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Author
Series
Twisted tales (Liz Braswell) volume 11
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
"What if Meg had to become a Greek god? After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus--as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld....
Author
Publisher
Action Lab Entertainment
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Two years ago, Raven Xingtao was locked in a tower and denied her birthright thanks to the scheming of her brothers. After she was freed, she set out to reclaim what was hers and get her revenge. It has been a long time coming, but after tonight the job will be halfway done. On Golden Rock there is a beautiful fortress and at the heart of that fortress is Raven's brother, Magpie. Unfortunately, between Raven and Magpie is every sword swinging, tough...
603) Bea Wolf
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Listen! Hear a tale of mallow-munchers and warriors who answer candy's clarion call! Somewhere in a generic suburb stands Treeheart, a kid-forged sanctuary where generations of tireless tykes have spent their youths making merry, spilling soda, and staving off the shadow of adulthood. One day, these brave warriors find their fun cut short by their nefarious neighbor Grindle, who can no longer tolerate the sounds of mirth seeping into his joyless...
605) Castro's daughter
Author
Series
Kirk McGarvey adventures volume 16
Publisher
Forge
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Cuban Intelligence Service Colonel Maria Leon is called to the bedside of the dying Fidel Castro. She is his illegitimate daughter but has never been acknowledged by her father until now. Castro makes her promise to contact the legendary former Director of the CIA Kirk McGarvey to help her on a mysterious quest to find Cibola, the fabled seven cities of Gold. As the Cuban government unravels, Leon has to use every means at her disposal just to find...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time, wizards tried to conquer the Sacred Realm of Hyrule. The Spirits of Light sealed the wizards power within the Shadow Crystal and banished them to the Twilight Realm beyond the Mirror of Twilight. Now, an evil menace is trying to find Midna, Princess of the Twilight Realm, and the fragments of the Shadow Crystal to gain the power to rule over both the Twilight Realm and the World of Light. Links battle with his dark alter ego leaves...
Author
Series
Three thieves volume 5
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dessa convinces the smuggler Quinn to transport her, Topper and Fisk to the mysterious Island of Astaroth. Dessa is convinced her twin brother, Jared, who was abducted years earlier by the Queen's chamberlain, is being held on the island. However, soon after setting sail, they are overtaken by a pirate ship commanded by the King of Pirates, whom they discover is interested in only one treasure on board: Dessa's map to the location of Astaroth! Will...
608) Cowa!
Author
Series
Publisher
Viz
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A contagious Monster Flu is spreading around town like wildfire. Can the town's troublemaker, a half-vampire, half-werekoala and his friends get the medicine in time to save everyone?!
Author
Series
Princeless volume 4
Publisher
Action Lab Comics
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Fresh off of their adventures with The Pirate Princess, Adrienne and Bedelia are back to the task of rescuing Adriennes sisters. Next is the middle sister, the mopey and boy-crazy Angoisse. And Angoisses tower is deep in the heart o the darkest swamp, surrounded by the most dangerous creatures in all of Ashland. Goblins, zombies, and the horrifying menace of the swamp creature known as the Grimmorax stand between our heroines and Angoisses tower....
611) D. Gray-Man: Vol. 8
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"The battle on the sea continues, with the swarm of evolved akuma pressing hard on the Exorcists. Lenalee tries to tackle one akuma on her own, but realizes she can prevail only by unleashing the full force of her Innocence. Back on the ship Lavi prepares to call on a special attribute of his own Innocence. Will any of this be enough? Can the Exorcists hold on, or will they need help that may or may not come?"--P. [4] of cover.
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Koro and Dorma come face-to-face with a demon that can read the deepest secrets of their hearts. Together they must overcome their darkest fears, or succumb to them. Meanwhile, Lu and Aki, stranded at the bottom of the world. But when the dreaded Houndmaster tracks them down, Lu must face a truth she long sought to run from."-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Three thieves volume 4
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"They say no one returns from the Enchanted Forest--but that won't discourage Pella. Earthquakes are destroying her village, and worst of all, they've caused the Midsummer Festival to be canceled. According to legend, the Earth Queen is to blame for these violent quakes--and the Earth Queen's tower lies at the heart of the Enchanted Forest. Late one night, Pella sneaks away to find the Earth Queen and give her a piece of her mind. But she's not afraid--she's...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Contains two volumes of The Legend of Zelda manga series, presented in a deluxe format featuring new covers and color art pieces, in which Link must defeat evil to deliver the spiritual stones that hold the key to the Triforce to Princess Zelda, as well as use the Triforce to save his loved ones from the mysterious Skull Kid and the treacherous Agahnim.
616) Windows on the world
Author
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Set in a New York City in mourning, this poignant graphic novel explores the push-and-pull between love and obligation. On the morning of September 11, 2001, an undocumented worker named Balthazar busses tables at New York City s famous Windows on the World restaurant. Back in Mexico, his family watches their TV screen in horror as the Twin Towers collapse. Refusing to give up hope that Balthazar is alive, his son Fernando embarks on a treacherous...
Author
Series
Lightfall volume 1
Publisher
HarperAlley
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Deep in the heart of the planet Irpa stands the Salty Pig's House of Tonics & Tinctures, home of the wise Pig Wizard and his adopted granddaughter, Bea. As keepers of the Endless Flame, they live a quiet and peaceful life, crafting medicines and potions for the people of their once-prosperous world. All that changes one day when, while walking through the woods, Bea meets Cad, a member of the Galdurians, an ancient race thought to be long-extinct....
Author
Series
Seven deadly sins manga volume 5
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Four of the Sins have been reunited and it feels almost so good. Entering a fighting tournament where the grand prize is Diane's weapon, the unthinkable happens when the Sins and Holy Knights clash on stage! But who is the other faction of Holy Knights, dubbed the 'New Generation', and what could this monstrous group of demon-like knights be planning?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Earl and the fairy volume 3
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
During one of her rare trips to visit her father in London, Lydia, who is a doctor and a fairy, is rescued from kidnappers by a young man who needs her help to claim his birthright as ruler of the fairy kingdom.
Author
Series
Three thieves volume 3
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As the three thieves trek further west in search of Greyfalcon, they stumble on a kidnapping in progress. Dessa daringly rescues the victim--who turns out to be the crown prince of Medoria! The thieves are still on the run from the Queen's Dragons, so being openly celebrated by a neighboring kingdom seems like a bad idea. But it also holds a rare opportunity. The prince--who grows more and more devoted to Dessa--promises his help on her quest. However,...
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