Graphic Novels & Manga Books

Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 35.One night, by the light of the moon, zombified chickens take over a sleepy country village. The chickens pop up anywhere and everywhere on the quest for food making their way into other animal's homes and gardens. In this humorous graphic novel, we follow the town's residents as they try desperately to stop the chickens and find out who has put them in a trance and why!Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.The focus sounds in this book are: /ch/ /sh/ /th/ /ng/ /ai/ /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /oo/, and adjacent consonants.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the cont

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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 SynopsisTrade Review"This graphic novel is well-suited to younger readers...a must-buy." -- KLIATT

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Book SynopsisA big storm is brewing . Once the storm passes, Ally returns to find her once beautiful home in utter ruin!Will Ally be able to save her home, or will she be forced to leave the swamp .

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Book SynopsisA-Okay by Jarad Greene is a vulnerable and heartfelt semi-autobiographical middle grade graphic novel about acne, identity, and finding your place. and—to top it off—Jay doesn’t understand why he doesn’t share the same feelings two of his fellow classmates, a boy named Mark and a girl named Amy, have for him.Trade ReviewA compelling depiction of teenage uncertainty. — Kirkus Reviews Supported by expressive, well-drawn, and colorful illustrations, this compelling graphic novel will appeal to fans of middle-grade graphic memoirs. — Booklist Greene’s use of color, line, and composition in his comic-panel layouts enhances the humor and angst of this particular slice of adolescent life. — The Horn Book Jay’s arc is distinct and refreshing, and the story’s emphasis on friendships and body image issues is likely to resonate with any reader who has wished to jump out of their skin. — Publishers Weekly A story about kids learning to feel good about themselves on their own terms is no small thing, and Jay is a low-key, lovely protagonist. Greene’s simple, bubbly color illustrations are friendly and accessible, matching the content perfectly. An earnest exploration of adolescence, recognizable and relevant to middle schoolers coming into their own. — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisIn this modern graphic novel retelling of Anne of Green Gables from graphic novelist Kathleen Gros, foster kid Anne Shirley finally lands in a loving home and befriends a girl who she may have more-than-friends feelings for.Anne Shirley has been in foster care her whole life.Trade Review"Coupled with easy-to-follow paneling, expressive characters rendered in vibrant hues aptly covey middle school dramas that tug on the heartstrings and provide levity in this cozy jaunt." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA mermaid, a firebird, and a witch become entangled with the mysterious and powerful Witch Queen, who may hold the key to each of their past in this epic middle grade fantasy by debut author Vivian Zhou.Trade Review“A charming magical adventure.” — Lily LaMotte, author of Measuring Up "A gently lyrical, beautifully drawn story." — Faith Erin Hicks, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award–winning author “Atana and her friends live in a world as beautiful as it is mysterious, and their adventure is one readers will want to share.” — Ethan Aldridge, New York Times bestselling author of Estranged "Deftly drawn in with candy-coated hues, this is perfect for those looking for a sweet, cozy adventure.” — Reimena Yee, author of Séance Tea Party and My Aunt Is a Monster “An elegant and mystical start to a tale that’s truly captivating.” — Amanda Castillo, coauthor of the Mapmakers series "Intriguing, complex story is simply and elegantly drawn. Lovers of the genre will find plenty to enjoy." — Kirkus Reviews "Dynamic action sequences are rendered via deceptively simple linework and a vibrant color palette, and an engaging magic system paired with an endearing and plucky cast make for a quick-paced adventure." — Publishers Weekly "Zhou's art matches the charming nature of the characters beautifully. Younger readers will love the friendship and impetuous nature of the main trio, while older readers can also guess at what secrets will be revealed in the next volume. Recommended for any child looking for a magical adventure with loyal friends." — Booklist "Readers looking for a magical story will be satisfied." — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisMEET CASPER! By day he''s a regular school kid but by . . . later on in the day he''s CARTOON KID!That''s right - Casper is a SUPERHERO - but shhhhhh, keep it quiet because it''s a SECRET! Casper, Big Feet Pete and Sarah Sitterbout are in for a shock when a MONSTROUS new teacher arrives. She says her name is Mrs Cloddle - ha! - CLODZILLA more like. Cartoon Kid to the rescue!And that''s just ONE of their adventures in this laugh-out-loud book . . . WHAM BAM JELLY AND JAM!

