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Poisonous girls whose kisses will kill. A fateful eating contest
with the devil. Faeries who return to Ironside, searching for love.
A junior prom turned bacchanalia. In twelve short stories, eerie
and brimming with suspense and unexpected humor, Holly Black twists
the fantastical creatures you thought you knew in ways you'll never
expect.
There once was an ugly duckling ... who was actually a baby
dinosaur! A dino egg tumbled through a time vortex into a duck
nest, but it's clear the hatchling Rex doesn't fit in with his
duckling family. So the lost dino leaves the nest on a quest to
find his place among the barnyard animals. Will Rex ever find where
he truly belongs? In this ebook Far Out Fables adventure, Hans
Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" receives a playful, modern
twist. Experience a classic fable like never before in this
full-colour graphic novel retelling for kids.
Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for
the ultimate treasure, One Piece! As a child, Monkey D. Luffy
dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when
he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the
cost of never being able to swim again! Years, later, Luffy sets
off in search of the “One Piece,” said to be the greatest
treasure in the world... Once upon a time, Usopp was just a local
boy with a talent for tall tales. Everyone in his little seaside
village knew him as the joker who claimed to be a pirate captain
and woke people up in the mornings by shouting "Pirates are
coming!" But then real pirates landed on the beach… Now Usopp's
village is under attack by the Black Cat Pirates, one of the most
legendary and feared crews on the high seas. And three young
would-be pirates have joined him in defending the village: Nami the
thief, Zolo the swordsman, and Luffy, the straw-hatted wannabe
pirate with incredible rubber powers. Usopp is about to find out
how an imaginary pirate stands up to the real thing… and what it
means to be a real pirate. His neighbors would never believe it in
a million years...
First published in 1962, this book provides a systematic account of
the development of Plato's theory of knowledge. Beginning with a
consideration of the Socratic and other influences which determined
the form in which the problem of knowledge first presented itself
to Plato, the author then works through the dialogues from the Meno
to the Laws and examines in detail Plato's progressive attempts to
solve the problem.
Leave no stone unturned with Andy Hirsch's Science Comics: Rocks
and Minerals, the latest volume in First Second's action-packed
nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers! In this
volume, join a crystal-crazy fanboy and a famous rock hunter on a
geological journey that will take them to the summit of a volcano,
deep within the earth, and even into outer space! They'll learn
about the unstoppable forces that shape our planet and they might
even pick up a gemstone or meteorite along the way. Every volume of
Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular
topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and
more! Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit
at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes,
these graphic novels are for you!
Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief.
He's got a wild sense of humour, but Naruto is completely serious
about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja It's all-out
shinobi war as Naruto, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Shizune take on
Orochimaru and Kabuto in battle. The aftermath of combat lands Lee
in the hospital. Meanwhile Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura hurl toward
an uncertain future, and an ever-angry Sasuke makes a terrible
choice of new teammates. Tsunade sends Naruto, Neji and others to
hunt him down, but the Sound Four looms dangerously close.
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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.
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Galaxy Golf
(Hardcover)
Derek Fridolfs; Illustrated by Dave Alvarez
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Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (and breakout character
from Into the Spider-Verse), arrives in this all-new, original
graphic novel for younger readers! Experience a laugh-out-loud day
in the life of Spider-Ham! After long being derided by the citizens
of New York, Spider-Ham has finally been recognized for his
outsized contribution to the city's safety, and receives the key to
the city from none other than the mayor (and, being a cartoon
universe, the key actually unlocks New York City's political and
financial institutions). Sure, it's just a publicity stunt for the
beleaguered mayor - and yeah, maybe every single other super hero
was busy that day - but an award is an award! Of course, Spider-Ham
isn't paying attention to the fine print telling him he didn't
actually get to keep the key, and he swings off without returning
the highly coveted oversized object. The next day, when the mayor's
office finally gets in touch to ask for the key back, Spider-Ham
realises he must have dropped it sometime in the last 24 hours.
YIKES. Now, our notoriously empty-headed hero must retrace his
steps from the past day, following his own trail to discover where
he dropped the key before it falls into villainous hands. Did he
lose it during a rooftop chase with the Black Catfish? Drop it in
the middle of a tussle with the Green Gobbler? Leave it behind
while visiting Croctor Strange's magic mansion? Accidentally store
it next to May Porker's vacuum cleaner? Who knows? You'll have to
read to find out! But one thing's for sure - Great Power, No
Responsibility is an action-packed, hilarious adventure perfect for
younger readers.
