Manga: School / college life
Hachette Children's Group Heartstopper Volume 4
Book Synopsis*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!**Heartstopper Volumes 1-4 out now, Volume 5 coming soon.* Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fourth volume of the HEARTSTOPPER series. *Includes exclusive Teachers mini-comic*''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnCharlie didn''t think Nick could ever like him back, but now they''re officially boyfriends. Charlie''s beginning to feel ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick''s been feeling the same, but he''s got a lot on his mind - not least coming out to his dad, and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder. As summer turns to autumn and a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick are about to learn a lot about what love means.Trade ReviewA touching tale of teen love and accepting who you are * The Independent *
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Kodansha America, Inc WIND BREAKER 2
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Neighborhood Story, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisMikako aims to take the world of fashion by storm but stumbles when love comes into season in this coming-of-age tale from the creator of Nana!Welcome to Happy Berry! No, this isn’t a fruit stand, but the label dreamed up by aspiring fashion designer Mikako Koda. In her quest to make a name for herself in the fashion world, Mikako enters Yazawa Arts Academy, a prestigious art school, alongside her strictly platonic childhood friend Tsutomu. But there’s one problem—Tsutomu’s uncanny resemblance to a rock star skyrockets him to popularity and leads him to date the prettiest girl in school. Now Mikako can’t help but wonder if what she feels is jealousy.Peppy and creative teenager Mikako wants nothing more than to make it as a fashion designer. But when she enters art school alongside her lifelong friend Tsutomu, she finds herself distracted by his sudden popularity and subsequent love life. Despite her feelings, Mikako forms a club with Tsutomu and her friends to sell their creations at a local flea market. While the group is out scouting the flea market, however, discord arises between members in the group and what begins as an exciting day quickly turns sour.
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Class Act
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. This time, it’s Jordan’s friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh-out-loud funny, powerful, and important story about being one of the few kids of color in a prestigious private school. Eighth grader Drew Ellis is no stranger to the saying “You have to work twice as hard to be just as good.” His grandmother has reminded him his entire life. But what if he works ten times as hard and still isn’t afforded the same opportunities that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted? To make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids. He wants to pretend like everything is fine, but Trade Review“A well-Crafted, visually rich, truth-telling tale for our troubled times that affirms the eternal importance of friends.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Craft makes the story honest and believable and presents it as a powerful, if difficult to achieve, real-world possibility. Another work of resounding understanding and empathy.” — Booklist (starred review) “Lightning strikes twice as Craft again produces a funny and appealing yet sensitive and nuanced middle grade tale of inequity and microaggressions.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “Hilarious and heartfelt. Craft adeptly balances poignant questions…with laugh-out-loud moments of adolescence, making Class Act a substantial snapshot of the interior life of boys, especially Black boys who are too often not afforded such attention, love, and care.” — The Horn Book (starred review) "Craft approaches Drew’s—and his devoted friends’—dilemmas with candor and respect. Kids who missed volume one can dive in here and backtrack later; kids already on board will identify episodes and new characters around which they can build hope for a third entry." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Deftly weaving discussions of race, socioeconomics, colorism, and solidarity into an accessible narrative, Craft offers a charming cast journeying through the complicated landscapes of puberty, self-definition, and changing friendships, all while grappling with the tensions of attending an institution that structurally and culturally neglects students of color.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A warm hug of a book…Class Act’s modeling of thoughtful communication and its celebration of friendship are appealing and heartfelt. Craft’s expressive characters, strong command of vibrant color and hits of visual humor—including references to popular books in the double-page spreads that open each chapter—are downright delightful.” — BookPage “A moving and often very funny story about the convergence of an awkward age (13 to 14) with an awkward age (America’s racial reckoning)…. [Craft] balances his biting sendup of American race relations with poignant family portraits, and the art is most striking in quiet moments.” — The New York Times Book Review
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Hachette Children's Group Heartstopper Volume 4
Book SynopsisNow in gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic A VERY SPECIAL DAY, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Fourth in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.'' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Charlie didn''t think Nick could ever like him back, but now they''re officially boyfriends. Charlie''s beginning to feel ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick''s been feeling the same, but he''s got a lot on his mind - not least coming out to his dad, and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder. As summer turns to autumn and a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick Trade ReviewA touching tale of teen love and accepting who you are * The Independent *
£16.14
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisThe journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends.Komi and her friends had an eventful culture festival, so Najimi suggests that they all go to karaoke to finish off the day with a song. Komi loves hanging out with everyone, but the stress of worrying about singing in front of them is threatening to ruin the whole outing for her. Can Komi find a way to overcome her fear, or will karaoke end in misery?
