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The sequel to the hilarious fantasy adventure, perfect for tabletop
role-playing games devotees, featuring the most unexpected,
underdog heroes - ORCS! After our unlikely heroes return from their
travels and celebrate with a dance party, a prank gone wrong
inadvertently unleashes something ancient and evil. Even worse, in
a tower in the middle of a dark forest, the same necromancer that
fought the legendary Drod One-Eye has sinister plans for the Orcish
tribe. Meanwhile, Pez finds an unexpected friend amongst the Elves,
who have their own stories of a terrible presence long since
slumbering. There's trouble brewing in the wide Known World, and
soon the Orcs might find that a necromancer is the least of their
problems! The fun and fantastical ORCS! series from cartoonist
Christine Larsen (Adventure Time) returns with a new installment
featuring Bog, Pez, Zep, Utzu, and Gurh! Collects ORCS! The Curse
#1-4.
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Hide-and-Creep
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Jessica Freeburg; Illustrated by Alan Brown
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Elijah is building a fort in the woods behind his new home when he
is greeted by a strange girl named Iris. At first she helps him
work, but she soon insists on a game of hide-and-seek. So Elijah
searches and searches for Iris . . . until it begins to get dark.
Just as he yells that he has to go home, Iris suddenly appears,
angry about being left alone in the woods. It's only the first
troubling omen as Elijah grows more uncertain if he wants to spend
time with his hide-and-seek friend. 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.
When Harley springs Poison Ivy from Arkham Asylum, the jaunty
jester expects a little payback. After all, there's no limit to the
criminal empire she could grow with the Queen of Green's help. But
will Harley bloom into the big boss she's always wanted to become,
or will her villainous dreams wilt on the vine? Find out in this
action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain
fans!
Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the
kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on
another adventure to tame a unicorn and much more - all in time for
tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and
Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo.
There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess
Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and
fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing
things before it's time for bed. In The Unicorn Mix-Up, Princess
Minna is so tired she gets a bit muddled and fights a unicorn,
kisses a dragon and tries to tame a frog - which won't do at all!
Can she sort it all out and make a new friend along the way? Full
of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect
for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.
An injured (and gassy) goose has crashed onto the Worthington
estate, and no one cares except for young Valeria. That all changes
when the bird starts laying solid-gold eggs! But as soon as the
Worthingtons try to force the goose to lay a fortune, the egg comes
out totally ROTTEN. Can Val help her feathered friend escape before
the greedy family tries something extreme? In this Far Out Fables
adventure, Aesop's "The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg" is retold
with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!
Practical pranksters George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back with
brand-new adventures starring everyone's favourite Waistband
Warrior, Captain Underpants! Spend some quality time with the new
cast of characters at Jerome Horwitz Elementary - like Melvinborg
and Sergeant Boxers. Plus, meet all of the villains terrorizing
Piqua, including Queen Zombee with two 'e's and Splotch, Captain
Underpants's evil doppelganger! This is your must-have guide to all
of the laffs, action and comics in season 2 of the hilarious hit TV
show!
The Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever.
Ideal for anyone who loves Tintin, Asterix or Dogman. All the fun,
danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format
for fans old and new. Brilliantly retold, designed and illustrated
by a talented father-and-son team of graphic novel experts. This
superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any
age. It's Julian, Dick and Anne's first visit to Kirrin to meet
their cousin George - never call her Georgina! - and her loyal dog
Timmy. Exploring together, they discover the location of some
ancient family treasure marked on a hidden map. They must work
quickly to find it as they are not the only ones searching for it .
. . Join the adventure!
The complete Mechs vs Monsters underdog adventures for fans of Ms.
Marvel and Pokemon, which inspired the Netflix animated series!
Each year, giant sentient robots from space come to Earth and bond
with a new Sky Corps Academy cadet to keep the planet safe. But
this time, one mech bonds with Stanford Yu, a young kid working
with his mom as a janitor. This is the opportunity of a lifetime
for him, but first he'll have to earn his classmates' trust and
survive an uncompromising enemy...colossal aliens known as the
Sharg. Stanford and the Mech Cadets will realize what truly makes a
hero in this complete collection of the original Mech Cadet Yu
series! Bestselling author Greg Pak (Ronin Island, The Hulk) and
fan-favorite artist Takeshi Miyazawa (Runaways, Ms. Marvel) bring
this underdog story alive as Stanford, the Mech Cadets, and their
Robos face relentless training, an alien invasion, and threats to
their very human existence. Collects Mech Cadet Yu #1-#12.
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Fast-Pitch Feud
(Paperback)
Lelo Alves; Cover design or artwork by Bere Muniz; Jake Maddox
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When they were younger, Anya and her big sister, Marina, were an
unbeatable catcher and pitcher duo on their slow-pitch softball
team. But now, as Anya gets ready to join Marina on the U14
fast-pitch squad, things are different. Anya can't stand her
sister's know-it-all attitude and ignores every piece of advice.
Meanwhile, Marina is frustrated because Anya doesn't seem to be
taking the game seriously. Will the two sisters be able to put
aside their fast-pitch feud and work together for the win?
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Just Stupid!
