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A nerdy gay teenager jumps headfirst into the bro-y world of high school baseball in this semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ graphic novel.
Ninth-grader Jonah is not a jock. On the contrary, he loves history class and nerdy movies, and his athletic ineptitude verges on tragic. So, what's he doing signing up for the baseball team? Could it have something to do with the cute shortstop, Elliot?
For the rest of high school, Jonah faces challenges...
Ninth-grader Jonah is not a jock. On the contrary, he loves history class and nerdy movies, and his athletic ineptitude verges on tragic. So, what's he doing signing up for the baseball team? Could it have something to do with the cute shortstop, Elliot?
For the rest of high school, Jonah faces challenges...
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Fresh out of prison for an arson conviction, clueless 20-year old Billy Bonney finds himself drifting through the seedy and unsavory world of cut-rate moviemaking, even more out of place amongst his peers than he felt as a teen six years earlier when he got busted. Following his brother to the sets of grade B and exploitation 1970s Hollywood seems like a path of least resistance, until he accidentally lands a job as a handler to a has-been actor....
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"Librarian Chloe Sampson has been struggling: to take care of her three younger siblings, to find herself, to make ends meet. She's just about at the end of her rope when she stumbles across a rare edition of a book from the 1960s at the local flea market. Deciding it's a sign of her luck turning, she takes it home with her-only to be shocked when her cranky hermit of a neighbor swoops in and offers to buy it for an exorbitant price. Intrigued, Chloe...
5) Dwellings
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Dwellings volume 2
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Emmy Award-winning, Eisner-Award-nominated cartoonist and animator Jay Stephens (Secret Saturdays, Jetcat Clubhouse) welcomes you back to Elwich-the small town where the secrets run deep, the quiet streets harbor murderous intent, and even the spirits are prone to fits of jealous rage!
In this issue: Two must-read tales of supernatural psychosis and paranormal paranoia! First: Don't bite the hand that feeds you in "Quiet, Suki," especially if that...
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"Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've...
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In award-winning author Kristen Kiesling and illustrator Rye Hickman's YA graphic novel The Harrowing, a psychic teen hunts potential killers until she discovers the boy she loves is her next target.
Rowan Sterling should be worrying about normal teenage things like attending college and whether her best friend Lucas is maybe more than a friend. . . . Instead, she's having terrifying visions of blood and violence. As the premonitions increase...
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A whirlwind adventure exploring love, gender, and big emotions, Monster Crush is the perfect read for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider.
Since her parents split up, Ruby Reid has been having a tough time at Crestwood High.
But everything changes the day Ella Mooney moves to town. Ella isn't like most teens: she's never been on a Ferris wheel, never had an ice cream cone, and sometimes she grows fangs and a tail!
It's not just Ruby who...
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In the 1500s, a ship of seafaring navigators run afoul of a lost world where there is only one king, the King of the Monsters! Before humanity had successfully traveled the entire globe, it was believed that monsters ruled the oceans just beyond the horizon. "Here there be dragons..." was written on maps to denote the areas people dared not go.
That is, until Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the seas, visiting foreign lands and collecting treasure....
10) Taka
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Join Taka, the Notorious Delinquent, as she struggles to right her wrongs after unwittingly releasing a horde of evil robots. It's tough being a hero. A new YA graphic novel for fans of the Kamen Rider series. Taka is no hero. The Notorious Delinquent has a bit of a reputation in her city, but after she accidentally unleashes a horde of evil robots, she begrudgingly takes up the mantle of MECH FIGHTER! Armed with special abilities, Taka sets out to...
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Welcome to a world where imagination knows no bounds! "Enchanted Escapades" is a delightful eBook compilation of twenty plus enchanting tales designed to transport young readers into realms of wonder and magic. Each story promises a unique adventure, from whimsical picnics in magical meadows to treasure hunts in Candyland. Join Pirate Puppies on a quest for buried treasures, accompany Captain Whiskers as he soars with flying fish, and witness the...
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The Merc with a Mouth takes on the Mutant with the Muttonchops in their greatest battles - and occasional team-ups! Katanas and claws clash in their brutal first meeting - but when someone targets Weapon X survivors, Wolverine must ride to Deadpool's rescue! Doctor Bong tolls for our heroes, then things get hairy over a werewolf! And when a bounty is placed on Logan's head, guess who tries to collect! An assault on a Hydra base will have them at each...
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⚽ The Perfect Gift for EVERY Football Fan ⚽Are you ready to unleash your inner football superstar?Introducing "BE THE G.O.A.T. - A Pick Your Own Football Destiny Adventure," a thrilling adventure book tailored for young readers aged 9 to 13. With its immersive "Choose Your Own Adventure" experience, you'll step into the boots of the legendary Lionel Messi and shape your soccer destiny with every turn of the page. Begin Your Journey: Dive headfirst...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 8
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"This sequel [to Tru & Nelle] stands on its own. The writing is gorgeous-not one false stroke. Neri's uneasy peer into a piece of Americana squeezes dribs of hope from precious blood. Totally brilliant. Bravo!" -Rita Williams-Garcia, 3-time Coretta Scott King Award-Winner and Newbery honoree for One Crazy Summer ? "An absorbing story of true friends in troubled times." -Kirkus, starred review "As in Neri's first book about the real-life...
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"Unicorn has a dream. A beautiful, bewitching, bubbly dream: Unicorn longs to be a mermaid! (Sometimes. Not all the time.) With the help of her trusty craft kit, Kitty is determined to make her best friend Unicorn’s dream come true. But one elaborate DIY mermaid tail later, plus a beach trip that doesn’t go as planned, Unicorn doesn’t feel very beautiful or bewitching. When Unicorn starts to feel insecure, can Kitty help make him feel enchanting...
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Are you struggling to find engaging stories to read in English that are at your level of proficiency? Do you want material that's not only educational but also captivating? As an English language teacher with years of experience, I understand the importance of stories to keep learners motivated and language acquisition exciting. With that in mind, the easy readers in this series are carefully crafted to ensure accessibility. Plus, they're packed with...
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Ruby and Gabriel is a bilingual story and activity book about a new assignment from Mrs. Blye where Ruby and her classmates go to the school library to research information about their hometown. While in the library, Ruby's classmate, Gabriel shows famous pictures of places that he has visited in his home town of Paris France and teaches Ruby some French along the way. This book includes activity pages that focus on learning both English and French...
18) I Am
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This workbook is designed specifically for kids starting as little as four years old. Its main goal is to help them learn how to fully love and accept themselves from an early age, no matter their circumstances, no exceptions.
By repeating the "I am" statements and using activities in the rest of the workbook to reinforce and build on these statements, children will start to slowly but surely feel more confident.
This workbook will help kids get...
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In the heart of Agra, India, lies an enduring testament to love and architectural grandeur - the Taj Mahal. This iconic masterpiece, bathed in the ethereal glow of white marble, stands as a poignant symbol of devotion and artistic brilliance. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the early 17th century, the Taj Mahal encapsulates a love story that transcends time. The narrative unfolds with the passionate love between Shah Jahan and his...
20) What's a Yiayia?
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A sweet story about the love of a Greek Grandmother and her Granddaughter and all the fun things they do together is more than just a story of adventures; It's a testament to the enduring power of love and family.