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Scholastic US BSCG 13 Mary Annes Bad Luck Mystery
Book SynopsisA brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Cynthia Yuan Cheng!Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in The Baby-sitters Club. With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne''s even more worried -- what kind of spooky thing will happen next?Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says. OR ELSE. Mary Anne has to follow the note''s instructions. But who sent the charm? And why did they send it to Mary Anne?The BSC might never see an end to their bad luck if they don't solve this mystery soon!
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Astra Publishing House Love Report Volume 2, The
Book SynopsisIn this second book in the addictive graphic novel series for tweens, Grace and Lola uncover more truths about romance and friendship at home, at school, and on an island holiday. BFFs Grace and Lola are back in volume two of The Love Report. Grace tries to adjust to her parents' split, but dividing her time between two homes is no fun; Lola and Grace help Adele find a place to stay–an old factory–to escape her evil stepmother; and Lola wants to help Felicity after one of the boys begins harassing her, but it’s not easy. Summer comes just in time, and the change of season brings the girls and Adele to the island of Sardinia, where they continue to discover the ins and outs of love and romance far from home and school.Trade Review“Friendship takes center stage here and allows for deep ruminations on love….[with] the emphasis on the girls’ commitment to one another."—Kirkus Reviews“Speak[s] to the concern many tweens hold with the question: “Will I be able to recognize romantic love in my own life.’” —School Library Journal
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 14
Book SynopsisThe journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve! Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends.Komi and her brother, Shosuke, are in the country visiting their grandmother, and even the company of their younger cousin Akira can’t save them from one dismal fact—they’re bored! But their visit is salvaged when they run into Inaka, who knows all about having a good time in the country. It’s friendship to the rescue!
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Vintage Publishing Ghost World
Book SynopsisDaniel Clowes was born in 1961. He is the creator of the comic books Eightball, Ghost World, which was made into a film by the director Terry Zwigoff, David Boring, and Ice Haven. His adaptation of his own Ghost World graphic novel for the screen earned him an Oscar nomination. A regular contributor to the New Yorker, McSweeney's, and The Best American Comics, he lives in California with his wife.Trade ReviewFor once in a comic story, people are portrayed as they really talk and act. Clowes' pitch is uncannily accurate * Washington Post *A hilarious, melancholy graphic novel * Newsweek *Clowes' remarkable Ghost World might some day become a primer for the next generation of comics writers and artists... Masterfull * Spin *Clowes spells out the realities of teenage angst as powerfully and authentically as Salinger did in Catcher in the Rye for an earlier generation * Hartford Advocate *If ever there was a comic book story meant to be examined by non-comics fans, it's this, a classic in any medium * The Onion *
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Scholastic US Claudia and the New Girl
Book SynopsisA brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Gabriela Epstein!Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class... until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley''s really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and she''s the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met.Ashley says Claudia is a great artist, too, but thinks she''s wasting her artistic talent with The Baby-sitters Club. When Claudia starts spending more time with Ashley and missing BSC meetings, it becomes clear that Claudia has to make a decision -- one of them has to go!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Book SynopsisThe manga adaptation of the beloved novel featuring all-new scenes by Rainbow Rowell!“A deliciously warm-hearted nerd power ballad destined for greatness.”—New York Journal of Books on the Fangirl novel Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath’s sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can’t let go…Cath doesn’t need friends IRL. She has her twin sister, Wren, and she’s a popular fanfic writer in the Simon Snow community with thousands of fans online. But now that she’s in college, Cath is completely outside of her comfort zone. There are suddenly all these new people in her life. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming boyfriend, a writing professor who thinks fanfiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome new writing partner… And she’s barely heard from Wren all semester!Trade Review"Perfect for teens growing into their fandoms and those of us who have grown along with our obsessions, this adaptation of an already relatable story is sure to be a hit..." – Polygon -- Polygon
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Kodansha America, Inc Boys Run the Riot 3
Book SynopsisHigh schooler Ryo knows he's transgender. But he doesn't have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can't tell his best friend, who he's secretly got a crush on, and he can't tell his mom, who's constantly asking why Ryo is always "dressing like a boy." He certainly can't tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully. The only time Ryo feels at ease is when he's wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryo sees an unexpected sight: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class is shopping for the same clothes that Ryo loves. And Jin offers Ryo a proposal: to start their own brand and create apparel.
