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Kazu Kibuishi's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series continues!

Navin and his classmates journey to Lucien, a city ravaged by war and plagued by mysterious creatures, where they search for a beacon essential to their fight against the Elf King. Meanwhile, Emily heads back into the Void with Max, one of the Elf King's loyal followers, where she learns his darkest secrets. The stakes, for both Emily and Navin, are higher than ever.

2) The indispensable Calvin and Hobbes: a Calvin and Hobbes treasury

Author

Publisher

Andrews and McMeel

Pub. Date

c1992

Language

English

Description

A selection of cartoons from the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes," in which Calvin goes to the beach, watches a sunset with his father, and seeks revenge on his baby-sitter.

3) The Calvin and Hobbes tenth anniversary book

Author

Publisher

Andrews and McMeel

Pub. Date

c1995

Language

English

Description

Raina Telgemeier Read Alikes

A collection of comic strips depicting the adventures of Calvin and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes

4) Sunny Side Up: A Graphic Novel

Author

Holm, Jennifer L

Series

Sunny side up volume 1

Language

English

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Formats

eBook, Graphic Novel

Description

Big Nate (Andrews McMeel Pub.)

When is a summer vacation not really a summer vacation?

Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun — it is the home of Disney World, after all. But the place where Gramps lives is no amusement park. It's full of . . . old people. Really old people.Luckily, Sunny isn't the only kid around. She meets Buzz, a boy who is completely obsessed...

5) Big Nate: welcome to my world

Author

Peirce, Lincoln

Series

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Pub. Date

c2015.

Language

English

Description

Self-described genius, aspiring cartoonist, and sixth-grade detention record holder Big Nate navigates the trials and tribulations of life in the halls of P.S. 38 with his classmates Gina, Artur, Francis, Jenny and Teddy.

6) Superman: whatever happened to the Man of Tomorrow?

Author

Moore, Alan

Publisher

DC Comics

Pub. Date

[2009]

Language

English

Description

Collects the 1986 conclusion of the "Silver Age" Superman storyline, providing one possible ending for the life of Krypton's hero, along with two other Superman stories by Alan Moore.

7) Attack of the deranged mutant killer monster snow goons: a Calvin and Hobbes collection

Author

Calvin and Hobbes collection

Series

Publisher

Andrews and McMeel

Pub. Date

1992

Language

English

Description

With the help of his faithful stuffed tiger companion and his alter egos--Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man, and Tracer Bullet--Calvin continues to navigate the tricky waters of youth.

8) The revenge of the baby-sat: a Calvin and Hobbes collection

Author

Publisher

Andrews and McMeel

Pub. Date

c1991

Language

English

Description

The praise and popularity of Calvin and Hobbes continue to escalate as the hottest comic strip around reaches its fifth birthday. With keen insight, Bill Watterson depicts life through the eyes of a child, and the limits of our imaginations are challenged as we accompany Calvin and Hobbes while they stir up trouble, travel through time, transmogrify themselves--and just have fun in everything they do.

9) Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans

Author

Brown, Don

Pub. Date

2015

Language

English

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TAB 2016 Picks

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Sibert Honor Medalist · Kirkus' Best of 2015 list · School Library Journal Best of 2015 · Publishers Weekly's Best of 2015 list · Horn Book Fanfare Book · Booklist Editor's Choice
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina's monstrous winds and surging water overwhelmed the protective levees around low-lying New Orleans, Louisiana. Eighty percent of the city flooded, in some places under twenty feet of water. Property damages

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10) The days are just packed: a Calvin and Hobbes collection

Author

Publisher

Andrews and McMeel

Pub. Date

c1993

Language

English

Description

Aided by his tiger sidekick, Hobbes, Calvin sets out to save the world with his alter egos, Spaceman Spiff and Stupendous Man, while coping with Miss Wormwood, Santa, Susie, and the monsters under his bed.

11) Theodore Roosevelt!

Author

Van Lente, Fred

Series

Action presidents

Language

English

Formats

Description

"A delightful, educational spin on history—and plenty of jokes," said School Library Journal.

"Sheer joy," praised Booklist in a starred review.

Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award in Middle Grade Nonfiction

U.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel! We all know that Theodore Roosevelt protected the environment

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12) John F. Kennedy!

Author

Van Lente, Fred

Series

Action presidents

Language

English

Formats

Description

Nathan Hale's hazardous tales

"A delightful, educational spin on history—and plenty of jokes," said School Library Journal.

"Sheer joy," praised Booklist in a starred review.

Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award in Middle Grade Nonfiction

U.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel! We all know that John F. Kennedy was a World War II hero

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13) Alamo all-stars

Author

Hale, Nathan

Series

Publisher

Amulet Books

Pub. Date

2016.

Language

English

Description

Raina Telgemeier Read Alikes

Shares the Lone Star State's bloody fight for independence from the Mexican government and features the exploits of historical legends, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett.

14) The witch boy

Author

Ostertag, Molly

Series

Witch boy (Ostertag) volume 1

Publisher

Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

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Formats

Book, Graphic Novel

Description

"In thirteen-year-old Aster's family, all the girls are raised to be witches, while boys grow up to be shapeshifters. Anyone who dares cross those lines is exiled. Unfortunately for Aster, he still hasn't shifted... and he's still fascinated by witchery, no matter how forbidden it might be. When a mysterious danger threatens the other boys, Aster knows he can help -- as a witch. It will take the encouragement of a new friend, the non-magical and non-conforming...

15) Wallace the brave

Author

Henry, Will

Series

Wallace the brave volume 1

Publisher

Andews McMeel Publishing

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

Follows the adventures of Wallace, his best friend Spud, and new girl Amelia, as they explore their hometown of Snug Harbor.

16) Jedi Academy: The phantom bully

Author

Brown, Jeffrey

Series

Jedi Academy volume 3

Publisher

Scholastic Inc

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Appears on list

TAB 2016 Picks

Description

It's hard to believe this is Roan's last year at Jedi Academy. He's been busier than ever learning to fly (and wash) starships, swimming in the Lake Country on Naboo, studying for the Jedi obstacle course exam, and tracking down dozens of vorpak clones--don't ask. But now, someone is setting him up to get in trouble with everyone at school, including Yoda. If he doesn't find out who it is, and fast, he may get kicked out of school! Why can't middle...

17) Star Wars Darth Vader: Vol. 2,Shadows and secrets

Author

Gillen, Kieron

Series

Star Wars graphic novels. Darth Vader (2015) volume 2

Publisher

Marvel Worldwide, Inc

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description