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Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the
creator of Dog Man! Tippy Tinkletrousers is back in the ninth full
colour book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. George
and Harold are behind bars for a crime they didn't commit! But just
as they are settling into their new life, they are pulled from
prison by a time-travelling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers! Now
the boys are taking a trip back in time to the carefree days of
kindergarten, when the scariest thing they had to face was not evil
mad scientists or alien cafeteria ladies but a sixth-grade bully
named Kipper Krupp, the nephew of their clueless school principal.
And because George and Harold don't invent Captain Underpants until
they're in fourth grade, the clever kindergarteners are on their
own. Can they beat the bullies with brainpower instead of Wedgie
Power? About the series: Captain Underpants is now a feature-length
animated film from DreamWorks and a series on Netflix The original
Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with black and white
comic book drawings The books are now also available in full-colour
graphic novels Perfect for all children, but especially those who
are struggling to engage with reading Full of fun and laughs (and
toilet humour)!
"You must go on a long journey before you can really find out how
wonderful home is." The Moomins have been off on an adventure, and
now they're back home in wonderful Moominvalley! Join in as they
meet new friends Snork and Stinky, get invaded by electric
Hattifatteners, throw a surprise party, and pull off a daring
heist. Illustrated throughout with gorgeous full-colour art from
the acclaimed animation, Wonderful Moominvalley is the fourth
storybook in the Adventures in Moominvalley series, based on
episodes from Moominvalley series 3. Bursting with adventure and
full of the Moomins' trademark humour, kindness and tolerance, this
beautiful collection of stories captures all the wit and whimsy of
Tove Jansson's original Moomin stories and is sure to be treasured
by Moomin fans old and new.
A selection of brilliant folk tales about heroines from all around
the world. In these stories it's the girls who save the day through
their courage, cunning or kindness - whether they are facing up to
wolves, demons, dragons, enemy tribes, or the sun itself! Handsome
princes need not apply - these girls are doing it for themselves.
With stories from every corner of the world (from Cameroon to
Scotland, India, Japan and the Americas) this inclusive anthology
of girl power is stunningly illustrated in paper-cut style.
One of the most iconic characters in children's books Herge's
classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic
characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions
of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new.
Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical
adventures. The world's most famous travelling reporter flies out
to Khemed to investigate a case of arms smuggling and the
involvement of an old friend. There's a rebellion in Khemed and the
Emir's life is in danger! He has entrusted his mischievous son to
Captain Haddock's care, but when an old friend of Tintin's is
caught smuggling arms to the Khemed rebels, they must jump straight
on a plane to find out what on earth is going on ... Join the most
iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary
adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling
mysteries. 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. Have you collected
all the graphic novel adventures? Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
Tintin in America Tintin: Cigars of the Pharaoh Tintin: The Blue
Lotus Tintin: The Broken Ear Tintin: The Black Island Tintin: King
Ottakar's Sceptre Tintin: The Crab with the Golden Claws Tintin:
The Shooting Star Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Tintin: Red
Rackham's Treasure Tintin: The Seven Crystal Balls Tintin:
Prisoners of the Sun Tintin: Land of Black Gold Tintin: Destination
Moon Tintin: Explorers of the Moon Tintin: The Calculus Affair
Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet Tintin: The Castafiore
Emerald Tintin: Flight 714 to Sydney The Adventures of Tintin and
the Picaros Tintin and Alph-Art
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Sisters of the Mist
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Marlyn Spaaij; Contributions by Tunde Vollenbroek
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Frygea Forest. An ancient and mysterious place where trolls lurk in
the mossy spaces between tree trunks and changelings scamper about,
causing mischief. A place that Kyra and her sisters Margot and
Janna return to every year to spend the summer at their grandma's
farm: toasting marshmallows, catching frogs and befriending tiny,
grumpy root goblins. But this summer is different, and as teenage
Margot drifts apart from her sisters, slamming doors and keeping
secrets, Kyra starts to worry. When Margot is enticed into the
woods by the mysterious figures in the mist, Kyra resolves to do
everything in her power to save her sister from danger, even if
that means facing the spooky forces within Frygea Forest with just
her kid sister for help. Join Kyra and her sisters in this
beautiful coming-of-age graphic novel about embracing the changes
that come from growing up, but never letting go of the imagination
that keeps you young. If you're careful, and ever so quiet, you
might spot a root goblin marching along the ground, or a glittering
alf darting amongst the leaves.
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. Full-colour illustrations throughout by
illustrator, Pablo Leon! Perfect for Marvel fans old and new -
especially Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. An original
middle-grade graphic novel with an enthralling plot.
Guest Authors The Second Collection contains stories and tales
carefully selected from rarely read and virtually unknown authors.
