Manga/Graphic Novel

Little Dee and the Penguin
Christopher Baldwin
Graphic novel fans will love this hilarious animal adventure by webcomic creator Christopher Baldwin—perfect for readers of Dan Santat’s Sidekicks, Ben Hatke’s Zita the Spacegirl, and Berkeley Breathed’s Bloom CountyWhen Little Dee meets a motley crew of animals deep in the forest, she knows she’s found the perfect set of new friends. Between the bossy vulture, the slightly dim dog, the nurturing bear, and the happy-go-lucky penguin, this mismatched group of big personalities doesn’t always get along—but they’re a family. And they’re on the run. A pair of hungry polar bears are after the penguin, and the rest of the team are determined to protect her. They’re not interested in adopting a tiny human. But Dee loves them—especially Ted the bear—and she won't let them go. Instead, she hops on their getaway plane and joins them on an around-the-world adventure. This hilarious and heartwarming story is the perfect addition to any graphic novel reader’s library.
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Prissy Little Chloe: Time of the Year - Puppy Action-Adventure Cartoon NovelFREE Audiobook Inside!Welcome to a very different kind of dog book.For starters, this is not some made-up "say 'd' for 'dog'" book written for preschoolers. My dog seriously has it in for me! At first she's all nipping and playing cute little chasing games with her puppy toy collection - then an hour later, when I try to teach her new tricks with little treats on the puppy's first Christmas, I realize there's no internet search for "naughty Yorkie puppy" that could do justice to raising, training, dealing with and trying to control this troublesome terrier! Prissy Little Chloe: Time of the Year is a Bestselling, funny cartoon novel about my blonde Yorkie Chloe and all the trouble she gets herself into! This book in the series centers on how I ended up with a rambunctious little troublemaker for Christmas, after four years of begging for a puppy for my birthday and a puppy for Christmas - obsessing over "puppy images", "puppy photos", "puppies for sale" and "puppy breeds" like Malteses, Chihuahuas and Yorkies (see what I mean? Puppy everything!) - and after the puppy's first night home, her evolution from nice to naughty over the course of a few days!What am I supposed to DO? If I had named my journal Chloe's Crazy Antics, its blurb would be:"Chloe is a mischievous little puppy, as troublesome as she is precious. Come and see what she's been up to in these anecdotal and oddball days of trying to handle this little golden Yorkie pup!"Yeah, right. I made that word bold for a reason.That story actually sounds cute."Prissy Little Chloe is a humorous, helpful read for any youngsters who want a puppy of their own. It introduces children to the responsibilities of caring for a dog as well as the purely fun parts of dog ownership. Kids will enjoy the author's cartoon-like drawings of Chloe and the author's family, and the book even includes a chapter titled "How to Draw Chloe & Blue Bear in 5 Steps" for kids to try out their own drawing skills."- Jim Chambers #3 Amazon Hall of Fame Top ReviewerBe on the lookout for Prissy Little Chloe: Terrier Trouble! Chloe always wants to be the center of attention; she makes up her own rules everyday - and gets herself into problems running through the neighborhood - setting me on a (literal!) wild goose chase, every single day, without fail. She slips through the gate in the yard or runs through the door when she gets the chance and then runs across the street into peoples' backyard, homes ... or into their car.Featuring:FREE Audiobook included - told straight by the author - to listen to this funny story on-the-go or for young readers to laugh along with the book! $10 value!New words to teach developing readers! - $40 value!Fantastic coloring book (especially in print!) $20 value!100 original cartoon illustrations! $55 value!BONUS how-to-draw Chloe in five steps to easily take up your cartooning! $25 value!Bonus Value = $150.00!I'm going to take all the risk here and offer this cute, little ebook with a big message, for a small fraction of that - as a special thank-you for being here!Get ALL this for a limited time, today for $2.99!From hilarious, to adorable - this cartoon novel is perfect to read together as a read-aloud or a first novel for junior readers to open all on their own!In a clever way, this cartoon novel teaches kids (and their parents!) to set out after what they want and become determined to never give up on what you dream about; for if you want something badly enough, no matter the scope and do everything you can to make it happen, it will.This book will keep children fixated on reading, all while focusing on adopting a driven, successful mindset in an amusing and engaging way!
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First Man
Simon Schwartz
In this graphic novel, Simon Schwartz weaves biography and fiction together to explore the life of Arctic adventurer Matthew Henson. Moving between different time periods and incorporating Inuit mythology, Schwartz offers fresh perspective on the many challenges Henson confronted during his life. As a member of early missions to reach the North Pole, Henson braved subzero temperatures and shifting sea ice. As an African American at the turn of the twentieth century, he also faced harassment and prejudice. Henson won a place on Arctic expeditions through skill and determination--though he didn't receive the same credit as his teammates. He also won the respect of the native peoples he met during his journeys--though he couldn't prevent the harm that the expeditions caused them. More than a biography, First Man: Reimagining Matthew Henson is an artistic homage to Henson's accomplishments and the complicated realities of being a trailblazer in a society that didn't recognize black men as equals.
