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Animal Crossing- New Horizons Vol. 11: Deserted Island Diary
by Kokonasu Rumba
Join your favorite characters from Animal Crossing(TM): New Horizons for all-new adventures in this official manga What do the residents of Animal Crossing(TM): New Horizons get up to when you're not around? Find out all about their antics in this hilarious manga filled with goofy gags and silly stories C.J. is hosting a fishing tourney, but who will emerge the victor?
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Baby-Sitters on Board! (The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special Vol. 1)
by Book Author
New York Times bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan team up and return to The Baby-sitters Club -- both Raina and Gale adapt and illustrate this super special graphic novel Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, Mallory, and Jessi are the luckiest baby-sitters in the world. This summer, they're going on what is sure to be the best vacation ever: a plane ride to Florida, a cruise to the Bahamas on an extravagant ship, and then back to Florida for three days of fun at a huge amusement park The BSC has a million adventures, of course. And they still have time for what they like best of all -- baby-sitting
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Besties: Crush It!
by Kayla Miller
From the New York Times bestselling World of Click by Kayla Miller: Besties Trent and Sawyer's plans to crush winter carnival games are in peril when a crush of the heart threatens to undo their duo.School's out and Trent and Sawyer have their eyes on the prize: To be kings of the ring toss, achieve winter carnival glory, and bring home the coveted Big Banana. After hours of practice, nothing can get in their way.... until they start going their separate ways.Sawyer is hurt by his best friend's changing priorities when Trent catches feelings for a classmate's visiting cousin. While Trent splits his time between old friends and new, Sawyer grumpily doubles down on Mission: Big Banana-with or without his partner in carnival crime. Is their epic best friendship headed for a breakdown...or a breakthrough?New York Times bestselling author Kayla Miller, coauthor Jeffrey Canino, and illustrator Sarah K. Turner deliver a vibrant portrayal of middle school friendship in this latest title in the Besties series.
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Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts Vol. 35
by Lincoln Peirce
Sixth-grade renaissance man Nate Wright is a middle-grade favorite. Thanks to his hilarious schemes, grand ideas, and an unusual approach to friendship, there's never a dull moment with Big Nate. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES In this new collection of full-color Big Nate comics, Lincoln Peirce's beloved sixth-grade mischief-maker is on a roll--causing classroom chaos, dodging detention, and leading his soccer team to new heights and lows. From battling his nemesis Gina and dodging the wrath of Mrs. Godfrey to dreaming up epic pranks, Nate's antics are guaranteed to crack you up.Full-color comics perfect for kids ages 8-11Great for reluctant readersStars Nate and friends Francis, Dee Dee, Teddy, and ChadFrom the creator of Max and the MidknightsGrab your Cheez Doodles and dive into the hilarious world of Big Nate
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Cat Ninja: Dog Days Vol. 7
by Marcie Colleen
In volume 7 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja series, our hero races to save man's (and cat's ) best robotic friend, Adonis, from the villainous creator who never wanted him to be a Good Boy. When Adonis's super-strength zoomies leave a dog-shaped hole in the wall, he hears the two worst words he knows: Bad dog Worried that his villainous origins mean he can never be truly good, Adonis turns to his creator, Doctor Von Malice--who offers a double-cross disguised as a fresh start. Now Cat Ninja, Fleabot, and a factory-reset Adonis must face mutant guinea pigs, a villainous vet, and an explosive old foe to restore Adonis to his lovable, slobbery self.Volume 7 of the bestselling Cat Ninja seriesRead more than 300 million times on EpicAward-winning, full-color stories for all agesThemes of loyalty, bravery, and found familySuit up with Cat Ninja and save the day
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Cranky Chicken: Candy Queen Vol. 5
by Katherine Battersby
Cranky Chicken and Speedy the worm are back in another sweetly silly graphic chapter book as the two friends banish a case of the flu, face an extra-spooky Halloween, and enjoy a wintry cabin getaway--sure to be beloved by fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys Cranky Chicken isn't feeling so hot; she's got the Chicken Flu, which makes her feverish, fuzzy, and extra cranky. Armed with an out-of-tune ukulele song, some questionable soup, and a very tight worm-knit blanket, can Speedy cheer Chicken up? Then Speedy faces fears and frights when Halloween gets a little too spooky for comfort. Can Chicken help Speedy find some calm? Later, a surprise family reunion of the wormy variety sees the friends taking a festive winter vacation. These three delightful stories about friendship and caring for one another--interspersed with laugh-out-loud vignettes--will make readers fall even more deeply in love with their favorite BFFs (that is, best feathered friends)
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Dream Big
by Shannon Hale
Mega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever--2 million copies sold!) is back with Book 2 in her Dream On series, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.