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc BEASTARS, Vol. 11
Book SynopsisAt this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?As gray wolf Legoshi and brown bear Riz begin their final showdown, Riz confesses to another heinous crime! Back at the black market, red deer Louis has a revelation and threatens to abdicate his leadership of the Shishi-gumi lion gang. Turns out it’s even harder to leave a criminal syndicate than it is to join one. Then, Legoshi receives a gruesome offer to help him prevail in his battle with Riz…
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HarperCollins Publishers Double Trouble
Book SynopsisBrand new adventures for Barry Loser in this new series of full colour graphic novels perfect for fans of DogMan, Bunny vs Monkey and Kitty QuestRIDONKULOUSLY FUNNY, EVERY KID SHOULD GET THEIR HOOTER INTO THIS TOTAL WINNER OF A GRAPHIC NOVEL' Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie YatesCelebrating Barry Loser's 10th birthday with a new series of graphic novel adventures!The bestselling, award-winning Barry Loser series is ten years old and Barry, Bunky, Nancy and the gang are off on a series of new adventures in full colour graphic novel format and with how to draw' sections to help you make your own comic books!Three amazekeel stories, including one where Barry's dad turns into a vending machine, and all Barry has to do is press his buttons' to get exactly what he wants, and another where hearing the most boring story in the world has a disastrous effect of Barry's mind and bodyJim Smith's books have sold 840k copies in the English language, andTrade Review‘Ridonkulously funny and every kid should get their hooter into this Total Winner of graphic novel’ – Jenny Pearson, bestselling author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates Praise for the Barry Loser series: ‘Hugely enjoyable, surreal chaos’ Guardian ‘What’s not to love?’ Sun ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘The review of the 8-year-old boy in our house . . . “Can I keep it to give to a friend?” Best recommendation you can get’ Observer ‘Brilliantly illustrated stories brimming with humour, both gross-out and surreal.’ Jo Simmons ‘Will make you laugh out loud, cringe and snigger at the same time’ LoveReading4Kids ‘If you love Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid, you’ll love these too!’ Sam, aged 10 ‘I laughed so much I thought I was going to burst!’ Finbar, aged 9
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Kodansha America, Inc Wandance 8
Book SynopsisA boy named Kaboku sees a girl named Wanda dance, and suddenly burns with a need to join in. With its thrilling scenes of Japanese hip-hop dance and quirky, charming characters, this is a new, inspirational manga for fans of coming-of-age stories like Blue Period and Your Lie in April. Get up and join the Wandance! Kabo dreams of making it big with Wanda, but he’s convinced that the two of them are on different paths in their dancing lives. Will dancing to the beat of their own songs be the key to keeping them in step with one another, or will the duo have to dance their separate ways? While Wanda pursues a part in Assay’s dance showcase, Kabo will have to decide whether he wants to forge ahead with hip-hop, or if the siren call of breakdancing will make him part of Kabe’s circle. He’d better choose fast though, because there’s an all-B-Boy competition coming up, and Kabe wants Kabo to partner with him—but only if he can polish his breakdancing basics before the battle! Meanwhile, Kabo isn’t the only one facing his own insecurities—On-chan reveals she has her own bouts of self-doubt and shows Kabo her secret to dealing with them. Meanwhile, Wanda throws herself into the showcase, but will she be able to prove herself among Assay’s handpicked dancers, or will she discover that the big star of a backwaters high school is just another face in the crowd when it comes to the wider world of dance?
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite (Manga) Vol. 8
Book SynopsisFrom the outside, attending the Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School seems like a dream come true. Its students are given remarkable freedom, and it boasts a placement rate of almost one hundred percent. Tokyo Metropolitan can get students their places in the elite jobs and universities of their dreams - if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom of this cutthroat academy in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, a girl who’s determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school full of ruthless competition?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 27
Book SynopsisThe journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends.Komi’s cell phone meets its watery doom at the bottom of the bathtub, but disaster is averted when her dad helps her get a fancy new smartphone. Now she has all kinds of apps to let her connect with her friends and even help her make new ones! Only one problem—how do they work?!
