Manga: Historical / History
Henry Holt & Company The Librarian of Auschwitz The Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisBased on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this graphic novel tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust.Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz.Out of one of the darkest chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope.
£19.54
Graphix I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies 1967 A
Book SynopsisA gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis''s bestselling I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Berat Pekmezci.No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before... until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. Mel loves it here the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past.Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly. She knows basic bear safety: Don''t turn your back. Don''t make any sudden movements. And most importantly: Don''t run.That last one is the hardest for Mel; she''s been running from her problems all her life. If she wants to survive tonight, she''ll have to find the courage to face her fear.Based on the real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, this bold gra
£22.49
Graphix 39 Clues The Maze of Bones A Graphic Novel 39
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£23.74
Scholastic US I Survived the Great Chicago Fire 1871 I Survived
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£22.49
Tokyopop Press Inc Servant Lord
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£11.95
Tokyopop Press Inc Sengoku Youko Volume 5
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£11.66
Candlewick Press,U.S. Queen of the Sea
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£22.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Queen of the Sea
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£14.24
Jolly Fish Press A Roman Adventure
Book SynopsisWhen the Histronauts travel back in time to the Roman Empire, theyâll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Join them on their journey as they sneak into the Roman baths, try on the armor of the legionary, ride in a speeding chariot, and meet ferocious gladiators.
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 4
Book SynopsisA multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft.
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 5
Book SynopsisA multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft.
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 8
Book SynopsisA multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an ex-convict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft.
£11.69
Astra Publishing House Pizza, Pickles, and Apple Pie: The Stories Behind
Book SynopsisHow did a pizza become a pizza? Is a pickle really a cucumber in disguise? Explore fascinating food history, nutrition, and American culture through this middle-grade graphic-format nonfiction book for kids that answers oft-asked questions about the foods we love, explaining how they came to be. Whether it's pizza and pickles or sushi and salad, there's a story behind all of our favorite foods. From breakfast to dinner, this book explores popular foods from our history, and explains their origins. Young readers will travel back in time sometimes thousands of years to cultures all over the globe to learn how and why foods were discovered. They'll also meet key people from food history along the way, including the inventor of breakfast cereal and the creator of salad dressing. The science behind unhealthy foods is also explored in this fascinating book, which includes projects and activities for both the classroom and home.Trade Review"A broader perspective for readers who think no further than cupboards and fridges when asked where their food comes from....tasty." —Kirkus Reviews"PIZZA, PICKLES, AND APPLE PIE is a breezy, brief, illustrated history of many of today’s popular foods. Told in comic format, this engrossing piece of nonfiction for middle graders... (is) the sort of fun, catch-your-eye, nonfiction book that a kid can pick up, thumb through, and read a section. (The book) will readily lend itself to multicultural food discussions, related classroom cooking projects, and food-sharing activities. Young readers will enjoy the cartoonish digital illustrations featuring tons of food, multicultural characters, and a cartoonish Thomas Jefferson chowing down on his beloved waffles. Try it! It’s good for you!" —Richie Partington, Richie's Picks"This history of food favorites is both informative and entertaining. Over the course of a few pages per food kids learn how certain foods were developed and evolved over the decades (or centuries)...Wonderful, detailed graphic novel style illustrations show the amazing varieties of food both throughout history and around the world." —Youth Services Book Review
£16.19
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Vol.
Book SynopsisA SISTER (OR TWO) IS ALL YOU NEED!Miya, an illegitimate child, has been living with the main Kounokura family since her mother unexpectedly passed away. With her stepmother and two stepsisters at her side, Miya experiences her fair share of firsts: visiting a department store, watching over the house alone, and even hosting a special guest! There are still many things about this new life Miya doesn't understand...but luckily, her not-at-all wicked stepfamily is there to show her the ropes in the second installment of this subversive comedy!
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Knight Captain is the New Princess-to-Be Vol.
Book SynopsisIn this shojo rom-com tale, a dashing female bodyguard pretends to be engaged to her childhood friend, the prince...but is their fake betrothal really just an act to him?Christina, a.k.a. "Lady Chris," was born into a noble family and treated more or less like a boy growing up. Now a dashing young woman, Chris is not only captain of the imperial guards–she personally protects Prince Leonardo, who has been a dear friend since childhood. When his father, the king, demands he find a suitable girl to marry, Leo insists that he's already found one: Chris! Chris is shocked, but figures that Leo doesn't really love her like that; it's probably just some ploy to keep the king happy. Chris decides to play along, but as the charade goes on, she starts to wonder if maybe her princely pal has actually fallen for her!
£11.69
Black Panel Press Inc Gore
Book SynopsisBeryl Gore is a lonely orphan living and working at the Palace Theater in London. Night after night, the company performs tales of guts and glory to an audience of drunken louts while young Beryl cranks the artificial wave machine, entranced by the drama. The plays color Beryl’s otherwise humdrum life amongst the slaughterhouses and cobbled alleys of the city. In her attic room, she pens her own melodrama, a bloody yarn of pirates and damsels where goodness is always rewarded. When Beryl shyly shows her work to Mister Perry, the Theater Manager, he shoos the child away. As Beryl enters adulthood, the theater ages with her, becoming shabbier and emptier with each passing season. As theater-goers turn to fresh spectacles elsewhere, Beryl realizes her theatrical world is in trouble. If the Palace is to be saved, it will need a bold new playwright.
£13.29
Nube de Tinta Pájaro blanco / White Bird
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£17.06
