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Book SynopsisApril 1945. The Third Reich is collapsing. In Berlin, surrounded by Soviet troops, a small aircraft lands under enemy fire. Daring pilot Hanna Reitsch escorts an important officer to Hitler's bunker - and is granted an audience with the Fuhrer, from which she emerges visibly upset. Meanwhile, in a German hospital in the countryside, Max comes to after a long coma. His task remains the same: to kill Hanna. But what new mission has she been given?

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Book SynopsisA deluxe limited edition hardcover collecting Umbrella Academy, now a Netflix original series!

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Book SynopsisGomer is absolutely peerless when it comes to disrupting life at Spirou Magazine, much to his boss Prunelle's and long-suffering Mr De Mesmaeker's chagrin. But don't you go underestimating him! The truth is that his laziness, his talent for invention and even his love of animals - not to mention his antiquated lemon of a car - are perfectly capable of spreading chaos anywhere, in any season. You can't even imagine what he can do when it snows!

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Book SynopsisBestselling comics writer Jody Houser continues her critically acclaimed Doctor Who run with another thrilling adventure featuring the 13th Doctor, Graham, Yaz, and Ryan. Buy it, read it, then travel back in time to read it for the first time all over again...! Collects Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #9-12.Trade Review"Continues to brilliantly illustrate the versatility of Doctor Who, particularly in comic-book form" - Blogtor Who

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Book SynopsisDeep inside the Palombian jungle lays Monte Urticando, andancient, nigh inaccessible volcano where millennia old cactuses grow. Every 15 years they flower, and the pollen temporarily drives away most of the dangerous predators. For the Marsupilamis, though, it's also the signal for a strange and cruel tradition: it's time for the young Marsus to learn how to fend for themselves, away from the protection of their parents. Will they learn to work together to survive?

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Book SynopsisVolume 2 of an official sequel to Jim Henson’s cult classic fantasy film The Dark Crystal. Jen and Kira’s greatest fear has been realized as the Crystal is broken once more. The evil Skeksis have returned, eager to regain their cruel dominance over the world. But as the Gelfling and Skeksis battle for control of the Crystal Castle, Jen pursues those responsible for breaking the Crystal. On their own and on the run, Thurma and Kensho must stick together as they journey across the wildlands of Thra if they are to make it to the Fireling home deep beneath the planet’s surface. While they come across faces new and old on their quest, they are unaware of the threat following their trail: The Chamberlain. Written by Simon Spurrier (The Spire, X-Men Legacy) and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia) and lushly illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews (Toil & Trouble), The Power of the Dark Crystal continues the bestselling sequel to one of Jim Henson’s most revered creations. Collects issues #5-8 of Jim Henson's The Power of the Dark Crystal.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Graphic Science, a visual interrogation of the modern super-rich.

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Book SynopsisThe third and final volume in the first part of this epic tale of our intrepid bookworm!

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Book SynopsisA story about Mindy, a woman living with an eating disorder who has to learn how to love herself again. In pursuit of the perfect body, Mindy buys the low-fat diet products and the glossy magazines which promise the secret to losing weight. One night, while perusing the aisles of the neighborhood convenience store for a midnight snack, she finds a new product. A chocolate bar called “Eat and Love Yourself”. On a whim, Mindy buys the curious candy, not knowing that with every piece of chocolate she eats, she will be brought back to a specific moment of her past -- helping her to look at herself honestly, learn to love her body the way it is, and accepting love. Perhaps, she will even realize that her long lost high school best friend, Elliot, was more than just a friend… Sweeney Boo (Love Is Love) and Lylian Klepakowsky present an honest and uncompromising look at how we form our self-image, the eating disorders that haunt our most private moments and what it takes to learn to love ourselves again.

