20,000 Leagues Under the Sea    Scientist Pierre Aronnax and his trusty servant set sail to hunt a sea monster. With help from the world’s greatest harpooner, the men discover that the creature is really a high-tech submarine with a mysterious leader, Captain Nemo.Act  Olive campaigns for student council because she wants school events to include more people and reflect what students actually need. She discovers that elections involve speeches, posters, teamwork, compromise, and opponents with their own reasonable ideas. In this graphic novel, political action stays close to everyday school life. Olive must decide how to advocate strongly without treating classmates as enemies or promising more than she can deliver.The Amazing Spider-Man: Behind the Mask  Peter Parker is an average teenager. He's passionate about science and timid around others, making him the perfect target for bullies. But that all changes the day a science experiment goes wrong. Full color.Amulet 1: The Stonekeeper  Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi creates a world of terrible, man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, a talking fox, a giant robot—-and two ordinary children on a mission.After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather, but the strange house proves to be dangerous. Before long, a sinister creature lures the kids' mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into an underground world inhabited by demons, robots, and talking animals. Eventually, they enlist the help of a small mechanical rabbit named Miskit. Together with Miskit, they face the most terrifying monster of all, and Em finally has the chance to save someone she loves. Amulet 2: The Stonekeeper's Curse  Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi returns with his mysterious world full of new allies . . . and old enemies!Emily and Navin's mother is still in a coma from the arachnopod's poison, and there's only one place to find help: Kanalis, the bustling, beautiful city of waterfalls. But when Em, her brother, and Miskit and the rest of the robotic crew aboard the walking house reach the city, they quickly realize that seeking help is looking for trouble, dangerous trouble. Amulet 3: The Cloud Searchers  Kazu Kibuishi's enchanting series about two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission continues!In the third installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis, which is believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there's a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King's son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet? Amulet 4: The Last Council  Kazu Kibuishi's thrilling, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues!Emily and her friends think they'll find the help they need in Cielis, but something isn't right. Streets that were once busy are deserted, and the townspeople who are left live in crippling fear. Emily is escorted to the Academy where she's expected to compete for a spot on the Guardian Council, the most powerful Stonekeepers. But as the number of competitors gets smaller and smaller, a terrible secret is slowly uncovered—a secret that, if left buried, means certain destruction of everything Emily fights for. Amulet 5: Prince of the Elves  Kazu Kibuishi's thrilling, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues!Emily survived the chaos of the Guardian Academy, but Max Griffin has stolen the Mother Stone. With it, the Elf King forges new Amulets that will give him the power to invade and destroy the nation of Windsor. Emily and her friends lead the soldiers of the Cielis Guard in a fight to stop him, but Max stands in their way. Emily seeks information from the Voice of her Amulet, but instead she discovers the Voice is much more sinister than she ever could have imagined. Amulet 6: Escape From Lucien  Kazu Kibuishi's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues!Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily heads back into the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's loyal followers, where she learns his darkest secrets. The stakes, for both Emily and Navin, are higher than ever. Amulet 7: Firelight  Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood — knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely.Amulet 8: Supernova  Emily and her allies are separated across worlds as the struggle against the Elf King and the force behind the shadows grows more dangerous. Navin works with the resistance while Emily confronts powers connected to the stone she carries. Old enemies, hidden histories, and conflicting plans make it difficult to know what victory would cost. This volume advances the larger Amulet story and assumes readers know the characters and conflicts from earlier books.Ant-Man: Zombie Repellent: A Mighty Marvel Chapter Book  Scott Lang, AKA Ant-Man, might be the smalles Super Hero, but he has the biggest heart. At times, though, he doubts how "super" his super power really is when compared to Thor's mighty hammer, Hulk's incredible strength, and Iron Man's fancy, high-tech equipment. Although Scott is not impressed with his talents, he eventually learns to value his skills rather than take them for granted, because no matter how big or small his help is, his teammates always appreciate when Ant-Man gets the job done.Anti/Hero  Piper is physically powerful but struggles academically, while Sloane is a brilliant student whose own superhero ambitions are limited by her lack of strength. A strange accident causes the two girls to switch bodies. Each suddenly has the ability she envied and the problems she ignored. To stop a real threat and reverse the change, they must cooperate, rethink their judgments, and understand that heroism involves choices rather than one perfect set of powers.The Arrival  In a heartbreaking parting, a man gives his wife and daughter a last kiss and boards a steamship to cross the ocean. He's embarking on the most painful yet important journey of his life — he's leaving home to build a better future for his family. Shaun Tan evokes universal aspects of an immigrant's experience through a singular work of the imagination. He does so using brilliantly clear and mesmerizing images. Because the main character can't communicate in words, the book forgoes them too. But while the reader experiences the main character's isolation, he also shares his ultimate joy. Avengers K 1: Avengers vs. Ultron  The classic origin of Ultron in a new dynamic style! Ultron comes to life in a brand-new adaptation of a cornerstone tale of the Marvel Universe! Scientist Hank Pym sets out to create the world's first artificial intelligence. Instead, he creates a monster. Enter Ultron! But one diabolical robot isn't enough: When Ultron in turn creates the Vision, the Avengers are really in trouble. Together, the pair is poised to destroy the Avengers - and the world. But wait! Who is the Bride of Ultron? What happens next is a tale beloved around the world - with all-ages flair in distinctive South Korean style!Collecting: Daewon C.I.'s manhwa adaptations of Avengers Origins: Vision #1; Avengers (1963) #57, 67 , and #161-162 ; and material from Age of Ultron #10AI. Avengers: The Origin  The true story of the Avengers is revealed right here! This five-issue extravaganza reveals previously untold details of the historic fi rst meeting of Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp! You only THINK you know the full story. From Joe Casey (AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES) and artist extraordinare Phil Noto! AVENGERS MOVIE PREMIERES SUMMER 2012! COLLECTING: Avengers: The Origin #1-5Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide  A guide to the characters of the world of Marvel Avengers — updated and expanded!This revised edition of this superb guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest Super Hero team features updated images and text for many existing characters as well as a further 60 new heroes and villains. As ever, each character is illustrated with original art by Marvel Comics' finest artists, and the text has been updated to take account of new events in the Avengers' world. Including more than 220 classic Marvel characters and a simple and clear A-Z format, Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide will appeal to children and adults alike! © 2015 MARVEL Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide  The Heroic Age, a new team, and 20 brand-new heroes and villains take to the page in a revised guide that details the most recent events to rock The Avengers' worldBad Island  Something on this island is up to no good . . .When Reese is forced to go on a boating trip with his family, the last thing he expects is to be shipwrecked on an island-especially one teeming with weird plants and animals. But what starts out as simply a bad vacation turns into a terrible one, as the castaways must find a way to escape while dodging the island's dangerous inhabitants. With few resources and a mysterious entity on the hunt, each secret unlocked could save them . . . or spell their doom. One thing Reese knows for sure: This is one Bad Island. Batman Science: The Real-World Science Behind Batman's Gear  When it comes to fighting crime, technology is Batmans greatest weapon. From his gadget-packed Utility Belt to his high-tech Batmobile, the Dark Knight tackles Gothams criminal underworld. But does any of his gear have a basis in reality? Or is it merely the stuff of fiction? Batman Science uncovers the real-world connections to Batmans techand much of it will surprise you!Batman: Gotham by Gaslight  Presenting a new edition of the title collecting the adventures of the Victorian era Batman. This volume includes the breakthrough Elseworlds epics GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT and MASTER OF THE FUTURE, which pit the Dark Knight against Jack the Ripper and a death-dealer from the skies over Gotham. This title features artwork by Mike Mignola (HELLBOY) and P. Craig Russell (THE SANDMAN).Batman: The Birthday Bash  This early chapter book starring Batman and the Joker has forty pages and full color, comic-book style illustrations.Kids will love this adventure-filled story featuring a favorite and timeless superhero—The Dark Knight, Batman! The Joker has escaped from Arkham Asylum! He is planning to crash a birthday bash at the home of the Van Guilders and steal the famous Ghulpar Emerald. Will Batman arrive in time to spoil the Joker's plot? Batman: War on Crime  Batman: War on Crime - 1999The second of the excellent Alex Ross/Paul Dini books. With a character as well-trod as Batman, it's probably tempting to say that there's no more to be said about the character, no new angles to view him from—all that's left to do is subtle variations on what's been done before. But in War on Crime, Ross and Dini present Batman—and just as importantly, Bruce Wayne—in a manner I at least have never seen before. We see Bruce decide to try and take on crime in more than just the traditional batarang-to-the-head way. For the first time in a long time to this Batman reader, it's Bruce Wayne that seems like the real person, not Batman. While the story is ultimately uplifting, it does end with a exquisitely beautiful melancholy moment, a moving evocation of Batman's lonely quest. This is a wonderful companion to Peace on Earth, and, I feel, even outdoes it. One of the finest Batman stories ever written. 