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I survived the great molasses flood, 1919 by Georgia Ball

I survived the great molasses flood, 1919

Georgia Ball

Graphic novel

"There were warning signs that the molasses tank would break. The steel sides moaned and groaned. Molasses oozed from its seams. But the people of Boston's North End--mostly poor immigrants--were powerless to complain to the big molasses company. On a bright...

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Twig friends. 2, Stick together by Andrew McDonald

Twig friends. 2, Stick together

Andrew McDonald

Graphic novel

"Join the Twig Friends as they stick together through treasure hunts, birthday parties and big feelings."--Provided by publisher.

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Melowy 3 in 1. #2, Destiny's brightest by Cortney Faye Powell

Melowy 3 in 1. #2, Destiny's brightest

Cortney Faye Powell

Graphic novel

"Hidden somewhere beyond the highest clouds is the school of Destiny. There, magical pegasuses called Melowies, born with symbols bestowing them with hidden powers, study to prepare for their true potential. The castle school is also where friends Cleo, Cora,...

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Melowy. 1 3 in 1 graphic novel. by Cortney Faye Powell

Melowy. 1 3 in 1 graphic novel.

Cortney Faye Powell

Graphic novel

"Hidden somewhere beyond the highest clouds is the school of Destiny. There, magical pegasuses called Melowies, born with symbols bestowing them with hidden powers, study to prepare for their true potential. The castle school is also where friends Cleo, Cora,...

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Pizza and Taco. 6, Rock out! by Stephen Shaskan

Pizza and Taco. 6, Rock out!

Stephen Shaskan

Graphic novel

"Pizza and Taco have decided to start a band, now all they need is to find some instruments, bandmates, and write a song or two"--

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Animorphs : 6, The capture by Chris Grine

Animorphs : 6, The capture

Chris Grine

Graphic novel

"It was bad enough when Jake found out his older brother was one of them. It was even worse when Tobias stayed in his morph too long. But nothing compares to the horror the Animorphs are about to face--nothing. The Animorphs have discovered the location of the...

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Fluffle bunnies. 2, Big city buns by Anna Humphrey

Fluffle bunnies. 2, Big city buns

Anna Humphrey

Graphic novel

"Biggie, Boingy and Flop have the park under control, and life is grand, if maybe a bit . . . boring. When they see a festival pop up nearby, they decide to investigate, and when they have a run-in with a group of city rats, their little park suddenly seems...

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Paws. 1, Gabby gets it together by artist Msassyk

Paws. 1, Gabby gets it together

artist Msassyk

Graphic novel

"Meet best friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy. They're different in just about every way -- personalities, hobbies, family, and more -- but they have a few important things in common: they absolutely love animals, and, for reasons that are as varied as the trio...

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The Luna Sisters. 2, Battle for the moon blossom by Dan Yaccarino

The Luna Sisters. 2, Battle for the moon blossom

Dan Yaccarino

Graphic novel

"Two sisters, Lucy and Nera, who live on the moon both want the Moon Blossom but when a Galactic Green Goat is about to eat their flower, the sisters must stop fighting and work together."--

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Annabelle the terrifying doll  by Andrew (Writer of juvenile literature) Wolfe

Annabelle the terrifying doll

Andrew (Writer of juvenile literature)...

Graphic novel

"In 1970, a nursing student was given a large doll as a gift. Soon the doll, which became known as Annabelle, began acting strangely. When no one was looking, Annabelle changed positions on her own. Then the doll began leaving creepy, cryptic notes asking for...

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Annie and the unsinkable ship by Amy Rubinate

Annie and the unsinkable ship

Amy Rubinate

Graphic novel

"The year is 1912 and the famed ocean liner, the Titanic, has just hit an iceberg. Twelve-year-old Annie has left her home in Ireland to begin a new life in America with her widowed mother. The peaceful journey across the sea comes to an end when Annie is...

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Badge quest. Book 1, A cheesey brie-ginning! by Guy Kopsombut

Badge quest. Book 1, A cheesey brie-ginning!

