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• Castle in the Stars. [1], The Space Race of 1869

  Alice, Alex, 1974-

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  Seraphin is the son of Claire Dulac whose hot air Balloon went missing in 1869 on a journing in to space. Now a year later they have a tantalising clue has appeared.

• Grace for Gus

  Bliss, Harry, 1964-

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  Bestselling cartoonist and master visual storyteller Harry Bliss has concocted a delightful, near wordless graphic picture book with nods to famous cartoons, cultural icons, and the secret lives that creative people make for themselves.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Soupy Leaves Home

  Castellucci, Cecil, 1969-

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  Two misfits with no place to call home take a train-hopping journey from the cold heartbreak of the East to the warm sunny promises of California.

• Pashmina

  Chanani, Nidhi

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  There is so much Priyanka doesn't know about her and her Mother's past. when she wears her Mother's pashima she is transported to a vivid and colourful India. Will it help her learn the truth?

• Illegal

  Colfer, Eoin, 1965-

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  Ebo is alone. His epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli and finally out to the merciless sea.

• Recess Warriors. [2], Bad Guy Is a Two-word Word

  Emerson, Marcus

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  With high energy, action-packed four-color art and a hilarious, page-turning story, the graphic novel. Recess is ready to rumble--AGAIN. A super villain is unleashing hordes of vampires, werewolves, and more to take over recess once and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• KidGlovz

  Hunt, Julie, 1958-

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  KidGlovz is a musical genius so precious he is kept under lock and key. What happens when a young thief helps him escape?

• My Bejing

  Four Stories of Everyday Wonder

  Jun, Nie, 1975-

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  Yu'er and her grandpa live in a small neighbourhood in Beijing--and it's full of big personalities. There's a story around every corner, and each day has a hint of magic

• Kristy's Big Day

  a Graphic Novel

  Martin, Ann M., 1955-

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  Next baby-sitters title to be published as a Graphic Novel this time by Gale Galligan. "I've been a fan of Gale Galligan's work -- and Gale herself -- for years. She's a brilliant cartoonist, and BSC Graphix fans are in for a treat! Gale…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Tea Dragon Society

  O'Neill, Kay (Cartoonist)

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  A lovely gentle glimpse into a word that only hints at more secrets and adventures to discover. Where the rare and noble art of caring for dragons who can grow a special tea on their antlers. Includes a guide to Tea Dragon husbandry

• Dog Man. Lord of the Fleas

  Pilkey, Dav, 1966-

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  "Lord of the Fleas" is the fifth in title in this popular series. This time there's a new bunch of baddies in town, and they have something sinister in store for Petey the Cat. Once again, Dog Man is called into action but this time he…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Big Bad Fox

  Renner, Benjamin, 1983-

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  Fox dreams of being the terror of the farmyard. But no one is afraid of him, least of all the chickens. The perfect plan to just hatch the chicks himself ends unexpectedly for Fox.

• Wings of Fire

  the Graphic Novel. [Book One], The Dragonet Prophecy

  Sutherland, Tui, 1978-

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  "Fast-paced and detailed, this first installment in a new adventure series is entertaining." -- Kirkus Reviews.

• 5 Worlds. Book 2, The Cobalt Prince

  Siegel, Mark, 1967-

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  3 Unlikely Heroes. 1 Epic Battle for the Galaxy! "A dazzling interplanetary fantasy ." --Publishers Weekly. Second in the Series

• Parvana

  a Graphic Novel Also Published With Title: Breadwinner

  Tanaka, Shelley

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  This beautiful graphic-novel adaptation of The Breadwinner animated film, which is based on the novel by Deborah Ellis, tells the story of eleven-year-old Parvana who must disguise herself as a boy to support her family during the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Spot a Sasquatch

  Torres, J., 1969-

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  Join Jay and Sass the Sasquatch as they play hide and seek in a forest full of campers. "With bite-size chapters and an entertaining plot, this is tailor-made for kids just starting to get comfortable with graphic novels."--Booklist

• Hilo. Book 4, Waking the Monsters

  Winick, Judd, 1970-

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  Fourth in the Hilo series of hilarious intergalactic graphic novels. This time Hilo is battling robot monsters.