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Book Synopsis** Soon to be a Netflix film starring Millie Bobbie Brown and Chris Pratt ** Stranger Things meets On the Road in this hypnotic, lavishly illustrated novel.   In late 1997, a runaway teenager and her small yellow toy robot travel west through a strange American landscape where the ruins of gigantic battle drones litter the countryside, along with the discarded trash of a high-tech consumerist society addicted to a virtual-reality system. As they approach the edge of the continent, the world outside the car window seems to unravel at an ever faster pace, as if somewhere beyond the horizon, the hollow core of civilization has finally caved in. Told in achingly melancholy, spare prose and featuring almost a hundred gorgeous, full-colour illustrations, The Electric State is a novel like no other.   Rights in The Electric State have already sold in thirteen territories and Deadline rep

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Book SynopsisJoin 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...Captain Kuro of the Black Cat Pirates was the most feared evil genius on the high seas...until he vanished. Most people believe he's dead, but only his crew knows the truth: Captain Kuro has been lying low in a small seaside village, posing as a mild-mannered butler until the time for pillage is just right. Now that time has come, and the ruthless Black Cat Pirates are about to attack...Unless, of course, Monkey D.Luffy can stop them! All Luffy has on his side are his sword-wielding first mate, Zolo; his thieving navigator, Nami; Usopp, a local kid with a knack for telling lies; and his own bizarre rubber-limbed powers. If these four amateur pirates want to stop the entire Black Cat crew, they'll have to come up with a pretty slick plan...

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Book SynopsisA hearing aid grants "superpowers" in this funny, poignant, exceptional graphic novel memoir about growing up deaf.Trade Review'A serious subject treated with warmth and humour.' Little London magazine "Full of warmth, humor, and superpowered strength, El Deafo is an absolute treat." Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile "Read El Deafo for the giggles, for the challenges, for the universal life experiences, and for the opportunity to be changed, even just a little. And for those readers who, like Cece, discover ways to turn the things the world calls weakness into the qualities they own as strengths, make sure to have a couple of capes on hand." Matthew C. Winner, The Busy Librarian 'It's an honest and rather sweet tale of a girl coming to terms with her disability, and as such the kind of story that will strike a chord with any child who has felt ostracised or different. El Deafo is heartfelt, eye-opening, funny and beautifully drawn.' The Financial Times 'Inspiring and honest, this is a wonderful graphic novel.' Book of the Week in We Love This Book and The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisThe Art of Spirited Awaycollects colour illustrations of Spirited Awayfor the first time in an English edition. This book includes paintings and designs from the Academy Award winning animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Features commentary, colour stills, sketches, storyboards, and illustrations used to envision the rich fantasy world of the film. Also includes a complete English-language script.

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Book SynopsisFor the first time, buy the first three volumes of the Life is Strange sequel series in one hella awesome package! Collecting together the first three Life is Strange books: Dust, Waves and Strings, this box set follows Max and Chloe on one possible string of events after the end of the original Life is Strange game!Trade Review"The sequel that we've waited years to see ... a great beginning to a new story" - Graphic Policy "Emma Vieceli does an excellent job capturing the personality of Chloe and Max. A worthy sequel!" - ComicBook.com "Heartfelt writing with twists and turns that will leave you yearning for more" - Nerdly "The dialogue is so on-point." - The Xbox Hub "A must for anyone who experienced the original Life is Strange story" - Flickering Myth

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Book SynopsisJamie Smart's number one bestselling series continues! Bunny, Monkey and the gang are delivering more bonkers hilarity than ever before in this glorious cornucopia of chuckles.

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Book SynopsisBig Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38.Middle school can be a hot mess—especially for sixth-grader Nate Wright. Whether he's bluffing his way through an oral report about...umm...some random war, peer-reviewing a classmate's story about cats, or writing a book report on a literary gem called The Cheerleader Chronicles, Nate's usually up to his eyeballs in stress. But our hero always finds ways to cope. Like bringing Spitsy to school as an emotional support dog. Or creating a graphic novel to (sort of) complete his math homework. Nate even authors a no-nonsense advice column with a title that says it all:  Ask The Genius. So take a tip from P.S. 38's resident renaissance man: When problems start piling up, do what Nate does: REMAIN CALM!  