Guy Kopsombut

Graphic novel

"Pillow the bear wants to become a hero. In order to become one, he must collect Hero Badges. Pillow has collected a lot of badges, but one in particular eludes him . . . The Dragon Slaying Badge. So when Pillow learns about a dragon that has stolen all of his...

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Slice of Mallow. Second slice by Adam Foreman

Slice of Mallow. Second slice

Adam Foreman

Graphic novel

"Everyone loves Mallow. He's cute, he's funny, he's been to SPACE... and Jelly is sick of hearing about it. So Jelly has hatched a plan. She's going to be the star of this comic book. Only why is it still called Slice of Mallow ...?"--Provided by publisher.

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Time buddies. 2, Past, present, hooture by Stephanie Cooke

Time buddies. 2, Past, present, hooture

Stephanie Cooke

Graphic novel

"Hoot and Bentley know the most important rule of time travel: Don t mess with history especially your own history! Still, a quick trip can be hard to resist when you really, really need to ask your future self an important question or get your grandpa the...

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Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy. 5, Spidermania by Doug Savage

Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy. 5, Spidermania

Doug Savage

Graphic novel

"Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy are back for a cliff-hanger adventure when a spider begins taking control of all of the forest animals. It's a new day in the forest, and the creatures there are beginning to act strange. They're getting glowing purple eyes,...

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A Hillside Valley graphic novel. Speak up, Santiago! by Julio Anta

A Hillside Valley graphic novel. Speak up, Santiago!

Julio Anta

Graphic novel

"How can you speak up if you don't have the words? Santi is excited to spend the summer in Hillside Valley, meeting the local kids, eating his Abuela's delicious food, exploring! There's just one problem--Santi doesn't speak Spanish that well and it feels like...

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The floofs reach for the stars by Penelope O'Neill

The floofs reach for the stars

Penelope O'Neill

Graphic novel

"The Floofs are there to help each other solve problems of the cosmic kind. From figuring out why the stars in the night sky are disappearing and helping someone who finds themselves far from home, to joining a friend on their quest to find a quiet place to...

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More trees, please! by Alastair Heim

More trees, please!

Alastair Heim

Graphic novel

"A young girl explores all the different types of trees in nature."--Provided by publisher.

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The love report. Volume three by author B{copy}{flat}ka

The love report. Volume three

author B{copy}{flat}ka

Graphic novel

"Grace has made a HUGE decision: she's going to confess her feelings to Abe. But when Grace arrives to tell him, she overhears him talking to a girl on the phone, who cannot be "just a friend!" Grace teams up with Lola to investigate this mysterious new girl,...

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Bounce back. [1] by 1977- author Misako Rokkusu

Bounce back. [1]

1977- author Misako Rokkusu

Graphic novel

"Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself in Brooklyn, New York, forced to...

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Fart Boy and Reeky Dog. 1 by Joan Holub

Fart Boy and Reeky Dog. 1

Joan Holub

Graphic novel

"Eleven-year-old Phartolomew, also known as the unlikely superhero Fart Boy, teams up with his new sidekick, Reeky Dog, to stop the evil Professor Gravypants from taking over the world."--Provided by publisher.

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The Loud house. #23, "Games & gains"

The Loud house. #23, "Games & gains"

Graphic novel

Contains fourteen stories about Lincoln Loud and his ten sisters.

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Asterix. 40, Asterix and the White Iris by 1973- author. Fabcaro

Asterix. 40, Asterix and the White Iris

1973- author. Fabcaro

Graphic novel

"A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down. As news of the dire situation reaches...

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Asterix. 16, Asterix in Switzerland by 1926-1977 Goscinny

Asterix. 16, Asterix in Switzerland

1926-1977 Goscinny

Graphic novel

"Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Quaestor Vexatius Sinusitus turns up in Gaul to investigate the creative accountancy of Governor Varius Flavus. When the...

