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Author
Series
Secondhand Heroes volume 1
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Brothers Hudson, thirteen, and Tucker, eleven, discover that the scarves and umbrella their mother bought at a yard sale can turn them into crime-fighting superheroes.
22) Crogan's loyalty
Author
Series
Crogan adventures volume 3
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Charles and William Crogan are two brothers with very different perspectives on family, patriotism, and loyalty. Charles, off at school when unrest develops in the American Colonies, is determined to serve the British Crown. William, on the other hand, has taken up the cause of the Minutemen and other revolutionaries. When the two are thrust back together, they have to decide which comes first: loyalty to their fellow soldiers or loyalty to family...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Hohenheim finally gets his chance to stop the mysterious homunculus "father" who rules over Central City. Will Hohenheim's surprise be enough to defeat the most powerful homunculus of them all? And when King Bradley makes a triumphant return, will the battle turn in the military's favor?
Author
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
"In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical 'auto-mail' limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone. Ed's clever plan to take out an enemy leaves him severely injured... Can he cheat death? One of our friends discovers the...
Author
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A homunculus manages to breach impenetrable Fort Briggs, and the Elric brothers discover a terrible alchemical secret that pervades every corner of the world as they know it. Meanwhile, Major Kimblee and a ruthless General Raven make Major General Olivier Mira Armstrong an offer she can't refuse. Whose side is she on, really? And how far is she willing to go?"
26) Kekkaishi: 17
Author
Series
Kekkaishi volume 17
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
"Yoshimori and his elder brother Masamori are trapped inside a magical realm---. The site's guardian wants to steal Yoshimori's body, and a renegade council member pits brother against brother! Which of the two will escape? And what will become of the other?"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Loveless manga volume 6
Publisher
Tokyopop
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The secret behind Seimei's disappearance and apparent death begins to be unveiled ...and the consequences are devastating to both Ritsuka and Soubi.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
As Greed and King Bradley continue their battle, the mysterious homunculus "father" makes his move under Central City. In order to achieve his objectives, he will need to force Mustang to make an unthinkable choice. Meanwhile, Alphonse has the chance to regain his own body, but the sacrifice to do so may be too much.
Author
Series
Secondhand Heroes volume 2
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In their second adventure, brothers Tuck and Hudson become their superhero alteregos, Stretch and Brella, to fight the evil Trench right in their own neighborhood"--
30) Lint Boy
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books-Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lint Boy and Lint Bear live in their cozy dryer home, carefree and happy--until the day Lint Bear is snatched away by a cruel woman with a vendetta against dolls! Can Lint Boy unite a group of lost dolls to vanquish the villain and save his brother? This magical story is showcased in the stunning full-color art of this young graphic novel. A gently gothic, age-appropriate blend of Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, Lint Boy is a compelling tale of good vs....
Publisher
David Fickling Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"London! The future! Alex and Freddy are just like any other brothers. They squabble. They drive their parents crazy. There's only one difference... They're the most powerful robots on Earth! But Alex and Freddy will soon discover that they're not the only super-powered robots around. For an evil robotic mind is making sinister plans, and their lives won't stay peaceful for much longer..."-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Fullmetal alchemist light novels volume 1
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The victims of an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse search for the only thing that can restore them, the Philosopher's Stone.
Author
Series
Fullmetal alchemist light novels volume 1
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The Elric brothers head to Fort Briggs searching for May Chang, whose Xing alchemy may help them.
Author
Series
Fullmetal alchemist light novels volume 1
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
War breaks out in Central City pitting the Elric family, Ishbalan refugees, and an alliance of soldiers loyal to Major General Armstrong against the corrupt military and the homunculi.
Series
Horimiya volume 13
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"When he's out and about, Iura's the lovable guy who gets on everyone's nerves. But at home, he's actually a strict yet kind older brother! Just like Hori and Miyamura, there's more to their friends than meets the eye..."-- cover page 4.
Author
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Tells of a young prince who must risk his life to find his brothers and discover his own happiness as well. It's a story about independence and the open road, camping and traveling, new experiences and all kinds of wonderful stuff like that"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Estranged (Aldridge) volume 2
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"After years of pretending to be human, the changeling Edmund Carter has assumed his rightful role as Cinder, king of the World Below. But not everyone at the royal palace is happy about his return. Meanwhile, Ed is adjusting to human life in the World Above. His birth family treats him with a kindness he never knew growing up in the Fay court, but Ed misses the sense of purpose he had as a knight. Then a mysterious new threat emerges in the World...
Publisher
KaBoom!, a division of Boom Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Travel further into the Unknown than ever before with this collection of tales told from across the journeyed grounds of Wirt and Greg. With Fred the Horse as your guide, visit familiar faces and new friends - Melodious cats, noble turkeys, fishing fish, and more!"-- cover page 4.
Publisher
BOOM! Studios
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The next chapter in the lives of the Grass Kings - three brothers who rule their own trailer park kingdom outside of the laws of man - begins not with a whimper, but with a bang, as Robert uproots the community in search of the long-fabled serial killer. With paranoia setting in, Bruce and Ashur must decide if their brother is still fit to lead&"-- cover page 4.
Author
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Trapped and injured in a secret alchemical laboratory, Edward Elric is at the mercy of his enemies, Lust and Envy. But they don't want him dead--they have other plans for him. As the laboratory goes up in flames, the brothers find themselves back at square one, with only an inkling of the massive scale of the Philosopher's Stone conspiracy. But then, Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes uncovers a shocking secret"--Cover p. [4].
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