Manga: School / college life
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Alice & Zoroku Vol. 6
Book SynopsisA group of young girls possesses a mysterious power known as “Alice’s Dream,” which gives them the ability to turn their thoughts into reality. Detained and experimented upon, these youths are locked away in secret until one of them manages to escape. Her name is Sana - a girl with the power to ignore the very laws of physics. When this willful powerhouse crosses paths with a stubborn old man named Zoroku, his carefully-ordered life will never be the same again!
£9.49
North Star Editions Get in the Game: Taking Flight
Book SynopsisLucy Andia competes on Peabody’s gymnastics team. She excels at floor exercise, but Coach Dawson moves her to uneven bars. Lucy is used to being on the floor. The high bar is more than eight feet off the ground! After numerous falls, Lucy is too scared to continue. Will Lucy quit the team? How can she overcome her fear of falling? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
£9.89
North Star Editions Get in the Game: Tryout Trouble
Book SynopsisKatie Flanagan is a star striker on Peabody’s soccer team. Her strength is in her legs! When she tries out for the basketball team, she finds that her upper body is not as strong. Then Katie is bullied by another girl for her performance. Can Katie balance her strengths and weaknesses to find success? And are good teams made of only the best players? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
£9.89
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Failed Princesses Vol. 1
Book SynopsisFujishiro Nanaki is super cute, super popular, and super annoyed with anyone as plain as her classmate Kurokawa Kanade. When Nanaki finds out her boyfriend’s cheating on her, however, her life makes a complete 180 - as does her relationship with Kanade.
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Vol. 3
Book SynopsisSakurai Shinichi’s one wish is for a little peace and quiet. But Uzaki Hana - his boisterous, well-endowed underclassman - has other plans. All she wants is to hang out and poke fun at him. With the help of her chipper charm and peppy persistence, this might just be the start of a beautiful relationship!
£10.79
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Shomin Sample: I Was Abducted by an Elite
Book SynopsisSeikain Girls' School: an elite boarding academy for girls from only the richest and most prestigious of families. Here, the students are raised to be perfect young ladies, cut off from the real world to preserve their innocence and ensure that they’re free from all distractions. This student body has never even met a boy their own age, until they abduct Kagurazaka Kimito, an average high school boy who will teach them about the world beyond the school’s ivory gates - whether he likes it or not!
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 14
Book SynopsisUNUSUAL SUSPECTS First Lucy was attacked during the College camping trip. Then professor Simeon was caught unawares on the College campus itself. As the victim count begins to rise, it comes to light that a forbidden tome, thought safely stored in the archives, has been stolen–a tome that Elias once glanced through–The Testament of Carnamagos. As the College staff begins to suspect a connection between the two events, Chise and Lucy, a survivor of the Webster Tragedy, must contend with a pack of ravenous werewolves out for their lives!
£10.44
Kodansha America, Inc Boarding School Juliet 14
Book SynopsisThe Romeo and Juliet high school rom-com manga that inspired the anime! Rival dorms on an extravagant island campus fight a schoolyard war, but can two star-crossed lovers keep their budding relationship a secret? On the fair island campus of Dahlia, the student body is split into two rival dorms: The Black Dog House of the eastern nation of Touwa, and the White Cats House of the West. Despite his doting childhood friend and a loyal posse, the first-year leader of the Black Dogs, Romeo Inuzuka, has one big teenage problem: He has a crush on Juliet Persia, the first-year leader of the White Cats! With her own brainiac right-hand man and a powerful crew behind her, the cutthroat Juliet thinks she has no time for misadventures with a hopeless romantic like Romeo. When Romeo meets Juliet one fateful twilight, he thinks he has a shot at love...but is this secret affair really worth dying for?!
£10.44
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.
£11.69
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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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.
£11.04
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!