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Bridges  by Dan Zettwoch

Bridges

Dan Zettwoch

Graphic novel

"Follow Bea, Archie, Trudy, and Spencer (otherwise known as the BATS!) as they crisscross the globe using every type of bridge: beam, arch, truss, and suspension. From ancient low-slung rope bridges to modern hi-tech towers of steel, they'll traverse 'em all....

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Asterix. 25, Asterix and the great divide by author Uderzo

Asterix. 25, Asterix and the great divide

author Uderzo

Graphic novel

"Two rival chieftains have been elected to govern a little village in ancient Gaul - and a ditch dug through the village divides it, literally, into a party of the left and a party of the right. But the son and daughter of the two chieftains are in love....

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Three thieves. 1, Tower of treasure by Scott Chantler

Three thieves. 1, Tower of treasure

Scott Chantler

Graphic novel

"Dessa, along with Topper and Fisk, has managed a daring landing onto the flying island of Astaroth, where she hopes to find her long-lost brother. Instead, they discover a bizarre world where three children are being held by a mysterious and rarely seen man...

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Bitsy & Boozle tell a story! by Sara Goetter

Bitsy & Boozle tell a story!

Sara Goetter

Graphic novel

"Once upon a time there was a narrator named Bitsy, and all she wanted to do was tell a story. Thankfully, she had just the right protagonist to help her with that--Boozle, a grumpy old wizard without a lot to say. Join them both on the adventure of a lifetime...

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Yokai cats. 9 by author Pandania

Yokai cats. 9

author Pandania

Graphic novel

"Meet more yokai cats! The itsumade can talk, but only knows how to say 'how much longer?' And the kanadama finds all of the coins in the house, especially the ones that get lost under furniture. Maybe they'll come to your house too!"--

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Halfway to somewhere by Jose Pimienta

Halfway to somewhere

Jose Pimienta

Graphic novel

"Ave must adjust to a new country, a new school, and a new family dynamic when their mom and younger brother move to Kansas while their father and older sister stay in Mexico during the parents' divorce."--Provided by publisher.

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Brave by Alessandro Ferrari

Brave

Alessandro Ferrari

Graphic novel

"Merida is a skilled archer and the impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the lords of the land, unleashing chaos and fury in the kingdom. But when she turns to...

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Sib squad. 1 by Steve Breen

Sib squad. 1

Steve Breen

Graphic novel

"The youngest of seven siblings, Lucy, Bruce, and Oliver are sick and tired of being told that they are too little to do the things their older siblings do. In a bout of bored frustration, they band together to form Sib Squad--a club of their own dedicated to...

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The robot makers. Book 07. The shocking internet broadcast by author P'odoal Ch'in'gu

The robot makers. Book 07. The shocking internet broadcast

author P'odoal Ch'in'gu

Graphic novel

"Haedal Academy's team earned second place in the National Robot Dance Competition! But then a popular streamer named Cyborg Captain calls them out for foul play, and the whole school turns against them"--

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The robot makers. Book 08, We are robot makers! by author P'odoal Ch'in'gu

The robot makers. Book 08, We are robot makers!

author P'odoal Ch'in'gu

Graphic novel

"La Ion and the others in the robot club prepare for the Creative Robot Contest."--Provided by publisher.

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Ting and the deadly waters by Ailynn Collins

Ting and the deadly waters

Ailynn Collins

Graphic novel

"After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It's up to her to lead her younger...

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Paulina and the disaster at Pompeii by Barbara Perez Marquez

Paulina and the disaster at Pompeii

Barbara Perez Marquez

Graphic novel

"Twelve-year-old Paulina is delivering bread to her new friend Fabia's home when Mount Vesuvius begins erupting, but when Fabia's father leaves to help fellow Pompeii residents evacuate, the girls make their way through the city, helping others where they can....