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Book SynopsisSeven dragon tribes have been at war for generations. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy. Five dragonets are enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war. But when they escape their prison, the result may be more than intended . . .

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Book SynopsisKeanu Reeves makes his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt and acclaimed artist Ron Garney in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior’s fight through the ages. A WAR WITH NO END. The man known only as B. is half-mortal and half-God, cursed and compelled to violence...even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the world for centuries, the Berzerker may have finally found a refuge – working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, B. will be granted the one thing he desires – the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence…and how to end it. Keanu Reeves makes his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings) and legendary artist Ron Garney (Wolverine) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior’s fight through the ages. Collects BRZRKR #1-4.

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Book SynopsisAsh is back in awesome adventures that take place across multiple regions of the best-selling Pokémon video games!Ash is back and more determined than ever to be a Pokémon Master! Now he’s teamed up with a new friend, Goh, who wants to collect every Pokémon from every region!When Ash and Pikachu hitch a ride aboard the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, they discover another kid is also on board! Meet Goh, who wants to catch every Pokémon ever—including Mew! Can Ash and Goh make their lofty dreams come true?

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Book SynopsisThe final chapter of the epic immortal saga by Keanu Reeves that’s sold over a million copies!In the final volume of the record-shattering series, uncover the ancient mysteries of our anti-hero’s origins and his final fate! As B.’s full fury is unleashed, a new discovery promises to bring the answers he’s been seeking for centuries. But as the team travels to finally uncover the mysteries of B.’s birth, is he finally near the end of his fatal goal, or will his violent efforts be in vain? Written by the iconic Keanu Reeves and New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings), and illustrated by acclaimed artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America), the final epically brutal chapter unfolds, soon to be adapted for Netflix! Collects BRZRKR #9-12.

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Book SynopsisHumanity is on the verge of discovering immortality, which means the avatar of Death is out of a job… or is she?Humanity is on the verge of discovering immortality. As a result, the avatar of Death is cast down to Earth to live a mortal life in Mumbai as twenty-something Laila Starr. Struggling with her newfound mortality, Laila has found a way to be placed in the time and place where the creator of immortality will be born. Will Laila take her chance to stop mankind from permanently altering the cycle of life, or will death really become a thing of the past? A powerful new graphic novel from award-winning writer Ram V (These Savage Shores, Swamp Thing) and Filipe Andrade (Captain Marvel) that explores the fine line between living and dying through the lens of magical realism. Collects The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1-5.Trade Review"A fantastic premise, heady ideas, and absorbing art" * Entertainment Weekly *"Wonderful magical realist tale" * Variety *

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Book SynopsisInspired by the great British tradition of the hardback annual, the Gorillaz Almanac is a full colour, one-of-a-kind, fun-packed, 200 page, sideways homage to two glorious decades of Gorillaz. Jammed with exclusive new artwork, including the first ever strip to star 2D and Murdoc Niccals; puzzles, games and more; plus a raft of special guest appearances from Gorillaz collaborators past and present, the Gorillaz Almanac is a compendium of delights which finally puts the most real band around on the printed page.

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Book SynopsisShakespeare''s Romeo and Juliet like you''ve never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. The epic, tragic love story reads like your favourite film on the page - as Death stubbornly hovers over the heads of our star-crossed lovers.Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels.Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting

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Book SynopsisSeven dragon tribes have been at war for generations. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy. Five dragonets are enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war. But when they escape their prison, the result may be more than intended . . .

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Book SynopsisAll your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! A deluxe omnibus edition of the best-selling Pokémon Adventures manga series, collecting all 29 volumes of the original series into ten premium books. Red doesn’t just want to train Pokémon, he wants to be their friend too. That makes things even more complicated than usual as he travels through dangerous zones battling gym leaders for badges and discovering secret Pokémon along the way. Now he’s got to team up with his rival Blue and the thief Green to fight a common enemy. Can he stay focused enough to rise to the challenge? Collects the original Pokémon Adventures volumes 1, 2 and 3!