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Emmie & Friends: Seriously, Celia?
by Terri Libenson
The tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of mean-girl Celia and gossipy Grace, delivers a new dose of friendship drama.Summer break. Second chances. MIDDLE SCHOOL.Celia is bored. It's the summer before eighth grade and hanging out with Grace and Lindsay is getting old. So she makes a plan to get her old besties, Jaime and Maya, back. And Celia knows just the person to help reunite them...Grace is anxious. She loves Cee, but lately Grace is starting to feel more like Cee's lackey than her friend. Still, without Cee's popularity to hang on to, Grace would be a nobody--and there's nothing worse than that.Celia is determined to get their friend group back together by any means necessary, but Grace isn't sure she wants to be friends with Celia anymore...even though that means the unthinkable: starting the school year completely alone.Read all of the Emmie & Friends graphic novels: Invisible EmmiePositively IzzyJust JaimeBecoming BriannaTruly TylerRemarkably RubySurprisingly SarahAlways AnthonyEntirely EmmieSeriously, Celia?
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Film Nerds
by Sofia Warren
Two best friends share a passion for DIY filmmaking until the move to middle school sparks growing differences between them--
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Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
by Barbara Park
Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones--now in graphic novels Junie B. Jones is the world's best spier So when her teacher turns out to be a secret mystery guy--Junie B.'s on the case Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun. --Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man Junie B. has big curiosity in her about her teacher, Mrs. It's a good thing Junie B. is a super spier, with sneaky feet and a nose that doesn't whistle when she breaths. When Junie B. sees Mrs. outside of school, at the grocery store, it's the perfect chance for Junie B. to test her spying skills. But spying on the teacher? What could possibly go wrong? After more than 30 years as a beloved favorite, the world's funniest kindergartner is in graphic novels with hilarious, easy-to-read, full-color graphic novel adaptations that give kids even more ways to laugh--and read--with Junie B. Jones Catch up on this hit series with books 1-3: #1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel #2: Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business The Graphic Novel #3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth The Graphic Novel
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Mexikid Dreams
by Pedro Martín
In this extraordinary graphic memoir companion to Newbery Honor winner Mexikid, hilarious family hijinks, immigration patrols, and musical daydreams shape a year of growth and change for a Mexican American boy and his family. Pedro Mart n is sick of strawberries. Since he was seven, he's spent every weekend and summer picking berries with his family under the hot sun. Sometimes it's not so bad--Pedro's an ace at strawberry wars with his siblings, and when a good song comes on the radio, the fields can come alive with music. But mostly, Pedro wishes he could just stay home watching Saturday cartoons, head to the beach like other kids, and not worry about immigration patrols. When his older brother gets a job away from the farm, freedom suddenly seems within arm's reach: Pedro just has to prove to his dad that he's ready to follow a different path Maybe he can be a trombone player, or a cartoonist--if that's even a real job. But as Pedro learns more about his parents' and abuelito's past, and the choices they made in order to open up more choices for him, he starts to understand that freedom isn't just about leaving the fields--it's about knowing where you came from and having the courage to draw your own life.