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Book SynopsisYou''ll never GUESS what Mr Butternut said at school today:''This is your first day with me and I can see that there is something amazing about you . . . all of you are hiding a BIG SECRET.''And do you know what it is? We are all SUPERHEROES. I nearly fell off my chair! Then we had to choose our superhero names. I''m Casper the Cartoon Kid, my best friend''s Big Feet Pete and moaning Noella Niblet - she''s the Incredible Sulk!Now we can fight injustice AND Gory and Tory the Vampire Twins. They''ve stolen something that belongs to us and we want it back - WHAM-BAM-JELLY AND-JAM!

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Book SynopsisAARGH - the school inspectors have arrived! There''s trouble at school, but Casper and his friends have an out-of-this-world secret . . . THEY''RE ALL SUPERHEROES! Masher McNee and his monster zombie mob are no match for their extra-special powers in the playground. WHAM-BAM-JELLY-AND-JAM!With a snoring zombie giving Casper sleepless nights, and a gruesome discovery for show-and-tell, the Cartoon Kid is ready for anything - dead or alive!SPLUDDD!!!SPINNG!!!!BOOFFF!!!!!** Three funny stories in one book for 6+ by Jeremy Strong, the award-winning author of The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog and My Brother''s Famous Bottom.** www.jeremystrong.co.uk** Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, and Liz Pichon''s The Brilliant World of Tom Gates.

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Book SynopsisThe most acclaimed European graphic novel of the last ten years, Epileptic is David B.''s story of his brother''s battle with epilepsy - but it turns into a penetrating and sometimes lacerating self-examination on the author''s part, as he delves into his own complex emotions and his family''s troubled history, as well as his own youthful fantasy life. Particularly pointed is his description of the family journey from one attempted cure to another, including acupuncture, spiritualism and macrobiotics. David B.''s drawing is utterly extraordinary, balancing literal representation and expressionist psychological distortion.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary graphic novel memoir of a childhood spent growing up with an epileptic brother... Epileptic possesses a charm, rhythm and majesty all its own * Time Out *A graphics extravaganza...bursting with energy and wild imaginings, a comic tour de force that is as emotionally gut-wrenching as it is visually stunning... Epileptic is a masterpiece - perhaps the masterpiece - of the genre * Spectator *A work of deep, deep darkness and luminosity * Guardian *An astonishing, autobiographical graphic novel...it's very moving and...very funny * The Times *It is rare to encounter a project this honest and forthright about real human emotions. But saying that Epileptic is merely confessional conveys nothing of what makes it so special. David B. had scrafted the most innovative comics project of the decade. And probably also the most important * The Comics Journal *

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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 SynopsisOn holiday in Suffolk, a boy and his dog discover a World War II pillbox half buried on a deserted beach. When he returns the next day with his parents, the pillbox has disappeared. They learn a pillbox had been there and a boy had once been found in it, dead...1945, another boy, another dog, the same pillbox and an American serviceman from the local base. Murder, treachery, a terrible secretDavid Hughes' second graphic novel is a haunting ghost story dark, disturbing and as always with Hughes stunningly drawn.Trade ReviewThe Pillbox captures time, twists it, and reconstructs it, to create a truly haunting experience… Once you’ve encountered it, it’ll stay with you forever. -- Sam Ashurst, 4 stars * SFX *An odd and fascinating book. -- James Smart * Guardian *Hughes’ stunningly drawn book makes the past and present nestle in original and uncomfortable ways. -- Neel Mukherjee * Independent *A salty, disturbing book. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *

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Book SynopsisUncovers the gripping untold story of how the US government used comic books as propaganda tools to help wage World War II and the Cold War.Trade Review"I'll be frank: I love this book. Hirsch's writing is crisp and exciting and it's a joy to see the history of comic books and the Cold War United States told from such a fresh angle. This fun, sharp book is one I'll be thinking about for a while."-- "Daniel Immerwahr, author of How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States"Table of ContentsIntroduction: Making an American Monster 1 This Is Our Enemy 2 The Wild Spree of the Laughing Sadist 3 Donald Duck’s Atom Bomb 4 The Devil’s Ally 5 American Civilization Means Airstrips and Comic Strips 6 The Free World Speaks 7 Thor Battles the Vietcong Conclusion: The Ghosts among Us Acknowledgments Notes Index