68 beautiful, breathtaking pages by Ross. Bedhead Ted  Ted wakes with enormous, uncontrollable hair that seems determined to make an ordinary day impossible. Attempts to flatten, hide, or manage it only create bigger problems and draw attention he does not want. As Ted deals with embarrassment and other people's reactions, the story connects his wild hair with feelings he has been trying to contain. The graphic format turns a familiar bad-hair day into a comic lesson about accepting what makes someone noticeable.Beowulf: Monster Slayer  Is Beowulf strong enough to slay the monstrous Grendel, a vicious monster who attacks the Danes by night?Best Friends  Jessica wants to join the exclusive Unicorn Club, but membership may require her to distance herself from Elizabeth and other longtime friends. Popularity promises excitement and status, yet the club's rules make loyalty feel like a test. The graphic novel follows the twins as they confront what 'best friend' means when one person is asked to prove she belongs by excluding someone else.Bone 1-9 (Black & White)  An American graphic novel first! The complete 1300-page epic adventure from start to finish in one deluxe trade paperback. Three modern cartoon cousins get lost in a pre-technological valley, speanding a year there making new friends and out-running dangerous enemies. Their many adventures include crossing the local people in The Great Cow Race, and meeting a giant mountain lion called RockJaw: Master of the Eastern Border. They learn about sacrifice and hardship in The Ghost Circles and finally discover their own true natures in the climatic journey to The Crown of Horns.Bone 1: Out from Boneville  The cornerstone of GRAPHIX, our new graphic novel imprint, BONE is the incredible comic book saga of the unwitting hero who must save an idyllic valley from the forces of evil.The BONE adventures tell the story of a young bone boy, Fone Bone, and his two cousins, Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone, who are banned from their homeland of Boneville. When the cousins find themselves mysteriously trapped in a wonderful but often terrifying land filled with secrets and danger - and special new friendships - they are soon caught up in adventures beyond their wildest dreams. In OUT FROM BONEVILLE, the three Bone cousins are separated and lost in a vast uncharted desert. One by one, they find their way into a deep, forested valley where they come face to face with... Bone 2: The Great Cow Race  The cornerstone of GRAPHIX, our new graphic novel imprint, BONE is the incredible comic book saga of an unlikely hero who must save an idyllic valley from the forces of evil.In THE GREAT COW RACE, volume 2 of this 9-book epic, Fone Bone and his cousins plan to return home after visiting the village of Barrelhaven with Thorn and Gran'ma Ben. But Phoney risks everything on one last get-rich-quick scheme for the town's annual Great Cow Race. As usual, Phoney's plans go disastrously awry, and Boneville seems further away than ever. Meanwhile, ominous signs indicate that a war is brewing, and Fone finds himself helping his friends defend their valley from a formidable enemy. Bone 3: Eyes of the Storm  The Bone cousins have been separated in a vast valley filled with talking animals, dragons, and dangerous rat creatures. As Fone Bone grows closer to Thorn and her grandmother, signs of a larger threat appear around them. Phoney Bone's latest schemes create different trouble in town. This third volume continues the comic fantasy's mix of jokes and danger while revealing that the cousins' arrival may be connected to old secrets.Bone 4: The Dragonslayer  The forces of evil are growing stronger - but could our heroes' worst enemy be Phoney Bone himself?Fone Bone confronts a host of dangers in Book 4 of the BONE saga, The Dragonslayer. He and Gran'ma Ben and Thorn have a terrifying encounter with Kingdok, ruler of the rat creatures. The Hooded One is inciting his army to full-scale war. Someone is continuing to haunt Thorn in her dreams. And then wise Gran'ma Ben disappears. To make matters worse, Phoney Bone has hoodwinked the townspeople into believing that he is a mighty dragonslayer. When he actually does catch the Red Dragon — much to his surprise — he must face up to his promise: to slay the dragon at sunrise. Bone 5: Rock Jaw, Master of the Eastern Border  Trying to return a rat creature cub to the mountains, Fone & Smiley Bone encounter yet another adversary: the sly and mighty mountain lion, Rock Jaw.In this fifth volume of the BONE saga, Fone and Smiley Bone strike out into the wilderness to return a lost rat creature cub to the mountains. It doesn't take long before they run smack into Rock Jaw, "Master of the Eastern Border," an enormous mountain lion with a none-too-friendly disposition. Life gets even more complicated when they befriend a group of baby animals who are being orphaned by rat creature attacks. Everything comes to a head in an earth-shattering clash between Rock Jaw and Kingdok, the leader of the rat creatures. Bone 6: Old Man's Cave  A showdown with the rat creatures and a secret ceremony by moonlight; revelations and battles: The Bone cousins are in the thick of it again!The thrilling BONE saga continues in book six. As war spreads through the valley, the Bone cousins join Gran'ma Ben and Lucius at Old Man's Cave to make a stand against the rat creatures. But not everything goes as planned. By the end of the book, Phoney Bone is strapped to a stone altar and about to be sacrificed; Thorn is lying lifeless nearby; and the rumblings of an earthquake suggest that the Lord of the Locusts is about to be released. Fone and Smiley Bone must do something drastic to save their friends. Bone 7: Ghost Circles  Natural disaster and supernatural evil collide in the seventh volume of the epic BONE series.A long-dormant volcano explodes, blacking out the sun, mowing down trees, and filling the land with soot and ash. The Lord of the Locusts has been released. Against this apocalyptic backdrop, the Bone cousins along with Thorn and Gran'ma Ben struggle to reach safe haven in the city of Atheia. Meanwhile, Lucius Downs lies severely wounded and trapped with the villagers in the camp at Old Man's Cave. Bone 8: Treasure Hunters  Tensions come to a head in the eighth epic volume of the BONE series.The Bone cousins, Gran'ma Ben, and Thorn finally reach the city of Atheia, where they reunite with old friends and plan to thwart The Lord of the Locusts. The Pawan army has joined forces with Briar and the rat creatures, and danger increases as Thorn's visions get stronger. Meanwhile, Phoney Bone is convinced Atheia is a city rich in gold, and he is determined to find it! Bone 9: Crown of Horns  BONE is more thrilling, adventurous, and hilarious than ever in this conclusion to Jeff Smith's bestselling comic book saga!It's full-fledged war as Briar, the rat creatures, and the Pawan army storm the city of Atheia. The Bone cousins, Thorn, and Gran'ma Ben are all there to defend the Valley and stop the return of the Lord of the Locusts. When Thorn goes inside a ghost circle, she hears a voice urging her to seek the Crown of Horns. What follows is another dangerous journey for Thorn and loyal Fone Bone as they race to the sacred grounds of the dragons, searching for the one thing that may save them all. This is the breathtaking conclusion to Jeff Smith's nine-book graphic novel series. Boy-Crazy Stacey  Stacey spends part of the summer babysitting with the club at a beach town, where she becomes fascinated by an older lifeguard. Her crush distracts her from friends and responsibilities, especially when she assumes every small interaction means more than it does. The graphic novel balances vacation fun with the consequences of leaving others to cover her work. Stacey must recognize the difference between liking someone and reorganizing everyone else's day around that feeling.Camping with Unicorns  Phoebe and Marigold head outdoors, where camping replaces familiar comforts with tents, trails, weather, and wildlife. Phoebe expects practical challenges; Marigold expects nature to appreciate the presence of a unicorn. Their comic adventures combine camp mishaps with magical visitors and the usual school-and-family stories. The collection shows that leaving home can make friends notice both one another's strengths and the habits that are much easier to tolerate indoors.Cardboard  When cardboard creatures come magically to life, a boy must save his town from disaster.Cam's down-and-out father gives him a cardboard box for his birthday and he knows it's the worst present ever. So to make the best of a bad situation, they bend the cardboard into a man-and to their astonishment, it comes magically to life. But the neighborhood bully, Marcus, warps the powerful cardboard into his own evil creations that threaten to destroy them all! Choosing Sides  Elizabeth and Jessica are twins, but a new school conflict places them on opposing sides. Friends, teams, and loyalties make each sister feel that the other is choosing popularity over family. As the disagreement spreads, the twins hear different versions of the same events and become more certain that only one side can be right. The graphic novel explores competition, peer pressure, and the difficulty of disagreeing without turning someone close into an enemy.City of Dragons 1: The Awakening Storm  Grace moves to Hong Kong and discovers a dragon egg connected to the city's hidden magical world. When the dragon hatches, powerful creatures and dangerous forces take notice. Grace and new friends must protect it while learning about her family's connection to ancient dragon clans. The graphic novel combines modern city life with Chinese mythology, environmental danger, and the problem of caring for a creature whose awakening may change more than one family.Claudia and Mean Janine  Claudia and her older sister Janine seem to have nothing in common. Claudia values art and friends, while Janine excels academically and often sounds condescending. A family emergency forces both sisters to reconsider the stories they tell about each other. In this graphic adaptation, Babysitters Club responsibilities continue alongside family conflict, showing how jealousy and misunderstanding can hide concern that neither sister knows how to express.Claudia and the Bad Joke  A practical joke during a babysitting job leads to an injury, and Claudia begins wondering whether the work is worth the risk. The club wants to support her, but they also need to understand what happened and how to prevent another dangerous situation. The graphic novel balances Claudia's fear with questions about responsibility, humor, and trust. A joke stops being harmless when someone else must absorb the consequences.Cleopatra in Space 1: Target Practice  A funny, action-packed graphic novel featuring a young Cleopatra — yes, THAT Cleopatra — who's transported to the future and learns it's up to her to save the galaxy!When a young Cleopatra (yes, THAT Cleopatra) finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, REALLY far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of the evil Xaius Octavian. She enrolls in Yasiro Academy, a high-tech school with classes like algebra, biology, and alien languages (which Cleo could do without), and combat training (which is more Cleo's style). With help from her teacher Khensu, Cleo learns what it takes to be a great leader, all while trying to figure out how she's going to get her homework done, make friends, and avoid detention! Cold War Correspondent  During the Cold War, journalist Marguerite Higgins reports from divided Berlin, where the Soviet blockade cuts off land access to the western sectors. The Berlin Airlift becomes a daily struggle involving pilots, civilians, politics, and dangerous weather. This graphic history explains how a city became a test of competing systems without turning the conflict into open war. It also follows the risks faced by reporters trying to document events from the ground.Coraline: The Graphic Novel  Coraline discovered the door a little after they moved into the house.When Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house strangely similar to her own (only better). But there's another mother there and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go. Acclaimed artist P. Craig Russell brings Neil Gaiman's enchanting, nationally bestselling children's book Coraline to new life in this gorgeously illustrated graphic novel adaptation. Cosmic Commandos  In this graphic novel adventure for readers of Hilo and Roller Girl , a pair of twin brothers accidentally bring their favorite video game to life—and now they have to find a way to work together to defeat it.Jeremy and Justin are twins, but they couldn’t be any more different from each other. Jeremy is a risk taker who likes to get his hands dirty; Justin prefers to read, focus, and get all his facts straight before jumping in. But they do have one important thing in common: They both love video games. When Jeremy wins a cereal-box charm that brings his favorite video game to life, villains and all, he finds that he’s in way over his head. Justin knows everything there is to know about the rules of the game—he read the handbook, of course—and Jeremy isn’t afraid to try new things. Can these two mismatched brothers work together to beat the video game that has become their life? Cucumber Quest  Cucumber wants to attend magic school, but his father sends him on a heroic quest to stop the Nightmare Knight. His younger sister Almond is far more interested in swords and adventure, yet everyone assumes the older brother should be the hero. Together with new companions, they travel through colorful kingdoms and challenge the roles assigned to them. The graphic fantasy mixes puzzles and jokes with a larger question about who gets to choose a person's path.Curlfriends  Charlie is starting at a new school and hopes to find friends who understand her. She connects with a group of Black girls whose personalities, families, and hair experiences are all different. Misunderstandings and social pressure test the new friendships before they feel secure. The graphic novel celebrates curls and styling while treating hair as part of larger questions about identity, belonging, and how friends support one another without becoming identical.Dawn and the Impossible Three  Dawn begins babysitting for the Barrett family and discovers a house full of lovable children, disorder, and responsibilities their mother often leaves unclear. Dawn wants to help, but the job grows beyond what one sitter should manage. The graphic novel follows her efforts to set limits without abandoning the children. It also asks when being dependable becomes covering for an adult who needs to take responsibility.DC Comics Secret Hero Society 1: Study Hall of Justice  Young versions of Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, and Diana Prince attend Ducard Academy, a school that claims to train future heroes. Instead they find suspicious teachers, strange rules, and classmates who may become either allies or enemies. The three students form a secret club to investigate what the school is really teaching. Presented through comics, notes, and messages, the story reimagines famous DC characters before they fully understand their powers or destinies.DC Comics Ultimate Character Guide  From AQUAMAN to ZATANNA, DC Comics: The Ultimate Character Guide