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Andy Griffiths; Illustrated by Terry Denton
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Is this the right book for you? Take the stupid test and find out!
1) Do you push doors marked 'pull' and pull doors marked 'push'? 2)
Do you think that being able to stuff your mouth full of
marshmallows is a sign of superior intelligence? 3) Do you
automatically turn around when someone shouts 'Hey, Stupid!'? 4) Do
you believe a bogeyman hides under the bed? 5) Do you worry about
getting sucked into the top of escalators? SCORE: One point for
each yes answer. 3-5 You are extremely stupid. You will love this
book. 1-2 You are fairly stupid. You will love this book. 0 You
think you're smart but deep down you're as stupid as the rest of
us. You will love this book. Just Stupid! is the third book in this
hilarious series of stories about the world's most annoying
practical joker - from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse
series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
Have fun with comics and Pokemon in this amazing activity book!
Includes stickers, stencils and an exclusive Pikachu pencil topper.
Join your Pokemon pals and get creative! Dive into action-packed
comics and use stickers and stencils as you solve: puzzles
challenges mazes and many more fun activities! Featuring Pokemon
from the latest Nintendo Switch games, Pokemon Sword & Shield.
Includes stickers and stencils, plus an exclusive Pikachu pencil
topper!
Boggle-Eye Bill, the notorious Space Pirate, has his one good eye
on the ancient treasure that Sally Comet and her parents are
transporting to the Museum planet Historia. With her parents
distracted only Sally can stop him. She will need to use all her
wits when it is Sally Comet vs The Space Pirates.
Adventure Kingdom is back in business! In the second volume of this
magical graphic novel series from Epic Originals, Clark and
Karoline's plans to run a seemingly normal park are disrupted when
a messenger from the real Adventure Kingdom comes through the
portal to summon the land's one true hero on a knightly quest . . .
With the Iron King safely in exile, the Grand Jerome, Eddie, and
the kids reopen Adventure Kingdom with all the magic and none of
the mischief. But they soon find themselves back in a world where
magic is real and an old foe with a new name has developed a
mesmerizing ability to control people's actions. To save Adventure
Kingdom from this con artist's clutches, the kids will have face
some hard choices about trust, friendship, and what it means to be
a hero. Includes a bonus Adventure Kingdom tale that's an extra
story outside the main plot line-a true moment of delight for
readers!
This is the story of Fergus, a little traction engine who always
liked to "do things right". One day, The Fat Controller asked him
to help Bill and Ben at the Quarry, but poor Fergus wasn't used to
their tricks. Read about the trouble they caused him ...
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All My Friends
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Hope Larson; Illustrated by Hope Larson
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From New York Times-bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator
Hope Larson comes All My Friends, the final standalone book in a
middle grade graphic novel trilogy about friendship, family, and
music. Perfect for fans of Real Friends by Shannon Hale.
Middle-schooler Bina has everything she's ever wanted. She has new
friends and a new band whose song is about to be featured on her
favorite television show. But being in the spotlight is hard. When
Bina and her band are offered a record deal, her parents are not
thrilled. Now, Bina is barely speaking to her mom and dad. To make
matters worse, Bina and her best friend, Austin, are still awkward
around each other after their failed first date. Can Bina untangle
the various melodies in her heart? Or will fame go to her head?
A young wolf named Daisy has just spotted new neighbours moving
into the glen, and they're magical unicorns! But she's sure the
majestic creatures would never want to be friends with a mangy
wolf. So Daisy comes up with a foolproof plan. She'll use her
knitting skills to craft a unicorn disguise! Can Daisy sneak into
the herd, and will she ever be able to reveal her true self? In
this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Wolf in Sheep's
Clothing" is retold with a playful twist to create an exciting
graphic novel for kids!
Peter is just an ordinary boy, who loves playing football with his
friends and eating cake - until war comes to his city and the whole
family have to go into hiding. This powerful graphic novel is based
on a true story. "Engrossing, and superbly told in graphic format"
- Books for Keeps "Told with amazing depth in a simple and
effective way" - Angels and Urchins "This is a book that is needed
now more than ever" - Read It, Daddy A United States Board on Books
for Youth (USBBY) 2018 Outstanding International Book
Revisit the tale of the Princess and the Pea with this graphic
novel for new readers. A young prince must find a princess to
marry. But he has trouble finding the right one. Finally, he finds
a princess who shares his interest in football. But how can he find
out if she's a real, true princess?
Graystripe's manga adventure continues, in this graphic
novelisation of the bestselling cat series.
Colin might just live in the weirdest town ever. When he and his
friends accidentally stumble upon a strange book, they begin to
unravel the mystery behind the weirdness overrunning their town.
Something strange is a-hoof... Can these friends get to the bottom
of it?
"Bunnicula rules!" -Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants
series Celebrate over forty years of the modern classic Bunnicula
with this fang-tastic graphic novelization that will send a shiver
down your spine and leave you howling with laughter! Beware the
hare! Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth
about the newest pet in the Monroe household-a suspicious-looking
bunny with unusual habits.and fangs! Could this innocent-seeming
rabbit actually be a vampire? Experience the chills and thrills of
this classic tale in an all-new graphic novel format!
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