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Revisit the tale of Rumpelstiltskin with this graphic novel for new
readers. The king demands the miller's daughter spin straw into
gold. She doesn't know how until Rumpelstiltskin appears out of
nowhere with his magic. But as the king asks for more gold, and
Rumpelstiltskin demands repayment, what will happen to the miller's
daughter?
Behind enemy lines, Jedi Knight Aayla Secura's covert mission is
threatened by an encounter with Shon-Ju-a former Padawan turned
cult leader. Shon-Ju claims to be after the same Separatist warlord
that Aayla was sent to capture, but he also has plenty of reasons
to hate the Republic and the Jedi. The Force is with Aayla, but she
may need more than her lightsaber against The Deadly Hands of
Shon-JuA"!
Eva Wingdale has a hurt wing, in this New York Times bestselling
early chapter book series just-right for newly independent readers.
Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's
early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent
readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced
plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost
reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Oh no! Eva has hurt her wing in a game of wingball. She visits the
hospital and needs to wear a sling for a week. But the problem is,
now she can't write in her diary! Luckily her friends and family
are ready to step in and lend a helping wing. With speech bubbles,
easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times
bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers!
Spider-Man, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and other Marvel superheroes save the day again in this handsome boxed set of five favorite Little Golden Books!
Join Marvel’s Spider-Man, Ant Man, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Avengers, and the mysterious Doctor Strange on their heroic adventures in this boxed set that includes five Marvel Super Hero Little Golden Books! It’s the perfect gift for boys and girls ages 2 to 5 and an awesome way to introduce them to the world of Marvel superheroes and villains.
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Squire
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Nadia Shammas; Illustrated by Sara Alfageeh; Sara Alfageeh
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From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel
Molly Knox Ostertag calls "instantly compelling." A New England
Book Award and Harvey Award winner! Aiza has always dreamt of
becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the
once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated
Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship.
Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on
the brink of war once again, so Aiza can finally enlist in the
competitive Squire training program. It's not how she imagined it,
though. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous
training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her
Ornu background. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the
"greater good" that Bayt-Sajji's military promises might not
include her, and that the recruits might be in greater danger than
she ever imagined. In this breathtaking and timely story, Aiza will
have to choose, once and for all: loyalty to her heart and
heritage, or loyalty to the Empire.
One of the most iconic characters in children's books Join the
world's most famous travelling reporter in his exciting adventures
as races to claim a mysterious meteorite in The Shooting Star, and
uncovers a lost pirate's hoard in the two-part story The Secret of
the Unicorn and Red Rackham's Treasure. The fourth of eight volumes
containing Herge's best loved adventure stories, with three
thrilling mysteries: The Shooting Star Things are hotting up for
Tintin as a huge fireball comes hurtling towards earth! Soon he is
setting sail with Captain Haddock to find the meteorite in the
stormy Arctic Ocean, but a valuable metal is contained in the
meteorite and Tintin's attempts to reach it are met with relentless
sabotage! The Secret of the Unicorn When Tintin stumbles across a
model ship at the Old Street Market, he buys it as a gift for his
friend Captain Haddock. But this isn't just any old model ship ...
it's the Unicorn. Built by one of Haddock's ancestors it holds a
clue to finding the treasure of a notorious pirate. Red Rackham's
Treasure Determined to find the treasure of the notorious pirate
Red Rackham, Tintin and Captain Haddock set sail aboard the Sirius
to find the shipwreck of the Unicorn. With the help of an ingenious
shark-shaped submarine, Tintin follows the clues deep down on this
ocean adventure. Join the most iconic character in comics as he
embarks on extraordinary adventures spanning historical and
political events. 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. Herge (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.
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Paintball Punk
(Paperback)
Sean Hamann Tulien; Illustrated by Aburtov
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Chester Coyote is a very talented paintball player. Unfortunately,
he would rather be a lone wolf than run with the pack. His team,
the Wolves, is in the state paintball finals, but he isn't seeing
eye-to-eye with his best friend, Cora Ramirez, the Wolves' team
captain. Chester won't follow her orders, and his class-clown
personality is turning the rest of the Wolves against him. If
Chester doesn't decide to play well with others, he'll lose his
friends -- as well as the paintball championship.
Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rainforests
being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this
non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers
and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex
environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so
young readers can learn about the causes and effects of
deforestation and discover steps we can all take to protect these
fragile ecosystems.
Howl with laughter with the FIRST book in the hilarious full-colour
illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain
Underpants! George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously
popular Captain Underpants series) are in big trouble again! George
and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part
dog, part man, and ALL HERO! With the head of a dog and the body of
a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks,
rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able
to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty? 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. This fabulous hardback edition is the perfect gift for a
lifetime. Full colour pages throughout. LOOK OUT FOR THE CAT KID
COMIC CLUB SERIES Cat Kid Comic Club Cat Kid Comic Club 2:
Perspectives Cat Kid Comic Club 3: On Purpose Cat Kid Comic Club 4:
Collaborations
This is the classic novel brought to life in full colour! 'I will
honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I
will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future'. Classical
Comics' first Dickens title is probably his best-loved story.
Scrooge gets a rude awakening to how his life is, and how it should
be. Full of Christmas Spirit(s), this is a book that you'll want to
read all year round!
