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5-Minute Marvel Super Stories

5-Minute Marvel Super Stories

Author: Marvel Marvel Entertainment Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Genre: Comics Illustrator: Various

The first-ever 5-Minute Comics anthology from Marvel Comics, featuring stories by 15 all-star cartoonists Welcome to the Marvel Universe and the World Outside Your Window. Adventures await in this collectible volume of short comics set in the exciting Marvel Universe―all designed to be read in five minutes or less! The first ever 5-Minute comic anthology with Marvel Comics, edited by John Jennings. All of your favorite Marvel super heroes are here in stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics for young readers. These mighty team-ups include: Black Panther: Jerry Craft ( New Kid ), Wiccan: Mike Curato ( Flamer ), Miles Morales Spider-Man: C. G. Esperanza ( Soul Food Sunday ), Iron Man: John Gallagher (Max Meow), Shang-Chi: Gale Galligan (The Baby-Sitters Club), the Hulk: Chris Giarrusso (G-Man), Spider-Man: Nathan Hale (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales), Captain America: Michael Lee Harris (Choco Leche), Hawkeye: Ben Hatke (Zita the Spacegirl), Ms. Marvel: Priya Huq ( Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin’s Hijab ), Daredevil: John Jennings ( Kindred: The Graphic Novel Adaptation ), Thor and Loki: George O’Connor (The Olympians), Namor: Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), Squirrel Girl: Maria Scrivan (Nat Enough), and Ghost Spider: Jessi Zabarsky ( Witchlight ). Colorful and brimming with action, this renowned roster takes a fun, fresh look at Marvel’s greatest super heroes, perfect for fans of all ages. Read more

Awkward (Berrybrook Middle School, 1)

Awkward (Berrybrook Middle School, 1)

Author: SVETLANA CHMAKOVA Publisher: JY Genre: Comics

Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don't get noticed by the mean kids.Cardinal rule #2 for surviving school: Seek out groups with similar interests and join them.On her first day at her new school, Penelope--Peppi--Torres reminds herself of these basics. But when she trips into a quiet boy in the hall, Jaime Thompson, she's already broken the first rule, and the mean kids start calling her the "nerder girlfriend." How does she handle this crisis? By shoving poor Jaime and running away!Falling back on rule two and surrounding herself with new friends in the art club, Peppi still can't help feeling ashamed about the way she treated Jaime. Things are already awkward enough between the two, but to make matters worse, he's a member of her own club's archrivals--the science club! And when the two clubs go to war, Peppi realizes that sometimes you have to break the rules to survive middle school! Read more

Big Nate: Top Dog: Two Books in One

Big Nate: Top Dog: Two Books in One

Author: Lincoln Peirce Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Genre: Comics

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! A special Big Nate volume including all of the comics from Big Nate and Friends and Big Nate Makes the Grade. The adventurous antics of sixth grader Nate Wright are on full display in this special collection, which includes all the full-color comics from classic titles Big Nate and Friends and Big Nate Makes the Grade. Joining Nate in the fun at P.S. 38 are his best pals, Francis and Teddy. Whether he's setting the school record for detentions, earning an A for annoying teacher's pet Gina, or inventing new ways to trash talk during a chess tournament, Nate's talent for making mischief is second to none. Perfect for kids 8-12 including reluctant readers, this two-book collection will delight both new Big Nate readers and long-time fans. Read more

Cat Kid Comic Club: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #1): From the Creator of Dog Man (1)

Cat Kid Comic Club: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #1): From the Creator of Dog Man (1)

Author: Dav Pilkey Publisher: Graphix Genre: Comics Illustrator: Dav Pilkey

A pioneering new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. Naomi, Melvin, Pedro, and Poppy are just a few of the twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs who share their stories in the Cat Kid Comic Club. Can Li'l Petey, Molly, and Flippy help the students express themselves through comics? The adventures in class and on paper unwind with mishaps and hilarity as the creative baby frogs experience the mistakes and progress that come with practice and persistence. "Squid Kid and Katydid," "Baby Frog Squad," "Monster Cheese Sandwich," "Birds Flowers Trees: A Haiku Photo Comic," and other mini-comics are featured as stories-within-the-story, each done in a different style, utilizing humor and drama, prose and poetry, illustrated in different media including acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, felt-tip markers, clay, hand-made cardboard sculptures, photographs, pipe cleaners, construction paper collages, and cookies. This heartfelt, humorous, and thoughtful graphic novel by award-winning author and artist Dav Pilkey will have readers of all ages laughing and motivated to unleash their own creativity. Read more