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Kodansha America, Inc Blue Period 3
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize! A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Popular guy Yatora realizes he's just going through the motions to make other people happy and finds himself in a new passion: painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling... Yatora studies hard and gets good grades, and he parties hard, staying out late drinking and watching soccer with his friends. He checks all the boxes he needs to be the perfect high school student. But it all starts to feel empty, and he begins to wonder what part of his life expresses who he is...or even if he has a unique voice at all. Then he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst-and he's about to learn how savage, unforgiving, and exhilirating creating art can be!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 15
Book SynopsisThe journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal of making 100 friends.It’s election season at Itan High, and one of Komi’s classmates is running for school president! But according to school rules, Kiyoko Isagi needs to select a campaign representative, and the chilly perfectionist doesn’t have anyone she feels comfortable asking. Luckily, Komi and friends have some good ideas for solving her problem!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc BEASTARS, Vol. 15
Book SynopsisAt this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?Guess who’s coming to dinner? Every rabbit parent wants their daughter to date a wolf, right? Beastar horse Yahya hires gray wolf Legoshi to help him apprehend a mixed-species felon, but Legoshi is a sucker for a sob story. At college, red deer Louis’s status has fallen from the most popular student to the limping one with the dark past. The temptation to reclaim his status as leader of the Shishi-gumi lion gang is strong…especially when he meets the beast who replaced him. Plus, more about the tragic life of Legoshi’s mother.
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love, Vol. 7
Book SynopsisSometimes the greatest romantic adventure isn’t falling in love—it’s what happens after you fall in love!After missing out on love because she was too shy to confess her feelings, high school student Satomi blurts out how she feels the next time she gets a crush—and it’s to her impossibly handsome schoolmate Yagyu! To her surprise, he agrees to date her. Now that Satomi’s suddenly in a relationship, what next?Miria can’t read Noda’s feelings for her, but she keeps falling for him nonetheless. However, when Miria’s first crush makes an appearance and he sees them together, Noda’s spiteful nature comes to the fore!
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Abrams El Deafo The Superpowered Edition
Book SynopsisA superpowered special edition of Cece Bell’s #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel El Deafo with 40 pages of all-new material. Cece Bell’s #1 New York Times bestseller graphic novel El Deafo is the origin story of a student with hearing loss and a hearing aid becoming a superhero.Newbery Medal Winner * Now an Apple+ Animated TV Series! Starting at a new school is scary, especially with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! At her old school, everyone in Cece’s class was deaf. Here, she’s different. She’s sure the kids are staring at the Phonic Ear, the powerful aid that will help her hear her teacher. Too bad it also seems certain to repel potential friends. Then Cece makes a startling discovery. With the Phonic Ear, she can hear her teacher not just in the classroom, but anywhere her teacher is in the school—in the hallway . . Trade ReviewBell’s book should be an inspiration for those who are ‘different,’ and it should help others to understand just what being different means. Required reading isn’t always fun reading. El Deafo should be the first and is definitely the second. * New York Times Book Review ***STARRED REVIEW** "This memoir is thus exceptionally informative and entertaining in relation to some aspects of deaf communication, but, most centrally and powerfully, it is exceptional for its perceptive, indomitable protagonist and complex story of friendship, growth, and classroom and family dynamics." * The Horn Book Magazine, starred review ***STARRED REVIEW** "Her whimsical color illustrations (all the human characters have rabbit ears and faces), clear explanations and Cece’s often funny adventures help make the memoir accessible and entertaining." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review ***STARRED REVIEW** "This warmly and humorously illustrated full-color graphic novel set in the suburban ‘70s has all the gripping characters and inflated melodrama of late childhood: a crush on a neighborhood boy, the bossy friend, the too-sensitive-to-her-Deafness friend, and the perfect friend, scared away." * School Library Journal, starred review *This funny and poignant memoir in graphic novel format about a child grappling with hearing loss, entering school and making friends is ideal for kids navigating new experiences. * Shelf Awareness ***STARRED REVIEW** "Bell’s earnest rabbit/human characters, her ability to capture her own sonic universe (“eh sounz lah yur unnah wawah!”), and her invention of an alter ego—the cape-wearing El Deafo, who gets her through stressful encounters . . . all combine to make this a standout autobiography." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Sakura, Saku, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisThe bud of bittersweet first love takes bloom!A mysterious boy comes to Saku Fujigaya’s rescue when she falls ill on a train, but he leaves before she can thank him. After this experience, Saku never ignores strangers in need of help to emulate the boy who helped her. Saku Fujigaya would like to thank the boy who helped her, but all she has is a note signed “Ryosuke Sakura.” She discovers that a boy at her high school, Haruki Sakura, has an older brother named Ryosuke. She asks Haruki to deliver her thank-you letter to Ryosuke, but why does he refuse?