Tired of their last place, loser status, a crew of self-proclaimed
weirdos start their own synchronised swimming club. But on their
way to gain the respect and free snacks they deserve, they stumble
upon a lonely giant squid in their local pool. Will he be the
secret weapon they need to propel them into synchronised swimming
super stardom? Or will they end up with ink on their faces? Who are
the villain- ous strangers in bowler hats? And, most importantly,
what's for lunch? The first in this series and a debut comic book
from award-winning Filipino illustrator Isabel Roxas, Squid Happens
is a hilarious read that explores friendship, teamwork and what it
means to be yourself.
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Cinderella
(Paperback)
Jennifer Fandel; Illustrated by Michelle Simpson
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Revisit the tale of Cinderella in graphic novel form. The bright
lights and fancy parties are calling - but Cinderella's stepmother
won't let her go. A sprinkle of magic from a fairy godmother, and
Cinderella is on her way in a party dress! Will she connect with
the prince, or be stuck with her family forever?
Howl with laughter with the THIRD book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! He was the best of dogs... He was the worst of
dogs... It was the age of invention... It was the season of
surprise... It was the eve of supa sadness... It was the dawn of
hope... Dog Man hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the
police force. While he can muzzle miscreants, he tends to leave a
slick of slobber in his wake! This time, Petey the cat's dragged in
a tiny bit of trouble -- a double in the form of a super-cute
kitten. Dog Man will have to work twice as hard to bust these
furballs and remain top dog! 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. OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES Dog Man (book 1) Dog Man:
Unleashed (book 2) Dog Man and Cat Kid (book 4) Dog Man: Lord of
the Fleas (book 5) Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild (book 6) Dog Man: For
Whom the Ball Rolls (book 7) Dog Man: Fetch-22 (book 8)
Space has never EVER been so silly, so join Captain Spaceington and
Co at the final frontier of laughter! From the space slugs wreaking
havoc at the Space Prettiest Flower competition, to the flativerse
where everything is two-dimensional (top tip: you can only enter
the flativerse when flattened by a giant mallet), life onboard the
SS Star Cat is never dull!
First published in 1962, this book provides a systematic account of
the development of Plato's theory of knowledge. Beginning with a
consideration of the Socratic and other influences which determined
the form in which the problem of knowledge first presented itself
to Plato, the author then works through the dialogues from the Meno
to the Laws and examines in detail Plato's progressive attempts to
solve the problem.
This is a story about Dennis, a very lazy diesel engine. On his
first day on the Sodor Railway, Dennis played a trick on Thomas.
But when he really got into trouble, was anyone there to help?
Everyone's favourite best worst detective is back in the seventh, and final, book in the bestselling series that's perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser.
Though I, Timmy Failure, have solved many notorious crimes and now wish to enjoy my retirement, my fans have begged me to turn my memoirs into a movie, an ode to my greatness.
It's nearly Christmas, but there's no rest for the world's greatest detective. Timmy's class are making a film, and Timmy is in charge of writing it. There's only one subject matter worthy of such a film – the story of how Timmy overcame his many foes to rise to the top. But the script's gone missing, Timmy and the director are having "artistic differences", and Timmy's polar bear Total is longing to be reunited with his furry family.
Timmy should have known it would end like this. He expected more.
A breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Max - a trans
high school student who has to save the world as a Magical Girl ...
as a boy! Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your
average trans man trying to get through high school as himself. But
on top of classes, crushes and coming out, Max's life is turned
upside down when his mom reveals an eons old family secret: he's
descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending
humanity from a dark, ancient evil! With a sassy feline sidekick
and loyal gang of friends by his side, can Max take on his destiny,
save the world and become the next Magical Boy? A hilarious and
heartfelt riff on the magical girl genre made popular by teen manga
series, Magical Boy is a one-of-a-kind fantasy series that comic
readers of all ages will love.
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BMX Breakthrough
(Paperback)
Carl Bowen; Illustrated by Gerardo Sandoval; Coloured by Benny Fuentes
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It was just another day on the BMX street course for Billy Cruz. He
lunged down the pipe, rode the ramp high into the air and tweaked
his bike for a perfect Superman, when suddenly he lost his grip on
the seat. Cruz hit the concrete hard, and wound up in hospital with
several broken bones. Six long weeks later, Billy finally got back
on his bike. But now, he couldn't help but hold back a bit on his
tricks, and his scores were starting to suffer. To add insult to
injury, Billy's best friend, Penny, had been acting strange since
the accident.
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