create a riveting story that will connect with new and well-versed
comics readers alike.
Previously published as Mega Robo Revenge but now reformatted in a
longer, chunkier package with brand new content, Robot Revenge is
an unmissable adventure for graphic novel fans. BROTHERS. ROBOTS.
SUPERHEROES. The Mega Robo Bros have a new and deadly threat to
deal with - a half-destroyed robot called Wolfram, who is out for
revenge! He's lured Alex and Freddy into a trap - so he can attack
London! Will they be able to escape and save the day? And why is
Wolfram so determined to get to their mum?
Books 1-3 of Serena Valentino's Villains series is now available in a hardcover boxed set, with a sneak peak at Book 4 in the series, Mistress of All Evil!
Short, easy-to-read stories ideal for capturing the attention of toddlers Playful illustrations fill every page perfect for keeping toddlers entertained and engaged Includes 10 classic stories, fairy tales, and rhymes designed to delight your little one during story time Wonderful gift for any occasion: birthdays, holidays, and more! Collect the series for every milestone!
Far, far away, on a distant planet called Techworld, a little girl
named Snow White is born. Created by the planet's smartest minds to
be the perfect scientist, Snow immediately shows a knack for
working with electronics. The Queen, fearing for her crown, exiles
Snow White so she cannot grow up and take the Queen's place as the
most intelligent person on the planet. However, Snow White's
willingness to help those in need -- especially the downtrodden
robots of Techworld -- earns her many friends, and they are all
quite eager to help her cause.
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