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Boom! Studios Fence: Redemption SC
Book SynopsisA mysterious new fencer arrives at Halverton in the newest chapter of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated sports comic, perfect for fans of Heartstopper.THE COMPETITION HAS BEEN RESET… EN GARDE! Return to the thrilling world of high-stakes, competitive fencing, with a brand new story featuring the beloved cast of characters from the original hit series. Are Seiji and Jesse really through? The rumors around Halverton, the prestigious fencing training camp, have spread like wildfire, but it’s not long before a mystery fencer arrives–one who may finally pose a threat to the #1 spot. Will Seiji’s unquenchable quest for rivalry take Nicholas’ place? Where will his loyalty lie? And, when Seiji gets an up close and personal look into Nicholas’ past and determination against adversity while preparing for the difficult road ahead and the State Championships, he’ll have to confront a tempting thought… are they on… a date? New York Times and USA Today best-selling author C. S. Pacat (Dark Rise, Nightwing) and acclaimed cartoonist Johanna the Mad (Wynd) continue their winning streak with this on-point entry in the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series! Collects Fence: Redemption #1-4.
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Pan Macmillan Friends With Boys
Book SynopsisFaith Erin Hicks is a writer and artist who lives in Vancouver, Canada. Her published works include Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy, Friends with Boys, One Year At Ellsmere, The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Last of Us: American Dreams (with Neil Druckmann), The Nameless City trilogy, Comics Will Break Your Heart, Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong (with Prudence Shen) and the New York Times bestselling Pumpkinheads (with Rainbow Rowell).Trade ReviewEasy-to-read slice-of-life action . . . Maggie is a likable main character . . . and her anxiety about school is well portrayed, while Hicks's black and white art is sharp and comically expressive. * Publishers Weekly *Fun for kids who can appreciate stories about teen angst that do not wallow in depression or self-loathing. * Children's Literature *Hicks excels at depicting adolescent emotion and the way feelings ricochet off the actions and reactions of others, each teenager suffering a constant and confusing onslaught of hurt and acceptance, infatuation and rejection, loneliness and relief. . .She also shows flashes of clever humor. . .But what mostly emerges is a fundamentally sweet and sensitive story, one with a rare, genuine-feeling portrait of loving sibling relations. * The New York Times *
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Kodansha America, Inc Boys Run the Riot 2
Book SynopsisHigh schooler Ryuu knows he's transgender. But he doesn't have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can't tell his best friend, who he's secretly got a crush on, and he can't tell his mom, who's constantly asking why Ryuu is always "dressing like a boy." He certainly can't tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully. The only time Ryuu feels at ease is when he's wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryuu sees an unexpected sight: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class is shopping for the same clothes that Ryuu loves.
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc BEASTARS, Vol. 13
Book SynopsisAt this high school, instead of jocks and nerds, the students are divided into predators and prey.At a high school where the students are literally divided into predators and prey, friendships maintain the fragile peace. Who among them will become a Beastar—a hero destined to lead in a society naturally rife with mistrust?Now that he has a criminal record, gray wolf Legoshi is working in a noodle shop instead of attending high school. At his job and apartment complex, he meets denizens of the sea, where the values and laws are surprisingly different from those on land. Meanwhile, Beastar horse Yahya and Komodo dragon Gosha attempt to settle their historic grievances through battle. And then a black market drug hits the city…
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Insomniacs After School, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisTwo sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school’s astronomy observatory.Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap—but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things.Summer is swiftly approaching for sleepless high schoolers Nakami and Magari. Now members of their school’s revived astronomy club, they’re busy preparing for their first official club event, a meteor shower watch party! The city’s annual fireworks festival is also coming up, and Nakami has promised to go with Magari. Every sleepless night brings the two closer, and their first high school summer promises to strengthen their bond even more…
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love, Vol. 8
Book SynopsisSometimes the greatest romantic adventure isn’t falling in love—it’s what happens after you fall in love!After missing out on love because she was too shy to confess her feelings, high school student Satomi blurts out how she feels the next time she gets a crush—and it’s to her impossibly handsome schoolmate Yagyu! To her surprise, he agrees to date her. Now that Satomi’s suddenly in a relationship, what next?Miria is staying overnight at her boyfriend Noda’s place. She wonders if she’s ready for what might come next in their relationship, but Noda’s sincerity convinces her to make a decision! Meanwhile, Yagyu and Satomi, the supposedly unshakable couple, are feeling a little awkward after a big fight!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Insomniacs After School, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisTwo sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school’s astronomy observatory.Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap—but he's not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things.After discovering the source of Magari’s insomnia, Nakami and Magari implement a new nighttime routine, hoping to improve their sleep. With the Perseid meteor shower viewing party and the national photo contest still to come, it’s shaping up to be an eventful summer for this pair of insomniacs!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, Vol. 10
Book SynopsisA social butterfly makes friends with a wallflower—whether he’s ready or not! Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school years, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way…until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo’s playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship—or maybe something more? Summer is over, and a new semester has begun. Soon it’s time for the event of the season—the school festival! Thanks to Kubo, Shiraishi is thrust into the centre of their class project, a haunted house. While Kubo is happy to see Shiraishi join in the fun, conflicting feelings arise around his newfound popularity.
