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The imagination of one housecat takes him to unexpected adventures as he dreams of spreading his wings as a 'rare bird.'Because a Rare Bird can do anything!Fly fast through the forest,or splash in the bird baths,or meet animals from faraway lands. Readers will fall head over heels for this extraordinary tale of dreaming, the power of imagination, and the freedom of creativity, by Caldecott Honoree Elisha Cooper.

In the Somali desert, Suuban eagerly awaits the day she can herd the goats by herself. But her grandmother won't allow her into the wilderness until her two front teeth fall out. Patiently, Suuban waits and waits...until she can't wait anymore! After some creative thinking and a head bump from a goat, Suuban is ready to prove she can herd the animals across the desert safely. But between sneaky foxes and stalking lions, will Suuban learn the resilience she needs to protect her goats from har? hugri Salh crafts a joyful celebration of the Somali people and their nomadic lifestyle in a relatable tale of self-reliance, courage, and the beauty of nature.

Charise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years - until she started high school. Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating long-distance friendships, guinea pig allergies, and the embarrassing quirks of her famil? his fresh and honest autobiographical story is perfect for fans of Real Friends and Click!

Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find him. After all, there's a scurry of friendly squirrels in the forest who just can't help showering him with affection. Determined to keep it — and them — away, he gets a scruffy guard dog and names him Brutus. Brutus quickly learns to growl and bark and chase. And he becomes a very good guard dog. So Oscar gives him a friendly scratch. Then a tasty treat. And soon, growling and barking and chasing aren’t Brutus’s only jobs. There’s also fetching sticks . . . and keeping Oscar company . . . And maybe even teaching Oscar a thing or two about love. From the creator of the beloved Harold the Bear series, Love Finds a Way is a joyous and heartwarming reminder that sometimes all you need is a little love.

Skeleton twins Rylie and Wylie are worried about their uncle Skulgar. They haven't seen him since he set off across the ocean in search of the master builder, Maestro. But Maestro has just shown up at their doorstep with terrible news: Skulgar has disappeared! The twins and Maestro join forces with Terry, Pim Pim, and Jane, who journey to Mystery Island to confront Skulgar's mysterious kidnapper. Continuing the epic graphic novel series set in the world of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, Gene Luen Yang pens an offbeat and action-packed tale that turns the fantasy-adventure genre on its head!

Discover the epic series that helped break new ground in adult graphic novels with Total THB Book 1, the first in a three-volume collection celebrating over three decades of Paul Pope''s visionary cult classic.Since its debut in 1994, the world of THB, with its unique blend of elements from American comics, European graphic novels, and Japanese manga, has earned a dedicated readership and critical acclaim. Set against the vibrant yet gritty backdrop of a futuristic Mars colony, the story follows the resilient HR Watson and her loyal bodyguard THB as they navigate a world teeming with societal tensions.Now for the first time, New York Times?bestselling author and Eisner Award?winner Paul Pope?s sprawling vision is gathered in a definitive edition, featuring exclusive new material. Pope''s passion and distinctive art style shine throughout Total THB Volume 1, with kinetic illustrations and a swift, pulse-pounding plot sure to enthrall new and returning readers alike.

Full of skin-crawling folk horror and sapphic romance, this feral fairytale and standalone follow-up to GORGEOUS GRUESOME FACES follows a reclusive songstress and her bodyguard who must unravel the occult mysteries of their past to escape from a cursed island.Tian is a singer-songwriter with a massive online following, known for her hypnotic vocals and ethereal looks. But behind the glamorous façade is a disturbing reality: raised in an isolated mansion, Tian is a prisoner in her own life.Liya is Tian’s childhood friend and her only close companion, tasked with protecting Tian at all costs. But hidden beneath Liya’s beautiful human exterior is a beastly secret: her teeth are far too sharp, and her appetite much too ferocious. When several fans mysteriously suffer fatal injuries while watching her livestream, Tian, along with Liya, are sent to a spiritual healing retreat on a remote island in the South China Seas. They are joined by Tian''s musical collaborator Shenyu, a troubled idol whose recent brush with the law and string of bad boyfriends has him seeking his own new start. But the trio soon discovers that the island is no peaceful getaway. There is constant surveillance, bizzare rituals, and something terrifying lurking in the forest. Something not quite human.In order to escape with her loved ones, Tian must uncover her connection to the island’s blood-drenched legend -- and the truth behind Liya’s monstrous identity -- before the island claims them all as its final sacrifice.

"I want to recommend this book to everyone."—Jen Wang, author of Ash’s Cabin Poignant and empathic, Rhiannon is a coming-of-age graphic novel in the vein of This One Summer.Ever since she was little, Rhiannon has lived with her aunt in a sleepy, sun-drenched trailer park called the Golden Canyon Retirement Community. Growing up among senior citizens, Rhia is usually the only kid around—except during the summer. That’s when her best friend, Kit, comes for a long visit. This summer, something has changed. Rhiannon and Kit’s easy friendship is no longer easy. Even worse, there’s a new teenager in the park—Elizabeth. She’s the polar opposite of Rhiannon: hip, confident, and a bit of a troublemaker. And Elizabeth has a secret that will put Rhiannon and Kit’s friendship to the test.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation.In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.