Coven: A Graphic Novel – Three Witch Detectives Battle Good and Evil in This Middle Grade Mystery

Coven: A Graphic Novel – Three Witch Detectives Battle Good and Evil in This Middle Grade Mystery

Author: Soman Chainani Publisher: HarperAlley Genre: Comics Illustrator: Joel Gennari

Need your magical crime solved? Call the Witch Coven. Hester, Anadil, and Dot are legendary across the Endless Woods as vigilante detectives and protectors of the peace. The famed trio are not only talented witches but also ride-or-die friends who’ve never left a case unsolved. That is, until the Coven answers a call for help from a mysterious new world—Red Isle, where the Light and Dark Lands are on the brink of all-out war, each blaming the other for a grim spree of deaths. Now the Coven must work together and unmask the killer before Red Isle tears itself apart. Little do they know: The real enemy might be hiding in plain sight . . . From New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani and artist Joel Gennari comes a bold graphic novel experience that explores how, even in our darkest moments, the truest of friends can bring us back into the light. Read more

Diary of an Almost Cool Witch - Book 1: Meet Cindy - Not a 'Normal' Girl - Books

Diary of an Almost Cool Witch - Book 1: Meet Cindy - Not a 'Normal' Girl - Books

Author: Katrina Kahler Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Genre: Comics

Books for Girls aged 9-12: Almost Cool Girl fans will love the first book in this new exciting and drama-packed series. Lindy is a normal 12-year-old girl who has a twin called Cindy. But Cindy is anything but normal! She is a witch and her special powers come to the rescue to save the girls from heartache and embarrassment. The twins' Dad is a teacher at their school...yes, very uncool! But even worse, their Grandma Thelma seems to be attracted to their school principal! Now that is awkward! Follow their adventures in this funny new book, you'll love it. Read more

Energy Wars: The Awakening - A tale of friendship and self discovery!

Energy Wars: The Awakening - A tale of friendship and self discovery!

Author: Jodi Dee Publisher: Jodi Dee Publishing Genre: Adventure

In an exciting new coming-of-age series, meet Myles and his band of friends. A superhero thriller bound to keep your tween engaged and wanting to read "just one more page". Myles is an average thirteen-year-old boy until one day, Sally Munson shows up with purple pants on that look like a Halloween costume. As classmates tease and make fun of her, Myles starts to see these negative words as fireballs of energy being thrown at Sally. He finds himself in the middle of a war zone, invisible to everyone but him! In a suspenseful, supernatural tale of self-discovery and friendship with constant, unexpected twists and turns, Myles tries to understand his newfound superpower. He not only learns about the energy exchange between humans but also the energy of all things. Myles and his friends discover the new ZS phone is stealing people's energy. Follow Myles as he navigates this new reality and works to stop the theft of this energy with the help of his friends. Book 1 of the Energy Wars Series! Book 1 is being used in classrooms across the country and comes with a free novel study to download. Learn about quantum physics, energy, how you affect others, how others affect you, and more. A supernatural, paranormal tale with beings from beyond, superpowers, tele-kinetics, and more. Read more

Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!: A Graphic Novel (Grumpy Monkey Graphic Novels)

Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!: A Graphic Novel (Grumpy Monkey Graphic Novels)

Author: Suzanne Lang Publisher: Random House Studio Genre: Comics Illustrator: Max Lang

An original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased. During a game of hide-and-seek, Jim Panzee causes a real stink. Literally. He walks right into Polecat’s log to hide and instead gets covered in Polecat’s smelly spray. His friends remind Jim that if he’d paid attention in class, he’d have learned to identify animals by their footprints. So it’s back to school for Jim! Guess what! School can be fun—once you get into the swing of it! But when Jim finds himself failing, his best friend, Norman, helps him understand that learning doesn’t only happen when you get everything right—you can learn from your mistakes, too. This silly back-to-school graphic novel will engage even the most reluctant readers and will keep kids laughing from the first page to the last. Also inside: A Primate Primer from Jim’s mom! A trail mix recipe from Jim’s dad! Read more

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.