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Book SynopsisBear is a guide dog who would do anything for his owner Patrick - and embarks on an epic quest from the forest to the city to regain his sight so he can protect his best friend.Bear is a service dog who would do anything for his owner and best friend Patrick who is blind. But when Bear suddenly loses his vision, he worries he’s lost his purpose in life—protecting Patrick! Following the misguided advice from some self-serving raccoons, Bear embarks on a transformative journey to regain his eyesight. Out of both necessity and survival, he learns to tap into his other senses and begins to see the world from a new perspective that is at times more rich and colorful than the world he’s always known. Writer Ben Queen (Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2 and Cars 3) draws inspiration from real life stories of how memory can influence how we recall our own surroundings, and artist Joe Todd-Stanton (A Mouse Called Julian) lovingly renders an unforgettable story of one dog’s grand adventure from the wooded countryside to the heart of Manhattan where he encounters new friends and discovers his true calling.

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Book SynopsisWrongly accused of causing the recent stock market crash, Largo is in trouble. His attempt to find electronic proof of some external manipulation ends in disaster, and in the meantime the deeds to the entire group have been stolen. The body count keeps rising, and a suspicious guardian angel with golden hair is keeping a close eye on him. Largo will have to go to Saint Petersburg to unravel the multiple layers of this mystery and prove his innocence.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out why weird things are happening in Flat Hill. Is the dastardly red-eyed S.N.A.I.R., a Super Nasty Artificial Intelligent Robot, causing all the trouble or is it something else?Messages are flying into everyone''s phones, but they''re causing massive static energy. Can Ember deflect the static shocks and give S.N.A.I.R. a taste of his own medicine?This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Purple/Band 8 books offer developi

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out why weird things are happening in Flat Hill. Is the dastardly red-eyed S.N.A.I.R., a Super Nasty Artificial Intelligent Robot, causing all the trouble or is it something else?Shinoy is really excited to see the mysterious meteorite during the school trip to the museum. No one knows what''s inside the meteorite, but during the trip, Shinoy''s about to find out!This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Gold/Band 9 books of

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out why weird things are happening in Flat Hill. Is the dastardly red-eyed S.N.A.I.R., a Super Nasty Artificial Intelligent Robot, causing all the trouble or is it something else?Something strange is happening in Flat Hill. The colours are slowly disappearing from things! The magnets at the North and South pole are attracting colour away from Earth, and Shinoy must stop it before it's lost forever.This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by C

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Book SynopsisBryan Talbot was born in 1952. He has worked on underground comics, science fiction and superhero stories such as Judge Dredd and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. His books include Alice in Sunderland, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes (with Mary Talbot), the first graphic novel to win the Costa biography award, and the Grandville series.Trade ReviewA solid conspiracy caper with bursts of Tarantino-like mayhem...a witty romp in a vividly realised topsy-turvy world. * Times Literary Supplement *Utterly delightful...It's a playful, allusive book in which there's a witty touch or deliciously knowing in-joke on almost every page...beautifully rendered, throughout, the glossy gorgeousness fills your eyes. * The Times *A gorgeously coloured steampunk fantasy. * Metro *Think Wind In The Willows meets 1920s film noir, a combination you never knew you needed… From political conspiracies to serial killings, this is all set in an alternate present day where Britain lost the Napoleonic Wars and the entire Royal Family were executed... It’s a really compelling setting for any story, but the detective mystery element brings it all together. To me, this is perfect fodder for a Wes Anderson-style stop-motion film series. It’s funny, eerie, and altogether very surreal. -- Megan McGill * Den of Geek *