is you're A-Z guide to your favorite DC heroes and villains! This compact, informative guide takes you alphabetically through the heroic and villainous characters that make up the DC Universe, shedding new light on your favorite heroes such as SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN, but also covering lesser-known characters, including CAPTAIN BOOMERANG and THE QUESTION. Learn more fascinating details about their powers, weaknesses, enemies, and more! All characters, their distinctive likenesses, and related elements are trademarks of DC Comics © 2012. All Rights Reserved.DC Universe: Origins  Discover the secret origins of the greatest heroes and vilest villains of the DC Universe in one stunning volume written and illustrated by some of the comic industry's greatest talents. This book is perfect for new fans as well as long time readers looking to learn intricate details and facts about how each of these characters gained their abilities or powers and joined the fight for good or evil. Includes the origin stories of over 50 characters from Animal Man to Zatanna including Batman, The Justice League of America, Wonder Woman, The Joker and many more. The material featured in this book was originally presented in the groundbreaking 52 and COUNTDOWN weekly series and has never been collected before.Donner Dinner Party  The Donner Party leaves for California in 1846 but falls behind after choosing a supposed shortcut. Trapped by snow in the Sierra Nevada, the travelers face hunger, illness, conflict, and impossible decisions. Nathan Hale's graphic history uses a narrator and dark humor to explain the route, mistakes, and historical evidence without hiding the disaster's grim outcome. Maps and context show that the tragedy grew from many choices rather than one sudden accident.El Deafo  A 2015 Newbery Honor Book Going to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful—and very awkward—hearing aid.The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear—sometimes things she shouldn’t—but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become “El Deafo, Listener for All.” And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she’s longed for. PRAISE FOR EL DEAFO STARRED REVIEWS "A standout autobiography. Someone readers will enjoy getting to know." — Publishers Weekly, starred review "Worthy of a superhero." — Kirkus Reviews , starred review "This empowering autobiographical story belongs right next to Raina Telgemeier’s Smile (2011) and Liz Prince’s Tomboy ." — Booklist Emmie & Friends 3: Just Jaime  On the final day of seventh grade, Jaime expects to celebrate with her best friend, Maya. Instead, shifting friendships and a cruel group chat leave her isolated, while Maya feels trapped between defending Jaime and protecting her own social place. Told from both girls' viewpoints in prose and comics, the story shows how exclusion grows through small choices and how silence can hurt even when someone never sends the mean message.Emmie & Friends 5: Truly Tyler  Tyler is trying to balance basketball, school, and a new friendship with Emmie. His longtime friend Matthew feels pushed aside, while Emmie is unsure how to interpret Tyler's attention and the rumors around them. Told from multiple viewpoints in prose and comics, the story shows how the same conversation can look completely different to each person. Miscommunication, jealousy, and social pressure test friendships that seemed easier before feelings became involved.Emmie & Friends 6: Remarkably Ruby  Former friends Ruby and Mia seem completely different: Ruby writes poetry and avoids attention, while Mia is outgoing, popular, and running for class president. As their stories unfold, each girl learns that there is more to the other than she assumed.Explorer Academy 1: The Nebula Secret  Cruz Coronado earns a place at the Explorer Academy, a school where students train through science, navigation, technology, and field missions. He also investigates the death of his mother, whose research may be connected to a secret organization called Nebula. New friends help him follow clues, but someone at the academy may be working against him. The adventure combines global exploration with a personal mystery that reaches beyond the classroom.Explorer: The Hidden Doors  A bullied boy discovers a door guarded by a sly monster . . . A painting of a door opens in a forgotten Egyptian tomb . . . A portal in the park promises to turn you into a much cooler version 2.0—if you can just get the bugs out . . . Edited by New York Times bestselling comics creator Kazu Kibuishi, who is also a contributor, the third volume in this highly praised series gathers some of the foremost and fastest-rising talents in comics for kids: Jen Wang ( Koko Be Good ), Johane Matte ( Explorer: The Mystery Boxes ), Steve Hamaker (colorist of Jeff Smith’s Bone series), Faith Erin Hicks ( Friends with Boys ), Doug Holgate (Zack Proton series), and Jason Caffoe ( Explorer: The Lost Islands and Flight ). Readers may never walk into a room the same way again.Explorer: The Mystery Boxes  Seven clever stories answer one simple question: what’s in the box?Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels—or mayhem—inside. Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier ( Smile ), and Dave Roman ( Astronaut Academy ), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series Flight ), and upcoming artist Emily Carroll. Praise for Explorer: Mystery Boxes STARRED REVIEW "An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi. With eye-popping full-color art and palettes ranging from candy-colored to ethereal earth tones, this is both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. Superb.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review STARRED REVIEW " Coherent for all its variety, there will be something here for most readers." – School Library Journal , starred review Forget Me Nat  Natalie's friendship with Derek has ended, but forgetting him is harder than deciding the relationship is over. School, art, sports, and shifting friendships keep bringing old feelings back. Nat tries to rebuild her confidence without pretending she never cared. This graphic novel follows the awkward period after a first breakup, when advice from friends helps only partly and moving on requires creating a life that is not organized around the person who left.Four Eyes  Rex learns that he needs glasses just as he is starting middle school. The new frames become one more reason for bullies to target him, while money problems and tension at home make it difficult to ask adults for help. This graphic memoir follows his attempts to disappear, fight back, and find allies. Seeing clearly turns out to involve more than corrected vision; Rex must recognize which opinions deserve his attention.Frankenstein  The Classic Graphic Novel Collection is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at intermediate to upper-intermediate (B1-B2) levels, the fresh blend of contemporary storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again.Ghostopolis  A page-turning adventure of a boy's journey to the land of ghosts and back.Imagine Garth Hale's surprise when he's accidentally zapped to the spirit world by Frank Gallows, a washed-out ghost wrangler. Suddenly Garth finds he has powers the ghosts don't have, and he's stuck in a world run by the evil ruler of Ghostopolis, who would use Garth's newfound abilities to rule the ghostly kingdom. When Garth meets Cecil, his grandfather's ghost, the two search for a way to get Garth back home, and nearly lose hope until Frank Gallows shows up to fix his mistake. Ghosts  Catrina and her family move to a foggy California town because the climate may help her younger sister's cystic fibrosis. A new friend tells Cat that ghosts gather there, especially during Día de los Muertos. Cat is frightened by the spirits and angry that her sister is eager to meet them. The graphic novel connects family illness, Mexican traditions, memory, and the question of how people can acknowledge death without letting fear control the living.Giants Beware!  Claudette wants to become a great warrior, even though the adults in her village forbid children from leaving its walls. When a giant threatens the region, she recruits her timid brother and a friend skilled in magic for an unauthorized quest. The trio faces monsters, strange lands, and the consequences of Claudette's confidence. The graphic novel celebrates courage while making clear that charging ahead and leading well are not the same skill.Good-Bye Stacey, Good-bye  Stacey's family decides to move back to New York, forcing her to leave Stoneybrook and the Babysitters Club. The friends plan farewells while Stacey manages excitement about returning and grief about what she is losing. Business changes and emotional misunderstandings make the departure harder. The graphic novel treats goodbye as a process rather than one dramatic moment, showing how friendship can remain important even when daily life no longer lines up.Great Expectations: Classics Illustrated  After harsh early years, Pip, an orphan growing up in Victorian England, is given the means to become a gentleman by an unknown benefactor and learns that outward appearances can be deceiving. Presented in comic book format.Green Lantern Corps: Recharge  Collecting the best-selling 5-issue miniseries! With the Guardians of the Universe back, the time has come to re-form the fabled Green Lantern Corps. While some familiar ring-wielders return to duty, others are recruited - and not everyone appreciates being drafted!Guardians of the Galaxy: Galaxy's Most Wanted  Based on the hit new series, follow the further adventures of the Guardians of the Galaxy! It's a dangerous galaxy, be glad these guys are on our side! COLLECTING: Marvel Universe Guardians of the Galaxy 1-4Guardians of the Galaxy: Legacy  Launching out of Annihilation: Conquest, Marvel's sci-fi heroes unite to protect the cosmos! Back-to-back Annihilation wars have weakened the boundaries of our universe. Dark gods and monsters are seeping through the cracks, reigning horror upon those still reeling from the recent calamities. In the face of terror, who stands to defend a desperate universe? Star-Lord and his squad of butt-kickers - the modern day Guardians of the Galaxy! You've heard that Annihilation: Conquest rocks - the guy at the comic shop keeps telling you to try Nova - well, now's your chance to experience the glory that writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and artist Paul Pelletier can unleash! All this...plus a wise-cracking raccoon and a telepathic dog! C'mon, people, time to lock and load! Collecting Guardians of the Galaxy #1-6.Halo: The Graphic Novel  Marvel and Bungie team up to create The Halo Graphic Novel HC based on the best-selling video game. The graphic novel brings the Halo universe to life for the first time in the sequential art medium in a 128-page, full color, high quality, jacketed, hardcover graphic novel. Stories include: "Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor" by Simon Bisley and Lee Hammock. When communications from a Covenant agricultural support ship are mysteriously terminated, an Elite Commander and his squad of Special Forces are sent to investigate. In "Armor Testing" by Ed Lee and Jay Faerber, the only way to test Spartan armor, is to send a Spartan. The question is what's really being tested? In Tsutomo Nihei's "Breaking Quarantine," the untold tale of Sergeant Johnson's escape from the clutches of the Flood menace is revealed! Finally, Moebius and Brett Lewis' "Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa" tells of the subtler, more dangerous fights taking place on the streets of New Mombasa and in the hearts and minds of men. Cover by Phil Hale. Gallery art created a number of elite artists including Rick Berry, Geof Darrow, Scott Fischer, Sterling Hundley, Craig Mullins, George Pratt, Juan Ramirez, George Staples, Justin Sweet, John Van Fleet and Kent Williams.Harley Quinn: Wild Card  Who is Harley Quinn? How did she go from being the Joker's sidekick to joining the Suicide Squad? Will she ever side with the good guys or is she a Super-Villain through and through? In this biography—complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles—readers will learn the complete history of the Maiden of Mayhem.Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust  In this gentle, poetic young graphic novel, Dounia, a grandmother, tells her granddaughter the story even her son has never heard: how, as a young Jewish girl in Paris, she was hidden away from the Nazis by a series of neighbors and friends who risked their lives to keep her alive when her parents had been taken to concentration camps.Hidden ends on a tender note, with Dounia and her mother rediscovering each other as World War II ends . . . and a young girl in present-day France becoming closer to her grandmother, who can finally, after all those years, tell her story. With words by Loïc Dauvillier and art by Marc Lizano and Greg Salsedo, this picture book-style comic for young readers is a touching read. Hulk: The Story of the Incredible Hulk  During an act of heroism, a mild-mannered doctor was injured by a gamma bomb and transformed into a terrifying green monster with superhuman strength. The Hulk is relentlessly pursued by the military, and tormented by his own conflicted identity. Young readers will be enthralled by this tale of the origins of a remarkable superhero in The Story of the Incredible Hulk.Human Body Theater: A Non-Fiction Revue  Welcome to the Human Body Theater , where your master of ceremonies is going to lead you through a theatrical revue of each and every biological system of the human body! Starting out as a skeleton, the MC puts on a new layer of her costume (her body) with each "act." By turns goofy and intensely informative, the Human Body Theater is always accessible and always entertaining.Maris Wicks is a biology nerd, and by the time you've read this book, you will be too! Harnessing her passion for science (and her background as a science educator for elementary and middle-school students), she has created a comics-format introduction to the human body that will make an expert of any reader — young or old! I Survived The Nazi Invasion, 1944  Max and Zena Rosen are Jewish children hiding from Nazi forces in occupied Poland. When danger reaches their refuge, the siblings become separated from safety and must navigate forests, soldiers, and resistance fighters. This graphic adaptation follows their attempt to survive and reunite with family while explaining the persecution surrounding them. The action stays centered on children, but historical notes make clear that their danger comes from a systematic campaign of imprisonment and murder.Ink Girls  Cinzia is an apprentice printer in a Renaissance city where authorities control which ideas may be published. When her mentor prints a work that challenges powerful leaders, both become targets. Cinzia seeks help from a network of girls and women whose knowledge has been ignored or suppressed. The graphic novel turns printing into dangerous resistance, showing how books, art, and information can threaten a system built on deciding who is allowed to speak.Invisible  Five students from different backgrounds meet while completing community service at school. Although classmates and teachers often overlook them, each child carries responsibilities, talents, and worries that the others do not initially see. A misunderstanding threatens the fragile group. Told in English and Spanish, the graphic novel examines friendship across language and social boundaries and asks what changes when students treated as invisible begin paying close attention to one another.Invisible Emmie  Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm, Invisible Emmie is a humorous and surprising debut graphic novel by Terri Libenson, creator of the internationally syndicated, Reuben Award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries .This is the story of two totally different girls— quiet, shy, artistic Emmie popular, outgoing, athletic Katie —and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. . . . All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary novel. Iron Man  It's all-ages action starring the Golden Avenger! During a surveillance mission at Stark HQ, Iron Man meets his Russian counterpart - the Titanium Man! Then, when the evil Mandarin seeks the key to immortality, Iron Man teams up with fellow Avengers Spider-Man, Ant-Man and the Hulk to stop him! Plus, Iron Man and Nova must find a way to work together to defeat the Red Ghost and his Super-Apes! And finally: Spymaster, Jolt, Plantman and Blacklash - some of the worst baddies ever - join forces to destroy Iron Man once and for all, in the most cunning, evil plan ever conceived by...Tony's secretary, Pepper Potts?!?COLLECTING: Marvel Adventures Iron Man 1, Free Comic Book Day 2007, Free Comic Book Day 2008, Free Comic Book Day 2010, Iron Man : Golden Avenger Jane Eyre  A graphic classic based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte.Jessi's Secret Language  Jessi begins babysitting for Matt, a Deaf child whose family communicates with American Sign Language. She starts learning signs so she can speak with him directly and understand his experiences. At the same time, the Babysitters Club faces its usual friendship and scheduling challenges. The graphic novel emphasizes communication as a shared responsibility and shows that learning someone's language is different from assuming what that person needs.Justice League: Justice  They are the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes. But the members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The deadliest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert — with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could!But it’s just the latest attempt at world domination — and our heroes strive to expose the truth, to fight…for JUSTICE! DC's pantheon of heroes is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, Marvels) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X), with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross. This ultimate slipcased Absolute edition contains all twelve issues of the best-selling maxiseries, plus expansive character bios, developmental sketches, pencil art, bonus covers, DC Direct gallery, and much more! Justice League: Secret Origins  The secret origins of the world's greatest super heroes! The defining moments in the history of the DC Universe! The Untold forces that brought these champions together!Exclusive interviews with writer Paul Dini and artist Alex Ross. Preview art and preliminary sketches from JLA Liberty and Justice. Please Note: This book has some wear and is not in mint condition. Ages 9-12 Karen's Birthday  Karen has two homes because her parents are divorced, and she usually celebrates her birthday twice. This year she wants one enormous party with everyone together. Organizing it means negotiating different schedules, expectations, and family feelings that cannot be solved by a perfect theme. The graphic novel follows Karen's excitement and frustration as she learns that having two families does not always produce one simple plan.Karen's Haircut  Karen decides that her usual haircut is boring and asks for a dramatic new style. The result looks nothing like she imagined, and attempts to hide or fix it make her more upset before an important event. In this graphic novel, Karen learns how quickly appearance can affect confidence and how unhelpful it is to treat one bad haircut as a permanent disaster.Karen's Kittycat Club  Karen wants to join her friends' club for cat owners, but the cat in her house does not clearly belong to her. Feeling excluded, she tries to prove that she belongs or create a solution of her own. The graphic novel follows club rules, hurt feelings, and competing ideas about friendship. Caring about the same thing does not automatically make a group fair or welcoming.Karen's Roller Skates  Karen loves roller skating and wants everyone to notice her new skills. A fall leaves her with a broken wrist and a cast, which brings attention but also limits what she can do. She enjoys the signatures and sympathy at first, then discovers that an injury is inconvenient and recovery takes patience. The graphic novel balances Karen's dramatic imagination with the ordinary frustrations of healing.Karen's School Picture  School picture day is coming, and Karen wants the photograph to look perfect. Her glasses, outfit, hair, and other people's opinions all become part of the problem. The more she tries to control how she will appear, the more stressful the day becomes. This graphic novel uses a familiar school ritual to explore self-consciousness and the fact that a picture captures one moment, not a complete person.Karen's Witch  Karen is convinced that her mysterious neighbor, Mrs. Porter, is a witch named Morbidda Destiny. Strange decorations, a black cat, and overheard conversations seem like evidence. Karen begins watching and interpreting everything the neighbor does, even when adults tell her to stop. The graphic novel turns her investigation into a lesson about imagination, privacy, and how easily a strong belief can make ordinary details look supernatural.Karen's Worst Day  Karen's day seems to go wrong from the moment she wakes up. Family arguments, school trouble, mistakes, and disappointments pile together until each new problem feels like proof that everything is terrible. Her reactions sometimes make the day worse for other people too. The graphic novel follows Karen as she learns to separate a bad event from a bad life and to repair the damage caused while she was angry.Katie the Catsitter  Katie wants to attend summer camp, but she needs to earn the money herself. Cat-sitting for her mysterious upstairs neighbor seems manageable until Katie meets more than two hundred highly trained, badly behaved cats. The neighbor's frequent nighttime absences also make Katie wonder whether she might be the city's famous supervillain. This graphic novel mixes friendship, secret identities, and a chaotic army of cats that clearly know more than they are saying.Knife's Edge  Cleopatra and Alex continue their search for a family treasure while traveling through dangerous seas. Pirates, competing maps, shifting loyalties, and clues about their past make the voyage increasingly risky. The twins' different strengths help them survive, but disagreements about whom to trust threaten the mission. This sequel to Compass South continues the larger adventure and is best read after the first volume, since its relationships and mystery begin there.Knights of the Lunch Table 1: The Dodgeball Chronicles  In this funny new series from Eisner Award nominee Frank Cammuso, the Arthurian legend is reborn—in a funny, average-joe, middle-school boy and his pals.Artie King just wants to ease into life at Camelot Middle School. He’s got new lunch buddies, Percy and Wayne, and his science teacher, Mr. Merlyn, is pretty cool. But then there’s scary Principal Dagger and big bad Joe and The Horde, a bunch of brawny bullies who rule the school. Kristy and the Snobs  Kristy struggles to fit into her mother's wealthy new neighborhood, where some children seem snobbish and her family feels out of place. A difficult babysitting job and concern about the family's aging dog add to the tension. Kristy responds defensively, sometimes judging people before they can judge her. The graphic novel explores class differences, grief, and the problem of deciding that everyone in a group is the same.Kristy and the Walking Disaster  Kristy volunteers to coach a softball team made up of children who have struggled in other leagues. She expects organization and hard work to solve everything, but the players have different abilities, attention spans, and reasons for joining. Competition tests Kristy's patience and her ideas about success. The graphic novel shows her learning that coaching is not just demanding improvement; it is helping a group find a way to play together.Kristy's Big Day  Kristy's mother is getting married, and the celebration brings relatives, guests, and a small army of children who need supervision. The Babysitters Club takes on a large job during the wedding preparations, but schedules and personalities quickly become chaotic. Kristy also faces mixed feelings about joining a new family. The graphic novel turns the big event into a test of organization while showing that a happy change can still feel unsettling.Kristy's Great Idea  Kristy Thomas realizes that parents need an easier way to find reliable babysitters, so she forms a club with Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacey. The new business requires schedules, rules, advertising, and cooperation, but family secrets and personality clashes threaten the plan. This graphic adaptation follows the Babysitters Club's first jobs and early mistakes, showing how a practical idea becomes a lasting friendship only when its members learn to trust one another.The Legend of Hong Kil Dong: The Robinhood of Korea  In this classic tale from early seventeenth-century Korea, Hong Kil Dong, the son of a powerful minister, is not entitled to a birthright because his mother is a commoner. After studying the martial arts, divination, swordplay, the uses of magic, and the wisdom of the I Ching, the Book of Changes, Hong Kil Dong sets off on a quest for his destiny. He leads a band of men to right the injustices shown to the peasants by some powerful and corrupt merchants, ministers, and monks. Hong Kil Dong can then claim his rightful role and become a wise and just leader. This graphic book captures the drama and pageantry of sixteenth-century Korea during the Chosun dynasty and pays tribute to the adventure story that became the first novel written in the Korean language.Lewis & Clark  Two of America’s greatest explorers embark on the adventure that made their names—and sealed their fates.In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis, Missouri, for one of the greatest adventures this nation has ever known. Appointed and funded by President Jefferson himself, and led by a cadre of experts (including the famous Sacajawea), the expedition was considered a success almost before it had begun. From the start, the journey was plagued with illness, bad luck, unfriendly Indians, Lewis’s chronic depression, and, to top it all, the shattering surprise of the towering Rocky Mountains and the continental divide. But despite crippling setbacks, overwhelming doubts, and the bare facts of geography itself, Lewis and Clark made it to the Pacific in 1806. Nick Bertozzi brings the harrowing—and, at times, hilarious—journey to vivid life on the pages of this oversized black-and-white graphic novel. With his passion for history and his knack for characterization, Bertozzi has made an intimate tale of a great American epic. The Lewis and Clark Expedition  Explains the dramatic story of Lewis and Clark's exploration of the unmapped American west. Written in graphic-novel format.Logan Likes Mary Anne!  