Author: John Patrick Green Publisher: First Second Genre: Comics Illustrator: Pat Lewis

"When I'm faced with a Pilkey fan looking to branch out, this graphic novel is the first book I reach for... If eight books aren't enough, the spinoff series, Agents of S.U.I.T., continues the fun." ―The New York Times Get ready to dive into the first volume of AGENTS OF S.U.I.T.! Four million readers can’t be wrong – the InvestiGators universe is where the action’s at! At S.U.I.T. headquarters, Cilantro the Chameleon finally gets what she’s been waiting for: a field assignment. Only…it’s literally out in the middle of a field, and her orders are so vague, she can hardly tell what she’s supposed to be investigating. But as she begins to uncover a sheep-led worker’s rights revolt and an alien invasion conspiracy―not to mention a spooky haunting at the abandoned S.U.I.T. field outpost―Cilantro steps into her own V.E.S.T. as a valued member of the S.U.I.T. team. From InvestiGators mastermind John Patrick Green, the world of S.U.I.T. has never been more fun! Collect all the books in the bestselling Agents of S.U.I.T . series: Agents of S.U.I.T. From Badger to Worse Wild Ghost Chase Sew Much Trouble Read more

Leadership Enlightenment For Kids (Comic Book Color Edition): The Full-Color Illustrated Guide to Building Confidence, Courage, and Emotional Maturity for Children Ages 6–12

Leadership Enlightenment For Kids (Comic Book Color Edition): The Full-Color Illustrated Guide to Building Confidence, Courage, and Emotional Maturity for Children Ages 6–12

Author: Martin Maxwell Publisher: Leadership Books For Kids Genre: Comics

If Your Child Won't Read "Another Boring Book" — This Full-Color Comic Edition Sneaks In Life-Changing Leadership Skills While They Think They're Just Having Fun! “The book is exceptional... rating (9.5/10) ” - Dr. Kiran, PhD - Clinical Psychologist " “I recommend this book and give it a five-star review. ” - Dr. Ahmed - MBBS, GMC (UK) Registered Doctor Nobody mentions this but those skills have a formation window. And it's right now, ages 6 to 12. Pause for a second. What happens if your child reaches their teens still struggling to express their emotions, still shrinking under pressure, still waiting for someone else to take the lead? That's not a phase they grow out of. That's a pattern that compounds. Here's what parents are discovering inside this full-color comic edition: How a naturally timid child begins speaking up, standing tall, and owning their voice — without a single lecture or worksheet in sight The courage-building story arc most children's books skip entirely — and why seeing it illustrated in full color makes it actually land in a child's mind How to raise a child with genuine emotional maturity — so meltdowns, peer drama, and setbacks stop derailing their entire day The visual storytelling method that turns abstract leadership concepts into instincts your child carries into every classroom, playground, and family moment Why this edition works even for reluctant readers, screen-addicted kids, and children who've "never liked books" — and what that tells you about how they actually learn Here's the real truth: your child doesn't need more information. They need a format that meets them where they are — vivid, visual, story-driven, and genuinely exciting to open. This may surprise you , but the most powerful leadership lessons in this book are absorbed before your child even realizes they're learning. You may not agree with this but a child who sees confidence, courage, and emotional maturity modeled through characters they love will internalize those traits far faster than one who reads about them in a bullet list. That's not opinion. That's developmental science. Let me save you years of trial-and-error, half-finished workbooks, and hoping the school somehow covers this. They won't. This book will. You need this now. The leadership window doesn't stay open forever, and your child deserves every advantage inside it. Scroll up and tap Add to Cart, one decision today, a lifetime of confidence ahead. I just figured this out: most parents spend more on a single family cinema trip this month than this entire book costs, and that film is forgotten by Sunday. This book rewires how your child sees themselves as a leader, forever. Skip one popcorn run. Grab this instead. Add to Cart now. Read more

Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life

Author: James Patterson Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Genre: Comedy Illustrator: Laura Park

Over 2 million copies sold of this #1 New York Times bestseller! In the hilarious and awkward start to this mega-bestselling series, beloved misfit Rafe Khatchadorian takes on his first year of middle school ... by breaking all the rules! Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got a foolproof plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class—5,000 points! Running in the hallway—10,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding. Beloved #1 bestselling author James Patterson's debut middle-grade novel addresses some of middle schoolers' biggest issues: bullies, first crushes, and finding out what makes each of us special, all with a hilarious main character and fantastic in-text illustrations that will have young readers begging for more! ★ “Patterson artfully weaves a deeper and more thought-provoking tale of childhood coping mechanisms and everyday school and family realities.” ― School Library Journal (starred review) Read more

New Kid: A Graphic Novel

New Kid: A Graphic Novel

Author: Jerry Craft Publisher: Quill Tree Books Genre: Comics Illustrator: Jerry Craft

Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself? This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers, including for summer reading. New Kid is a selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List. Plus don't miss Jerry Craft's Class Act ! Read more