Search results for ""Author Otis Frampton""

"The text contains some sophisticated vocabulary and literary references (there is a vampire named Bram, for instance), while remaining accessible. Fignation is a richly imagined world of fantastical creatures. The drawings throughout are engaging and make good use of moody, saturated colors. A recreation of an Oddly Normal collection published in 2006 that expands upon the original story and has reimagined illustrations. VERDICT This is Frampton's fully realized vision for Oddly Normal; it is worth adding to any collection, even those that already contain the earlier edition." - School Library Journal "Frampton's art is refreshingly quirky, with strong lines and bold use of color. The world he creates is full of fun and whimsy, and kids will easily relate to Oddly's struggle to become comfortable in her own skin. This will quickly become a favorite among comics fans." - Booklist Meet Oddly Normal, a ten-year-old girl with pointed ears and green hair - a half-witch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called Fignation, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West and a father from Earth doesn't make it easy to make friends at school! On her tenth birthday, she blows out the candles on her birthday cake and makes a disastrous wish. Now, Oddly must travel to Fignation to uncover the mystery of her parents' disappearance. Join Oddly as she navigates a strange new school, teenage angst, monstrous bullies, and Evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through the vibrant world of Fignation in Oddly Normal. "A charming and relatable fish-out-of-water tale." -- Hope Larson, A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel

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While taking a tour of Area 54 with her grandmother, the President of the United States, little Ruby Topper discovers a mysterious little alien carrying a red hood. When Ruby dons the crimson cape and cowl, it grants her AMAZING SUPERPOWERS! But will her newfound abilities be enough to save the White House -- and her grandmother -- from the rampaging Big Bad Wolf-Bot?

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"A charming and relatable fish-out-of-water tale." -- Hope Larson, A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic NovelIn Book 4, Oddly's adventures in Fignation continue as two mysterious figures from the past return to cause trouble for her and her friends.Meet Oddly Normal, a ten-year-old girl with pointed ears and green hair - a half-witch who will be the first to tell you that having a mother from a magical land called Fignation, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West and a father from Earth doesn't make it easy to make friends at school! On her tenth birthday, she blows out the candles on her birthday cake and makes a disastrous wish. Now, Oddly must travel to Fignation to uncover the mystery of her parents' disappearance. Join Oddly as she navigates a strange new school, teenage angst, monstrous bullies, and Evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through the vibrant world of Fignation in Oddly Normal. Collects ODDLY NORMAL #16-20

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Animals in Barnyard Meadows are glued to their phones. But Little Red Hen doesn’t just want to watch internet videos. She wants to make them too! Unfortunately, her friends aren’t eager to put in the hard work of creating an online baking show. When each step of the process reveals the wild side of their quiet town, will Red’s friends realize all the fun they’re missing, and can the hen become a video star? In this Far Out Fables adventure, “The Little Red Hen” is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!

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Step back in time for a prehistoric adventure! Eager, young velociraptor Mateo Raptor has made an interesting find during his class’s archaeological dig. He presents the odd, rectangular object to his uncle, Dr Raptor, an ambitious scientist. Inside the shiny slab is a clue about the destiny of long-lost, world-famous scientist Ernie Stegosaur. This find leads Mateo, Dr Raptor and the doctor’s lab assistant, Darby, on a fascinating journey to the centre of the Earth!

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Mr and Mrs Mantis are out looking for food when they come across an egg. They know it will be a caterpillar soon, so they bring it home and wait for it to hatch. But when the caterpillar emerges, they are in for a surprise! The speedy red critter zooms away at high speed. The Mantises try to chase down their dinner, as more and more creatures set their sights on eating the nimble Ginger-Red Caterpillar. You’ve never experienced the story of "The Gingerbread Man" quite like this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

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Beauty is sailing the ocean when pirates attack and, to her horror, her father is thrown overboard. Just as he sinks beneath the waves, something horrible rises, a kraken! Without hesitation, Beauty makes a deal to become the giant squid's prisoner if it rescues her father. But as Beauty explores the island she's now marooned on, she discovers secret treasure that may hold the key to saving herself ... and the sea beast. Experience the classic "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale like never before in this graphic novel retelling. With information on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists and visual discussion questions, this book will engage and excite readers in equal measure.

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There once was an ugly duckling ... who was actually a baby dinosaur! A dino egg tumbled through a time vortex into a duck nest, but it's clear the hatchling Rex doesn't fit in with his duckling family. So the lost dino leaves the nest on a quest to find his place among the barnyard animals. Will Rex ever find where he truly belongs? In this ebook Far Out Fables adventure, Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" receives a playful, modern twist. Experience a classic fable like never before in this full-colour graphic novel retelling for kids.

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