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Book SynopsisPaperback edition of the graphic novel about a refugee family fleeing Syria, which was the Children's Choice winner at the 2018 School Library Association's Information Book of the Year Awards.Trade Review[hardcover edition: ] USBBY's 2018 Outstanding International Books List--Martha M. Walke"School Library Journal" (02/01/2018) [hardcover edition: ] Winner, Children's Choice Award, 12-16 years old--School Library Association (11/07/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] (starred review) In Aleppo City, in 2013, young Amina's life is changed forever when a bomb destroys her neighborhood and her family joins the millions of refugees fleeing Syria. In this graphic novel, Amina uses flashbacks and spare text to narrate her journey from living a happy life in Syria to resettling in Canada as a refugee. Amina is a bright student whose favorite part of the day is returning home from school, where she is greeted warmly by her grandfather and then reads books in the home of her uncle, a professor. This life ends with an explosion on the second page. Her family flees to Lebanon, where they end up in a refugee camp when their savings run out. Amina is lucky to get a spot in the overcrowded schools, but when her brother falls ill, the family must make a series of heartbreaking decisions in order to pay for his lifesaving medications. When the stress of renewing expensive visas becomes too much and unethical smugglers make life impossible, Amina finally finds help with a resettling agency. The story wraps up quickly from there. Based on Kullab's extensive experience with refugees, the novel skillfully depicts situations and drastic decisions many Syrian refugees face. The graphic-novel format is perfect for the story, using cinematic techniques to propel the story and adding poignant notes, as when Amina's father reads a text message asking for help and conceals it from her. Extensive endnotes highlight the true events referenced in the book. Groundbreaking and unforgettable.-- (08/27/2017) [Review of hardcover edition: ] (starred review) This is a collaborative masterpiece: Kullab, a reporter who has an extensive background covering conflicts in Lebanon, Turkey, and Iraq, has teamed up with cartoonist Roche to deliver this emotional narrative. Kullab begins Amina's story in media res, immersing the audience into a fully realized world with strong characters. Roche's colorful illustrations, with cartoon characters and immaculately detailed scenery, provide emotion and heart... Amina's story closely mirrors real historical events, and Syria feels like a developing protagonist in the plot. There are moments of graphic violence and the depictions of war-torn landscapes feature wounded soldiers and corpses... This is a must-purchase for any teen or adult graphic novel collection.-- (12/01/2017) [Review of hardcover edition: ] (starred) A gripping portrait of an ongoing worldwide crisis.--The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books f (03/01/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] A fictional graphic novel that is very much realistic... The author does a fantastic job of making us see the options refugees have and understand the sacrifices that must be made in different cases for security purposes.-- (10/14/2017) [Review of hardcover edition: ] A fictionalized graphic novel account that calls on real-life circumstances and true tales of refugee families to serve as a microcosm of the Syrian uprising and the war and refugee crisis that followed... Samya Kullab is a journalist based in the Middle East covering security, politics and refugees. Jackie Roche is a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. They seamlessly collaborate in "Escape from Syria", where Kullab's narrative masterfully maps both the collapse and destruction of Syria, and the real-life tragedies faced by its citizens still today. The family's escape from their homeland makes for a harrowing tale, but with their safe arrival in the West it serves as a hopeful endnote to this ongoing worldwide crisis. A fascinating, informative, and truly memorable story, "Escape from Syria" is an especially recommended addition to personal reading lists, as well as community and academic library collections. This is one of those graphic novels that will linger in the mind and memory long after the book itself has been finished and set back upon the shelf.-- (01/01/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Despite dealing with weighty political issues, the book is highly accessible and would be a useful introduction to students interested in learning more about the Syrian conflict. In an appendix, Kullab also expands on many of the issues mentioned throughout the text, providing appropriate context to a complex situation... This is an important book that provides a humanizing look at the horrific experiences of Syrian refugees and their quest for freedom.-- (02/01/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Escape from Syria is both a very human drama and an informative account of the socio-poltical complexities of life in the region... Kullab effectively condenses involved subject matter into understandable summaries without compromising the integrity of her storytelling... Jackie Roche's art is accessible throughout with her expressive depiction of the cast playing a large role in the audience's empathetic connection with them. While her visual storytelling adopts a largely traditional use of layouts those moments of high drama are rendered all the more dramatic for their sudden use of unconventional panel arrangements. This is highly effective in communicating the trauma and panic of the opening explosion scene, for example, or a later sequence where a boat full of refugees capsizes... Mike Freiheit's often carefully subdued colouring choices also add to the book's tense atmosphere... This is an excellent starting point for a younger demographic in understanding both the underlying reasons behind the news stories and the plight of those impacted.-- (03/20/2019) [Review of hardcover edition: ] In this harrowing and timely tale of courage and determination, Amina narrates her family's odyssey after their home in Aleppo is destroyed. They must endure refugee camps, risk ocean crossings and escape the terror of jihadist militias in order to reach safety in Canada.-- (09/01/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] In Escape from Syria, Kullab creates a composite young Syrian girl, Amina, a straight-A student from a solid middle-class family. Amina, her younger brother, and her parents flee Aleppo with only what they can carry. In Lebanon, they struggle to make ends meet in a UNHCR camp. Amina leaves school to work, the family stops renewing their visas, and her brother falls ill. Amina's family is one of the lucky few; eventually, they are recommended by a UN worker to be relocated and are resettled in Canada. The author clearly has an agenda: show every bad thing that is happening (or has happened) to Syrian refugees in a clear format that can be read by a wide-ranging audience. An appendix provides references and statistics to back up each event... It is easily accessible, authoritative, and well documented, and would be appropriate as an entry-level volume into recent Syrian history for a wide-ranging audience.-- (12/01/2017) [Review of hardcover edition: ] In 2014, a phrase was anonymously spray-painted on a wall in Homs, Syria: "When I leave, be sure I tried everything in my power to stay." This poignant graffiti reverberates throughout Escape from Syria... Jackie Roche's drawings and Mike Freiheit's colour work add intensity and solidify the strong emotional engagement Kullab creates. Feelings of anger and fear are conveyed beautifully with thick black brush strokes where the page's white gutter usually lies... There are big visual moments in Escape From Syria, but the subtle ones are even more effective.