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1) Next stop
Author
Publisher
Random House Graphic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents' decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won't admit she believes in it, but...
Author
Publisher
Little Brown Ink
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Reach for the stars in this exciting graphic novel about three ambitious, space-loving kids who must put their differences aside to save their summer camp before it closes...for good. Welcome to Camp Launchpad! Summer is in full swing, which means a new class of kids has arrived to attend the best space camp in Florida...or at least, it used to be. With growing competition from the trendy rival camp next door, Camp Launchpad needs all the help...
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
When the precious little egg they found in the woods hatches, four animal friends--Bear, Hare, Turtle and Mouse--take turns caring for the newborn chick, in this heartwarming celebration of friendship, resourcefulness, trust and the power of community.
Author
Series
Dragons of Ember City volume 2
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ember City is being plagued by loud growls in the night. Drake, Li, and Runa's search for the source of the noise leads them to a mountainside cave. What they find inside isn't a vicious beast but a great snoring cave dragon! Can the dragon friends solve the snore so the dragons of Ember City can finally get some sleep?"--
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A sapphic YA graphic novel with sword fighting, political intrigue and magic where the princess needs a marriage alliance for the welfare of her kingdom, but she unknowingly accepts a proposal from a mysterious country, having come not from the prince, but his sister."--
7) Ant story
Author
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Insect-extraordinaire Jay Hosler is back, this time exploring how we seek to understand ourselves and the world around us through the eyes of one of our world’s tiniest creatures: the ant. Meet Rubi, a tiny ant with a big personality and an even bigger love for stories. Who knew the small world of her colony could be full of unexpected friendships, epic adventures, and death-defying escapes? Follow Rubi on the journey of a lifetime as she uncovers...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Graphic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
'Two not-so-human teenagers and a friendly ghost radish face the fantasy adventure of a lifetime in this captivating graphic novel, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes material, from the inimitable Katie Cook. In the grand scheme of the worlds at large, Callie thinks she’s nothing special. Sure, she’s friends with the ghost of a radish and her dad owns a magical antique shop—but she’s spent her life in the human world. Her dad won’t let...
Author
Series
Tater tales volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A mutant potato learns that with great power comes great re-spud-sibility in this second installment of the hilariously silly graphic chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books. Rot is ready for another adventure and this time he’s going “Spudlunking!” But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans. When Rot uncovers a shiny...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Orter, Rayne, and the others join forces to try and take down Innocent Zero's eldest son, Doom. But Doom overwhelms them all, and according to him, he's still holding back. With Doom unaffected by their attacks, the situation seems desperate. That is, until their ace in the hole arrives. Will humanity's greatest creation be the light it needs in its darkest hour?"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Got ghosts? Then you've come to right book! Hugo is a ghost expert, and he can tell you exactly how to boot out your boo. After all, he got rid of his ghost, no problem! He knows everything there is to know about ghosts, he has the proper ghost-hunting equipment, and he can offer five handy tips to remove your ghost forever. But has Hugo really gotten rid of his ghost? And are ghosts really that scary? Would it be so bad to keep a ghost around? They...
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Polar Bear-san runs a relaxing café that serves delicious coffee roasted by Tree Kangaroo-san. Tree Kangaroo-san's apprentice, Masaki, is training to become a master roaster, alongside his experienced staff of red squirrels. Meanwhile, is zookeeper Handa-san and waitress Sasako-san's relationship headed in an unexpected direction?! Sit back and enjoy volume 4 of this heartwarming slice-of-life about various creatures that share their lives and work."--...
Author
Publisher
Viking Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Ariel has dreams of leaving her southside Chicago neighborhood and making it big as a punk rocker with her best friends and bandmates, now that they've graduated from high school, but the realities of young adulthood make that challenging and strain their friendships with each other."--
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Now that Hina and Ryou have rekindled their friendship, it's time to take the next step in their relationship and volunteer to be class representatives together--but not it Shizuka has something say about it! Uneasy with the growing distance between herself and Ryou, she pushes her insecurities to the side and throws her hat in the ring. With the title of class rep (and precious time with Ryou) on the line, who will manage to claim victory?"--Cover....
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.
16) OWLY: TINY TALES
Author
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Owly is a wonderful friend! He's honest, trustworthy, and kind. And whenever any of his pals are in trouble, he always finds a way to help. Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when they're down, rescuing his friends whenthey're in danger, and encouraging his friends when they doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return"--
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Description
"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can?t get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa?s job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate?s status as the owner of P.S. 38?s filthiest locker, our hero may have met his...
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A sweet 'fake engagement' romance about quiet coworkers. The J.T.C. travel agency is looking for someone to manage its brand-new branch in Irkutsk. But for employees Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika, they'd rather just stay home in Tokyo! Thankfully, they've discovered a way out--their manager has narrowed down the recruits to bachelors, so what if they just...got married? The problem is they barely know each other at all! Can they convince their...
19) Taka
Author
Publisher
IDW Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Join Taka, the Notorious Delinquent, as she struggles to right her wrongs after unwittingly releasing a horde of evil robots. It’s tough being a hero. A new YA graphic novel for fans of the Kamen Rider series. Taka is no hero. The Notorious Delinquent has a bit of a reputation in her city, but after she accidentally unleashes a horde of evil robots, she begrudgingly takes up the mantle of MECH FIGHTER! Armed with special abilities, Taka sets...
Publisher
Ize Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"'I'M A BIT DIFFERENT FROM EVERYONE ELSE.' After living through and remembering seventeen previous lives, twelve-year-old Juwon Yun's heart can't be moved by anyone...except a strong, lovable boy named Seoha Mun. Just before she can let him in on her secret, however, their time together is abruptly cut short--until she reincarnates less than a year later. Now, as Jieum Ban, she's determined to make her way back to Seoha's side...but he's haunted by...
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