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Gemma and the great flu by Julie Gilbert

Gemma and the great flu

Julie Gilbert

Graphic novel

"With two brothers fighting in the Great War, Gemma Dorgan's life is filled with worries. But when the Spanish Flu hits Philadelphia, the Dorgan family faces their own battle of sorts at home"--

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Magda, intergalactic chef. 1, The big tournament by Nicolas Wouters

Magda, intergalactic chef. 1, The big tournament

Nicolas Wouters

Graphic novel

"Twelve-year-old Magda's gift for inventing unique and delicious dishes earns her a spot in the famous intergalactic cooking tournament, but she discovers a conspiracy to rig the competition and steal the prize: the world-healing Nectar"--

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Inked  by Karen Wasson

Inked

Karen Wasson

Graphic novel

"When 12-year-old Sid discovers a talking octopus in his family's fish shop, he is shocked - and annoyed. Otto the octopus is cheeky, demanding, and won't leave Sid alone until he helps Otto get to the ocean ... roughly 300 kilometres away! But Sid has bigger...

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Mega robo bros. 7, Nemesis by Neill Cameron

Mega robo bros. 7, Nemesis

Neill Cameron

Graphic novel

"The REVOLUTION malware is causing robots across London to attack humans, and Alex and Freddy are caught between their human friends and family, and the desire to help robots like themselves! But who could be behind this nefarious scheme? Before they know...

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The Cartoonists Club  by Raina Telgemeier

The Cartoonists Club

Raina Telgemeier

Graphic novel

"Welcome to the club! Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps...

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Curious George. Sweet surprise by Brooke Vitale

Curious George. Sweet surprise

Brooke Vitale

Graphic novel

"Join Curious George on a cooking adventure filled with monkey mischief! When kitchen chaos reaches its sticky peak and the batter is ruined for a very special cake, George finds a way to dust off the flour and try again!"--Provided by publisher.

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Maxwell Dark 1, Nightmare hunter by Brady Smith

Maxwell Dark 1, Nightmare hunter

Brady Smith

Graphic novel

"I'm Maxwell. Please don't call me Max. I have a gift that I was born with, although most of the time it feels like a curse. That gift--or curse--allows twelve-year-old Maxwell to sense, experience, and enter other kids' nightmares. He drifts from town to...

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Hairy Holes. Book 2 by Brenton E. McKenna

Hairy Holes. Book 2

Brenton E. McKenna

Graphic novel

"In the thrilling sequel of Hairy Holes, readers finally meet the mysterious keyboard warrior, Ned AKA Crypt_hunter19, on his journey to prove the supernatural beings known as Hairy Holers do exist. But what happens when he catches the attention of a shady...

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Pup and dragon. How to catch the Easter Bunny by Alice Walstead

Pup and dragon. How to catch the Easter Bunny

Alice Walstead

Graphic novel

"In a pursuit full of hijinks, Pup and Dragon attempt to catch the Easter Bunny while Pup simultaneously tries to explain who the Easter Bunny is to Dragon."--Publisher.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo! mysteries. Vol. 5 by Matthew Cody

The Batman & Scooby-Doo! mysteries. Vol. 5

Matthew Cody

Graphic novel

"Gotham is full of mysteries, but who better to protect Gotham City than Batman? And when he needs more help than the Bat-Family can provide, who better to call than Mystery Inc.?"--Publisher.

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Dragon Ball Z. Vol. 11 by Akira Toriyama

Dragon Ball Z. Vol. 11

Akira Toriyama

Graphic novel

"With an entire planet for their battleground, Goku and Freeza continue their showdown to see who's strongest in the universe! But Goku's determination turns to horror as he realizes that his enemy has just been toying with him ... and at just 50% of his full...

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Otis & Peanut. 3, Find a way by Naseem Hrab

Otis & Peanut. 3, Find a way

Naseem Hrab

Graphic novel

"Heartwarming tales of friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat in the spirit of Frog and Toad. In the third book in this series of graphic novels, three more stories explore themes of friendship, grief, and belonging."--

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Ghost town by Eric Colossal

Ghost town

Eric Colossal

Graphic novel

"The sleepy seaside town of Crater is falling apart. The buildings are run-down, the streets are full of potholes, and the power is unreliable. However, it's the only home Lily Cole has ever known, and despite her protests, Lily's family will be moving away at...

