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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Description
"June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic--and each other--and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 38
Language
English
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With this brilliant novel, the bestselling author of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh and Wonder Boys gives us an exhilarating triumph of language and invention, a stunning novel in which the tragicomic adventures of a couple of boy geniuses reveal much about what happened to America in the middle of the twentieth century. Like Phillip Roth's American Pastoral or Don DeLillo's Underworld, Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay is a...
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Muhammad Ali, one of the most revered—and controversial—figures of the twentieth century, immortalized those words with the beauty, strength, and originality of his boxing style. Now, his epic story is retold in this gorgeous, striking graphic novel Messenger that showcases exactly why he became celebrated worldwide as “The Greatest.' Muhammad Ali was one of the most photographed—and photogenic—figures...
Author
Series
Heromaker duology volume 1
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Aristene are an order of mythical female warriors. Though heroes might be immortalized in legends, it's the Aristene who guide their paths to victory. They are the Heromakers. Raised by the order after being orphaned, Reed grew up surrounded by her future sisters-in-arms and the incredible stories of their quests. She's been counting the days until her initiation, and now one final test stands in her way: shepherding her first hero to glory on the...
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Series
Publisher
Disney Lucasfilm Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
From the ashes of the Empire has arisen another threat to the galaxy's freedom: the ruthless First Order. Fortunately, new heroes have emerged to take up arms--and perhaps lay down their lives--for the cause. Rey, the orphan strong in the Force; Finn, the ex-stormtrooper who stands against his former masters; and Poe Dameron, the fearless X-wing pilot, have been drawn together to fight side-by-side with General Leia Organa and the Resistance. But...
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"The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada--a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes headlines on and off the court. Charlotte "Charlie" Silver has always been a good girl. She excelled at tennis early, coached by her father, a former player himself, and soon became one of the top juniors in the world. When she leaves UCLA--and breaks...
Series
Arcade World volume 2
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A zombie game comes to life and threatens Journey s high score legacy in the second book in the Arcade World graphic novel chapter book series. Travis and Journey are two best friends who live in a town that s been taken over by video games. Journey West is a high score legend and an absolute gaming champion. Not only is she unbeatable, but she always sets out to finish what she starts. And it s all thanks to her handy survival guide, a secret notebook...
Publisher
Valiant Entertainment LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Every second will count when acclaimed writer Jody Houser (Mother Panic,Star Wars: Rogue One), explosive artist Stephen Segovia (Ninjak, Action Comics),comics legend Barry Kitson (Fantastic Four), and special surprise guests pushFaith into a centuries-spanning fight for existence alongside the greatestheroes of the valiant universe...past, present, and future! Faith"Zephyr" Herbert - former member of Unity, current HarbingerRenegade, and Los Angeles'...
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The year is 2314, and the grandson of Steve Rogers lives in the utopian America Cap dreamed about. The legacy of Captain America has been realized, but sinister forces work to undo the dream! A family quest leads Jack Rogers into the bowels of the Earth, far from the idyllic surface, where a shocking discovery may shatter his utopian world! Jack is a wanted man on a desperate search for a cure to his son's fatal disease, and once it's found, a legend...
10) Queen in comics
Author
Publisher
NBM Graphic novels, Nantier, Beall, Minoustchine
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Freddie Mercury form one of the greatest rock bands in the world. Under the leadership of its charismatic singer, Queen is a planetary success for each hit with its decadent shows, inimitable aesthetics, and style. "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are the Champions," "Don't Stop Me Now," or even "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" are just some of the hits! Discover the great stories and little secrets surrounding the legend!
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfaguara
Pub. Date
septiembre de 2020.
Language
Español
Description
"En un pueblo olvidado del norte de México, un niño camina por una carretera oscura, decidido a encontrar a los padres que lo abandonaron. El Chaparro, como lo llama la abuela Librada y el resto de su parentela, es menudo y escurridizo, campeón insuperable en el juego de las escondidas, gracias a un fantástico superpoder que él cree detentar: es capaz de volverse invisible mientras imagina que el viejo ropero en donde se oculta de sus primos...
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) was perhaps the most famous naturalist in the world by the end of his life-- explorer extraordinaire, co-discoverer with Darwin of the principle of natural selection, collector of thousands of species new to science, and best-selling author. Wallace had fallen into obscurity in the 20th century, largely eclipsed by Darwin, but the 2013 centennial of his death led to renewed interest and Wallace is likely to garner...
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"After the events of Lazarus Planet, the gods of the Multiverse have decided to take down the heroes they once called champions and the world they've sworn to protect. For years the gods sat idle atop their mountains as their legends faded into obscurity along with their bodies. Now is their time to remind the selfish mortals of their existence and take back the world with something more powerful than belief...fear. Only the brave heroes Wonder Woman...
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