-- (12/01/2017) [Review of hardcover edition: ] It is important for middle and high school students (and adults as well) to read this story. It puts a face, albeit imagined, to the very real circumstances that force people to leave everything they have always known and make a new life. It is powerfully told and provides a face for them to remember as they listen to continuing news reports. Heartbreaking and hopeful, memorable and mind-boggling.-- (04/10/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Kullab based this graphic novel on her personal observations from reporting in Syria. She does not shy away from difficult issues... Facts about the Syrian situation are interwoven into the story to help readers understand the political and economic circumstances that led to the refugee crisis... Tells a story of survival and hope.-- (06/01/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] My heart is low and cracked after reading this graphic novel. It is important and beautiful. But it is heartbreaking and real. The story of this family, their journey from home to refugee to new home is almost too hard to read. Samya Kullab and Jackie Roche have done an unbelievable job crafting this piece of historical fiction.-- (05/08/2019) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Readers will experience the Syrian refugee crisis through Amina's eyes and will identify with her feelings of fear and unease, her ambition to succeed in school and her horror when her mother suggests she marry at 13. Roche's artwork is clean and crisp and uses varying background colour palettes throughout the book to convey specific emotions. Roche's skill at capturing emotion in facial expressions also creates a deep impact. Escape from Syria is an intense but timely read, and can be used by teachers and parents as a tool to discuss war, displacement, racism and tragedy. It is an authentic portrayal of the refugee experience and deeply relevant to Canada's role in helping displaced Syrians.-- (03/01/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Roche's artwork will appeal to young adults for its stark realism. This is an important attempt to explain the background of the war in Syria and the problems faced by those who try to escape its horrors.-- (12/09/2017) [Review of hardcover edition: ] The book describes with precision what is happening to refugees in the camps, bringing us to meet many different refugees with different points of view on the situation. What particularly impressed me was the author's courage in addressing a number of political topics, such as how the roots of the war lie in the time of Hafez al-Assad, who came to power in a military coup in 1970, and the repression suffered by the Syrian people under his reign and that of his son Bashar. It describes the suffering of citizens living under Daesh -- who went from the frying pan into the fire -- with great tenderness. I was left feeling nothing but a deep sympathy for the family of Walid. I felt like I was there with them; feeling their grief and their fear, as though I were one of them... The illustrations are evocative, and you can tell what a character is thinking by looking at their features. You will also 'feel' the beauty of Aleppo before the war, and the sorrow of what happened to it during the conflict... The book was a worthy experience, and at the end the reader will be even more sympathetic with Syrian refugees, wherever they are.--Ahmed Salah Al-Mahdi"Oye! Times" (12/13/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] The family's suffering is horrifying and heartbreaking, but the characters' resourcefulness and strength bring hope to their tale of hardship... This book succeeds in offering information alongside a compelling narrative, all the while keeping the focus on the characters and their relationships. Back matter includes photographs that put moments from the story in historical context.-- (01/01/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] The story Kullab tells here is a fictionalized one, and it comes from the point of view of a young girl named Amina. But it's a tale that could be true for countless refugee families during the Syrian uprising and subsequent refugee crisis... Kullab and Roche do not hold back: The story authentically captures the violence and harrowing moments of the family's experience. As it should be. The more poignant, heart-wrenching moments, many between Amina and her parents, will linger with readers, and the book will go far in helping many American middle and high-schoolers understand the complexities of the humanitarian crisis in Syria.-- (10/27/2017) [Review of hardcover edition: ] This is a powerful, eye-opening graphic novel that will foster empathy and understanding in readers of all ages.--Shannon Ozirny"The Globe and Mail" (11/10/2017) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Uses striking images and powerful words to map the difficult journey a family makes as they flee Aleppo out of fear for their lives and describe their struggle to survive as refugees. This book provides direct connections to current events involving refugees and helps counter stereotypes that many people have about the reasons why people become refugees. I recommend the book to students who are interested in the current refugee crisis and want something accessible and quick to read.-- (10/22/2019) [Review of hardcover edition: ] With Escape from Syria journalist Samya Kullab draws on her experience reporting on the Syrian refugee crisis, crafting a poignant, illuminating fictional tale. Amina and her family's life in Aleppo City is disrupted when war erupts. After the marketplace is bombed, they journey to a refugee camp in Lebanon. The family's money begins to run out, and the marginalization of Syrians by the Lebanese government leaves them vulnerable. Eventually they get the chance at a new life in Canada. Kullab presents a clear time line of events, lucidly describing the long-term causes of the war and its effects. Jackie Roche and Mike Freiheit's gentle cartoon artwork tempers the upsetting elements (bloodshed, warfare, a harrowing attempt to flee by boat) without glossing over the horrors. The illustrations emphasize concrete details, such as Amina packing a teddy bear or helping her dad navigate the bus in Toronto, making the story all the more relatable. Copious endnotes offer additional explanations (definitions of Arabic words, discussions of the rise of ISIS). Readers will be both moved and enlightened by this insightful introduction.-- (01/09/2018) [Review of hardcover edition: ] Written by a former reporter for the Lebanon Star and illustrated by Roche in stark, vivid panel sequences, this frank graphic novel opens in 2013 Aleppo as the neighborhood greengrocer greets studious Amina on her way home from school. Suddenly, everything is chaos as an explosion rips through the neighborhood. Though the political situation has been deteriorating, this event signals the need to Amina's father: "Dad said all was lost. We had to leave." In a camp in Lebanon, refugees from Syria are kept isolated. There's little work and little food. Amina's dreams of further education evaporate into a haze of debt and fear; a friend of hers is married at 13. When the family gets an offer to resettle in Canada, Amina's mother hesitates; in a heartbreaking sequence, a bus trip back to Syria shows her that "home" doesn't exist anymore, and she agrees to leave. Kullab's story focuses less on emigration and more on the process by which ordinary families become the faceless refugees of news reports. When readers next hear news about Syria, they will likely remember Amina.--Publishers Weekly (09/11/2017)