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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 SynopsisExplore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe.Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane origins of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. Behold the new and ancient gods of Wakanda and the Black Panthers. Celebrate the rise of Atlantis and its royal protector Namor, the Sub-Mariner.These are the spectacular sagas and mythic tales that define and underpin the Marvel Universe. 2020 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisBoost your confidence and become a hero!If you''re looking to find a new mission in life, create the perfect cave-based hangout, or update your wardrobe, channel your inner Super Hero and ask yourself: What would Batman do?With his strength, sophistication, razor-sharp wit, and unrivalled gadget collection, Batman has all the advice you''ll need to become a legend!All DC characters and elements & DC Comics. (s21)

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Book SynopsisFor Art Spiegelman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Maus, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 were both highly personal and intensely political. In the Shadow of No Towers, his first new book of comics since the groundbreaking Maus, is a masterful and moving account of the events and aftermath of that tragic day.Spiegelman and his family bore witness to the attacks in their lower Manhattan neighborhood: his teenage daughter had started school directly below the towers days earlier, and they had lived in the area for years. But the horrors they survived that morning were only the beginning for Spiegelman, as his anguish was quickly displaced by fury at the U.S. government, which shamelessly co-opted the events for its own preconceived agenda.He responded in the way he knows best. In an oversized, two-page-spread format that echoes the scale of the earliest newspaper comics (which Spiegelman says brought him solace after the attacks), Trade ReviewArt Spiegelman...to the comics world is a Michelangelo and a Medici both, an influential artist who is also an impresario and an enabler of others...[Maus's] great innovation-unmatched and possibly unmatchable-was in its combination of style and subject....It would be almost impossible to overstate the influence of Maus among other artists * New York Times Magazine *Spiegelman has become one of The New Yorker's most sensational artists, in recent years drawing illustrations for covers that are meant not just to be plainly understood but also to reach up and tattoo your eyeballs with images....From his Holocaust saga [Maus] in which Jewish mice are exterminated by Nazi cats, to the The New Yorker covers guaranteed to offend, to a wild party that ends in murder: Art Spiegelman's cartoons don't fool around * Los Angeles Times *A startling and provocative work * Newsday *For one moment on an otherwise perfect fall day in Manhattan, time stood absolutely still, and since then history has rushed past too quickly for any artist to keep up. This disjunction between experience and understanding gives In the Shadow of No Towers something so much more than a linear narrative: It is a love letter to a city that this artist, no matter his fears, could not bring himself to leave * Paper Magazine *

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Book SynopsisIs Shang-Chi Marvel''s ultimate fighter?Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics'' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts, to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this book pulls no punches in revealing Marvel''s ultimate warriors. Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel''s most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more.This is the Way of the Warrior. 2021 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisBack from their adventure in the Arctic, the Renegades are once again called to a climate emergency - flaming monsters threaten to destroy the Amazon rainforest!Katelyn, Mo, and Leon need to use their superpowers to ensure that the world doesn''t go up in flames - quite literally! This graphic novel for kids follows the three heroes as they stand face to face with the climate''s latest threat.The Renegades: Flames of Amazonia follows on from the popular The Renegades: Arctic Meltdown comic book. Filled with adventure and captivating artwork, this action-adventure series addresses pressing environmental issues and connects ideas such as eating meat, deforestation, and farming. This climate change book in particular tells the story of the potential worldwide disaster the destruction of the Amazon forest would cause. What''s more, it helps teenagers between the age of 12-17 understand modern threats to the ecology and encourages them t

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Book SynopsisPamela Afram is an editor and writer with more than 10 years of experience in children's publishing. She has worked on numerous bestselling titles for entertainment brands including Star Wars, Marvel, and LEGO.

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Book SynopsisMatthew K. Manning has contributed to more than 40 books and comic books, including DK's Batman: A Visual History, DC Comics: A Visual History, DC Comics: Year by Year, and The DC Comics Encyclopedia New Edition. When not authoring comics himself, Manning often writes books about the comic book medium and its rich history.