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Hilo - The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
Judd Winick
"An action-packed page turner with heart!"—Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANDog Man meets Big Nate in HILO-the hilarious New York Times Bestselling GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES kids love! "A Total BLAST," says the Miami Herald!BOOM! CLANG! CRASH! D.J. and Gina are totally ordinary kids. But Hilo isn't! Hilo just fell out of the sky and doesn’t know where he came from, or what he’s doing on Earth. (Or why going to school in only your underwear is a BAD idea!) . . . But UH-OH, what if Hilo wasn’t the only thing to fall to our planet? Can the trio unlock the secrets of Hilo's past? Can Hilo SURVIVE a day at school? Find out in HILO-a laugh-out-loud, epic story of friendship! Adventure! (And the occasionaly mutant space robot). Here's what people (and robots!) are saying about Hilo!* Children's Choice 5th-6th Grade Book of the Year!* Nominated for multiple State Awards—including the Pennsylvania's Young Reader's Choice Award!“More giant robotic ants and people going 'Aaaah!' than in the complete works of Jane Austen”—Neil Gaiman, bestselling author“Every kid would love a pal like HILO, and every kid will love this book!” —Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of the Big Nate series“HILO is delightful, silly, tender, and most importantly: funny.” —Jeff Smith, bestselling author of the Bone series"Fast paced, furiously funny, and will have kids waiting on the edge of their seats for more."—Jeffrey Brown, bestselling author of Jedi Academy"A perfect book for any kid who ever needed a friend and then had one with superpowers fall from space.” —Seth Meyers, actor, comedian and writer* "A wholeheartedly weird and wonderful tale of friendship, acceptance, and robots."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review * "A must-have."—School Library Journal, Starred Review"Good clean laser-beams-coming-outta-your-hands fun for the whole family."—http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/ "A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family."—The New York Times"My students are obsessed with this series. OBSESSED!"—Colby Sharp, teacher, blogger, and co-founder of Nerdy Bookclub
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Grab a chair and sit for a while.Bring your laughter and your smile."Molly McDougal Montgomery McGrath"Is guaranteed to make you laugh.As will Aunt Bertha and bald Uncle Fred,Or would you prefer an odd hat on your head?In that case, the place is "Fedora Flats."Where else may you wear a porcupine hat?I hope that I don’t hear you complainIf zombies await you at Fourth and Main.You will feel sad when you say goodbyeTo "The Beast, The Frog, My Friend and I."But take heart, dear reader: you’ll split your sidesReading the stories you find inside.You will chuckle, chortle, roll on the floor,Fall down laughing and beg for more.Hold on to your hat. Admire your pants.Be grateful for visits from uncles and aunts.Don’t turn up your nose at the presents they bring."Bermuda Shorts" may be just the right thing.When you’ve read the stories, be happy, my friend.You will soon take them out and read them again.
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Baba Yaga's Assistant
Emily Carroll, Marika McCoola
"A modern twist on the classic Russian folktale of Baba Yaga, this spooky graphic novel features a tween heroine who is both clever and courageous." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Russian folklore icon Baba Yaga mentors a lonely teen in a wry graphic novel that balances gleefully between the modern and the timeless.Most children think twice before braving a haunted wood filled with terrifying beasties to match wits with a witch, but not Masha. Her beloved grandma taught her many things: that stories are useful, that magic is fickle, that nothing is too difficult or too dirty to clean. The fearsome witch of folklore needs an assistant, and Masha needs an adventure. She may be clever enough to enter Baba Yaga's house-on-chicken-legs, but within its walls, deceit is the rule. To earn her place, Masha must pass a series of tests, outfox a territorial bear, and make dinner for her host. No easy task, with children on the menu! Spooky and poignant, Marika McCoola's stunning debut—with richly layered art by acclaimed graphic artist Emily Carroll—is a storytelling feat and a visual feast.
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The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Crazy Critter Race
Maxwell Eaton III
The race is on for Ace and Bub in their sixth adventure in this popular young graphic novel series, which Kirkus called “funny from the first panel!” Ace and Bub are tangled up in an island-hopping competition, and there’s more than just the grand prize—a houseboat!—at stake. The salesman and sponsor is Crazy Critter (and he really is craaazy), and it soon becomes clear that he has more than publicity for his houseboat dealership to gain from the race. Before long, the brothers are wrapped up in the plot: a fast-growing vine is entangling all the nearby islands! Which of their fellow competitors can help them put a stop to this outbreak—and which ones are behind it?
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Roller Girl
Victoria Jamieson
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, perseverance, and girl power!
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The ABCs of Dinkology: Time In-Between (Vol. 2)
It's been a few weeks since Max Dinkman learned about his now ex-girlfriend's preferences and his dad's condition. He's not taking it well. Luckily, his dad's dog, Moses, is here to help. Join Max and Moses as they deal with a life turned upside down in the continuing story that mixes comic book art with prose, poetry, footnotes, trading cards, and an unofficial soundtrack!
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The ABCs of Dinkology: Life (Vol. 1)
In 1999 Max Dinkman is cruising through life without a care in the world. He is 17. He is going to graduate soon. He doesn't know what he's going to do after that and he doesn't care. As long as he has his comic books, his weed, his fantasies driven by a combination of the two, and his girlfriend, he's content. Then his girlfriend gives him some disturbing news. Then his dad follows it up with some more. Then Max isn't so sure about anything. Follow his adventures in the first volume of a five volume series that mixes comic book art with prose, poetry, footnotes, trading cards, and an unofficial soundtrack!