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc A Sign of Affection 1
Book SynopsisYuki is a typical college student in all ways but one: She's hard of hearing. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake! Even with a hearing aid, the voices of others are an indistinct blur for Yuki. But she's never let that get in the way of a life arranged around her friends, social media, and cute fashion. She's browsing her phone on train when a tourist asks her for directions, and she's ready to panic...but the handsome Itsuomi steps in to help. It turns out her new crush is a friend of a friend, and Yuki's world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi-kun can speak three languages, sign language isn't one of them. Can Yuki communicate her budding feelings? From the acclaimed author of Shortcake Cake, the hit shojo series with more than a million copies in print, this new work is sure to please fans of romantic stories like A Silent Voice, Kimi ni Todoke, and Love in Foc... One of the most prolific and successful shojo manga creators of the last decade, suu Morishita's English-language debut was Shortcake Cake, which has more than one million copies in print worldwide. Morishita's second series to be released in English is A Sign of Affection.Trade Review"A furtive expression. A glimmer in the eyes. A slight blush. Romance manga tend to focus on shared glances, but here those looks feel even more important… One of the best manga of the year." -Kotaku"This sweet love story between Yuki, a Deaf girl, and Itsuomi, a hearing boy, is a deft and innovative manga that makes the most of its visual format... Truly surprising and delightful!" -IGN"A sweet and light romance that will enchant you with compelling storytelling and a delightful love story." -Book Riot"This sweet romance is told from the point of view of the Deaf character, and it also places heavy emphasis on communicating with sign language." -School Library Journal
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Those Not-So-Sweet Boys 3
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of That Wolf-Boy Is Mine! and Love in Focus comes a story of a hard-working high schooler who falls for a bad boy, and discovers that the lives of him and his friends are nothing like what she imagined. Don't miss Yoko Nogiri's newest shojo hit! Midori 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!
£9.89
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!
£9.89
Kodansha America, Inc Shonen Note: Boy Soprano 2
Book SynopsisYutaka Aoi is sweet, sensitive, and loves singing... so much so that he can't help but be brought to tears whenever he listens to beautiful music. He also has a talent few boys have: he can sing soprano. So when Yutaka overhears his middle school's choir group perform, he can't resist joining in. Inspired by the angelic sound of Yutaka's voice, the choir eagerly accepts him into their ranks. But when Yutaka's voice begins to change as he enters puberty, the journey ahead will be one of self-discovery and reflection for not only himself, but also for those around him.
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Kodansha America, Inc Sayonara, Football 13
Book SynopsisHigh-octane girls' soccer action mixes with the drama of high school in this cleats-out manga from the creator of Your Lie in April! Midori 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.
£11.69
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 A Condition Called Love 5
Book SynopsisHotaru and her boyfriend, Hananoi-kun, prepare for the beginning of their second year of high school, and their feelings for each other grow stronger by the day. Just as Hananoi-kun begins to show signs that he's ready to come out of his shell, Yao-kun, his rival in love, discovers his secret, and he's determined to make him come clean to Hotaru.
£9.89
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?
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc WIND BREAKER 4
Book SynopsisAn adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquents Haruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklings—he's only interested in the strongest of the strong. He’s just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strength—strength they use to protect their town from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka’s not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of team—he just wants to fight his way to the top!
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Kodansha America, Inc Ogami-san Can't Keep It In 1
Book SynopsisOgami-san has been keeping a dirty little secret from her peers at school: Puberty has emptied her mind of everything but perverted fantasies! For the sake of leading an ordinary school life, she pulls out all the stops to keep her mental wild side under wraps. But when she literally reaches a hand out to Yaginuma-kun, a cute but mysterious boy in her class, her innermost thoughts just come spilling out! All she wants is to get to know him (and his body) better, but she can't do that without the risk of exposing her true self. What's a girl to do?!
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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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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC THIGH HIGH: Reiwa Hanamaru Academy Vol. 2
Book SynopsisThe students at Hanamaru Academy are putting the boot (and booty!) to gender norm uniforms. Instead of wearing drab blazers, these beauty-builders are obsessed with the length of their skirts and the size of their chests as they try to navigate high school. This high-energy comedy takes being cute and being cut to a whole new level!