Mary Anne meets Logan, a new student who enjoys babysitting and seems interested in her. The Babysitters Club considers adding him as an associate member, but Mary Anne's shyness and her friends' excitement make every interaction more awkward. A babysitting job and a surprise party create additional pressure. The graphic novel follows Mary Anne as she tries to handle a first crush without letting other people make every decision for her.Love Report  Best friends Grace and Lola decide to study romance at their middle school and create a 'love report' based on interviews, observations, and classmates' stories. Their investigation uncovers crushes, jealousy, breakups, and assumptions that are more complicated than the categories they planned. The graphic novel treats their project as both social experiment and friendship test, showing that collecting information about people is not harmless when those people did not agree to become evidence.Macbeth: Based on the Play by William Shakespeare  "Double, double toil and trouble!" … And trouble is exactly what a group of witches have cooked up for Macbeth. They've planted ideas of power in his head. And now, Lady Macbeth is urging him to go for it. Will Macbeth actually commit murder to get ahead?Marvel Heroes: Look and Find  Marvel superheroes race through crowded scenes packed with hidden objects, villains, gadgets, and visual jokes. Each spread asks readers to find specific characters or items while following heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, and their allies through action-filled settings. Additional challenges encourage careful looking after the main search is finished. The book works less like a continuous story and more like a series of superhero-themed picture puzzles.Marvel Rising  Kamala Khan, Squirrel Girl, and other young Marvel heroes cross paths when a technology-related threat targets their communities. Different powers and personalities make teamwork messy, especially when villains exploit misunderstandings. The collection combines superhero action with school, friendship, and online life. Rather than waiting for older heroes to solve the problem, the young team must share information and decide how to use extraordinary abilities responsibly.Mary Anne Saves the Day  After an argument divides the Babysitters Club, Mary Anne must handle a frightening emergency while babysitting without the usual support of her friends. Her calm response proves that being quiet is not the same as being helpless. The graphic adaptation follows friendship repair, family rules, and Mary Anne's growing independence. She learns to speak up without copying Kristy's style or abandoning the gentleness that is already one of her strengths.Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery  Mary Anne receives a chain letter warning that terrible luck will follow if she does not pass it along. Coincidences begin to look like proof, and fear spreads through the Babysitters Club. Mary Anne tries to solve the mystery while deciding whether someone is deliberately frightening her. The graphic novel uses superstition and suspense to show how anxiety can make ordinary setbacks seem connected and how evidence matters when a threat feels personal.Meanwhile  Chocolate or Vanilla? This simple choice is all it takes to get started with Meanwhile , the wildly inventive creation of comics mastermind Jason Shiga, of whom Scott McCloud said Crazy + Genius = Shiga.” Jimmy, whose every move is under your control, finds himself in a mad scientist’s lab, where he’s given a choice between three amazing objects: a mind-reading device, a time-travel machine, or the Killitron 3000 (which is as ominous as it sounds). Down each of these paths there are puzzles, mysterious clues, and shocking revelations. It’s up to the reader to lead Jimmy to success or disaster.Meanwhile is a wholly original story of invention, discovery, and saving the world, told through a system of tabs that take you forward, backward, upside down, and right side up again. Each read creates a new adventure! Awards and praise for Jason Shiga 2004 Eisner Award 2003 Ignatz Award 2007 Stumpton Trophy Award 1999 Xeric Grant Recipient Crazy + Genius = Shiga” Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics If humankind ever finds itself at the brink of its own destruction and I am given the task to fill a small, space-bound time capsule with a collection of ten graphic novels that would present to alien eyes the best that the cartoonists of Earth had to offer the universe, Jason Shiga's Meanwhile would surely be among my picks.” Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese A creator of comix that can be at once funny, disturbing, thoughtful, deconstructed, and cleverly put together.” Time online Meanwhile is a wallop of a book/graphic novel! It delivers action, choices, problem solving, and engagement. And it reminds me of my own efforts in writing Choose Your Own Adventure, which I take as a great compliment coming from Jason Shiga. I wish I had written this book! Run, don’t walk, to your favorite bookseller and pick up a copy!” R. A. Montgomery, Choose Your Own Adventure author Ingenious” Edward Packard, Choose Your Own Adventure author Measuring Up  After moving from Taiwan to Seattle, twelve-year-old Cici misses her grandmother and wants to bring her to America for a birthday visit. A children's cooking competition offers enough prize money for a plane ticket, but the judges expect American food rather than the Taiwanese dishes Cici knows best. In this graphic novel, she experiments in the kitchen, navigates new friendships, and learns that fitting in does not require hiding where she comes from.Meet the Marvel Super Heroes  An A to Z guide to the heroes of the Marvel Universe, from Ant-Man to Hulk to Wolverine, with everyone else in between! Meet the Marvel Super Heroes will give detailed descriptions of everyone's favorite characters, including origins, powers, and secret identities. Full of trivia and fun facts on more than 100 heroes, this exciting book is sure to delight Marvel fans, young and old!Mexikid  Pedro's family drives from California to Mexico to bring his grandfather, a legendary storyteller, back home with them. The trip is crowded, funny, uncomfortable, and full of relatives, food, music, and questions about where Pedro belongs. In this graphic memoir, family stories and Mexican history mingle with a teenager's embarrassment and curiosity. Pedro gradually sees that heritage is not a costume or a simple label; it is a relationship he has to choose to understand.Mighty Jack  Jack trades the family car for a box of mysterious seeds and grows a garden filled with dangerous magical creatures. His younger sister, Maddy, seems to understand the plants in ways he cannot, while a sword-wielding neighbor helps him survive what sprouts. The garden offers wonder but also attracts giants and other threats. This graphic novel reworks familiar fairy tales into an adventure about siblings, responsibility, and the risks of accepting a bargain without reading the instructions.Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl  Jack and his sister Maddy join forces with Zita the Spacegirl when threats from their separate magical worlds collide. Giants, aliens, strange technology, and old enemies make the team-up larger than either previous adventure. The heroes must understand one another's abilities and protect people who cannot fight the same way they do. This crossover concludes story lines from both series, so it works best for readers already familiar with Mighty Jack and Zita.Moby Dick  A comic book-style retelling of Captain Ahab and the deadly white whale called Moby Dick. Read 180 series, Stage B, Level 3.Monster Friends  Reggie is a young monster who wants to be frightening but struggles to scare anyone. Friendship with another unusual creature gives him a chance to practice bravery in a different direction. The graphic novel uses a gentle monster world to explore loneliness, first impressions, and the pressure to perform an identity that does not fit. Reggie learns that being a good friend may require more courage than producing the perfect roar.Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur 1: BFF  LUNELLA LAFAYETTE is a preteen super genius who wants to change the world-but learned the hard way that it takes MORE than just big brains. Fearful of the monstrous INHUMAN genes inside her, life is turned upside down when a savage, red-scaled tyrant is teleported from prehistoric past to a far-flung future we call TODAY. The pair are many things, and together the most amazing Marvel Team-Up. COLLECTING: MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR 1-6Mouse Guard, Labyrinth, and Other Stories  Featuring all-new short stories from the worlds of Mouse Guard, Labyrinth, Return of the Dapper Men, Rust, Cursed Pirate Girl, and Cow Boy.Ms. Marvel 1: No Normal  Marvel Comics presents the all-new Ms. Marvel, the groundbreaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City - until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm! As Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound powers, she unlocks a secret behind them as well. Is Kamala ready to wield these immense new gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her be too much to handle? Kamala has no idea either. But she's comin' for you, New York! It's history in the making from acclaimed writer G. Willow Wilson (Air, Cairo) and beloved artist Adrian Alphona (Runaways)! COLLECTING: MS. MARVEL 1-5, MATERIAL FROM ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONENat for Nothing  Natalie feels as though everyone else has found a role except her. Friends are busy with activities and changing relationships, while Nat struggles to identify what she is good at or where she belongs. Attempts to join in do not always work, and comparing herself with others makes every failure feel larger. This graphic novel follows her search for an interest and identity that are not based only on keeping up with friends.New Kid  Jordan Banks wants to attend art school, but his parents enroll him at a prestigious private academy where he is one of the few Black students. He moves between his Washington Heights neighborhood and a school filled with wealth, assumptions, and teachers who confuse students of color. The graphic novel follows friendships, microaggressions, code-switching, and Jordan's art as he decides how to belong without accepting a place that expects him to shrink.Nintendo Comics System: The Best Of  This hardcover book reprints stories from the following Valiant Nintendo Comics System comics: Game Boy; The Legend of Zelda; Captain N: The Game Master; Metroid; and Punch-Out!!!"In the Palm of Your Hand" was originally printed in GAME BOY #1. Herman Smirch releases the Super Mario Land villian Tatanga, and Mario must follow him. In "THE Price" (The Legend of Zelda #3), Link buys an ugly suit at a giant price. "Welcome to Videoland" (Captain N #1) bases the first Captain N episode, only Kevin is playing Super Mario Bros. 3 and not Punch-Out!! when he's pulled into Videoland. Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz  L. Frank Baum's beloved classic gets the Marvel treatment! When Kansas farm girl Dorothy flies away to the magical Land of Oz, she fatally flattens a Wicked Witch, liberates a living Scarecrow and is hailed by the Munchkin people as a great sorceress...but all she really wants to know is: how does she get home? Featuring an all-new cover by Skottie Young! COLLECTING: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ 1-8Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1: The Lightning Thief  You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and action-packed graphic novel.Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson's textbooks and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now, he and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. Series creator Rick Riordan joins forces with some of the biggest names in the comic book industry to tell the story of a boy who must unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. Phoebe and Her Unicorn  Phoebe skips a stone across a pond and accidentally hits a unicorn. The unicorn, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, grants her a wish, and Phoebe uses it to request friendship. Their partnership combines school problems and family life with unicorn magic, exaggerated vanity, and very different ideas about what is impressive. This first comic collection introduces a friendship in which Phoebe supplies common sense and Marigold supplies sparkle, ancient wisdom, and constant admiration of her own reflection.Plain Jane and the Mermaid  Jane is an ordinary village girl who would rather draw than fit anyone's idea of a heroine. When her younger sister is taken by a mermaid, Jane dives into an underwater world to rescue her. The mermaid has reasons for what she did, and the sea's rules are more complicated than the stories Jane knows. The graphic novel combines adventure, humor, and fairy-tale danger while letting a plain, stubborn artist solve problems without becoming a princess.The Popularity Papers 1: Research for the Social Improvement and General Betterment of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang  Lydia and Julie are best friends with one goal: to crack the code of popularity. Lydia’s the bold one: aspiring theater star, stick-fighting enthusiast, and human guinea pig. Julie’s the shy one: observer and artist, accidental field hockey jock, and faithful recorder. In this notebook they write down their observations and carry out experiments to try to determine what makes the popular girls tick. But somehow, the harder Lydia and Julie try to imitate the popular girls, the farther they get from their goal—and each other. Amy Ignatow understands friendship and the fifth grade, and she knows just how to wring humor out of ordinary and extraordinary moments.The Popularity Papers 2: The Long-Distance Dispatch Between Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang  Amy Ignatow’s signature sense of humor is on full display in this satisfying sequel. After spending all of fifth grade studying popularity together, Julie and Lydia are finally ready to put their hard-earned lessons to use in junior high. But before they can, disaster strikes: Lydia’s mom gets a job in London for six whole months! Before Lydia can say “Fancy a cup of tea?” she’s thrust into a new school, where she earns a reputation as “the Violent American.” Meanwhile Julie’s stuck navigating the cliques of American junior high on her own and is adopted by a group of troublemaking eighth graders known as the Bichons. The two best friends will have to learn to keep in touch and stand on their own, assisted as always by their trusty notebook.Primer  Ashley Rayburn has moved through foster homes and does not expect adults to keep their promises. After discovering a case of experimental body paints, she learns that each color gives her a different superpower. A new foster family offers stability, but the paints also attract dangerous attention. Ashley must decide whether to trust people with her secret and how to use powers created by an experiment whose full purpose she does not understand.Project Superpowers  From the dawn of the 20th Century came a new chapter in mankind's history, unleashed during a time of great war and destruction. It was the beginning of the Age of the Superpowers, yet with the closing of the Second World War, this new spark seemingly flickered and died. Now, the story can be told of the great lost Superpowers - men and women with incredible abilities who changed the course of mankind forever, and who had been thought lost...until now... Showcasing the work of Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, Stephen Sadowski, Doug Klauba, and Carlos Paul, this hardcover collects the first story arc (issues #0-7), and features behind-the-scenes sketches, character designs, and a complete cover gallery by Alex Ross, Michael Turner, and more!Razzle Dazzle Unicorn  Marigold's dazzling personality can make almost any situation larger, shinier, and more complicated. Phoebe deals with school rivals, family moments, magical visitors, and the question of how much attention one unicorn truly requires. Short comic episodes build a friendship that includes teasing, arguments, and dependable support. The collection suggests that being impressive is not the same as being kind, though Marigold would probably prefer to be credited with both.Reading with Pictures: Comics That Make Kids Smarter  Comics make learning fun!Comics have gone from "scourge of the classroom" to legitimate teaching tools, and the Common Core State Standards for scholastic achievement now explicitly recommend their use in the classroom. Reading With Pictures: Comics That Make Kids Smarter unites the finest creative talents in the comics industry with the nation's leading experts in visual literacy to create a game-changing tool for the classroom and beyond. This full-color volume features more than a dozen short stories (both fiction and nonfiction) that address topics in Social Studies, Math, Language Arts, and Science, while offering an immersive textual and visual experience that kids will enjoy. Highlights include George Washington: Action President by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey , Doctor Sputnik: Man of Science by Roger Langridge, The Power of Print by Katie Cook, and many more. Includes a foreword by Printz and Eisner Award-winning author Gene Luen Yang ( American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints ). A downloadable Teachers' Guide includes standards-correlated lesson plans customized to each story, research-based justifications for using comics in the classroom, a guide to establishing best classroom practices, and a comprehensive listing of educational resources. Resistance 1  Fighting on a secret front of World War IIPaul and Marie’s bucolic French country town is almost untouched by the ravages of WWII, but the siblings still live in the shadow of war. Their father is a Prisoner of War, kept hostage by the Germans. When their friend Henri’s parents disappear and Henri goes into hiding because of his Jewish ancestry, Paul and Marie realize they must take a stand. But how can they convince the French Resistance that even children can help in their fight against injustice? Resistance is the first voulme of a triology written by acclaimed teen author Carla Jablonski and illustrated by Leland Purvis. Richard the Lionheart: The Life of a King and Crusader  Politician, military leader, crusader, and King of England, Richard the Lionheart has been the subject of Middle Ages' studies for centuries. His early years were marked by bitter rivalry with his father and brothers, but once crowned King in 1189, his primary ambition was to lead a crusade to the Holy Land to recapture the city of Jerusalem. Richard the Lionheart treats readers to a graphically stunning retelling of the King's battle against Saladin for control of the Holy Land, his subsequent imprisonment, and ultimate return to the throne.Roller Girl  The Newbery Honor Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Roller Girl is a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby—perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile !For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As the end of summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!) draws closer, Astrid realizes that maybe she is strong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school… in short, strong enough to be a roller girl. In this graphic novel debut that earned a Newbery Honor and five starred reviews, real-life derby girl Victoria Jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story about friendship, perseverence, and girl power! Roller Girl  Roller Girl is a young adult graphic novel written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson, published by Dial Books for Young Readers in 2015. It is set in contemporary Portland, Oregon and details how the hero, Astrid, becomes a roller derby skater. It was named a Newbery Honor book in 2016.Science Comics: Human Spaceflight  This Science Comics volume traces human spaceflight from early rockets and test pilots to orbital missions, moon landings, space stations, and plans for future exploration. A comic narrative explains launch forces, weightlessness, life-support systems, training, navigation, and reentry. Historical successes appear alongside failures and risks. The book makes clear that space travel depends on large teams, repeated testing, and engineering decisions rather than astronauts simply climbing into a rocket.Shackleton: Antarctic Odyssey  Ernest Shackleton was one of the last great Antarctic explorers, and he led one of the most ambitious Antarctic expeditions ever undertaken. This is his story, and the story of the dozens of men who threw in their lot with him - many of whom nearly died in the unimaginably harsh conditions of the journey. It's an astonishing feat - and was unprecedented at the time - that all the men in the expedition survived.Shackleton's expedition marked the end of a period of romantic exploration of the Arctic and the Antarctic, and this is as much a book about the encroaching modern world as it is about travel. But Nick Bertozzi has documented this remarkable journey with such wit and fiendish attention to detail that it's impossible not to get caught up in the drama of the voyage. Shackleton is a phenomenal accompaniment to Bertozzi's earlier graphic novel about great explorers, Lewis & Clark . Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: The Manga Edition  Soothsayers and premonitions. Power-hungry politicians. The Ides of March. Conspiracy, betrayal, and assassination. The battle for control of the Roman Empire. Enjoy the non-stop intrigue of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in this action-packed manga edition. The text is abridged so it’s fast-paced, but the original Shakespearean wording is used so you’ll recognize famous quotations. A four-page introduction sets the stage. You’ll be amazed to discover that the power plays and schemes of today’s political scene are nothing new.Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure at the Copper Beeches  Violet Hunter takes a job as a governess at the Copper Beeches. But she is puzzled when her employers ask her to cut her hair and wear a special dress. Things get stranger still when she finds a lock of hair that looks like her own and a mysterious hallway. Violet turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for help, but is it already too late?Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer  Shirley wants to spend summer quietly reading, while Jamila hopes to escape another unwanted science camp. Their mothers arrange for the girls to spend time together, and the uneasy partnership becomes a friendship when a neighborhood child loses a pet gecko. Jamila approaches the case like a detective, gathering evidence and questioning witnesses. Shirley discovers that solving a mystery may be more interesting than the solitary summer she planned.Sisters  The companion to Raina Telgemeier's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling and Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir, SMILE.Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all. Raina uses her signature humor and charm in both present-day narrative and perfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationship with her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado. Smile  From the artist of BSC Graphix comes this humorous coming-of-age true story about the dental drama that ensues after a trip-and-fall mishap.Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly. Spider-Man (Ultimate Comics) 1  The year's most talked about story! Miles Morales IS the new Spider-Man! What's the secret behind his powers, and how will he master them? What new and familiar enemies will rise to challenge this all-new Spider-Man? And will Miles live up to Peter Parker's legacy? COLLECTING: ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN 1-5Spider-Man: Team-Up - A Little Help from My Friends  Some super-villains are too tough for even Spider-Man to handle alone! But with friends like the Fantastic Four, first family of super-heroes; Captain America, star-spangled Sentinel of Liberty; Kitty Pryde of the X-Men; and the Mighty Thor, Norse God of Thunder; everybody's favorite wall-crawler knows he can count on plenty of help to beat the bad guys! Collects Marvel Age Spider-Man Team-Up 1-5 and Spider-Man Team-Up Special.Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man - Dr. Octopus  When a giant robot spider attacks New York, all fi ngers point to Spider-Man. To prove his innocence, Peter must track down the scientist responsible: none other than the diabolical Dr. Octopus!Spider-Man's Amazing Powers  Web-slinging, wall-crawling, spider-sense, and more. read about the awesome powers of Spider-Man! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in Dorling Kindersley Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With Dorling Kindersley Readers, children will learn to read — then read to learn!Spidey  Peter Parker is still learning how to be Spider-Man while balancing school, family, and the sudden responsibility of superpowers. These comic adventures feature early encounters with familiar villains, neighborhood rescues, and mistakes that no experienced hero would make. Peter's intelligence helps him build tools and solve problems, but impatience and secrecy create new ones. The stories emphasize a young hero growing into the role rather than beginning as a finished legend.Spidey: First Day  Think you know everything about Peter Parker? Think again! Expect action, adventure and hilarity in equal measure as we head back to high school to explore Pete's early days! Modern talent combines with the classic Marvel flavor to present the web-slinging wonder's younger years in truly amazing, spectacular, sensational style. It's a return to the hassles of overdue homework, not knowing how to talk to girls and a never-ending merry-go-round of madness courtesy of the best rogues'gallery in comics, each one more incredible than the last. You'll love watching Spidey tangle with Doctor Octopus and dig Sandman, the walking beach. With these and more faces from Peter's past -both familiar and surprising figures -you'll remember what made Spider-Man the world's greatest hero in the first place!COLLECTING: SPIDEY 1-6 Spring-Heeled Jack  Spring-Heeled Jack: The name evoked awe from both criminals and upstanding citizens alike. Some thought he was the devil, but he was actually the original superhero—leaping over the buildings of Victorian England with the help of springs in the heels of his shoes.The story begins as three young innocents escape their orphanage one dark and stormy night. As they make their way through the treacherous streets of London danger lurks, for hiding in the shadows is Mack the Knife, the most villainous of villains. Enter Spring-Heeled Jack, the springiest of heroes. But will Jack’s powers be enough to save the orphans? Originally published in paperback, Spring-Heeled Jack is back—now as a hardcover with eye-catching new jacket art. From the Hardcover edition. Squished  Avery Lee is the middle child in a noisy family of seven, sharing a room and rarely getting space to herself. When the family considers moving, Avery sees a chance for her own room but fears losing her friends and familiar neighborhood. She launches plans to create privacy and prove what she needs. The graphic novel captures crowded family life while showing that being overlooked can make even a reasonable request come out as a desperate scheme.Stacey's Mistake  Stacey invites the Babysitters Club to New York City and expects to be the expert guide. Instead, her friends react to the city in ways that embarrass her, and Stacey becomes controlling and critical. A major babysitting job forces the group to work together despite the tension. The graphic novel explores how insecurity can make someone treat friends badly, especially when she is trying too hard to prove that she belongs in two different worlds.Star Wars: Original Trilogy Graphic Novel  Everyone's favorite tale of good versus evil takes on a whole new look in this graphic novel! Join Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and the rest of the heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away in this graphic novel collection that retells the original three Star Wars films: A New Hope , The Empire Strikes Back , and Return of the Jedi . You'll experience the saga in a way you never have before!Star Wars: Tag & Bink Were Here  Officers Tag Greenley and Bink Otauna were minding their own business aboard a familiar, princess-harboring freighter when they suddenly found themselves under siege. Now under attack by the Empire, they will choose life over a noble death and "borrow" the armor off a pair of deceased stormtroopers. Their new disguises might get them off the freighter alive, but they'll also lead Tag and Bink on an adventure neither could have predicted! Chock-full of appearances by everyone's favorite Star Wars characters, Tag & Bink cleverly weaves the pair's misadventures into the movies themselves. No setting is safe as they traverse the galaxy from the Death Star to the Sarlacc pit to Cloud City to Endor!Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy  Five years after the fall of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is the first in a new line of Jedi Knights. Han Solo and Princess Leia have married, together assuming many burdens of the New Republic's government. But across the galaxy lies a dying part of the Empire - all the more dangerous near death - and it has just discovered something that could bring it back to life! The last of the Emperor's warlords, Admiral Thrawn, is ready to destroy the New Republic - and the odds are stacked heavily against Luke, Leia, and Han!Stick and Whittle: Wanted for Mischief, Adventurous Behavior, and a Tendency to Get into Trouble  In 1872, while journeying from Texas to Kansas, a Civil War veteran named Melvin meets a sixteen-year-old orphan, another Melvin, and they give each other nicknames and become partners and traveling companions on an exciting adventure.The Story of Jamestown  Tells the story of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Written in graphic-novel format.Suee and the Shadow  Suee moves to a new school where her classmates seem unfriendly and her own shadow begins acting independently. Soon students are changing into silent, shadowlike versions of themselves, and adults either do not notice or refuse to believe her. Suee must investigate the school's history and her strange connection to the darkness. The graphic novel blends horror and school drama while showing how isolation can make a supernatural threat harder to name.Super Jobs in Comic Books  Meet nine professionals in the comic book publishing industry, including an editor, writer, penciler, inker, letterer, colorist, cover artist, store owner, and entrepreneur.Super Mario Brothers: The Best Of  This hilarious collection of comic book adventures features everyone's favorite Italian plumber from Brooklyn, Mario. With the aid of his brother Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and others, he fights off the evil Bowser.Superman & Batman: Absolute Power  In the aftermath of the devastating battle with Darkseid, the Earth wakes up to a brand-new world order - one in which Batman and Superman rule with an iron fist. Humankind has a choice: obey or die. How did things get this way? Is there anyone left who can stop them?Superman: Birthright  The whole world knows that Superman fights for truth and justice...but why does he? What drives a farmboy from Kansas to divide his life between posing as a mild-mannered reporter and embarking on a career as a super-hero?Superman: Birthright tells the exciting origin of The Man of Steel, incorporating his vast and colorful legend into a brand-new epic tale...a battle to save both the legacy of Krypton and the future of Metropolis! This volume collects Superman: Birthright #1-12. Superman: Peace on Earth  Using rich full-color illustrations in folio format and a brief text, the authors take the character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster from his entry into human society as a baby through his political education as an adult. Upon discovering our planet's unfed multitudes, Superman plans to provide rations from America's overproduction of grain, but learns of the difficulties presented by regimes that come between the offer of food and their starving underclasses. He comes to the ultimate understanding that the best he can do is to teach those in need how to farm for themselves. In short, this slender story is a kind of expansive holiday card. The artwork and the pace of the narrative, however, are compelling, drawing readers through Superman's continuing realizations as he encounters new-and human-made-obstacles to his plan to feed the hungry. This volume will appeal to middle-grade readers for whom the ideas may be fresh and challenging. The size makes it a good candidate for booktalking.Superman: The Return of Superman  Written by various; Art by various Taking place after the WORLD WITHOUT A SUPERMAN storyline, this book features the first appearance of four new heroes as well as Superman's return from the dead. Looking to fill the void after the Man of Steel's death, four new heroes appear, all bearing the trademark "S" insignia on their chest and claiming to be Superman. As a cyborg Superman, a teenage Superboy, an extremely violent Superman, and man in a suit of armor all appear on the scene, the world tries to figure out who is for real and who is a hoax. But in the end, it will take the return of the one and only Superman to stop one of these impostors from taking over the world.Sweet Valley Twins: The New Girl  A new student arrives in Sweet Valley and quickly becomes the center of attention. Elizabeth and Jessica respond differently to the girl's stories and behavior, and rumors divide their friends. The twins must decide whether they are protecting someone, competing with her, or judging her before they know the truth. The graphic novel uses the arrival of an outsider to test the sisters' loyalty and their assumptions about popularity.Swing it, Sunny  Sunny is starting the confusing world of middle school while missing her older brother, Dale, who has been sent away to boarding school. When he returns home changed, Sunny leans on her best friend and a lively new neighbor as she tries to understand what is happening in her family.Tales from Shakespeare 1  Shakespeare made accessible for young readers!Come wend your way along London’s Thames River to the Globe Theatre, where seven favorite Shakespearean plays are being performed! Marcia Williams brings to life ROMEO AND JULIET, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, JULIUS CAESAR, HAMLET, MACBETH, THE WINTER'S TALE, and THE TEMPESTt, making liberal use of Shakespeare’s rich dialogue. With the help of her signature comic-strip style, the Bard’s 400-year-old masterworks become as relevant to young readers today as they were to theatergoers way back then. Tales from Shakespeare 2: More Tales from Shakespeare  "Williams has a brilliant signature style. . . . All the adoring fans of her TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE will rejoice, and new ones will join in the applause." —KIRKUS REVIEWSGrab a seat as Marcia Williams wields her popular comic-book style to bring AS YOU LIKE IT, KING LEAR, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, TWELFTH NIGHT, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, and RICHARD III vividly to life while evoking the mood, mischief, and manners of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Elizabethan theater. As in her previous volume TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE, Williams blends her own storytelling skill with Shakespeare's rich dialogue to make these masterpieces accessible to even the most reluctant reader. Bravo! Teacher's Pet  A favorite teacher gives one twin special attention, and classmates begin using the phrase 'teacher's pet.' What first feels like praise becomes uncomfortable as jealousy, expectations, and rumors grow. Elizabeth and Jessica interpret the situation differently, making it harder to decide what is fair. The graphic novel examines the difference between earning approval and being favored, along with how quickly a classroom label can change friendships.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: First Graphic Novel  Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, starting with this special edition collection by creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird! With over 120 pages of mutated-martial arts action, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles'' origins as well as an excellent place for new readers to see where the TMNT phenomena began.The Cardboard Kingdom 2: Roar of the Beast  The children of the Cardboard Kingdom return to their handmade costumes and shared imaginary world, but a mysterious beast begins damaging their creations and frightening younger kids. Each child interprets the threat through a different character and personal struggle. Solving the problem requires cooperation between groups that do not always play together. The graphic novel treats imagination as both refuge and community work, something that can be harmed when fear and exclusion take over.The Death-Defying 'Devil  More exciting comics featuring the greatest heroes of the ages from Alex Ross, Dynamite, and Project Superpowers! Join series mastermind Alex Ross for the debut of The Death Defying 'Devil with writer Joe Casey and artist Edgar Salazar! Spinning out of the events from Project Superpowers Chapter One and bridging the gap before the debut of Project Superpowers Chapter Two, the mysterious 'Devil is put on the case to track down the terrorist organization known as "The Claw." Travelling with the equally mysterious Justine, The 'Devil is also shadowed by a new hero that very well may hold the answers to the 'Devil's strange existence, and new clues to the nature of the Urn which imprisoned all of our heroes!The Dragon Path  Prince Sing and his younger sister Moli travel with a caravan through a dangerous route controlled by rival forces and ancient dragons. Their family has lost power, and enemies want the children captured before they can reach safety. The siblings must depend on guards, travelers, and their own courage while discovering that the stories surrounding dragons and rulers are incomplete. The graphic novel combines martial adventure, family loyalty, and a journey through a threatened land.The Haunted House  Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield become curious about an old house that neighborhood stories describe as haunted. Strange noises, secretive adults, and the twins' different attitudes toward ghosts turn exploration into an argument as well as a mystery. Jessica is eager for excitement, while Elizabeth wants evidence. The graphic novel follows the sisters and their friends as they test rumors and learn that a frightening place may hide human secrets rather than a simple supernatural answer.The Magic Storm  A powerful magical storm disrupts the world Phoebe and Marigold usually navigate with jokes and small spells. Strange weather and weakened unicorn magic force them to rely on friends, observation, and courage rather than assuming Marigold can fix everything. The longer adventure keeps the series' humor but raises the stakes, testing whether Phoebe's ordinary human persistence can matter when the problem reaches far beyond school or a single magical creature.The Odyssey  With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer’s epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it’s