Revisit the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with this
graphic novel for new readers. Goldilocks takes a walk and
discovers a special place in the woods. She innocently eats some
food, breaks a chair and falls asleep. What happens when a bear
family discovers a sleeping Goldilocks?
Andy isn't excited about going camping. Things go downhill when the
older boys start telling stories of mysterious fairy circles hidden
in the ancient woods. If you disturb a circle, they say, you'll be
snatched away forever by vicious creatures. Andy assumes it's a
made-up tale to frighten newbies, but when he kicks over a circle
made of stones and bones, he'll find out there may be some truth to
the legends after all... In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read
text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right
scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
Every title in this bumper selection of Reading Champion books has
been specifically designed for children aged 5 and over who are
starting to read independently (Book Band level: Orange-White).
From One of Our Tigers is Missing to Cave Boy and the Egg and
Dragon's Hiccups, these expertly levelled books are full of
appealing themes and easy-to-follow plots and will support the
books read in school classrooms. This fantastic 30 book collection
from Reading Champion will help developing readers to progress into
the next stage of independent reading. With stories such as
Dragon's Hiccups, A Crown for Lion, Pip the Different Penguin and
many more, children can read these books which are full of
appealing themes and easy-to-follow plots and will support the
books read in school classrooms. Perfect for children aged 5+ who
are keen to progress their reading skills and have fun doing so.
Reading Champion is a brilliantly innovative independent reading
programme developed with expert at UCL's institution of Education!
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Sir Ladybug
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Corey R. Tabor
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All the adventure and humor of the Pokemon animated TV series
springs to life in this full-color comics collection! Kids who love
Pokemon won't want to miss this cool comic compilation! This book
includes two full-color graphic stories jam-packed with action and
Pokemon battles. Join Ash, Pikachu, Goh, and their friends and
Pokemon pals on two of their latest adventures!With tons of art on
every page from the animated show streaming on Netflix, this
graphic adventure is the perfect format for Pokemon fans.
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Girl on Fire
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Alicia Keys; Illustrated by Brittney Williams; Andrew Weiner
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From New York Times bestselling author and 15-time GRAMMY (R)
Award-winning artist Alicia Keys comes a new authentic and poignant
coming-of-age young adult graphic novel, about finding the strength
within when your whole world changes in an instant. Lolo Wright
always thought she was just a regular fourteen-year-old dealing
with regular family drama: her brother, James, is struggling with
his studies; her dad's business constantly teeters on the edge of
trouble; and her mother . . . she left long ago. But then Lolo's
world explodes when a cop pulls a gun on James in a dangerous case
of mistaken identities. Staring down the barrel, with no one else
to help, Lolo discovers powers she never knew she had. Using only
her mind, she literally throws the cop out of the way. Problem is
that secrets like Lolo's don't stay a secret for long. Skin, a
dangerous dealer with designs on taking over the neighborhood,
hears of Lolo's telekinetic abilities and decides that he needs her
in his crew. Skin might not have Lolo's powers, but he's got
nothing to lose and is willing to do whatever it takes to get what
he wants. And what he wants is Lolo. Lolo's not willing to let Skin
use her to hurt the people-and neighborhood-that she loves. But
it's going to take a whole different kind of bravery to stand-up
for what's right, especially after Lolo's mom returns suddenly and
turns Lolo's whole world upside-down. For too long, it's true,
Lolo's had her head in the clouds, but this time, it's on her . . .
and she's not backing down. Girl on Fire is a young adult graphic
novel about a girl who's a flame. It's the first-ever graphic novel
from beloved GRAMMY (R) Award-winning artist Alicia Keys,
co-written by Andrew Weiner and illustrated by Brittney Williams.
Everyone's favourite best worst detective is back in the sixth book
in the New York Times bestselling series that's perfect for fans of
Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser. Timmy is in Key West,
Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman
Dave - if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately
for Timmy, crime doesn't take a holiday. And because Total has fled
to Cuba, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave's
nephew Emilio. Meanwhile, a surprise newcomer shows up in Timmy's
life and, as if things couldn't get more hectic, Timmy's pants have
been stolen by a six-toed cat.
The newest pranks, adventures, and school drama from Big Nate, now
an animated series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon! Big Nate is a
legend at P.S. 38, where he and friends Francis, Teddy, Dee Dee,
Chad, and others manage to make sixth grade interesting with all
kinds of pranks, drama, sports, and good times. The all-time leader
in detentions, Nate is never far from the spotlight, whether it's
for a freak injury on the soccer field, Halloween costume fail, or
stirring up a new episode in his long-running rivalry with
grade-grubbing Gina or his teacher nemesis, Mrs. Godfrey. This new
collection of Big Nate comics from Lincoln Peirce includes over 170
full-color comics and abundant laughs for the whole family,
especially young readers ages 8 to 12.
A dreamy collection of tales by the world's best-loved storyteller.
Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From adventures with sleepy
giants to bedtime stories about how Bobs the dog got a cold nose,
drift into dreamland with these short stories by Enid Blyton. Look
out for midnight parties and falling stars! These traditional tales
are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly
confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the
perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid
Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and
her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her
to the latest generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's
bumper short story collections. New in 2022: Stories for Bedtime
Stories of Mischief Makers Magical Stories Christmas Treats ***
Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade
marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or
copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written
permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
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.
Victor Hugo's great story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of
Notre Dame and his unrequited love for the dancer, Esmeralda.
Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic
strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers.
This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions,
which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further
engage the reader in the story.
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