£10.44
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC School Zone Girls Vol. 2
Book SynopsisYokoe and Sugiura have been together forever, and they’ve mastered the art of making trouble when life’s a bore. High school might be a drag, but these girls in love know just how to inject a little chaos and comedy into their sloppy school life.
£10.44
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
£16.19
Boom! Studios Lumberjanes Vol. 20
Book SynopsisThe final volume of the award-winning series as Jo, Mal, Molly, April and Ripley must defend Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types from the mysterious force known as the Grey!THE END OF SUMMER IS HERE. Jo, Mal, Molly, April, Ripley and the scouts of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types are running out of time to fight back against the mysterious force known as the Grey! And even if they succeed, they will have to deal with their biggest challenge yet - saying goodbye as summer finally comes to an end. The team of Kat Leyh, Shannon Watters, Alexa Bosy, Kanesha C. Bryant and returning series co-creator Gus Allen conclude one of the most important and acclaimed comics of the century by taking Friendship To The Max one last time. Collects Lumberjanes #75 and Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1.
£9.89
Ablaze, LLC Fight Class 3 Omnibus Vol 2
Book SynopsisJitae’s training doesn’t appear to be as fruitful as his teammates and coaches would like, but once he gets in the ring, it is clear to other fighters that there is something special about him. His struggles don’t end there, as he becomes more intimidated by his new classmates, who all seem bigger, stronger, and more together than himself. But that may not actually be the case, which Jitae learns as part of Maria’s past becomes more clear. A bit of jealousy from another student about Jitae and Maria’s relationship puts the young man in danger…but he’s not the only one. Jitae’s friends and former classmates, Ok-Dong and Jieun, find themselves in a bit of trouble with the school bullies that continues to escalate, no matter how hard they try to fix it. Will this put Jitae and the bullies on a collision course that will make the new fighter finally have to learn how to use his abilities? FIGHT CLASS 3 is a thrilling martial arts school manhwa series...for fans of The Breaker!
£16.19
Ablaze, LLC The Restorer's Home Omnibus Vol 2
Book SynopsisSungwoo’s life is more complicated than ever. His abilities to see the souls of object and restore them to their original state has led him down a more lucrative and stable path. But the ancient Korean emperor and his vassals who are now occupying Sungwoo’s home have started to regain their power, bringing more work Sunwoo’s way, but also constantly distracting him. His understanding of restoration continues to grow, as well, thanks to some people from his father’s past who have come into his life. And while the scope of his restoration powers expand, it also brings him in contact with a fellow restorer who doesn’t understand the nature of Sungwoo’s abilities, putting them at odds and calling into question his legitimacy.
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers Vol. 7
Book SynopsisA flash flood leaves scary-but-sweet Hitomi-chan and her senpai Usami-kun stranded overnight... in a hotel room with only one bed! The unforgettable night that follows signals the start of something new for the two (more than) friends...
£11.39
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Cinderella Closet Vol. 2
Book SynopsisHaruka has been taking advice from the cross-dressing fashionista Hikaru, who has promised to stay by her side as a friend. Thanks to Hikaru’s advice, she’s managed to get closer to her unrequited crush Hirotaki. But Hikaru appears to be developing feelings for the earnest and hard-working Haruka! Does Haruka think of Hikaru as anything but a friend?
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My Girlfriend's Child Vol. 1
Book SynopsisIn this poignant and award-winning romantic shojo drama, a teenage couple's lives are changed forever after a positive pregnancy test.Sachi and her boyfriend Takara are your average high school couple. They go to school together, hang out, and even engage in the more intimate side of dating. However, as time passes, Sachi starts to get the feeling that something isn't right and decides to buy a pregnancy test. Later, in the bathroom of a family restaurant far from her home, she sees the two red lines that will change both her and Takara's life forever.
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My New Life as a Cat Vol. 1
Book SynopsisNao Kazushiro is a normal high school student—until he gets in a traffic accident and winds up in the body of a cat! At first, it’s all fun and games as he gets used to his new feline form, but then the novelty wears off and hunger sets in. Luckily, he’s picked up by Chika, a cute girl his age who gives him food and a home off the streets. Will Nao (now Nyao) develop feelings for her? Or will he wake up in his human body once and for all?