These ten stories and tales are guaranteed to enthrall, amuse,
entertain, and mystify you. This Second Collection targets all
those everywhere who are young at heart for their reading
enjoyment. The contributing authors in this Collection are Morty
Fied Storie, Kenny "The King" Karr, Smoke N. Gunn, Rupert "Rip"
Tile, Anna May Shon, U.B. Smartt, A. Lee Inn, Gemini Gemelos, "Bum"
P. Rode, and Sandford "Sandy" Beach. Do you dare? Have you the
courage to read this book? Within these pages you can climb the
world's highest mountain, travel the beautiful island of Jamaica,
know how The West Was Won, take a Wedding Trip, plan for a Skip Day
from school, glimpse at the world of Twins, be initiated into
futuristic robotic applications with The Genius, explore the inside
world of The Repo Man, and more. Go ahead, take a deep breath, dive
in, and enjoy.
Gotta catch all the Pokemon action in this fun new graphic novel!
All the adventure and humor of the animated TV series spring to
life in this thick 128-page, full-color comic-style book. Kids who
love Pokemon won't want to miss this cool comic compilation! This
128-page, full-color graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed
with adventure and Pokemon battles.First, Ash is determined to help
his friend's mom who has been taken by a mysterious Ultra Beast
through an Ultra Wormhole! But when he finally reaches her, only a
Z-move can get her back. Is Ash up for the challenge?Then, Ash
takes on his first assignment as an Ultra Guardian on an
action-packed Ultra mission!With tons of art on every page from the
animated show airing on Disney XD, this comic book is the perfect
new format for Pokemon fans.
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El Deafo
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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.
*The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated bestselling Wimpy
Kid book - now in paperback!* Big changes are in store for Greg
Heffley and his family. They are making home improvements! But with
unwelcome critters, toxic mould and the walls coming down, soon
Greg discovers renovations aren't all they are cracked up to be.
When the dust finally settles, will the Heffleys be able to stay .
. . or will they need to get out of town? ABOUT DIARY OF A WIMPY
KID: * 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! * Hilarious stories
that all readers can't wait to get their hands on * Laughter
guaranteed * 200 million copies sold worldwide 'Kinney is right up
there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors
on the planet' - Independent *Don't miss Diary of an Awesome
Friendly Kid , to read Greg's best friend Rowley's side of the
story! *
A collection of four all-new strange stories from the sleepy town of Gravity Falls in one original graphic novel. Written by Alex Hirsch.
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Measuring Up
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Lily Lamotte; Illustrated by Ann Xu
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For fans of American Born Chinese and Roller Girl, Measuring Up is
an own voices graphic novel debut from Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu! "A
beautiful story about food, family, and finding your place in the
world." --Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and
Dragon Hoops "A delicious and heartwarming exploration of identity
by a young immigrant trying to find her place in multiple
cultures." --Remy Lai, author of Pie in the Sky and Fly on the Wall
Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the
only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to
celebrate her grandmother, A-ma's, seventieth birthday together.
Since she can't go to A-ma, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-ma to
her by winning the grand prize in a kids' cooking contest to pay
for A-ma's plane ticket! There's just one problem: Cici only knows
how to cook Taiwanese food. And after her pickled cucumber debacle
at lunch, she's determined to channel her inner Julia Child. Can
Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-ma, a way to fit in
with her new friends, and somehow find herself too? A Junior
Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Fall 2020 Kids Indie Next
List Featured in Parents Magazine Book Nook October issue A CBC Hot
off the Press October Selection
In these delightful tales, Oscar Wilde employs all his grace,
artistry and wit. The Happy Prince tells of the statue of a once
pleasure-loving Prince which, with the help of a selfless Swallow
helps people in distress. As well as The Nightingale and the Rose,
The Devoted Friend and The Remarkable Rocket, this collection
contains The Selfish Giant, a remarkable story of the redemptive
power of love.
Struggling with anxiety after witnessing a harrowing instance of
gun violence, Manuel Soto copes through photography, using his
cell-phone camera to find anchors that keep him grounded. His days
are a lonely, latchkey monotony until he's teamed with his
classmates, Sebastian and Caysha, for a group project. Sebastian
lives on a grass-fed cattle farm outside of town, and Manuel finds
solace in the open fields and in the antics of the newborn calf
Sebastian is hand-raising. As Manuel aides his new friends in their
preparations for the local county fair, he learns to open up,
confronts his deepest fears, and even finds first love.
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Asterix Omnibus 1
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Rene Goscinny; Illustrated by Albert Uderzo
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Multi-million-selling Asterix is much loved across the world, and there is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends than in this great value gift edition omnibus of the first three stories. Collect all of the Asterix omnibuses to build the fabulous artwork across their spines!
In ASTERIX THE GAUL, we join Asterix, Obelix and co. as they try to defend one small village in Gaul from the mighty legionaries of Rome who surround them.
Disaster strikes the Gaulish village in ASTERIX AND THE GOLDEN SICKLE, as Getafix the druid breaks his golden sickle - which means no more magic potion...
In ASTERIX AND THE GOTHS, Getafix is kidnapped by the Goths, so Asterix and Obelix have to ride to the rescue and save the day!
A perfect gift for both keen Asterix fans and those who have yet to join his hilarious adventures.
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