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Kodansha America, Inc A Sign of Affection 7
Book SynopsisEmma ambushed Itsuomi at school and dragged him to the arcade, where he was brutally honest about his lack of romantic interest in her. What Itsuomi didn't realize is that Oushi happened to see them go in together. He also doesn't know that Oushi confronted Yuki, giving her an embrace that spoke louder than his words ever have, and that left Yuki feeling a sinking guilt. This haze of unrequited feelings seems to threaten Yuki and Itsuomi's still-tender bond of trust, until Itsuomi makes an astonishing suggestion.
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Vintage Publishing Rusty Brown
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewChris Ware is one of the great writers of our generation whose graphic novels make most novels (both the graphic and the regular kind) seem thin and simplistic. I spent 20 minutes reading the cover of Rusty Brown. Buy it. Buy all his work. Make your life larger. -- Mark Haddon * Observer, *Books of the Year* *The biggest story in graphic novels this year was the return of Chris Ware… the epically inventive Rusty Brown is a single day at a Nebraska school in the mid-1970s, from which Ware spins the life stories of a shy nerd, his frustrated father, the privileged class jerk and a thoughtful, banjo-playing teacher. -- James Smart * Guardian *Books of the Year* *Chris Ware's adventurous, sprawling, dazzling book [Rusty Brown]...is so intricately designed that, like many of Ware’s books, the result is an art object… You feel protective, anxious about dog-earing anything, worried you’ll blink and miss something. And that’s before you reach the story… there are winter days here I haven’t seen since childhood, and a stillness so evocative and tender you feel like an intruder. Which is the point, a generous act of detailing, and honoring, everyday life. -- Christopher Borrelli * Chicago Tribune *A treasure trove of invention… With its awe-inspiring exploration of regret and ageing, anxiety and ennui…Rusty Brown is a human document of rare richness. -- Leo Robson * Guardian, *Book of the Day* *Moving, sourly funny and virtuosically drawn… It’s hard to express in prose how imaginatively and effectively Ware marries words to images, how expressive his almost diagrammatically minimalist style can be, how he juxtaposes banality and trauma, how he sketches the passing of time and the sense of nowhereness in blank wide shots. -- Sam Leith * Daily Telegraph *Rusty Brown is a towering achievement… a powerful and sometimes heartbreaking book. -- Doug Johnstone * Big Issue *An astounding graphic novel about nothing less than the nature of life and time... Ware's dazzling geometric art – pointillism for Woody's eyesight sans glasses; close-ups of Joanne's face through the decades – has never been better... Ware again displays his virtuosic ability to locate the extraordinary within the ordinary, elevating normal lives into something profound, unforgettable, and true. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Once seen, the Ware technique is compelling and unmistakeable… those who loved Jimmy Corrigan are going to faint with delight at Rusty Brown… the combination of a hypnotic drawing stlye and the characters rattling around within the doll’s house his technique creates makes for a mesmerising few hours. * Strong Words *Mordantly funny and beautifully drawn. -- Sarah Hughes * i *Charting the lives of Nebraskan outcast Rusty Brown and his family, friends, and enemies, Ware brings his telescoping lens to the large and small details of his characters’ intersecting, brutally human experiences. His dazzling geometric art amply rewards the challenge posed by each puzzle-like page. -- Rich Johnston * Bleeding Cool *
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Kodansha America, Inc Sayonara, Football 11
Book SynopsisMidori and Sumire are soccer stars at rival middle schools, destined to collide - one's a striker, the other a goalie. But the two girls end up in the same high school, with a lazy coach and a bizarre teammate, Nozomi, who brags that she's a genius but can't seem to stop kicking the ball into her own goal. To become champions, they'll have to get over their rivalry and work some magic on the field - not to mention the challenges of growing up.