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Book SynopsisUSA TODAY BESTSELLER-The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible?s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God?s redemptive story. Plus, these spectacular updates take the action to a whole new level: 25 new stories showcase a more extensive exploration of God?s work in our lives. 23 expanded stories highlight additional experiences of the people who tell God?s story. 128 new pages of illustrations deliver a richer artistic experience with more close-up faces, historical details, and dramatic colors. Every page sparks excitement to explore God?s Word and know Him personally. Readers will witness God?s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith. Let this blend of powerful imagery and clear storytelling capture your imagination and instill the truth that invites you to discover your own adventure of life with God. Sergio Cariello?s illustrations for The Action Bible leap off the page with the same thrilling energy that earned him international recognition for his work with Marvel Comics and DC Comics.

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Book SynopsisWhen children begin to go missing in the town of Archer’s Peak, all hope seems lost until a mysterious woman arrives to reveal that terrifying creatures are behind the chaos - and that she alone will destroy them, no matter the cost. IT’S THE MONSTERS WHO SHOULD BE AFRAID. When the children of Archer's Peak—a sleepy town in the heart of America—begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but the ones that do have terrible stories—impossible details of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope of finding and eliminating the threat is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to be the only one who sees what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done. GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (The Woods, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell’Edera (Briggs Land) for an all-new story about staring into the abyss. Collects Something is Killing the Children #1-5.

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Book SynopsisWhen the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realise - or care - that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest.

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Book SynopsisThe Sci-Fi masterpiece by Moebius and Jodorowsky about the tribulations of the shabby detective John Difool as he searches for the precious and coveted Incal.John Difool, a low-class detective in a degenerate dystopian world, finds his life turned upside down when he discovers an ancient, mystical artifact called "The Incal." Difool’s adventures will bring him into conflict with the galaxy’s greatest warrior, the Metabaron, and will pit him against the awesome powers of the Technopope. These encounters and many more make up a tale of comic and cosmic proportions that has Difool fighting for not only his very survival, but also the survival of the entire universe.Trade Review"The Incal isn’t a book you just read. It’s a science fiction book you experience. A true classic in every sense of the world. It’s ingenious. And it’s bonkers!... A+" - Forces of Geek "Whether you believe this or not, this is an important piece of work, historically and artistically, and should be read by all comic fans. " - BackwardsCompatible.co.uk "The Incal deserves its place at the top table of comic greatness alongside the best the medium has to offer. 5/5" - SFX Magazine "The Incal is entrancing...It crackles with invention: if you like your sci-fi, you’ll love this." - The Guardian "The Incal Is The Greatest Comic That You Probably Haven’t Read..." - Nothing But Comics "Moebius was a master, a rare talent of nuclear-powered imagination, and with few peers in his craft." - Kamloops This Week "It's one of the great comics team-ups..." - Rolling Stone

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Book SynopsisCory Carson features Cory, a little kid car with an engine that runs on fun! Cory and his family live in the town of Bumperton Hills, a charming neighborhood filled with characters of all different makes and models.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing Aloy and fan-favourites Talanah and Erend, these stories expand on Horizon Zero Dawn, set before, after, and during the epic Horizon Zero Dawn.Trade Review"That same sense of wonder and danger that one gets while playing the game transfers over to the comic, with vibrant colors and deadly machines inhabiting a blossoming natural word ... The thrill of the hunt and the adrenaline rush that comes with hunting robo-dinos is as present here as it is in the game." - Graphic Policy "A delight" - Flickering Myth "Writer Anne Toole tells an action-packed story ... this team creates a comic that anyone can enjoy, leaving the unfamiliar reader with the itch to start playing Horizon Zero Dawn" - Bleeding Cool "The artwork is wonderful" - But Why Tho "A visual delight ... shaping up to be an important addition to the wider story" - Gayming Mag "The kind of sci-fi that comics were made for" - DC Comics News "Not only a great read for noobs but also for gamers looking to know more" - Comics for Sinners "Faith and traditions, rivalry and love and violence and death all collide on the plains of this new world and on the pages of this exemplary tie in comic. If you loved the game, you need this. if you haven't played it yet, I honestly envy you. And you need this" - Alastair Stewart

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Book SynopsisSixth grader Nate Wright is on a roll in this new collection of comics featuring Big Nate, now an animated series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!You can’t win ‘em all—especially when you’re slumping sixth-grader Nate Wright. Stuck in a cycle of misfortune, our hero finds an unlikely good luck charm . . . and suddenly, he can do no wrong! He finds a $20 bill, scores a C+ on his social studies test (nailed it!), and even lands a movie date with the captain of the cheer squad. But the high times can’t last forever. Before long, Nate’s epic hot streak has gone ice cold, thanks to an all-time hair crisis, a great escape by the class gerbil, and a no-holds-barred chess match versus . . . a CAT!? Welcome to the riotous world of Big Nate, where chaos is the default setting and Nate’s learning the secret of survival: sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good!