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Book SynopsisEvery significant Marvel Comics character, location, weapon, gadget, and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia.Packed full of incredible facts and stunning images, this authoritative encyclopedia contains more than 650 entries and features a foreword by the legendary comic book writer Roy Thomas.All of Marvel''s iconic super heroes and villains are here, from Captain Marvel to Corvus Glaive and Iron Man to Gwenpool. Amazing vehicles are examined, such as the Avengers'' Quinjets and S.H.I.E.L.D.''s Helicarriers. Magical artifacts, including Thor''s hammer Mjolnir, are analysed and extraordinary locations, such as Wakanda and Asgard, are explored. Advanced technology is explained, including Iron Man''s incredible armor, and key events in the Marvel Comics universe are richly unpacked.Presented in a stunning slipcase with original cover artwork by esteemed artist Adi Granov, Ultimate Marvel is the perfect gift for Marvel Comics fans. It is an ideal go-to resTrade ReviewHefty hardback Ultimate Marvel runs through every significant character, location and vehicle in the company's history, with lashings of comic art and cut-away diagrams. * SFX *Table of Contents 1: Foreword by Roy Thomas 2: A Marvel Comics Events Timeline 3: Super Heroes and Villains: Golden Age 1: Captain America 2: Clash of the Marvels 4: Atlas Age 1: Roll Call 5: Marvel Age 1: Fantastic Four 2: Hulk 3: Spider-Man 4: Spider-Man’s Destiny 5: Thor 6: Iron Man 7: Doctor Strange 8: The Avengers 9: Cap Joins the Avengers 10: X-Men 11: Scarlet Witch 12: Daredevil 13: Black Widow 14: The Evil of Ultron 15: Roll Call 6: Bronze Age 1: Incredible Journey 2: Wolverine 3: Doom Victorious! 4: Roll Call 7: Modern Age 1: Two Against Carnage 2: Roll Call 8: Heroic Age 1: A Civil War 2: When Worlds Collide… 3: Roll Call 9: Vehicles 1: S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier 2: Blackbird 3: Hell on Wheels 10: Weapons and Technology 1: Stark Industries 2: Iron Man’s Armor 3: Shield of Liberty 11: Cosmic Powers 1: Pyrrhic Victory 12: Magical Artifacts 1: Goddess of Thunder 13: Planets and Realms 1: Kree Genocide 14: Countries and Places 1: Xavier’s School/Jean Grey School 2: Avengers Mansion 3: Atlantis Destroyed! 15: Index 16: Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisHaving entered Argon Falls, Hana meets her spoiler and grieves for people suffering under oppression. The time arrives to employ her skills and the Spirit Sword as she and Tomo pursue deadly assassins returning to earth to remove the source of protective prayer. As the struggle against evil and oppression continues in book five, Hana learns that, because of the power of prayer, not all warriors fight with fists and swords.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Psychedelic full-color pages burst with intricate detail and dynamic panel configurations. Franklin expertly captures the spirit of campy paranormal mysteries in this queer supernatural graphic novel interpretation of Latinx folklore." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Franklin’s energetic, full-color artwork pulses with emotion and movement. A queer graphic horror with an upbeat vibe." — Kirkus Reviews "This campy and spine-tingling graphic novel is an excellent choice for teenagers seeking an a rom-com horror read." — Booklist "Stranger Things and The X-Files inform this creepy yet charming graphic novel set in a gorgeous desert landscape." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Deliciously creepy grip from page one. Come for the town-with-a-secret story and stay for the tenderhearted queer romance." — Emily M. Danforth, author of The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Plain Bad Heroines "An immediately engrossing and spooky mystery featuring deeply charming protagonists, tense family drama and the paranormal. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down until it was done with me." — Jenn Woodall, creator of Space Trash