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Dino poet. 1 by Tom Angleberger

Dino poet. 1

Tom Angleberger

Graphic novel

"Get writing or get eaten! Dino Poet is on a mission: to write the first great poem--ever! His lunch, a prehistoric frog, is also on a mission: to not get eaten! So when Frog tells Dino Poet that his poems stink, he decides lunch can wait... for now. The two...

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Whose poo is this? Book 2, All aboard the poo boat by Song-i Pak

Whose poo is this? Book 2, All aboard the poo boat

Song-i Pak

Graphic novel

"Dr. Egg and friends hop aboard the Poo Boat to find the animal owners of some new and mysterious scat. Join them to learn all about living things through the science of poo!"--

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Whose poo is this? Book 1, The golden poo by Song-i Pak

Whose poo is this? Book 1, The golden poo

Song-i Pak

Graphic novel

"Dr. Egg, Dr. Yang, and Dr. Woong find a mysterious golden poo in the woods! Can you solve the mystery before they can? Come learn all about living things through the science of poo!"--

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Adventure time compendium. Vol. 2 by Chris Hastings

Adventure time compendium. Vol. 2

Chris Hastings

Graphic novel

"C'mon, grab your friends and head to distant lands in this new Adventure Time compendium collecting all of writer Christopher Hastings's mathematical run! Whether it's saving Ooo from an eldritch chef bent on making a delicious meal, engaging in spy...

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Botticelli's apprentice by Ursula Murray Husted

Botticelli's apprentice

Ursula Murray Husted

Graphic novel

"Life as a chicken girl isn't so bad, but Mella wants more. Though girls can't be official apprentices to artists in Florence, Mella has been secretly teaching herself to paint while tending to artist Sandro Botticelli's chickens. When one of Botticelli's...

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Avatar, the last airbender. Ashes of the academy by Faith Erin Hicks

Avatar, the last airbender. Ashes of the academy

Faith Erin Hicks

Graphic novel

"Kiyi, half-sister to Fire Lord Zuko, enrolls at the strict Royal Fire Academy for Girls, but when a seed of doubt about the new headmistress is planted, Zuko takes action by installing one of the people he trusts most, Mai, as an academy teacher."--Publisher.

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The Smurfs. Who's that Smurf? by 1972- author Tébo

The Smurfs. Who's that Smurf?

1972- author Tébo

Graphic novel

"A Smurf who doesn't speak Smurf? Who's smurfed his memory? And how come none of the other Smurfs smurf him? It's the start of a new smurfing adventure by French master cartoonist, Tebo, featuring Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf and Papa Smurf. Smurf...

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Asterix and Obelix's birthday by 1926-1977 Goscinny

Asterix and Obelix's birthday

1926-1977 Goscinny

Graphic novel

"Shhh! The details are being kept secret, but to celebrate a half-century of Asterix, we have something special for his millions of fans: a fabulous anniversary-themed collection of twelve stories that will become a treasured collectible"--Provided by...

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Avatar, the last airbender. Book 1, Water.

Avatar, the last airbender. Book 1, Water.

Graphic novel

"The adventures of Aang from Nickelodeon's Avatar: the last airbender continue in the Screen Comix format! Follow along scene by scene as Aang, Katara, and Sokka continue their journey north to find a waterbending master, making new friends -- and foes --...

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The littlest fighter by Joey Weiser

The littlest fighter

Joey Weiser

Graphic novel

"While Ash is making a name for himself fighting giant monsters despite his small size, he meets Dot, who urges him to stop battling, but he wants to defeat the Legendary Champion who disappeared, so they try to find him together."--Provided by publisher.

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Deep-sea creatures by Mike (Comic book artist) Lawrence

Deep-sea creatures

Mike (Comic book artist) Lawrence

Graphic novel

"Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! In this volume, you'll see real-life sea creatures like giant isopods, colossal squids, blood-sucking...

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Survival scout. Lost at sea by Maxwell Eaton

Survival scout. Lost at sea

Maxwell Eaton

Graphic novel

"When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea"--Provided by publisher.