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Book SynopsisBecome an instant expert on all things Spider-Man with this handy pocket-sized guide!Discover everything you ever needed to know about Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse! Is Spider-Man speedier than Spider-Ham? Who has more fighting skill, Venom or Ghost-Spider? This pocket guide to the Spider-Verse gives young Marvel fans a one-stop source of amazing facts to wow their friends with! With a Pocket Expert in hand they''ll win any schoolyard debates about character superpowers, origin stories, key foes, and gadgets. 2022 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisDeep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume.Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favourite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company''s first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today.Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV.Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover:- Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life.- Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensi

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Book SynopsisTravel to space with Captain Marvel as she flies into action alongside Ms. Marvel, Monica Rambeau and other awesome Super Heroes.Meet Earth''s Defender, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, one of the universe''s most powerful Super Heroes. In this book, young readers can learn all about Carol and join forces with her marvellous Super Hero friends as they fight back against alien invaders and super villains.Take a cosmic trip into space with this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting Marvel comics images, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz will test the young Super Hero at heart and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about Captain Marvel and other favourite Marvel comics characters.Marvel Who Is Captain Marvel? Reader Level 2 features: - Appealing nonfiction content which helps to develop the habit of reading widely.- Gorgeous comic book illustrations break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence.- Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills.This book is ideal for children aged 5-7 who are learning to read, including Young Super Hero fans who like Captain Marvel or who enjoy Super Hero themes.

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Book SynopsisBe inspired by Spider-Man, the neighbourhood hero who balances his great powers with great responsibility.This web-swinging Avenger will stop at nothing to save those in need and is hugely loyal to friends and family. In the pages of this book, learn to think on your feet and, like Spider-Man, always have a witty comeback at the ready, even when backed into a corner.Packed with iconic movie scenes, inspiring quotes, and handy lifestyle tips from Marvel Studios'' blockbuster movies, such as 2019''s Spider-Man: Far From Home and 2021''s Spider-Man: No Way Home, Be More Spider-Man is the ideal gift for your family, friends, colleagues - in fact, your whole neighbourhood! 2022 MARVEL 2022 CPII.

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Book SynopsisMelanie Scott has written and contributed to a range of comic book related publications, including The Periodic Table of Marvel, Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-Spy, Marvel's Greatest Comics, Marvel Ultimate Fact Book, and Ultimate Marvel.

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Book SynopsisWatership Down: The Graphic Novel captures Richard Adams''s epic tale of courage, friendship, hope, and survival. Spectacularly adapted by award-winning author James Sturm and gorgeously illustrated by bestselling artist Joe Sutphin.''Every page of this adaptation is a loving tribute to Richard Adams''s masterpiece'' - Andrew Peterson, author of The Wingfeather Saga.For more than 50 years, Watership Down has charmed readers across the world, and now this highly anticipated graphic novel adaptation is set to delight devoted readers and bring this beloved classic to a new generation.''Every rabbit that stays behind is in great danger. We will welcome any rabbit who joins us.''Also available:Watership Down: 9780241655702Watership Down Clothbound Classic: 9780241655702Trade ReviewAn absolute masterpiece. Whether or not you've read the original, you will be pulled into this visually mind-blowing story that was created with so much care and heart. * Tillie Walden, creator of Clementine *Watership Down is my favourite book, and I consider it to be one of the very greatest books of all time. * SF SAID, author of Varjak Paw and Tyger *James Sturm and Joe Sutphin have managed to draw out the heart of this classic, brilliantly adapting it into the graphic novel form. A wonderful way for new readers to discover the story and for hardened fans to reconnect with Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, and the gang. * Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children’s Laureate, 2022–2024 *An immersive, breathtaking visual experience that carries readers through all the danger and beauty of this literary classic. Mark my words: this version of Watership Down will be just as influential as the original. * Nate Powell, award-winning cartoonist of the March trilogy and Save It for Later *

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Book SynopsisA graphic novel exploring the scientific details and unusual facts of sexual reproduction among various species.Trade Review“The mix of giggle-inducing factoids and incisive scientific insights make this investigation of copulation well worth digging into.”—Publishers Weekly“Dirty Biology isn’t fooling around! Its androgynous narrator and cast of millions will impregnate your brain with a gossipy tour of who’s doing it, how they’re doing it, and maybe even why they’re doing it, all in explicit, throbbing color. Why am I not embarrassed?”—Larry Gonick,author of The Cartoon Guide to Sex“This work pushes the boundaries of the comic in new and provocative directions, and is proudly international in scope.”—Laura Sayre International Journal of Comic Art

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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 SynopsisLawrence and Holo are on the run, desperate to save both their profits and their lives! With enforcers from a rival company in pursuit, though, Holo may need to resort to extreme measures to safeguard herself and her traveling companion. Can Lawrence cope with the terror-inspiring true form of Holo the Wisewolf?!