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite: Horikita (Manga) Vol. 1
Book SynopsisWhat future awaits Ayanokouji Kiyotaka and Horikita Suzune in this version of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School? A new take on the cutthroat school drama hit!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Ima Koi: Now I'm in Love, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisSometimes the greatest romantic adventure isn’t falling in love—it’s what happens after you fall in love!After missing out on love because she was too shy to confess her feelings, high school student Satomi blurts out how she feels the next time she gets a crush—and it’s to her impossibly handsome schoolmate Yagyu! To her surprise, he agrees to date her. Now that Satomi’s suddenly in a relationship, what next?Yagyu visits Satomi’s house unexpectedly, and he gets to know her family. But when bad weather strikes, he’s left with no option but to stay the night! Meanwhile, Noda and Miria have started to bond. Are they falling in love?
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Akane-banashi, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisAkane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam—the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal—to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin’uchi.Akane accompanies her senior apprentice Kyoji to a retirement home to perform as his zenza opening act before he takes the stage. Her assignment is to offer rakugo that pleases the audience in front of her. How will Akane be able to prove to Kyoji that she has grown from his training? Later, she learns about a rakugo competition for students. The presiding judge is none other than Issho Arakawa—the man who banished Akane’s father from the Arakawa school. Desperate to take part in the competition, Akane must first seek permission from Master Shiguma. He allows her to participate under one unique, tongue-twisting condition…“Jugemu.”
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Denpa Books Nana & Kaoru, Volume 3
Book SynopsisAfter staying out in the cold for New Years, Nana is gravely ill and alone. Her mother is a part of the police force and is rarely home, so she is left up to her own devices having to take care of herself. But her situation is quite serious and even a house call from a local doctor may not suffice. It will be up to Kaoru and Tachi to help her in this time of need. But their methods may be a little more "hands on" than what may be considered normal. They are going to have to support her from the bottom up.
£19.79
Pan Macmillan One Year at Ellsmere
Book SynopsisFaith Erin Hicks is a writer and artist who lives in Vancouver, Canada. Her published works include Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy, Friends with Boys, One Year At Ellsmere, The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Last of Us: American Dreams (with Neil Druckmann), The Nameless City trilogy, Comics Will Break Your Heart, Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong (with Prudence Shen) and the New York Times bestselling Pumpkinheads (with Rainbow Rowell).Trade ReviewPanels are broken out to capitalize on specific moments, creating a variety of impactful emotional beats: sardonic retorts, profound loneliness, smug satisfaction, and doe-eyed vulnerability. * Publisher's Weekly *
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite (Manga) Vol. 9
Book SynopsisStudents of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom - if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! The second special test is nearly over, and Ayanokouji and Horikita are still trying to figure out Ryuuen’s plot and win the test for Class D. Looking inward at his own group, Ayanokouji decides to use the test to determine how useful his volatile classmate Karuizawa can be as a pawn. Will Class D succeed and gain the upper hand, or has Ayanokouji made a fatal error in judgment?
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Henshin Volume 1
Book SynopsisAlex must balance becoming a superhero tasked with defeating Kaiju, making it as a journalism student, and navigating life as a gay man in modern Europe. Nine years after a mysterious ecological disaster, journalism students Alex and Rosalia investigate the strange company that rebuilt their city and turned it into a vision of the future—that is, until Alex’s world is turned upside down by a chance encounter with a gigantic monster from another world, a Kaiju, and the mysterious masked hero fighting it! Inheriting the masked hero’s power, Alex must now take on these powerful Kaiju when he transforms into the hero Blaze. As a gay man, Alex never imagined his cozy college life becoming deadly, but that’s just what happens as his battles uncover an unholy connection between his city, the most powerful company in Europe, and the Kaiju. Can he uncover the secret before it’s too late?Henshin!, a neTrade Review "A riveting superhero story that feels familiar and original..." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Undeniably a shonen title with its ample action sequences and fights." * School Library Journal *"...a great purchase for library shelves serving teens where readers are fans of action stories and the tokusatsu genre." * Booklist *"Original, fun, and highly recommended..." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsCONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: ENCOUNTER CHAPTER FIVE: PLACEMENT CHAPTER TWO: KAIJU CHAPTER SIX: OMINOUS CHAPTER THREE: PHOENIX RISING CHAPTER SEVEN: PRESSURE CHAPTER NINE: BRAWL CHAPTER FOUR: MY RESOLVE CHAPTER EIGHT: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE CHAPTER TEN: BLAZE
£9.49
Kodansha America, Inc Hitorijime My Hero 8
Book SynopsisA yaoi romance between a good boy who didn't know he was waiting for a hero, and a bad boy who comes to his rescue! Now a hit anime on Amazon Prime! Masahiro Setagawa doesn't believe in heroes, but wishes he could: he's found himself in a gang of small-time street bullies who use him to run errands. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may need to start believing after all... and as their relationship deepens, he realises a hero might be just what he was looking for this whole time.