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Book SynopsisErica Slaughter may have slain the monster terrorizing the small Wisconsin town of Archer’s Peak, but now she sets off deeper into the woods -- because the monster she killed was a mother… and now she needs to kill its children.EVIL NEVER DIES...UNLESS ERICA SLAUGHTER KILLS IT. Erica Slaughter may have slain the monster terrorizing the small Wisconsin town of Archer’s Peak, but the horror is far from over. As her mysterious handler arrives in town to clean up her mess and quarantine the townsfolk, Erica sets off deeper into the woods -- because the monster she killed was a mother… and now she needs to kill its children. GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Batman, The Woods) and artist Werther Dell’Edera (Briggs Land) present the next chapter of the critically acclaimed series that showed the world a new kind of horror. Collects Something is Killing the Children #6-10.

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Book SynopsisWith an Introduction by David Stuart Davies. 'I read it and reread it, and wept and laughed and trembled with horror which at all times assails me yet'. With its strange, imaginative blend of horror, science fiction, romance and lyrical prose, Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow is a classic masterpiece of weird fiction. This series of vaguely connected stories is linked by the presence of a monstrous and suppressed book which brings fright, madness and spectral tragedy to all those who read it. An air of futility and doom pervade these pages like a sweet insidious poison. Dare you read it? This collection has been called the most important book in American supernatural fiction between Poe and the moderns. H. P. Lovecraft, creator of the famed Cthulu mythos, whose own fiction was greatly influenced by this book stated that The King in Yellow 'achieves notable heights of cosmic fear'.

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Book SynopsisWherever Looshkin goes, chaos follows right behind. Prepare yourself for rocket-powered nuclear burps, firecracker cheese and LARGE PANTS GALORE! Full of quick-fire gags and surreal hilarity, you'll never be able to guess what he'll do next - but it's guaranteed to make you titter!Trade ReviewOutrageously fun . . . in a class of its own for silliness! * BookTrust *Jamie Smart is a comics genius! * Philip Reeve *You will cry with laughter * Stephen L. Holland, Comics Laureate *

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Book Synopsis29 stories set in the world of the Matrix, with over eighty pages of never before published material, including four new to print stories. These stories began releasing in the lead up to the release of the original film, back in 1999, entirely online. Right from the beginning, they featured the work of comic book luminaries, including Neil Gaiman, Geof Darrow, Dave Gibbons, Bill Seinkiewicz, and many more. This volume is the first hardcover, and the first to include all the stories under one cover.

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Book SynopsisAwesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region’s gym battles. For Casey, it’s a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it’s an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Casey and Henry can’t enter Galar region tournaments without the support of the local champion, Leon! But with train disruptions, Team Yell and wild Dynamax Pokémon getting in their way, will they ever get a chance to impress him?! Who’s going to get these wandering Wooloo off the train tracks?

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Book SynopsisA New York Times BestsellerWinner of the Eisner for Best U.S. Edition of International MaterialAsiaFrom legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki comes Shuna''s Journey, a new manga classic about a prince on a quest for a golden grain that would save his land, never before published in English!Shuna, the prince of a poor land, watches in despair as his people work themselves to death harvesting the little grain that grows there. And so, when a traveler presents him with a sample of seeds from a mysterious western land, he sets out to find the source of the golden grain, dreaming of a better life for his subjects.It is not long before he meets a proud girl named Thea. After freeing her from captivity, he is pursued by her enemies, and while Thea escapes north, Shuna continues toward the west, finally reaching the Land of the God-Folk.Will Shuna ever see Thea again? And will he make it back home from his quest for t

