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Powerful, riveting, real. Sixteen celebrated authors bring us raw,
insightful stories that explore guns and teens in a fiction
collection that is thought provoking and emotionally gripping. For
fans of Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock and Give a Boy a Gun, and with
an array of YA talent like the late great Walter Dean Myers, the
poetic Joyce Carol Oates, the prophetic Elizabeth Wein, and the
gritty Chris Crutcher, these are evocative voices that each has a
different perspective to give. Capturing the hurt and the healing,
victims and perpetrators, these stories get to the heart of the
matter. From a boy whose low self-esteem is impacted when a gun
comes into his possession to a student recalling a senseless
tragedy that befell a favorite teacher, from a realistic look at
hunting to a provocative look at a family that defies stereotypes,
each emotional story stirs the debate to new levels. The
juxtaposition of guns and their consequences offers moving tales,
each a reminder of how crucial the question of guns in our society
is, and the impact they have on all of us. Other acclaimed
contributors are Marc Aronson, Edward Averett, Francesca Lia Block,
Alex Flinn, Gregory Galloway, Jenny Hubbard, Peter Johnson, Ron
Koertge, Chris Lynch, Eric Shanower, Will Weaver, and Tim
Wynne-Jones.
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Coraline
(Paperback)
Neil Gaiman; Illustrated by P.Craig Russell
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This is a graphic adaptation of the bestselling novel. When
Coraline moves to a new house she is fascinated by the fact that
their house is in fact only half a house. Divided into flats years
before, the other flat, it soon becomes clear to Coraline, is not
quite as cosy and safe as her own.
Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales.
Rowley’s spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware—you could end up sleeping with the lights on!
Since time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural
creatures, spirits, monsters and demons...Here's your chance to
meet them up close and personal! Strange Japanese Yokai assembles
an extraordinary collection of mysterious creatures in every
possible shape and size, each with their own unique back story.
Some are well-known, others obscure. The one thing they share in
common is that they are creepy and weird! The 122 different Yokai
described in this book include: The Kappa: A dangerous creature who
lives in lakes and rivers and attacks passers-by The Nurarihyon: A
mysterious Yokai with a huge head who steals food, tobacco and
alcohol The Yadokai: A mischievous former monk who wanders at night
vandalizing and being a pest The Ohaguru:A scary Yokai with black
teeth who looks like a beautiful woman from afar until she gets
closer, smiles, and reveals herself And over 100 more! Yokai expert
Kenji Murakami identifies each Yokai, explains the history, where
they commonly appear, and their strange powers. The book is
illustrated with hundreds of full-color drawings showcasing the
fascinating features of these strange creatures. Every monster
here, no matter how disgusting, is part of the rich cultural legacy
of Japan. *Recommended for readers ages 14 & up*
The creation of MAD would have been enough to cement Harvey
Kurtzman's reputation as one of the titans of comic history. This
title presents a collection of his work.
After years of training and adventure, Goku has become Earth's ultimate warrior. And his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the stakes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet. DRAGON BALL Z is the ultimate science fiction-martial arts manga. While Goku races towards Earth along the million-kilometer Serpent Road, the world's mightiest martial artists make their last stand against alien invaders determined to wipe out the human race! Piccolo. Gohan, Kuririn, Tenshinhan and Chaozu struggle five-to-one against Nappa, only to find their opponents' power is greater than they ever dreamed. Their last chance is Goku...but can he get there in time? And is even he, and the miraculous Kaiô-ken, a match for Nappa's commander Vegeta?
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Invisible Emmie
(Paperback)
Terri Libenson; Illustrated by Terri Libenson
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R314
R288
Discovery Miles 2 880
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Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm,
Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by
Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben
Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. This is the story of
two totally different girls- quiet, shy, artistic Emmie popular,
outgoing, athletic Katie -and how their lives unexpectedly
intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong
hands. . . . All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of
middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this
extraordinary novel. Plus don't miss Terri Libenson's Positively
Izzy, Just Jaime, and Becoming Brianna!
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Illegal
(Hardcover)
Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin; Illustrated by Giovanni Rigano
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R627
R570
Discovery Miles 5 700
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