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Kodansha America, Inc Those Not-So-Sweet Boys 7
Book SynopsisMidori is a high-schooler with a part-time job at a café-bar. Unfortunately, her job's against the rules at her school, and when the principal finds out, he makes her a deal: Convince three boys who've stopped coming to school to return, and her transgression will be overlooked. Now, she needs to find a way into the lives of these not-so-sweet boys, one of whom just happens to be her crush!
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Vampire Dormitory 6
Book SynopsisMito, who has no family to rely on, lives on the streets, disguised as a boy. Ruka, an otaku vampire who's only interested in 2-D girls, saves her from a perilous situation and makes her an offer: become his subservient thrall from which he can feed whenever he wants, and she can live with him in the boys' dorm. Because her very existence depends on her secret not being found out, every day is a new danger-to say nothing of that vampire! Meanwhile, Ruka, not knowing Mito's a girl, dotes on her night and day in an attempt to ripen her "disgusting male blood," but when real feelings develop, the dangerous romance between a crossdressing girl and an obsessive vampire begins! NOTE: Volume 7 will be offered in a future issue of PREVIEWS.
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc My Lovesick Life as a '90s Otaku 1
Book SynopsisRelive the good old otaku days with this sentimental and comical reflection on a teen's path to self-acceptance. Otaku culture has finally become mainstream, and Megumi can't quite get used to it. Divorced, with a teen daughter, Megumi thinks fondly back to her days as an anime and manga otaku-in 1995. That year, she transferred to a new school and decided to start fresh by hiding her otaku interests. She found herself taken under the wing of a basketball ace named Masamune, who's got a kind heart and looks just like one of her favorite characters. Though Megumi catches a whiff of destiny in the air, she's crushed to learn that Masamune detests otaku.
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Kodansha America, Inc Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card 14
Book SynopsisSeventeen years after the original Cardcaptor Sakura manga ended, CLAMP returns with more magical clow card adventures! Clear Card picks up right where Cardcaptor Sakura left off, with Sakura and Syaoran starting junior high school. With the Final Judgment passed, Sakura thinks school life will be quiet, but then all her cards suddenly turn blank! The mysterious new power she discovers will change how she thinks about her powers!
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Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Roy of the Rovers: New Digs
Book SynopsisTHERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME! It's the start of a terrific new season for Melchester Rovers. They are now a Championship club with a new kit, new owners and a fabulous new stadium. With Sowerby now fully integrated into the club, Rocky and Roy Race couldn't be happier. But a personal tragedy and an appalling incident during a Melchester Rovers match in Europe, will push the footballing siblings to the limit.Enjoyed this title? Pick up Game Changer next to continue the story!Praise for the Roy of the Rovers series: EPIC! - Match of the Day Magazine I love the way that they are about so much more than football: they are about heart, values and family. Both graphic novel and fiction titles are compelling, engaging and a lot of fun. Lace up and get reading. - Jim Sells, Programme manager for Sport & Literacy, National Literacy Trust. Read with my 7 year old who is football mad, really enjoyed it and left us wanting to read the next one in the series! - GoodReads ReviewTrade ReviewEPIC! - Match of the Day MagazineFootball-lovers will love the description of on-pitch action which is pacy yet satisfyingly detailed. This is a book that I am looking forward to putting on the shelves at school - I know already that it will be a popular title amongst our football-loving children (not just boys!). - That Boy Can TeachThis book has so much to offer. It has everything that a football fan needs... match day action, local club rivalry, modern football politics, trials, crunching tackles, tricks, misses and goals. But this is much more than a book about the beautiful game, because it also has everything that today's children need as they grow up. It is jam-packed with positive role models, girls involvement in Women's Football, respect, mental well-being, good work ethic, education and aspiration. Tom Palmer expertly weaves all of this together with friendship, family and a great little plot. - Books for TopicsThe book packs a lot of punch in its short and simple to read pages. It captures the feel of playing and having a passion for football at an early age very well. More than that it sets out the stall of the new Roy Race, his family background, his friends and enemies, where he lives and his work ethic. There are a number of positive messages for all children and adults in this book and how dedicated you have to be to pursue your dreams. - ComicScene
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