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Minecraft The Manga Vol. 7
by Kazuyoshi Seto
An official Minecraft manga adventure Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has met every challenge head-on with creativity and alongside his friends, but now the warden, one of the most fearsome enemies of the world of Minecraft, has emerged from the depths The warden is formidable, and Nico is in for his most complicated challenge yet...
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Nat Again Vol. 7
by Maria Scrivan
The seventh book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough, and the perfect read-alike for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid The most popular girl in school is throwing the biggest party of the year, and everyone is invited but Nat. *Gasp * As Nat wonders why, she becomes tangled in her own thought traps -- the false stories she's created in her mind. Did she say something hurtful or do something wrong? Maybe she's just too uncool to be included? Before jumping to conclusions, can Nat get out of her own head long enough to find the truth?
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Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage
by Sheena Dempsey
Time-traveling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious full-color graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators.
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Pumpkin and Beetle: Super Secret Garden
by Jannie Ho
Two vampire cat best friends plus a mysterious treasure, what could go wrong in this young graphic novel full of gentle spooky fun. Pumpkin and Beetle are vampire cat best friends who sleep during the day, only eat red foods, and go to school at night In this adventure, Beetle has found something mysterious. To Pumpkin, this treasure looks like a pile of crumbs. They decide to bury it--and soon their whole town is covered in vines. This plant is hungry Will they be able to save their town? Will curiosity get the better of these two cats? Pumpkin and Beetle is a delightful graphic novel series for young readers, featuring two vampire cat best friends and their hijinks around their spooky town. Jannie Ho's adorably cute art is filled with Halloween town worldbuilding. The book also includes a town map and a seed growing activity.
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Sashimi and the Field Trip of Doom
by Dan Santat
He's funny. He's (too) friendly. He's... a fishboy named SASHIMI Check out the second book in this uproarious graphic novel series from bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat. Sashimi is going on a field trip Except he didn't get his permission slip signed. And he accidentally boarded (and quickly got kicked off of) the wrong bus. Uh-oh... is Sashimi... missing? Sound the alarm A child without a signed permission slip is on the loose It's only a matter of time before Sashimi is able to find his way home. But not before he stirs up a lot of trouble first Perfect for fans of Bad Guys, Sharkdog, and The Investigator series As Dav Pilkey (creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants) says, Sashimi is FRESH Don't miss other books in the series: Book 1: SashimiBook 3: Double Trouble
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Skeletor Ate My Homework (The Adventures of He-Man and Porter Vol. 1)
by Stephan Pastis
The debut of a laugh-out-loud illustrated middle-grade adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephan Pastis (Timmy Failure, Pearls Before Swine) and award-winning cartoonist Will Henry (Wallace the Brave). Porter Avery is just your average boy from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with your average boy problems: he's got a math test he definitely should be studying for (he isn't), and a dad who's making him go to bed (he doesn't want to). But when a magical malfunction takes Porter from his very everyday attic into the very not-everyday realm of Eternia, he'll find that problems with homework and helicopter parents pale in comparison to, say, an epic battle between He-Man and Skeletor that may or may not determine the future of the entire planet Will the heroes of Eternia rally around their earthside visitor, or will Porter get turned into mincemeat for Skeletor's pet Panthor sooner than he can say By the Power of Grayskull? Find out what happens when boy meets fantastical world in this first installment of the new series: The Adventures of He-Man and Porter.
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Sonic the Hedgehog: Amy's Anniversary Special
by Ian Flynn
Celebrate 30 years of Piko Piko power with the ultimate Amy Rose story in this graphic novel collection Cool, sweet, and pink All words that describe our absolute favorite hedgehog. That's right--step aside, Sonic, and have no fear. Amy Rose is here Ian Flynn, Aaron Hammerstrom, and Reggie Graham are back for another Classic Sonic special, and this time, Amy's doing the saving After Metal Sonic interrupts her picnic, Amy uses her Fortune Cards as a guide to free her friends and stop Dr. Eggman. Can she save the day and still get back in time for tea? Collects the Sonic the Hedgehog: Amy's 30th Anniversary one-shot.
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