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12721) The black mage
Author
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"When St. Ivory Academy, a historically white wizarding school, opens its doors to its first-ever black student, everyone believes that the wizarding community is finally taking its first crucial steps toward inclusivity. Or is it? When Tom Token, the beneficiary of the school's "Magical Minority Initiative," begins uncovering weird clues and receiving creepy texts on his phone, he and his friend, Lindsay, stumble into a conspiracy that dates all...
12722) Ants in our P. A. N. T. S
Author
Series
InvestiGators volume 4
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"With agent Brash trapped in a mysterious coma, the technicians at S.U.I.T. have designed the ultimate replacement: RoboBrash This high-tech replica has been programmed with all of the original Brash's crime-fighting skills and knowhow--but it seems he's got a few bugs in his system Will Mango and his new partner be enough to stop the giant ants that are on a rampage in the city?"--Provided by publisher.
12723) Where coyotes howl
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
""Addictive. Highly recommended!"-Paulette Jiles, New York Times bestselling author of News of the World Beautifully rendered, Where Coyotes Howl is a vivid and deeply affecting ode to the early twentieth century West, from master storyteller Sandra Dallas. Except for the way they loved each other, they were just ordinary, everyday folks. Just ordinary. 1916. The two-street town of Wallace is not exactly what Ellen Webster had in mind when she accepted...
12724) What happens in the ballroom
Author
Series
Designing debutantes volume 2
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When members of the ton's elite need to host a dazzling party, they call upon the planning services of Elegant Occasions -- three young ladies who've put their talents for fashion, food, and music to excellent use. But while they excel in designing the perfect social event, love refuses to abide by any plan"--
12725) Gotta find Gramps
Author
Series
Pea Bee and Jay volume 5
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When Pea, Bee, & Jay hear stories of Gramp's youth, they find each yarn to be wilder than the last. He once had a pet dog, was a professional wrestling champ, and even led a jailbreak out of a can of peas...But when Gramps goes missing, it's up to the trio to bring him home."--
Series
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun volume 14
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Love is only smooth sailing when you know how to words... and use smartphones. Communication bcan be a beautiful thing--when the other person actually understands your intended meaning. Unfortunately for Nozaki and the gang, that never happens. Not when some of Nozaki's classmates invite Sakura over to his house 'for the first time.' Not when Nozaki and Ryosuke chat at a café, and certainly not when Mikoshiba tries to learn judo from Mayu. As for...
12727) The remarried empress: 5
Series
Remarried empress (Manhwa) volume 5
Publisher
Ize Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Things are coming to a head between the empress, the emperor, and his mistress. Rashta's secret has been found out, Navier must scramble to save her brother from banishment, and with all the pieces in place, Sovieshu finally readies his opening gambit. The plan? File to divorce Navier! But Heinrey is making moves to capture his queen, and if Sovieshu isn't careful, he might just end up in checkmate"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Willow Sparks and her best friend Georgia Pratt are at the bottom of the social ladder at Twin Pines High School, just trying to get through each day relatively unscathed. But when Willow finds a mysterious book that allows her to literally change her life, it feels like her luck is finally turning. Becoming more and more popular with each entry into the book, her old life, including her friendship with Georgia, seems miles away. Yet as Willow will...
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"There's more to the mobsters, mystics, and mermaids at the last stop on the D/F/Q trains: Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue. Zatanna's not your typical New Yorker. She walks her giant rabbit on a leather leash down the boardwalk, lives in a colossal architectural wonder known as the Golden Elephant, had her first kiss in the Haunted HellGate ride--and wouldn't have it any other way. But the time for having fun in Luna Park comes to an end when a mystic's...
12730) The abandoned empress: 1
Series
Abandoned empress volume 1
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Aristia la Monique was the child of prophecy, raised to be the companion of the future emperor--until she wasn't. When the actual child of prophecy appears on the palace grounds, Aristia is immediately cast aside by both fiancé and country and forced to watch as Jieun is handed the love, future, and throne that was supposed to be hers. Her only reward for a lifetime of obedience is death...or rather, a second chance at life! When she unexpectedly...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks"? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? In the aftermath of the battle in Jaku City, the forces of good are reeling. With so many heroes dead,...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2[022]
Language
English
Description
Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto! Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?! The situation is fraught during the casino battle between...
12733) Arpeggio of Blue Steel: 19
Author
Series
Arpeggio of Blue Steel volume 19
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The National Maritime Institute of Technology's school festival is in full swing! Beneath the hustle and bustle, Takao and Atago face off against Kirishima and Haruna, who are trying to break in to Facility Number Four. Meanwhile, on Hashira Island, Gunzou plots his escape!"--Amazon.
12734) Hunter x hunter: Volume 7
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Gon and Killua study the ways of Nen with master Wing at Heavens Arena. When Gon finally masters the use of Nen, he also passes the final portion of the Hunter Exam and Hisoka finally accepts his challenge.
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The ninja adventures continue with Naruto’s son, Boruto! Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in his village, and now his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story... A new generation of ninja is ready to take the stage, led by Naruto's own son, Boruto! Boruto may have survived his dance with death thanks to some Ohtsutsuki meddling, but the...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"As the last remaining member of Kara, Code begins his plan for revenge against Boruto, Kawaki, and the others who took down Isshiki. His first move is to awaken an ally with a terrifying ability. Meanwhile, a determined Boruto has some plans of his own."-- cover page 4.
Series
Bug boys volume 2
Publisher
RH Graphic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Little bugs, big feelings These best friends are ready for new adventures! Meeting a bat? They're on it! Getting lost in a labyrinth? Might be scary! Every day is new and exciting to these two beetles, and together they'll face challenges and help their friends along the way."-- cover page 4.
12739) From badger to worse
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"In the first book of Agents of S.U.I.T., the new volume in John Patrick Green's smash-hit InvestiGators world, eager rookie agent Cilantro stepped into the spotlight and rocketed into space! Now it's time for the B-Team to show why they're so un-B-lievably B-loved. That's right, Bongo and Marsha, the superspy Badgers, are on the case . . . and way over-budget. When S.U.I.T. realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets and spy...
12740) Wonder Woman: tempest tossed
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Princess Diana of Themyscira believes that her 16th birthday will be one of new beginnings--namely, acceptance into the warrior tribe of the Amazons. But her birthday celebrations are cut short when rafts carrying refugees break through the barrier that separates her island home from the outside world. When Diana defies the Amazons to try to bring the outsiders to safety, she finds herself swept away by the stormy sea. Cut off from everything she's...
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