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Book SynopsisExperience life as a medieval knight in this hilarious graphic novel based on a real chivalric manual.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the Salem witch trials through the eyes of Tituba, one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft, in this gripping graphic novel written by Oh My Gods! author Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by Nightmare in Savannah artist Rowan MacColl.Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!Follow the terrifying events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, an enslaved woman who was accused of bewitching two girls, Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, during this harrowing, historic period. A story of speculation, mass hysteria, and survival, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into this haunting moment in American history—brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.Trade Review"Readers who enjoy comic book art will find this graphic novel appealing...An exploration of the culture, religion, and political landscape of the early American colonies and how all those elements collided and caused a deadly reaction...A good overview of the Salem witch trials."—School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisEffie, a tween-witch in training, navigates the highs and lows of coming of age in Brooklyn from this smash hit graphic novel series! This time she must uncover a local witch playing with teens emotions.Being a teenager is hard — and twelve-year-old Effie's about to find that out for herself! When a witch targets the emotions of teenagers, Effie and fellow witch-in-training Garrance have to go undercover as teenagers themselvesn—luckily it's nothing magic can't do! But this witch might be more than Effie can handle and Effie finds herself in the middle of a duel! Will her friends and family help her through?Don't miss out on the latest Witches of Brooklyn graphic novel! This series continues to grow along with our favorite witch, Effie!“Charming beyond belief.” –Entertainment Weekly

