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No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when
Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get
revenge. He sends Pandora, the first mortal woman, to Earth with a
box labelled DO NOT OPEN. Can Pandora keep her curiosity under
control? Learn the story behind this classic Greek myth in a
modern, graphic retelling.
Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride -
Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone’s
mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon, Earth falls into
ruin. In order to set things right, the Greek gods and goddesses
must make a compromise. Learn Persephone’s story in this modern,
graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth.
When a princess learns of her husband's secret past, he turns into
a snake. The princess must be brave in order to help him. Can they
work together to break the prince's curse? A young man is given a
special shape-changing power. He and his brother use the new power
to trick and take from others. Will they get caught and pay the
price for their trickery?
Kamilla is an amazing singer, but she refuses to try out for the
school musical. She simply can't stand the thought of everyone
staring at her, when she sees herself as overweight. Led by her
mum, Kamilla sees a doctor who tells her she's a healthy weight but
encourages her to exercise to feel better, both physically and
mentally. Will Kamilla's new habit lead to big changes, or is she
stuck waiting in the wings forever? This Junior High Drama graphic
novel discusses a common concern in a healthy, thoughtful way.
Supported by a glossary and reader response questions, it is
certain to be an entertaining yet safe pick for a wide range of
readers, both those reading at level and also reluctant and
struggling readers.
A stone shrine shrouded in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount
Rushmore is a symbol of democracy and freedom. Infographics, fact
boxes, sidebars, and primary historic photos tell the story of this
famous monument and the men who built it.
In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany’s Nazi regime
expanded into neighbouring European countries. In France, groups of
anti-Nazi citizens, known as the French Resistance, fought to stop
Germany’s reign of terror. A brave woman named Nancy Wake became
one of the movement’s greatest assets as a spy. In her role, Wake
often transported Jews to safe locations and rode her bicycle
through German checkpoints to deliver messages and supplies. For
her ability to avoid capture, the enemy nicknamed her the “White
Mouse”. In this full-colour graphic novel, discover more about
this fearless woman who faced the enemies of World War II.
Think there's just one fairy tale with a girl who meets danger in
disguise? Think again Cultures all around the world have their own
Little Red Riding Hood stories. Visit Germany, Italy, and Taiwan,
and find out whose sick grandmother is a tiger, and who is saved
not by a kind hunter but by a talking river.
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Hansel and Gretel (Paperback)
Jessica Gunderson; Illustrated by Alex Lopez
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Discovery Miles 1 960
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Revisit the tale of Hansel and Gretel in graphic novel form. Left
in the woods, the two encounter a witch. Will the brother and
sister find their way out of the forest safely, or be left at the
hands of the witch?
Was Rapunzel annoyingly vain? Just because these classic stories
are usually told from the protagonist's point of view doesn't mean
the antagonists don't have their side of the story too.
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Full Court Pressure (Paperback)
Jessica Gunderson; Illustrated by Jose Ruiz; Coloured by Jorge Gonzalez
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R244
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Discovery Miles 1 980
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Star defensive player Zack Fuller is in a tough spot. His new
Panthers teammates don't trust him. The players on the Bulldogs,
his old squad, think he's a traitor for leaving. When the two teams
face each other in the playoffs, Zack has to guard his former best
friend. To make matters worse, the Panthers captain refuses to pass
the ball to Zack. Caught between a Panther and a Bulldog, and in
serious foul trouble, Zack will have to find a way to play through
the pressure.
Revisit the tale of Beauty and the Beast in graphic novel form.
Beauty's father gets lost in the woods and stumbles onto a castle.
He reaches for a rose to bring to his daughter - but there's a
price. Will Beauty win her freedom, or be trapped in the Beast's
castle forever?
Like many slaves, Robert Smalls was forced to fight for the
Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. One night, Robert
and his crew of fellow slaves aboard the ship, the Planter, decided
to steal the ship and head for the safety - and freedom - of Union
waters only seven miles away. Would they make it to freedom, or
would they be captured and face certain death?
Star defensive player Zack Fuller is in a tough spot. His new
Panthers teammates don't trust him. The players on the Bulldogs,
his old squad, think he's a traitor for leaving. When the two teams
face each other in the playoffs, Zack has to guard his former best
friend. To make matters worse, the Panthers captain refuses to pass
the ball to Zack. Caught between a Panther and a Bulldog, and in
serious foul trouble, Zack will have to find a way to play through
the pressure.
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