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Book SynopsisDelve into the mysteries of Yharham in the continuing comic series spinning out of Fromsoftware/Hidetaka Miyazaki's critically-acclaimed Bloodborne videogame! The city of Yharnam has descended into madness... Yarem came to the city a long time ago, a man with a past spent in shackles. He found a new purpose in travel and discovery... but what he will find in Yharnam will test the limits of not just his desire, but also his sanity. As Yharnam falls apart, Yarem realizes his own perception of time and space is becoming radically altered. The walls of reality buckle and fold. He sees the Moon fill with blood. Yarem decides to descend deeper into the madness, and boldly discover the new horizons of reality. The price for such sights may be his life... or at the very least his sanity.Trade Review“One of the best ongoing horror comics on the newsstand” - CBR“Extremely compelling. This nameless man’s journey through the world of Bloodborne is bizarre, twisted, and fascinating ... The art remains outstanding and every page is a gruesome delight to look at” - But Why Tho"an absolutely compelling read from first page to last." - Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisThe comics in this book were previously published as Looshkin and Looshkin: The Big Number 2. Looshkin might look like a cute blue cat, but you've never met a cat like Looshkin before. If you look away for just a moment, your house will be full of foamy bubbles, there are pigs on your roof, and a portal to a hell-dimension has opened in your loft. And there are bees, everywhere! Life is never going to be boring while Looshkin is around, but one thing is for sure - it will be very, very funny!Trade ReviewOutrageously fun . . . in a class of its own for silliness! * BookTrust *Jamie Smart is a comics genius! * Philip Reeve *You will cry with laughter * Stephen L. Holland, Comics Laureate *Inventive, original and completely wacky * BookTrust, praise for Jamie Smart *The funniest thing around * Comicon, praise for Jamie Smart *

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Book SynopsisWhen portals to parallel dimensions open up, the gang meet different versions of themselves - a whole universe of Bunnies! Evil Pig! Baby Bunny vs Monkey! The gang end up travelling to the very ends of existence . . . but will they make it back home to the Woods?Trade ReviewClever and original, it's also satisfyingly silly * Sunday Times' Children's Book of the Week (Bunny vs Monkey: Bunny Bonanza) *Perfect for fans of Dog Man * Jamie Littler *One of the best children's comics of all time * Starburst Magazine *The funniest thing around * Comicon *Wonderfully wacky, witty and wild! * Laura Ellen Anderson *Inventive, original and completely wacky * BookTrust *Outrageously funny * Lancashire Evening Post *Shortlisted for The British Book Awards & The Week Jr Book Awards 2023 * Praise for Bunny vs Monkey *

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Book SynopsisA 13-year-old girl sets off on a journey to become a witch. In the process, she learns how to be a woman. From the movie of the same name, this prestige format, lavishly illustrated hard-bound book gives fans a rare glimpse into the creative process of Academy Award-winning director, Hayao Miyazaki.A 13-year-old girl sets off on a journey to become a witch. In the process, she learns how to be a woman. From the movie of the same name, this prestige format, lavishly illustrated hard-bound book gives fans a rare glimpse into the creative process of Academy Award-winning director, Hayao Miyazaki.

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Book Synopsis* Perfect for animal-loving fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan and Rosanne Parry’s A Wolf Called Wander.—School Library Journal, starred reviewAn ALA Top Ten and Eisner-nominated middle grade graphic novel adventure based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save and return a sun bear to its natural habitat.When endlessly curious and tenacious Chang discovers a bear bile farm near her home in Vietnam, she decides to do everything she can to save wild animals—by becoming a conservationist! After teaching herself survival skills, documenting each rainforest plant and animal she sees in her field notebook, and disproving the critics who think she isn’t old enough or strong enough, Chang is finally accepted as a rescue center volunteer. But her toughest challenge yet comes when she’s tasked with returning Sorya—the sun bear she raised from infancTrade ReviewAmerican Library Association's Best Graphic Novels for Children Top TenEisner Award honorYoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration shortlistVietnam National Book Award winnerJunior Library Guild selectionKirkus Reviews Best BooksSchool Library Journal Best BooksTexas' Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List selectionMaryland's Black-Eyed Susan AwardRhode Island Children's Book AwardASPCA’s Animal Behavior Society’s Outstanding Book Award finalistFreeman Book Awards honorNational Science Teaching Association's Outstanding Science Trade Books* “Uplifting . . . the epitome of wild and free. . . . Breathtaking visuals and a compelling story.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review* “Triumphant. . . . Heartfelt. . . . Stirring and gorgeously rendered, this eco-conscious tale is a superb purchase for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review“A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge, and how small steps can make a big difference.”—BookTrust“A perfect pick for animal lovers and young conservationists.”—Booklist“Expressive, expansive.”—The Horn BookPraise for the companion novel, Saving H'Non: Chang and the Elephant**Four starred reviews**Kirkus Reviews Best BooksSchool Library Journal Best BooksNerdy Book Club AwardUSBBY Outstanding International Books *“Fans of Saving Sorya will be gratified to see Chang continue to fight for the animals she loves. The empathy and perseverance on display make this as beautiful an animal rights book as readers will ever see. Stirs the mind and heart the way an elephant quakes the earth.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review *“An exceptionally well-done story that is informative, intricately and delightfully detailed, and brimming with jaw-dropping art. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal, starred review *“A standout, heart-tugging work. . . . Part wildlife journal, part adventure story, this epistolary graphic novel presents a propulsive, intensely researched read.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review*“Wondrously produced . . . An empathic, desperate plea for humans to reengage our humanity and help all wild animals live free.”—Booklist, starred review“The emotional story of H’Non’s recovery is conveyed through detail-packed illustrations . . . building a complex portrait of the sometimes destructive, sometimes harmonious interactions between humans and nature.”—Horn Book