never been told before."Gareth Hinds brings THE ODYSSEY to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer’s epic." —Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning—and a little help from Mount Olympus—to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for more than 2,500 years—though never quite like this. The Red Badge of Courage  Young Henry Fleming had always dreamed of performing heroic deedsin battle. But as a raw recruit in the Civil War, Henry experiences fear and self-doubt. Will war make him a coward, or a hero? Artist Wayne Vansant faithfully illustrates Stephen Crane's action-packed tour de force.The Secret Garden  Mary Lennox is sent from India to live at her uncle's gloomy English estate after her parents die. Lonely and rude, she discovers a locked garden that has been neglected for years. With help from local children and animals, Mary begins restoring it and changes alongside the plants. This graphic adaptation preserves the novel's mystery and growth while presenting the story through visual scenes; some colonial attitudes come from the original book's historical setting.The Truth About Stacey  Stacey keeps her diabetes secret because she fears the other members of the Babysitters Club will treat her differently. Managing food, insulin, and medical appointments becomes harder when secrecy creates misunderstandings. A rival babysitting group also threatens the club's business. The graphic adaptation combines the practical realities of a chronic condition with friendship and competition, showing that asking for support is different from surrendering control.The Unicorn Whisperer  Phoebe and Marigold continue their daily negotiations between ordinary childhood and unicorn logic. School, family, magical creatures, and Phoebe's frenemy Dakota create problems that cannot always be solved with a spell. Marigold's confidence may be enormous, but she also has to listen when Phoebe needs a real friend. This comic collection uses short strips and longer sequences to explore loyalty, embarrassment, imagination, and the usefulness of having one person who sees the world differently.Timid  Cecil Hall loves drawing comics, but moving from Florida to Massachusetts leaves the aspiring cartoonist struggling to fit in. As he faces family expectations, friendship challenges, and questions about racial identity, Cecil must find the confidence to let others see who he really is.Tryout  Christina wants to make the middle-school cheerleading team, but tryouts bring unfamiliar skills, intense competition, and anxiety about whether she belongs. As one of the few Asian American students in her Texas school, she also faces comments and assumptions that teammates may not notice. This graphic memoir follows practice, friendship shifts, family expectations, and the painful gap between trying hard and controlling the result.The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl 1: Squirrel Power  Wolverine, Deadpool, Doctor Doom, Thanos: There's one hero that's beaten them all-and now she's got her own ongoing series! (Not that she's bragging.) That's right, you asked for it, you got it, it's SQUIRREL GIRL! (She's also starting college this semester.) It's the start of a brand-new set of adventures starring the nuttiest and most upbeat super hero in the world!COLLECTING: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl 1-5, along with bonus variant covers. Underground Abductor  Araminta Ross, later known as Harriet Tubman, escapes slavery and repeatedly returns south to guide other people toward freedom. This graphic history follows the Underground Railroad, the Fugitive Slave Act, abolitionist networks, and the dangers faced by freedom seekers and helpers. The series' humor comes from its framing narrators, not from slavery itself. Tubman appears as a skilled organizer who planned routes and accepted enormous personal risk.Unicorn Bowling  Phoebe and Marigold take on bowling, school events, magical visitors, and the usual challenge of combining human plans with unicorn priorities. Marigold approaches every activity as if elegance and sparkle should guarantee success, while Phoebe is more interested in practice and fairness. The comic collection follows their friendship through competitions and misunderstandings, showing that confidence can be helpful but does not replace teamwork or learning how a game actually works.Unicorn Crossing  Phoebe and Marigold cross between ordinary routines and magical trouble as school, holidays, family, and new creatures complicate their friendship. Phoebe wants clear answers, while Marigold often responds with a spell, a dramatic story, or admiration of her own beauty. The comic collection shows them learning how to compromise across two very different worlds. Crossing a boundary is easy compared with understanding what the person beside you actually needs.Unicorn of Many Hats  Marigold appears in many roles: magical guide, vain celebrity, loyal friend, and unicorn with a surprisingly large collection of opinions. Phoebe faces school, family, bullies, and other creatures while trying to understand which version of Marigold a situation requires. The comic strips emphasize that people can act differently in different settings without becoming completely different people. Friendship means recognizing all the hats someone wears, including the ridiculous ones.Unicorn on a Roll  Phoebe's friendship with Marigold continues through school problems, magical encounters, and everyday misunderstandings. The unicorn's confidence and Phoebe's practicality rarely point in the same direction at first, but their arguments usually reveal what each has overlooked. This collection combines stand-alone comic strips with connected adventures. Its central joke remains useful: a best friend can be absurdly self-involved and still show up when the situation actually matters.Unicorn Theater  The school stage gives Phoebe a chance to perform, but theater brings auditions, roles, rehearsals, and plenty of opportunities for jealousy or disaster. Marigold treats drama as a natural home for unicorn magnificence, even when the production is supposed to involve other people. This comic collection mixes school performance with magical side adventures and recurring characters, using the contrast between Phoebe's worries and Marigold's grand confidence to explore creativity and friendship.Upstaged  Ever since sixth grade, Ashton Price and their best friend and enduring crush, Ivy Santos, have spent their summers together at theater camp. Now it’s their last year before they part ways for high school, and Ash is determined to end it on a high note! With Ash as stage manager and Ivy the lead in this year’s musical, this summer’s shaping up to be everything the two could have hoped for. Maybe Ash will even work up the courage to ask Ivy out! But between Ivy rehearsing long hours with her colead and Ash throwing themself into an ambitious stage production, will they end up drifting apart instead? As summer wanes and September looms, Ash and Ivy’s friendship will change forever, one way or another.Virtual Unicorn Experience  Phoebe and Marigold face a world in which screens, games, online communication, and magical experiences overlap. Phoebe may understand technology better, but Marigold assumes unicorn greatness should work in any format. Their comic adventures include school, family, recurring rivals, and creatures who complicate the idea of a 'virtual' experience. The collection asks what counts as real connection when friendship can involve both digital distractions and impossible magic.When Stars Are Scattered  Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, live in a refugee camp where daily life is difficult and the future feels uncertain. When Omar has a chance to attend school, he must balance his hope for an education with his responsibility to care for his brother.Wolverine: The Story of Wolverine  One of Marvel Comics' favorite characters, Wolverine is a mutant who possesses animal-like instincts, super-enhanced strength, and the ability to heal from any wound. While he was part of the Weapon X program his skeletal structure was bonded with the near-destructible alloy adamantium, and now very little can stop him.DK's publishing program celebrates Wolverine's classic comic book roots, with gorgeous imagery, classic story lines, and a nod to the franchise that Wolverine has become. Wolverine Reader Level 4 The Origin of Wolverine Wolverine picks through his fractured memory to remember the Weapon X program and how he came to be the mutant hero that he is. MARVEL, Wolverine and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. _ Copyright (c) 2008 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. www.marvel.com. This book is produced under license from Marvel Characters, Inc. Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth  The fourth book in the best-selling series by Paul Dini and Alex Ross. This beautifully painted book finds the Amazon Princess having a crisis of faith as she struggles to discover the truth behind who she is, what she represents, and the true nature of her mission.A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel  A graphic novel adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic, now a major motion picture.“Know somebody who hasn't met Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who or Mrs Which? Larson's colorful panels bring Madeleine L'Engle's brilliant time-travel favorite to life in an exciting new way. This is page-turning eye candy of the highest order.” ―James Patterson The world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O'Keefe, and the three Mrs―Who, Whatsit, and Which―the memorable and wonderful characters who fight off a dark force and save our universe in the Newbery Award–winning classic A Wrinkle in Time . But in 50 years of publication, the book has never been illustrated. In the graphic novel, Hope Larson takes the classic story to a new level with her vividly imagined interpretations of tessering and favorite characters, like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. Perfect for delighting old fans and winning over new ones, this graphic novel adaptation is a must-read. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is now a major motion picture from Disney, directed by Ava DuVernay, starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling. Praise for A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel: “Know somebody who hasn't met Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who or Mrs Which? Larson's colorful panels bring Madeleine L'Engle's brilliant time-travel favorite to life in an exciting new way. This is page-turning eye candy of the highest order.” ― James Patterson “This adaptation is fabulous for presenting a fresh vision to those familiar with the original, but it's so true to the story's soul that even those who've never read it will come away with a genuine understanding of L'Engle's ideas and heart.” ― Booklist, starred review “The memorable story of Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O'Keefe's adventure across space and time is conveyed with all the intellectual and emotional impact of the original novel.” ― BCCB “Larson has remained true to the story, preserving the original chapter format and retaining L'Engle's voice. Black-and-white artwork is accented with blue, echoing the original cover color.” ― School Library Journal Books by Madeleine L'Engle A Wrinkle in Time Quintet A Wrinkle in Time A Wind in the Door A Swiftly Tilting Planet Many Waters An Acceptable Time A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L'Engle; adapted & illustrated by Hope Larson Intergalactic P.S. 3 by Madeleine L'Engle; illustrated by Hope Larson: A standalone story set in the world of A Wrinkle in Time . The Austin Family Chronicles Meet the Austins (Volume 1) The Moon by Night (Volume 2) The Young Unicorns (Volume 3) A Ring of Endless Light (Volume 4) A Newbery Honor book! Troubling a Star (Volume 5) The Polly O'Keefe books The Arm of the Starfish Dragons in the Waters A House Like a Lotus And Both Were Young Camilla The Joys of Love Wuthering Heights (Classics Illustrated)  Emily Bronte's romantic masterpiece Wuthering Heights established the quintessentially dark, brooding antihero in the form of the character Heathcliffe when first published. Heavily influenced by the poet Lord Byron, the beautiful flow of her words is matched by Rick Geary's art in this comics adaptation. Fan favorite and award-winning artist and writer Rick Geary's work was seen in Papercutz' CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED #1 "Great Expectations."X-Men: Greatest Battles of the X-Men  1st printing. Collects Uncanny X-Men #57-59, 137,141-142 and 277. Written by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Roy Thomas. Art by John Byrne, Tery Austin, Neal Adams, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Softcover, 176 pages, full color.X-Men: The Story of the X-Men - How It All Began  In this Level 4 book for proficient readers, children will learn about the original team of X-Men, see how Charles Xavier brought them together and taught them to use their unique abilities, and meet Magneto, their first and greatest enemy. This eye-catching book is filled with specially commissioned illustrations. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. |
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