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Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In this real-time work of graphic journalism (posted serially on Facebook), the cartoonist Igort uses the medium of comics to depict the telephone testimonies of Ukrainians as Russia invaded in 2022. In vignettes that grow ever more horrifying -- infiltrating spies, bombed cities, recorded accounts of children whose parents were murdered in front of their eyes, and more -- Igort also relays the events that led up to the invasion, such as the torture...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Battera hires Gon and Killua to play Greed Island for him, but upon entering the game, they stumble upon the game's dark secret: it's not just a game--it has real-life consequences that can mean life or death for the players. And, before long, the Spiders enter the game too.
3) Filthyratbag
Author
Publisher
TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Celeste Mountjoy makes art that explores anxiety, feminism, addiction, body image, relationships, and power. With uncanny precision, it articulates the dark stuff we feel but dare not show. Mountjoy has become a voice for a generation of women who are ambivalent about the absurd, sometimes harrowing, path to adulthood. In her debut book, she tells razor-sharp stories and shares never-before-seen illustrations that walk us through the twistiest parts...
Author
Series
Rust volume 1
Publisher
Archaia Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
After a young boy with a rocket pack named Jet Jones crash-lands on his farm while being chased by a giant robot, Ronan Taylor becomes convinced that Jet and the robot hold the key to saving his family farm, which he has been trying to keep afloat in the aftermath of a world war.
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Ninth-grader Jonah is not a jock. On the contrary, he loves history class and nerdy movies, and his athletic ineptitude verges on tragic. So, what's he doing signing up for the baseball team? Could it have something to do with the cute shortstop, Elliot?"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Papercutz
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"During Napoleon's 1798 campaign in Egypt, Lieutenant Pierre-François Bouchard found the Rosetta Stone. But he doesn't know that Pirate Cats have already replaced the original piece with their own version. Now it's up to Geronimo and friends find the real Stone and give it back to history!"--
Author
Series
Wings of fire volume 1
Publisher
RBA Molino
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
Una guerra cruel divide a las tribus desde hace generaciones, y la única esperanza recae en cinco jóvenes dragones destinados a traer la paz. La profecía dice que los cinco elegidos deben permanecen ocultos, esperando el momento preciso para actuar.
Determined to end a generations-long war among the seven dragon tribes, a secret movement called the Talons of Peace draws on a prophecy that calls for a great sacrifice, compelling five appointed...
Author
Series
Sweet Valley twins volume 4
Publisher
RH Graphic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica think the Mercandy mansion is haunted and that new student Nora Mercandy might be a witch, but Elizabeth wants to find out if the rumors are true.
Author
Publisher
Viz Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Monkey D. Luffy started out as just a kid with a dream -- and that dream was to become the greatest pirate in history! That was before the enchanted Devil Fruit gave Luffy the power to stretch like rubber, at the cost of being unable to swim - a serious handicap for an aspiring sea dog. Undeterred, Luffy set out to sea and recruited some crewmates: master swordsman Zolo, treasure-hunting thief Nami and lying sharpshooter Usopp." -- Publisher's description....
Author
Series
Attack on Titan volume 3
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"The last thing Eren remembers before blacking out, a Titan had bitten off his arm and leg and was getting ready to eat him alive. Much to his surprise he wakes up without a scratch on him, with a crowd of angry soldiers screaming for his blood. What strange new power has he awakened, and what will happen when the boy devoted to destroying the Titans becomes one himself?" --P. [4] of cover.
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life... Tanjiro's sword is still not ready. The swordsmith...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"This best-selling manga of high seas adventures just got bigger with this collection of the Baroque Works saga of One Piece! As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world..." -- cover page 4.
13) The egg incident
Author
Publisher
Cicada Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Make sure you double-knot your shoelaces, Humphrey. Never run. Never jump. And never ever ever sit on a wall. You remember what happened to your uncle... A graphic novel which offers a cautionary tale about caution itself.
Series
Publisher
Viz Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"While the Kingdom of Science is busy reviving people, Senku's task force is putting together a plan to nab the petrification device. Once the equipment's ready, it'll be a three-way showdown between the Kingdom of Science, the Petrification Kingdom and the mighty warrior Moz! But Senku's enemies are one step ahead with a scheme of their own..."--Page [4] of cover.
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"After dealing with several demonic enemies aboard the Infinity Train, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke must face the demon spirt of the train itself! Even if they can stop the demon train, the minions of Muzan Kibutsuji are still out there and Tanjiro must continue to improve his strength and skills. Learning the secret of the Hikonami Kagura and Flame Breathing will give him a powerful new advantage."-- cover page 4.
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Imagine waking to a world where every last human has been mysteriously turned to stone... One fateful day, all of humanity turned to stone. Many millennia later, Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim--until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science!...With a machine capable of producing unlimited revival...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. While under the care of the Demon Slayer Corps leaders,...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The members of the Demon Slayer Corps are sworn to destroy demons wherever they find them but the condition of Tanjiro s sister, Nezuko, is a problem. What will the Hashira the leaders of the Demon Slayer Corps do about Tanjiro protecting his own demonic sister? Meanwhile, Kibutsuji assembles his own minions and intensifies his search for Tanjiro&"-- cover page 4.
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