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Book SynopsisResonant and fiercely authentic. This timely, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic is now a powerful graphic novel.''I said no.''Melinda is an outcast at Merryweather High. Something happened over the summer - something bad - and now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen. So what''s the point in speaking at all?Through her work on an art project, Melinda is finally able to face what really happened that night. But before she can make peace with the ghosts of the past, she has to confront the reality of the present - and stop someone who still wishes to do her harm. Only words can save her. She can''t stay silent. Not any more. ''With the rise of women finding their voices and speaking out about sexual assault in the media, this should be on everyone''s radar... Powerful, necessary, and essential.'' Kirkus Laurie Halse Anderson is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Astrid LindgTrade ReviewAnderson's timeless and important tale of high-school sexual assault and its aftermath undergoes a masterful graphic novel transformation... With the rise of women finding their voices and speaking out about sexual assault in the media, this reworking of the enduring 1999 classic should be on everyone's radar... Powerful, necessary, and essential. * Kirkus starred review *Hypnotizing and heart-breaking, with the kind of empowering finish that unshackles protagonist and readers alike. * Shelf Awareness starred review *With spellbinding artwork, this exceptional adaptation masterfully does justice to its source material while adding new depth and nuance. * Booklist starred review *This potent retelling of the modern classic Speak blends words and images to create magic: a new representation of a teen whose voice is ripped from her, the battles she must wage to find it again, and the triumph of finally being able to speak out. * School Library Journal starred review *

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Book SynopsisThe complete play translated into plain English. It's 11th century Scotland. Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, is one of King Duncan's greatest war captains. Upon returning from a battle with the rebellious Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth and Banquo encounter three witches, who prophecy that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and then King. They also prophecy that Banquo will become the father of kings. When Lady Macbeth hears this, she is determined to push her husband to take fate into his own hands and make himself king by murdering Duncan. Macbeth is reluctant to harm Duncan. But, when the King makes arrangements to visit Macbeth's castle, the opportunity presents itself. Pressed on by his wife, Macbeth kills Duncan and blames the King's drunken attendants, who he also kills. However, Macbeth is racked with guilt and begins to see apparitions. When the body is discovered, Malcolm and Donalbain, the King's sons, are suspicious of Macbeth and flee for their lives. To everyone else, it looks as if the sons have been the chief conspirators and Macbeth is crowned King of Scotland. Banquo's suspicions grow, based on his encounter with the witches and Macbeth is wary of the second prophecy concerning Banquo's offspring. Macbeth hires assassins to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance. Banquo is murdered that night, but Fleance escapes. The bloody ghost of Banquo appears to Macbeth at a feast, tormenting his already guilty conscience. In addition, Macduff, once a comrade of Macbeth, has fled after the King's sons to England, as he also suspects Macbeth. In revenge, Macbeth butchers Macduff's entire household. Macduff and the King's sons raise an army in England and march against Macbeth, who is given another prophecy by the witches, as he prepares for the assault. They tell him his throne is safe until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane and he will not die by the hand of any man born of a woman. Macbeth now feels invincible. Lady Macbeth, on the other hand, has been slowly driven mad by her dreams, in the wake of Duncan's murder. She sleepwalks and eventually kills herself. Macbeth learns that many of his lords are deserting and joining Malcolm's army, which approaches Dunsinane under cover of boughs, which they've cut from the trees of Birnam Wood. Macbeth and Macduff eventually meet on the bloody battlefield. Macbeth laughs derisively, relating the witches' prophecy. But Macduff retorts that he was from his mother's womb untimely ripp'd and not (technically) of woman born. The play ends with the death of Macbeth and Malcolm is crowned King of Scotland.Trade Review"I'm fascinated by your approach to the play and its language. I find them gripping, dramatic and, although for me the original Shakespeare is always my reason for turning to these plays, I think that what you are doing in illuminating and making perhaps more lucid, especially for young people, is clever and meaningful." Patrick Stewart, ActorTable of ContentsDramatis Personae Prologue Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 Act 2 Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Act 3 Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Act 4 Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Act 5 Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 Scene 8 William Shakespeare The Real Macbeth Macbeth & The Kings of Scotland The History of Shakespeare's Macbeth Page Creation Shakespeare Around The Globe