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Donald Duck. Magic and mayhem by Alberto (Comics writer) Savini

Donald Duck. Magic and mayhem

Alberto (Comics writer) Savini

Graphic novel

"It's Donald Duck's 90th anniversary, and a corps of European Disney comics masters is bringing his magic makeover to life in an all-new feature-length graphic novel! Can Scrooge McDuck, Daisy, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Cousin Fethry save Duckburg from...

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The robot makers. Book 05, Robots can dance? by author P'odoal ch'in'gu

The robot makers. Book 05, Robots can dance?

author P'odoal ch'in'gu

Graphic novel

"The upcoming robot dance competition is less than a month away, and only one club can enter. Which team will program the winning dance and move on to the national showdown?"--

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Red planet rescue by Lindsay Galvin

Red planet rescue

Lindsay Galvin

Graphic novel

"Bo and Darian are needed! There is a storm on Mars that threatens to cut off power to a very important green dome. Will they be able to get power to the dome in time to save their Mum's life's work?!"--Provided by publisher.

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Story spinners by Cassandra Federman

Story spinners

Cassandra Federman

Graphic novel

"Polar-opposite, 'forever-fighting' sisters, Kennedy and Devon, come together to tell an epic bedtime story that stops their baby sister's crying, so they can finally all get some sleep."--Provided by publisher.

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Academy for Roblox Pros. Book 3, Bugged! by Louis Shea

Academy for Roblox Pros. Book 3, Bugged!

Louis Shea

Graphic novel

"Are you a Roblox Pro?! Jai, Bea, Tash and Mitch sure are. But what happens when the friends are sucked into Roblox? And suddenly find themselves in the Academy for Roblox Pros? The coolest school ever! After summer break, the four friends are excited to get...

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Dungzilla by James Foley

Dungzilla

James Foley

Graphic novel

"Sally Tinker - the world's foremost inventor under the age of twelve - has built the incredible resizenator. But when Sally accidentally enlarges a dung beetle to enormous proportions, she finds herself with a monster problem! Can Sally and her friends save...

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Stories from magic beach

Stories from magic beach

Graphic novel

"Inspired by Alison Lester's much-loved classic, this is the book of the film by Paper Planes creator Robert Connolly, showcasing stunning animations, live action stills, with illustrations and verses from the original book. Ten children find themselves on a...

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The thylacine and the time machine by Renée Treml

The thylacine and the time machine

Renée Treml

Graphic novel

"Buckle up! The time-machine awaits! Join twelve-year-old Violet, her dog Tassie and her new friend Thyla - the ghost of the last Tasmanian tiger - on a wild ride to learn all about the legendary, elusive and extinct thylacines. Could there still be hope for...

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My little pony. Classics reimagined. by Megan (Editor) Brown

My little pony. Classics reimagined.

Megan (Editor) Brown

Graphic novel

"As our Odysseus, Pinkie Pie, tries to find her way back home to the most perfectest cupcake on Ithaca, she must first overcome talking pigs, mysterious hungry hippies, bugbears, and even a quick, totally painless trip to Tartarus! Join Pinkie Pie, and the...

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Pluto rocket. 3, Full blast! by Paul Gilligan

Pluto rocket. 3, Full blast!

Paul Gilligan

Graphic novel

"Joe Pidge, king of the neighborhood, and Pluto Rocket, an alien who's new in town, have left the safety of Joe's neighborhood to discover other places on Earth for Pluto's secret mission -- to explore the planet and prove that Earthlings are nice. But Joe is...

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Fantastic Lou by Qin Leng

Fantastic Lou

Qin Leng

Graphic novel

"A totally true collection of short comics about the irrepressible Lou and his loving, if exhausted, parents. Based on Qin's real-life son, Qin's sketches capture the day-to-day events in the life of a young child, with his fears, joys, questions about life...

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The Baby-sitters Club. 1, Kristy's great idea by Raina Telgemeier

The Baby-sitters Club. 1, Kristy's great idea

Raina Telgemeier

Graphic novel

"Follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth."--Provided by publisher.

