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A box set of Raina Telgemeier's bestselling, award-winning graphic
novels about family, friendship, and the highs and lows of growing
up! Smile The true story of how Raina severely injured her two
front teeth when she was in the sixth grade, and the dental drama
that followed! Drama Callie is the set designer for her middle
school's spring musical, and is determined to create a set worthy
of Broadway. Both onstage AND offstage drama ensues! Sisters Raina
can't wait to be a big sister. Amara is cute, but she's also cranky
and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't
improve much over the years... can they figure out how to get
along? Ghosts Catrina and her family move to a new town because her
sister, Maya, is sick. When they learn there are ghosts there, Maya
wants to meet one, and Cat must put aside her fears for Maya's sake
-- and her own. Guts Raina has tummy trouble, and it seems to
coincide with her worries about food, school, family, and changing
friendships. A thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about
growing up and gathering the courage to face - and eventually
conquer - fear.
The third book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff)
new series for readers aged 7+ - from the amazingly talented
illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious
illustrations and comic strips, this is the perfect read for fans
of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. "A
SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!" -
Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series. HELLO! My
name is PIZAZZ and I'm a superhero . . . You probably think that's
really AWESOME, and while it can be, it's also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY
annoying. Even though I'm saving the world ALL THE TIME, there are
still LOADS of bad guys about. Like super baddie PERFECTO! She's
younger than me, and just . . . well, PERFECT! But I have a plan.
Maybe I just need to be perfect too - even moreperfect than
Perfecto. Easy-peasy, right?! Hilariously narrated by reluctant
superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy's distinctive
illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the third book in the
laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series. PRAISE for PIZAZZ: "Blocky
comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist
message make for accessible, quirky reading" - The Guardian,
Children's Book of the Month "Sophy Henn's funny new series [...] a
witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too" - The
Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week "Sophy Henn's lively,
energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to
fit in" - Financial Times "Full-page illustrations, comic-strip
sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure
this book will appeal to more reluctant readers" - The i "Perfect
for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of
illustration and zany text throughout" - Booktrust
FROM THE POWERHOUSE DUO BEHIND ALLERGIC COMES A GRAPHIC NOVEL ABOUT
FINDING YOUR OWN SPACE. WHEN YOU'RE IN A FAMILY OF NINE!
Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland.
But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! All Avery
wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art.
Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying
navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry
for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move
across the country, things get even more complicated. A funny,
heartfelt, and charming story of family, friendship, and growing
up.
Ash is back in awesome adventures that take place across multiple
regions of the best-selling Pokemon video games! Ash is back and
more determined than ever to be a Pokemon Master! Now he's teamed
up with a new friend, Goh, who wants to collect every Pokemon from
every region! When Ash and Pikachu hitch a ride aboard the
Legendary Pokemon Lugia, they discover another kid is also on
board! Meet Goh, who wants to catch every Pokemon ever-including
Mew! Can Ash and Goh make their lofty dreams come true?
Ash is back in awesome adventures that take place across multiple
regions of the best-selling Pokemon video games! Ash is back and
more determined than ever to be a Pokemon Master! Now he's teamed
up with a new friend, Goh, who wants to collect every Pokemon from
every region! In the final volume of Pokemon Journeys, Ash
progresses further in the Pokemon World Coronation Series. If he
can advance to Ultra Class, he'll become an even more powerful
Trainer! Meanwhile, Goh prepares to join a group that could help
him get the most elusive Pokemon. Will Goh finally catch Mew?
Revisit the tale of Beauty and the Beast in graphic novel form.
Beauty's father gets lost in the woods and stumbles onto a castle.
He reaches for a rose to bring to his daughter - but there's a
price. Will Beauty win her freedom, or be trapped in the Beast's
castle forever?
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Running Wild
(Paperback)
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Roberta Papalia
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Toby Brandt would rather be hitting jump shots than doing chores on
his Grandpa's farm. But he's about to learn a new appreciation for
the great outdoors. His cousin Chloe and her friends soon convince
Toby to join them on their nature runs. Before long, he learns to
enjoy running with them through the woods and navigating their
homemade obstacle course. However, when they tell Toby about the
upcoming Wild Run, he doesn't want to risk getting hurt and letting
down his friends. Will Toby overcome his fears and help his team
win the biggest, sloppiest mud race around?
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.
A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories.
Written and illustrated by Black creators, with a foreword by
Candice Brathwaite, Bedtime Stories showcases a curated collection
of tales from Black history, based on important figures and events
from around the world. Each story is the ideal length to read at
bedtime as well as any moment when young readers are looking for an
inspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entry from
the Cocoa Boy and Cocoa Girl magazines competition An empowering
and celebratory gift Perfect for any child wanting to learn more
about history's untold stories A beautiful keepsake book - a gift
for a lifetime Written by Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, Alex
Falase-Koya, Mahamed Hashi, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Nansubuga
Isdahl, Jade Mutyora, Reggie Nelson and Wendy Shearer. Illustrated
by Lucy Farfort, Anastasia Magloire Williams, Jade Orlando, Amanda
Quartey, Paul Kellam and Richy Sanchez Alaya.
'What I have attempted to do in these twelve chapters is retell
some of the most powerful and moving stories in the Bible from the
point of view of a young person. More than anything, I wanted it to
be engaging and enjoyable to read.' Robin Bennett
Frankie Marble is shy. She is afraid of heights. She is too scared
to enter the school talent show. But all that changes when she
meets Bandit, the dog-that-is-definitely-not-a-dragon! Read all
about their adventures in this graphic novel!
After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with
their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the
strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister
creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and
Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground
world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals.
Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named
Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster
of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves.
An instant USA Today and New York Times bestseller! F. C. Yee's The
Rise of Kyoshi delves into the story of Kyoshi, the Earth
Kingdom-born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved
world's history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi
Warriors, but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the
corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. The first of two
novels based on Kyoshi, The Rise of Kyoshi maps her journey from a
girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice who is
still feared and admired centuries after she became the Avatar.
When Cacofonix the bard is taken to Rome as a present for Julius
Caesar, Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue him, sailing with
master salesman Ekonomikrisis, the Phoenician merchant. How do our
Gaulish friends come to end up training as gladiators? The next
Games in the Circus Maximus are not quite what Caesar and the Roman
public expect...
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Play Like a Girl
(Hardcover)
Misty Wilson; Illustrated by David Wilson
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