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Book SynopsisAfter turning a healthy profit following his adventures in Pasloe, Kraft Lawrence is eager to reinvest his capital with an eye to the future. When the deal turns sour, though, Lawrence finds himself deeply in debt and facing a very bleak future indeed. Luckily, Holo is at his side with a risky (and less than legal) scheme that may just save the merchant''s neck and a promise that, no matter what, she will guarantee his safety. Is their relationship blossoming into something more than just a business arrangement?

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Book SynopsisFacing financial ruin, Lawrence casts about desperately for the funds he needs to survive this latest disaster. When all hope seems lost, though, just how far is the merchant willing to go to protect his livelihood -- and his life?

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Book SynopsisThe incuse on Oz Vessalius''s chest ticks onward, but the young heir to one of the four great dukedoms directs his gaze back, seeking the facts behind a centuries-old tragedy. Intent on examining the ruins of Sablier despite warnings to scare him away, Oz and his makeshift party of explorers wander through the remnants of the former capital in search of clues to shed light upon the consuming darkness of the past. But in the yawning void where the opulent city once stood, will Oz come face-to-face with the truth? Or will he find misery the only resident...?

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Book SynopsisThe beautifully-illustrated tale of a bride and her young groom on the Silk Road in 19th Century Asia

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Book SynopsisThe vampire Staz is one of the most powerful district bosses in the demon world, fending off everyone who dares challenge him. But secretly, the fearsome Staz is obsessed with human culture, especially video games, manga, and everything that comes from Japan! When a Japanese girl wanders into the demon world, Staz can''t wait to meet the human and learn everything he can about her world. Unfortunately, before he''s able to ask her anything, the girl is killed by one of his would-be usurpers, leaving just her bare soul behind. Staz vows to help the girl restore her body and return to her former life-especially since it means taking a trip to the human world himself!

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Book SynopsisWhen BREW activates in the middle of his battle with Mosquito, Death the Kid''s soul wavelength is amplified to a whole new level! But once Mosquito has recovered from the shock of seeing the real BREW in action, he redoubles his efforts to destroy the young shinigami before the intruders from DWMA unlock the way to the Spider Queen Room. Will Kid''s awakened power be enough to defeat Mosquito''s deadly form?!

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Book SynopsisA boy who has discarded all his dreams loses his way in ''Wonderland'', where he discovers that he possesses the name of ''Alice'', one that is vital to the ''Kill the White Rabbit Game''. In this mad tale, common sense is out the window, and all are bound by both the rules of the ''game'' and the commands of the Queen of Hearts. Amidst the insanity, Alice decides to pic, up a cold, glittering gun and shoot his way to his own identity.

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Book SynopsisKawafuji, the only friend of handsome young calligrapher Seishuu Handa, has come to visit the island...!! ...However, the lack of cell phone signal and any useful landmarks is preventing the two of them from meeting up!! Also, why has Kyousuke Kamisaki, who beat out Seishuu for an award (in the Second-Place Calligraphy Incident), come along for the ride......?! There''s a storm brewing in the third volume of this mature, heartwarming island comedy!!

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Book SynopsisHigh school rom-com meets high-stakes magical drama in Trinity Seven. Reality is crumbling--time to switch schools!

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Book SynopsisOne of Trinity Seven''s own members, the fiendish Liese, attacks Arata with a ''passionate kiss'' that purloins all of his magical powers! With the Demon Lord Candidate''s magic in her possession, Liese''s powers are unmatched. But the key to defeating Liese must lie with the Demon Lord Candidate himself! How will Arata bear up under cruel and unusual training?! It''s Volume 4 of this romantic comedy and sometimes-serious wizard school story!

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Book SynopsisThe Demon Lord Astral Trinity - the prelude to the melody of destruction - has descended! Will Mira-chan and the others be able to get Arata back to normal!? And with her life on the line, Levy takes a last stand to protect the campus...!?Gripping battles of intensity await in Volume 6 of this romantic comedy and sometimes-serious wizard school story!

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