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Book SynopsisFAST AND FURRY-OUS! Welcome to the woods. It's chaos in there! Bunny and his friends Weenie the Squirrel, Pig (the pig), Action Beaver and Skunky the Inventor lived a peaceful life in the forest - until Monkey's rocket crash-landed and he decided to take over! Now Monkey is causing mayhem, Bunny is determined to put a stop to it, and . . . what's that? It's an out of control shark tank, ruining a lovely picnic! Join bestselling comics sensation Jamie Smart for this hilarious collection of stories, available in a new chunky format!Trade ReviewBrilliantly insane and insanely brilliant. Perfect for fans of Dog Man * Jamie Littler *Wonderfully wacky, witty and wild! * Laura Ellen Anderson *Jamie Smart is a comics genius! * Philip Reeve *One of the best children's comics of all time * Starburst Magazine *

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Book SynopsisSince he crash-landed to Earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Bunny and the gang (Squirrel, Pig [the Pig], Action Beaver, and Skunky the Inventor) have almost had enough. In this rollicking comic extravaganza, the pint-sized friends must tackle a helliphant, rocket-powered hot air balloons, and the most mind-boggling creatures of all . . . hew-mans . . . Jamie's art and storytelling fizz with exuberance - the pages turn themselves in this addictive collection of stories.Trade ReviewBrilliantly insane and insanely brilliant. Perfect for fans of Dog-Man * Jamie Littler *Wonderfully wacky, witty and wild! * Laura Ellen Anderson *Jamie Smart is a comics genius! * Philip Reeve *The funniest thing around * Comicon *One of the best children's comics of all time * Starburst Magazine *

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Book SynopsisBarely contained within this book is the high octane work of Paul Bonner, an intrepid artist able to vividly recall in paints his visits to Valhalla, the blasted future, and sundry haunted and ravaged stopping off points in between.Here you will find over 150 of Paul's vibrant and compelling full colour paintings, along with numerous character studies and sketches, produced by the artist over the last twenty-five years for the biggest names in fantasy role playing, such as Games Workshop, Mutant Chronicles, Fasa, Riot Minds and Rackham.So, saddle the dragon storm riders, suit up storm troopers, and prepare to have your worlds revealed anew!

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Book SynopsisAwesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire video games!All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!Red doesn''t just want to train Pokémon, he wants to be their friend too. Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl seem game. But independent Pikachu won''t be so easy to win over!And watch out for Team Rocket, Red... They only want to be your enemy!

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Book SynopsisJamie Smart's big-selling comic-book success story continues . . . There's a new animal joining Bunny and the gang. Ai - a supersonic, super-fast aye-aye! But how will Ai fit in to the Woods? What mischievous schemes is Skunky cooking up? And will Monkey ever stop trying to hit her with a stick? Guffaws guaranteed!Trade ReviewPerfect for fans of Dog Man * Jamie Littler *Jamie Smart is a comics genius! * Philip Reeve *One of the best children's comics of all time * Starburst Magazine *Inventive, original and completely wacky * BookTrust *The funniest thing around * Comicon *

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