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by Patrick Horvath (Adult) In the future, the World Finance League exists to benefit all, randomly choosing those from among the billionaires and trillionaires of the world and presenting them with a deal: either donate half of their assets to the common good- or defend them in ritual combat. Reigning champion and real estate magnate Ted Brooks has 22 victories under his belt- defending the wealth he schemed and stabbed to get- when he is forced to face his ex-wife, Luella Dominguez, in a fight to the death. Luella has been training, waiting for this moment. But will she have what it takes to defeat the man who would do anything- absolutely anything- to keep his fortune? It’s every shareholder for themselves when death and bankruptcy collide. |
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Fustukby Robert Mgrdich Apelian (Young Adult) Katah Fustukian has always felt like the odd one out in his family of chefs. Unlike his siblings, he is useless in the kitchen, and too young to have known their late father- a legendary chef who made a name for himself. But with his mom’s illness worsening, Katah hopes that his vision-like dreams are a sign of magic stirring within him- especially after they lead him to Az, a powerful div with some mysterious connection to his family. In an attempt to save their mom’s life, he and his siblings ask Az’s help in exchange for a dish that rivals their father’s. But after the siblings clash, Katah will have to make sense of his magic and family history- and wager far more than a single meal to meet Az’s demands. |
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by Alaba Onajin (Juvenile)
Ten-year-old Korobá knows everyone in Makoko, the Nigerian village where she lives. It is her playground, and she roams free with her best friends, Saidat and Joba, and her adorable dog. The last thing Korobá would expect in Makoko is a thief. Yet Saidat’s wooden piggy bank- her Kolo- has been stolen. The children of Makoko save coins in their Kolo all year long, waiting to spend their money at the harvest festival. Saidat saved and saved, but now she has nothing. Korobá knows what good detectives do . . . sort of. It's up to her to catch the thief and find the missing Kolo before Breaking Day. |
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Gene doesn’t get sports. As a kid, his friends called him “Stick” and every basketball game ended in pain. He lost interest long ago, but at the high school where he now teaches, it's all anyone talks about. The men’s varsity team is having a phenomenal season. Each win brings them closer to the State Championship. Once Gene gets to know these all-stars, he realizes that this season is not only going to change their lives, but his own. Other graphic novels about sports for adults: |
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by Adeline Kon (Young Adult)
Lydia knows how good she is. Technically perfect, she’s been the one to beat since her debut. Except now, between the constant training, appealing to sponsors, and the pressure to perform, Lydia’s passion for skating has disappeared. When her rival Elaine starts training at the same rink, Lydia is struck by the emotion in her routines as they compete for an Olympic spot. As the tension between them comes to a head, Lydia’s about to find out how to make a competitor an ally and how to feel alive on the ice again. Other graphic novels about sports for teens: |
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Roller Girlby Victoria Jamieson (Juvenile)
For fans of Raina Telgemeier’s Smile, a heartwarming graphic novel about friendship and surviving junior high through the power of roller derby. Twelve-year-old Astrid has always done everything with her best friend Nicole. So when Astrid signs up for roller derby camp, she assumes Nicole will too. But Nicole signs up for dance camp with a new friend instead, and so begins the toughest summer of Astrid's life. There are bumps and bruises as Astrid learns who she is without Nicole, and what it takes to be a strong, tough roller girl. Other graphic novels about sports for kids:
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