Read about beloved Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal in the latest installment of Hispanic Star?s series of engaging, illustrated biographies for young readers published in English and Spanish.Meet award-winning actor Pedro Pascal?once just an imaginative kid obsessed with movies. Born in Chile, Pedro spent his early years in San Antonio, Texas, where his family found asylum during the years of the Pinochet dictatorship. Fueled by the passion for cinema and theater that his parents encouraged early on, Pedro would attend NYU?s Tisch School of the Arts and immerse himself into reading screenplays and watching classic movies. Pedro Pascal would eventually become a household name, best known for his roles on Game of Thrones, The Mandalorian, and The Last of Us.Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future. If you can see it, you can be it.

From Pixar star animator Bobby Podesta comes a middle-grade classic holiday story about Virginia, a girl who must help one of Santa?s reindeer back to the North Pole before Christmas.What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When this happens to Virginia, she isn?t sure what to do ? she?s just lost her mom, she?s in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he?s convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business.In this stunning graphic novel debut from Pixar director Bobby Podesta, two kids and a lost reindeer go up against obsessive hunters, suspiciously convincing department store elves, and radar operators for the Continental Air Defense Command Center. No matter the odds, Virginia?s going to get Christmas back on track!

A boy discovers magic ? along with a hidden darkness ? in his town in this propulsive and heartfelt middle grade novel perfect for fans of PET and THE LOST LIBRARY. 12-year-old Marcus Pennrider feels far from magical. He''s trying his best to balance school, a part-time job, and family responsibilities. On top of that, he and his little sister just moved to a new city to live with his aunt.But when Marcus discovers a secret magic flows through the streets of Grand Park ? magic that can make money out of thin air, or even grant control over the weather ? everything seems to start changing for the better. Even Mr. O, the local corner shop owner and beloved leader in the community, takes Marcus under his wing to teach him how to use magic. As Marcus delves into the strange world of Divination, he becomes entrenched in a rigorous magical training program, and discovers that Mr. O may not be who he seems. It''ll be up to Marcus to decide who his true family is, and that perhaps the real magic of Grand Park might lie in something much closer to home....

Don''t miss this exhilarating and colorful graphic novel series opener about a group of lab mice who must embrace their newfound superpowers and learn to work as a team, perfect for fans of DOG MAN and INVESTIGATORS! Theodore, Dorothy, Jonas, Ursula, and Hugh have lived inside a cage their whole lives, cared for by a team of scientists who provided everything they could ever need.But their lives change overnight when the scientists perform an experiment to transform these five average lab mice into GEMs: genetically engineered mice. When they’re launched into orbit, the mice learn that the astronauts plan to leave them on the International Space Station—forever. The G.E.M.S. must band together and use their unique mutations to survive in outer space and change their destiny.

Welcome to the second venture into the Archives of the Unexplained, a middle grade fiction graphic novel series exploring historical and mysterious hair-raising events. In this dive we look into the House of Blood 1987 and the Guyra Ghost!Creepy is having a comeback! Open the Archives of the Unexplained as we delve into unearthly real-life stories, explore the unknown, and examine the elusive facts of history?s many mysteries. Each book in this series takes one or two high-interest and relatively focused events and presents a lively, thorough, but open-ended examination of what occurred.Minnie and Jackson?s new house has some stories to tell. As does Theo, the mysterious boy they meet in the park. Theo is full of unbelievable tales?the flying rocks and breaking glass of the Guyra Ghost house and the crimson-drenched floors of the Atlanta blood house. And what does this mysterious boy know about their new home? If only walls could talk.

Welcome to the first venture into the Archives of the Unexplained, a middle grade fiction graphic novel series exploring historical and mysterious hair-raising events. In this dive, we take a look into Area 51!Creepy is having a comeback! Open the Archives of the Unexplained as we delve into unearthly real-life stories, explore the unknown, and examine the elusive facts of history?s many mysteries. Each book in this series takes one or two high-interest and relatively focused events and presents a lively, thorough, but open-ended examination of what occurred.When TJ attends his uncle''s funeral he expects to be bored. But when he escapes into his uncle?s office and discovers a secret door to a basement, his uncle''s classified documents open up a whole world of unidentified aircraft, strange gray men, and alien conspiracies he knew nothing about. What will TJ learn from these hidden files? Or will the mysterious men in black who appeared at the funeral get to him first?

The first volume of a young adult graphic novel series about the long and winding romantic relationship between an energetic theater kid, Milo, and his withdrawn classmate, Liam. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper!The infamous theater kid Milo and wallflower Liam are unlikely friends connected by a mutual feeling of being misfits in their boarding school. As their friendship and bond develops, unspoken romantic feelings start to bubble up and complicate everything—misunderstandings and bruised eyes aplenty. But with their graduation soon approaching, Milo gathers the strength to finally confess. They begin dating in secret (for fear of Liam’s strict father finding out), but their relationship becomes more difficult to hide over time and they must decide if they are ready for what the future has in store for them.Tripping Over You is perfect for readers who want more than just the moody teen problems and the ''getting together'' stage. It''s a story that throughout the three volumes, progresses until they are out of college, showing the relationship mature and change as the characters move through different stages of their lives.