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC My New Life as a Cat Vol. 2
Book SynopsisNao Kazushiro is a normal high school student—until he gets in a traffic accident and winds up in the body of a cat! At first, it’s all fun and games as he gets used to his new feline form, but then the novelty wears off and hunger sets in. Luckily, he’s picked up by Chika, a cute girl his age who gives him food and a home off the streets. Will Nao (now Nyao) develop feelings for her? Or will he wake up in his human body once and for all?
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite: Horikita (Manga) Vol. 2
Book SynopsisFRIENDS AND ENEMIESHorikita wants nothing more than for her older brother to acknowledge her, even if that means getting help from her detached classmate, Ayanokouji. Ayanokouji’s “help” consists of getting Horikita to befriend her other classmates instead of standing on the sidelines with her trademark scowl. Neither of them realize that there’s someone outside their class watching Horikita—someone who doesn’t approve of her goal. Can Horikita persevere? Find out in the conclusion to this long-awaited spin-off!The final volume!
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Drawn and Quarterly The Follies Of Richard Wadsworth
Book SynopsisThe Follies of Richard Wadsworth showcases Nick Maandag's signature blend of deadpan satire and exceedingly unexpected plot twists. In Night School, a Modern Managerial Business Administration and Operational Leadership class goes awry when a fire alarm brings the Chief to school and he decides to stick around to teach the students a thing or two about leadership--and discipline. The Follies of Richard Wadsworth follows the title character, a professor of philosophy, as he begins work as a contract instructor at yet another university. When Wadsworth finds himself smoking reefer at his student's party and discovers she works at a rub 'n' tug, an off-kilter plan is hatched. And in The Disciple, a yarn about a coed Buddhist monastery, Brother Bananas, the resident gorilla, isn't the only one having difficulty keeping his lust tucked safely under his robe. In Maandag's hands--hands that love to toy with morally ambiguous characters and flirt with absurdity--troubled men make poor decisions, unlikable characters gain our sympathies through their very haplessness, and riotous laughs ensue. Maandag has achieved cult acclaim through his self-published and micro-published comics, and The Follies of Richard Wadsworth is his debut book. His mechanical, affectless characters and economical artwork efficiently deliver cringes, heightening the awkward silence and stillness of his hilarious comics.
£15.29
Pajama Press Small Things
Book SynopsisThree starred reviews called Small Things “monumental” (Booklist), “superb” (School Library Journal) and “intense” (Foreword Reviews). In this short, wordless graphic picture book, a young boy feels alone with his anxiety. He isn’t fitting in well at school. His grades are slipping. He’s even lashing out at those who love him. Talented Australian artist Mel Tregonning created Small Things in the final year of her life. In her emotionally rich illustrations, the boy’s worries manifest as tiny beings that crowd around him constantly, overwhelming him and even gnawing away at his very self. The striking imagery is all the more powerful when, overcoming his isolation at last, the boy discovers that the tiny demons of worry surround everyone, even those who seem to have it all together. Trade ReviewPraise for Small Things 2018 Foreword INDIES Award: Graphic Novels & Comics Bronze Winner 2019 USBBY Outstanding International Books List – Grades 6-8 selection 2019 Pop Culture Classroom Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards: Best in Children's Graphic Literature shortlist 2018 Horn Book "August 2018 Back-to-School Horn Book Herald: Intermediate" selection 2018 NCTE "Spring Into New Book Recommendations" selection 2023 School Library Journal “15 Visual Books to Help Students Grapple with Big Feelings” Selection 2018 School Library Journal blogger Elizabeth Bird's "2018 Books with a Message" selection 2018 School Library Journal blogger Elizabeth Bird's "2018 Wordless Picture Books" selection 2018 The Children's Book Review "The Best Kids Chapter Books and Novels of 2018" selection 2018 The Children's Book Review "Best New Books for Tweens & PreTeens | March 2018" selection 2017 Gold Ledger Award Winner (Australia) 2017 Australian Book Design Awards - Best Designed Children's Illustrated Book shortlist (Australia) 2017 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year, Crichton Award for New Illustrators shortlist (Australia) 2017 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year longlist (Australia) ★ STARRED REVIEW "Much like the boy's ever-transforming anxieties, panels shift from slender, compressed squares to sweeping double-page spreads. The otherworldly glow of the black-and-white palette, too, elegantly underscores the boy's ongoing battle against darkness. More than a moving portrayal of one boy's struggle, this is also a magnifying lens through which to identify and discuss mental illness with readers of all ages. Don't let its title or page count fool you, Small Things' effects are monumental."