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The first cat in space. Book one, Ate pizza by Mac Barnett

The first cat in space. Book one, Ate pizza

Mac Barnett

Graphic novel

"Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There's only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's last hope! And that hero is ... a cat. A cat who will be...

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Shred or dead by D. Bradford Gambles

Shred or dead

D. Bradford Gambles

Graphic novel

"Sam and her little sister, Gearhead, just wanted a crew to belong to. But when the Too Cool Crew takes over their skating territory, this motley bunch of misfits will have to seriously level up if they want to win it back. Along the way, they'll encounter a...

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Detective Stanley and the mystery at the museum  by Hannah Tunnicliffe

Detective Stanley and the mystery at the museum

Hannah Tunnicliffe

"Detective Stanley has barely sat down for his breakfast pancakes when he receives an invitation he cannot refuse. The Art Museum has been raided on the opening day of the Bleat Mondrian show and Stan has been called to investigate. The most perplexing thing...

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Steve L. McEvil. 3, And the twisted sister by Lucas P. Turnbloom

Steve L. McEvil. 3, And the twisted sister

Lucas P. Turnbloom

Graphic novel

"When twelve-year-old supervillain wannabe Steve and his friends find themselves stranded on a planet with an alien, they must rely on Steve's sister Eve to rescue them and stop an intergalactic threat--but this might be her chance to prove she is the true...

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Extra large by Tyler Page

Extra large

Tyler Page

Graphic novel

"Tyler Page returns with a middle grade memoir-ish graphic novel, which is about a boy dealing with weight gain, bullying, and gendered expectations all while starting a new school year."--Publisher.

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Rei escapes disaster by Susan Griner

Rei escapes disaster

Susan Griner

Graphic novel

"The year is 2011, and an earthquake has just hit Tohoku, Japan! Twelve-year-old Rei is sitting in class, thinking about the argument she just had with her best friend, when the earthquake strikes. After six long minutes of rumbling, the class can finally...

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SoXiety  by Tamlyn Teow

SoXiety

Tamlyn Teow

Graphic novel

"In a melancholic city of towering skyscrapers, bombarding billboards and blinding screens, resides a dopamine addicted society. The hustle and bustle of day precedes the lonely isolation of night, as they return, alone, to soulless utilitarian apartments...

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The other side of tomorrow by Tina Cho

The other side of tomorrow

Tina Cho

Graphic novel

"From never knowing where they'll find their next meal to avoiding soldiers lurking at every corner, many North Koreans have learned that sticking around can be just as deadly as attempting to flee... almost. Both shy, resourceful Yunho and fierce, vibrant...

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Beyblade X. 1 by Homura Kawamoto

Beyblade X. 1

Homura Kawamoto

Graphic novel

"Bladers are ready to battle it out! They've set their sights on the top of The X tower and prepare to fight their way to victory. With new technology and powerful opponents entering the arena, Beyblades are pushed to their extremes as they race through a new...

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Finding Nemo by Ryuichi Hoshino

Finding Nemo

Ryuichi Hoshino

Graphic novel

"Based on the beloved classic film, Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo, this beautiful manga follows Marlin, a clownfish who is highly overprotective of his son, Nemo. When Nemo gets caught by a diver and ends up in a dentist's fish tank, Marlin stops at nothing...

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Big Nate. Attack of the cheez funk breath! by Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate. Attack of the cheez funk breath!

Lincoln Peirce

Graphic novel

"Snack-loving sixth-grader Nate Wright always has his hands full--of Cheez Doodles! But those delicious orange curls make his breath stink, and when he tries to quit them cold turkey, poor Nate's a hot mess. And that's not the end of his problems. Out of...

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Meet the Mubbles by Liz Pichon

Meet the Mubbles

Liz Pichon

Graphic novel

"Welcome to the Isle of Smile - home of The Mubbles, where the beautiful island runs on SUN, WIND and FLOWER POWER. Like the Wibbles of Wobble mountain, the Earworms and the one-eyed Drib Drabs, everyone on the Isle of Smile lives in perfect harmony - most of...

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