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Tells the story of Paul Revere's ride to Lexington in April 1775 to
warn colonists in Massachusetts of approaching British troops.
Written in graphic-novel format.
The fifth volume in Luke Pearson's acclaimed series of magical
adventures starring Hilda, our favourite blue-haired heroine--now
in paperback!
A highly original interpretation of the Bible that is an ideal tool
for reaching and engaging young people with the Bible and the
message of the Gospel. Illustrated and written in a dynamic
graphic-novel style by illustrator Jeff Anderson, best known for
his work on the Judge Dredd comic series, and author by Mike
Maddox. Remaining true to the story of the Bible, The Lion Graphic
Bible is a comprehensive retelling of the Old and New Testament,
truly capturing the emotions and characters within the stories and
making them engrossing. The Bible is a unique narrative of origins
and cosmic powers; of the ageless battle between good and evil; of
human potential and human treachery - the very stuff that graphic
novels are made of. Successfully published for over 40 years,
refreshed with new covers to reach the next generation of readers.
Available in hardback and paperback versions.
Everyone's favorite feline superhero is back for even more
hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat
Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they
face...the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the
kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues,
and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they're not alone--a summer in
the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro
City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they
arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won't be long before Dad's new
neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly. This volume
includes: Five full-length comics One bonus Cat Ninja Tale
The sword-wielding afterlife adventure just got bigger with this
collection of Bleach volumes
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T
Containing volumes 4, 5 and 6 of Bleach A new reality-show craze
is sweeping the nation, garnering legions of screaming fans (the
majority of them being teenaged girls). But this program comes with
a supernatural twist--the host, a media-savvy spiritualist, travels
to local hotspots and performs exorcisms, live on national TV Surly
Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki has his doubts about this primetime
prima donna, and his assumptions are about to be put to the
test--the show is heading straight for his neighborhood What effect
will this unprovoked media presence have on the fragile balance
between Earth and the spirit world?
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"!
Further Chronicles of Avonlea is a captivating follow-up to
Chronicles of Avonlea, shifting focus from Anne Shirley's personal
adventures to those of her colorful neighbors. The sequel features
15 stories full of the mystery, romance and warmth Avonlea is
famous for. Further Chronicles of Avonlea was published eight years
after its predecessor and consists of new and exciting tales. Of
the 15 short stories, Anne Shirley makes a brief appearance in "The
Little Brown Book of Miss Emily," which centers on her unique
relationship with a cantankerous elderly woman. The book also
highlights the exploits of a mischievous Persian cat, an estranged
father and daughter, and a man who becomes a town pariah. It's a
whirlwind of unforgettable tales that capture the essence of the
small yet bold village. In this second collection of stories, L.M.
Montgomery continues to expand the world of Avonlea. She introduces
new characters and scenarios that take readers on a trip through
the unknown. Whether it's adventure, romance or mystery, the
Further Chronicles of Avonlea has a story to be told. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of Further Chronicles of Avonlea is both modern and
readable.
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new
heights in this graphic novel adaptation! In the shadows, trouble
is brewing... When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes
to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets - what
magical powers they really have, who they're allied with in the
war, and where they've been living all this time. But the truth
about Starflight's tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined:
Not only do the NightWings live in a dark, miserable place, they've
imprisoned several innocent RainWings there, too. Stranded and
alone, Starflight only wants to get back to his friends. But the
fate of two kingdoms now rests in his talons, and with no one to
save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave ... before
it's too late. An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers With
vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a
one-of-a-kind reading experience The Wings of Fire series has been
a New York Times bestseller
There are lots of laughs at every level in Treehouse Tales: too
SILLY to be told ... UNTIL NOW! From the bestselling Andy Griffiths
and Terry Denton. Climb the storeys with thirteen,
never-before-heard adventures starring Andy, Terry and their
friends. Featuring laugh-out-loud stories such as: Terry and the
Magic Wand Chair-up-your-nose Day The Day Terry Flushed Me Down the
Toilet The Mystery Case of the Missing Doodles ... and many, many
more! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the
creator of Dog Man! The Radioactive Robo-Boxers are back in the
tenth full colour book in this #1 New York Times bestselling
series. When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had
been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated,
postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask,
didn't the amazing Captain Underpants save the boys from this
frightening fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his
time-traveling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating
Captain Underpants in the first place! Now, having changed the
course of human history forever, they'll have to figure out a way
to change it back! 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)!
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*
In the late 19th century, a cylinder crashes down near London. When
George investigates, a Martian activates an evil machine and begins
destroying everything in its path George must find a way to survive
a War of the Worlds. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated
for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including
discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert,
an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new
covers."
Davey is crazy about cars and wants to be a mechanic. He wants to
take driving lessons but that means he needs to get a part-time job
to pay for them. First he gets a job as a waiter, but he breaks all
the glasses and spills drinks over the customers. Then he gets a
paper round, but he forgets to deliver the newspapers to some of
the customers on his round He gets fired from every new job he
takes. But then he sees an ad - help needed at a bicycle repair
shop. Will this be the first job he'll be able to keep?
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