—Booklist Starred Review ★ STARRED REVIEW "[An] incredibly moving tale...This wordless, picture book–size graphic novel is rendered in beautiful gradients of pencil....[A] sympathetic examination of anxiety that never assigns blame; instead, the authors acknowledge the complexity of the situation and that resolutions aren't easy....VERDICT With direction from educators, guidance counselors, or parents, this poignant title will resonate with those dealing with mental illness. A superb example of bibliotherapy."—School Library Journal Starred Review ★ STARRED REVIEW "A boy struggles to fit in at a new school in this wordless story with a big message about childhood anxiety and the power of kindness and acceptance....[The illustrations] depict the insidious nature of worry..."—Foreword Reviews Starred Review "Small Things, a wordless graphic novel by Mel Tregonning...is an extra¬ordinary example: an illustrated book that communicates difficult, painful ideas solely via intricate monochrome graphite drawings....[I]t offers a significant potential gift: understanding, and the possibility of recovery...The image of a small, vulnerable body breaking down by degrees, while deeply discomfiting, honours the weight of what it conveys; and the book as a whole celebrates the helpfulness of uncon¬ditional love, while successfully avoiding a superficial, unduly swift resolution."—The Times Literary Supplement, "Buzz-saw of the imagination" "In this wordless story told through paneled graphite art that makes achingly attuned use of chiaroscuro, a boy is having a hard time—not the kind many picture-book kids have en route to finding a problem's clear-cut solution, but an enduringly hard time....One hopes this book will reach children who relate to the boy's plight and anyone who, like the boy's sister, suspects that a loved one is in pain and needs help."—The Horn Book Magazine "The late Australian artist Tregonning's wordless graphic tale, completed posthumously with help from Shaun Tan, captures the way anxiety can ravage children's lives....Tregonning creates a visual language for the pain of depression and anxiety, and her story may provide a measure of hope to those who might otherwise have given up in despair."—Publishers Weekly "[R]efreshing visibility and validity of childhood pressures accompanied by the equally important realization that no one is alone in their experience..."—Kirkus Reviews "Every once in a while, we are privileged with the gift of holding in our hands truly unique and emotionally riveting books which have the capacity to leave permanent footprints etched in the heart. Mel Tregonning's Small Things is, undeniably, one of those books....[A] wordless masterpiece that...effortlessly taps into the rawness of the human experience....This beautifully depicted textless narrative which effectively honours not only the life of Tregonning, herself, but also the lives of all those who have been impacted by struggles with mental health, is a must-have, one-of-a-kind addition to every school library and home collection. Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine "Small Things...is all at once superbly illustrated, unforgettable, extremely emotionally resonant, beautiful, heartbreaking, and hopeful...I highly, highly recommend this title for readers young and old."—Fab Book Reviews "This graphic picture book just blew me away....The drawings are amazing, showing the child's emotions clearly. The way the drawings show the loss of self are brilliant and relatable. I absolutely loved this book and will be recommending it. The publisher information indicates a targeted age range of 8-12, but it can definitely be for adults as well."—Canadian Bookworm "This is an important book for pre-teens and young teens that deal with or know someone that deals with anxiety. A must for middle grade school libraries and would be an ideal conversation starter for classrooms. Like The Arrival, Small Things is also a book this bookseller won't forget."—Marmalade Books "The illustrations in this book are beautiful....[A] great, honest way to show how the demons of anxiety can consume a child or adult. I loved this picture book! It is a powerful story for adults or children."—Jill's Book Blog "[O]ne of the most unique picture books I have read in a while....What a powerful message with powerful illustrations....[T]his book is a great starting pointing to help identify anxiety and ensure my son never let the demons win."—BookTime "[E]veryone...has their own cracks and missing pieces and maybe by reaching out with kindness we all can slowly heal. Tregonning has written a wordless picture book, that is almost dense enough to be a graphic novel...ESSENTIAL"—Kiss the Book