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Book SynopsisSony Pictures premiered MirrorMask (directed by Dave McKean, written by Neil Gaiman and produced by The Jim Henson Company) at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005 This full colour graphic novella features art from the movie interspersed with all new illustrationsTrade ReviewPraise for The Wolves in the Walls: 'This book is quite extraordinary. Extraordinary and scary. But also madly inventive and madly funny. It illustrates two things that it is quite crucial to remember for this age group: you are never, ever too old for picture books and that even when you can read quite fluently - which many at the top end of this age range will be able to do - a story shared is a story that doubles in pleasure' Guardian 'This spectacular book, with its stylish blend of photography, paint, collage and drawing does not look like most children's picture books. It bypasses the cosy, simplified cliches of child appeal, which makes it absolutely intriguing for youngsters. It is atmospheric, sinister, scary and funny ...This is a book for cool kids who will grow up to be fearless' Sunday Times 'One of the most stylish picture books for 5+ ... a strange, cathartic, visually original book about a scary prediction that comes true, and is also classy and cool' Sunday Times Books of the Year 'Gaiman's words and McKean's pictures are a match made in ... some dark damp inspirational place. With gems like this and "The Wolves in the Walls" the pair are extending the audience for picture books' Time Out

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Book SynopsisWhen the hero Vercingetorix was defeated he threw his arms at Julius Caesar''s feet. Years later, Caesar plans to hold a triumph with his enemy''s shield - but where is it? Romans and Gauls race to track it down, and Chief Vitalstatistix, dieting on a health farm, has a surprise to spring. Will Caesar defeat the Gauls again, or will the truimph go to Asterix?

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Book SynopsisJulius Caesar sends Caius Preposterus, a bright young graduate of the Latin school of Economics, to corrupt the indomitable Gauls by introducing them to big business. Obelix''s menhir trade is soon thriving, backed by a heavy advertising campaign - but does wealth bring happiness? And what will happen when the bottom falls out of the menhir market?

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Book SynopsisA superb tie-in book to the cartoon box office smash hit, Asterix and the Vikings

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Book SynopsisDo you want your kids to learn about the Bible in a way that is fun and entertaining?The Garden Children’s Bible is a great way to get kids to “toon” into Scripture! Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb are sent out on adventures by The Boss (God), who teaches them lessons from His Word along the way. Presented by characters based on the animated series The Garden, created by award-winning animator Butch Hartman, this illustrated Bible depicts over 100 stories from the storyline of Scripture.Kids will delight in the five, full-color comic strips based on The Garden animated series spaced throughout the Bible. Twenty more full-color pages of characters and stories from Scripture will draw kids into the stunning color and original designs by Hartman.In addition to the art, one hundred short, foundational pieces of wisdom from The Boss appear in the Bible to give children easy takeaways t

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Book SynopsisHow will we get to the party? Let''s make cars and drive, or make boats and float! Let''s go! This easy reader kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own.Let’s go!In this companion book to the Geisel award-winning I Did It!, a cute creature and five friends want to go to the party-- but it’s too far away!Even the youngest readers will be able to follow the simple text and lively illustrations as the friends find creative solutions--building cars, skis, and boats made out of the very paper they’re drawn on! Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read!I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for grow

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Book SynopsisTurn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story.

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Book SynopsisHenry David Thoreau's inspiring words are set against minimalist drawings in this poetic graphic biography from the Center for Cartoon Studies, reissued for a new audience.Henry David Thoreau's inspiring words are set against minimalist drawings in this poetic graphic biography from the Center for Cartoon Studies, reissued for a new audience.

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Book SynopsisA stunning graphic examination of the life of Charlotte Bronte, with an introduction by Alison Bechdel.

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Book SynopsisRevisit 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?

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Book SynopsisRevisit the tale of Rapunzel in graphic novel form. The princess in the tower longs for friends - and she finds one, in the shape of a curious prince. Will the princess get her happily ever after, or grow old at the top of the tower?

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