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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
£11.69
Vertical, Inc. The Daily Lives Of High School Boys, Volume 2
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Rainbow Days, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisFour male friends support each other through the colourful ups and downs of teenage love. These four friends couldn’t be more different: Natsuki Hashiba, a dreamer who longs for love, Tomoya Matsunaga, a self-centred playboy, Keiichi Katakura, a winsome guy with a hidden saucy streak, and Tsuyoshi Naoe, a socially awkward nerd who loves anime, manga, and games. Together their high school days are as vibrant as rainbows! The overnight trip to the amusement park has brought Tomoya and Mari closer together. Tomoya is hoping to take the next step with Mari as the school sports tournament heats up, but when she catches him in a compromising situation, things start to go sideways. Meanwhile, Natsuki prepares for a Christmas Eve date with Anna...!
£7.59
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Rainbow Days, Vol. 7
Book SynopsisFour male friends support each other through the colorful ups and downs of teenage love.These four friends couldn’t be more different: Natsuki Hashiba, a dreamer who longs for love, Tomoya Matsunaga, a self-centered playboy, Keiichi Katakura, a winsome guy with a hidden saucy streak, and Tsuyoshi Naoe, a socially awkward nerd who loves anime, manga, and games. Together their high school days are as vibrant as rainbows!Ever since Natsuki kissed Anna and collapsed with a fever on their date, she’s been anxious to find out what was on his mind. When she finally hears from him, she’s shocked to learn that he can’t remember a thing!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Wolf Girl and Black Prince, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisHigh school girl Erika may be on Kyoya’s leash, but she’s determined to break free and unleash his heart! Fed up with her friends’ constant bragging about their boyfriends, high school student Erika Shinohara decides to make up a relationship of her own. When her lie starts unravelling at the seams, her charming schoolmate Kyoya Sata agrees to be her pretend boyfriend, seemingly saving her reputation. She won’t get off that easy, however, as she soon discovers her white knight is actually a blackhearted prince! Now Erika must be at his beck and call or risk her lie being exposed. But is Kyoya really as blackhearted as he seems? When Sata learns Erika gifted Kusakabe the same homemade sweet she offered him, he loses it—and the pair’s days as a pretend couple are over! Complicating matters, Kusakabe asks Erika out for White Day. Erika knows she’d be happy with the kindhearted Kusakabe, but is she ready to drop Kyoya for good?
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Little, Brown & Company Laid-Back Camp, Vol. 8
Book SynopsisEnd-of-term tests are over, and it's time for Nadeshiko and the rest of the girls to go camping in Izu! A tiny "guest" is also scheduled to make an appearance...!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisAfter finishing the busiest summer of his life, Tomozaki is ready to get back to school. His relationship with Hinami is changing, but he hasn't given up on trying to find the best strats to get through the game of life. His first challenge of the new semester: to help motivate none other than Erika Konno, one of the scariest girls in class!
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Little, Brown & Company Kiniro Mosaic, Vol. 10
Book SynopsisWith graduation on the horizon and everyone headed in different directions, looking forward can be difficult. But time goes on, and before the girls know it, their last high school festival is upon them. The cross-cultural hijinks continue in the latest volume of Kiniro Mosaic!
£13.29
Little, Brown & Company My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected
Book SynopsisIt's the start of winter, and busy times are ahead for Hachiman, whether it's dealing with Iroha's selfishness or going on a New Year's shrine visit with Komachi. He and Yui are planning to also buy a birthday present for Yukino, but Hachiman somehow ends up on a date (maybe?) with Yukino's sister Haruno?!
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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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