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Book Cover Billions of Bats
By Nickel, Scott
Smith, Andy J.
2007/01 - Stone Arch Books
9781598893137
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Sarah Bellum shows off her cosmic copy machine, but something goes wrong. Luckily, Buzz Beaker isn't far away. ...More

Book Cover The Fake Heir
By Petrucha, Stefan
Murase, Sho
Ross, Vaughn
2006/04 - Papercutz
9781597070256
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Nancy, along with Bess and George, find the wreck of an old yacht with a safe inside full of jewelry worth a small fortune. Cousins of the Druthers, who are clients of Nancy's dad Carson Drew, owned the yacht. Their will leaves everything to Mr. Druthers, specifically excluding his spouse, (whom the cousins hated), but no one's seen him for ten years and the rumor is that Mrs. Druthers murdered him! Things take a surprising turn when suddenly Mr. Druthers reappears! But then Mrs. Druthers disappears! Join Nancy Drew as she solves the mystery of the fake heir! Ages 8 to 12. Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that's building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover! Each Papercut ...More

Book Cover The Dodgeball Chronicles
By Cammuso, Frank
2008/07 - Graphix
9780439903226
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New student Artie King is a nice, comics-loving kid who just wants to ease into life at Camelot Middle School without attracting too much attention. But by second period, Artie already has enemies. ...More

Book Cover Rock Star
By Holm, Jennifer L.
Holm, Matthew
2006/09 - Random House Books for Young Readers
9780375932328
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Move over Mozart! Babymouse has music in her soul...but sadly, "n"ot in her flute. Will Babymouse "ever" hit the right note? Will she be the star of the school concert, or is her musical career all washed up before it's even started? Find out in "Babymouse: Rock Star," the sensational fourth book in the Babymouse series--taking center stage this fall!

"From the Trade Paperback edition." ...More

Book Cover Fashion Victims!
By Van Lente, Fred
Paniccia, Mark
O'Hare, Michael
2007/09 - Spotlight
9781599613956
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Who is the mysterious TINKERER, and why is he flooding the city with technologically-enhanced villains? To unplug this threat, Spider-Man needs an upgrade of his own, starting with a new smart stealth BLACK COSTUME! ...More

Book Cover The Blade of Kringle
By Marunas, Nathaniel
Craddock, Erik
2006/09 - Sleuth RazorBill
1595141340
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Morphing from jolly St. Nick to his butt-kicking alter ego, Manga Claus, Santa pulls forth his magical katana to dispatch the Ninja teddies that have been terrorizing his workshop. This funny, postmodern graphic novel will delight adults, hip teens, and young manga enthusiasts alike. ...More

Book Cover The Demon of River Heights
By Petrucha, Stefan
Murase, Sho
2005/04 - Papercutz
1597070009
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Everyone's favorite girl detective makes her graphic novel debut! An all-new series of full-color Nancy Drew graphic novels, with all-new comics stories based on the series by Carolyn Keene, starts right here! Join Nancy, along with Bess and George, as they search for missing student filmmakers and discover the deadly secret behind the local urban legend known as "The Demon of River Heights." Ages 8 to 12. Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that's building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover! Each Papercutz graphic novel features comics stories drawn in the style of the popular Japanese comics known as manga, and beautifully rendered with state of the art color. While educ ...More

Book Cover Breaking Up Is Venomous to Do!
By Van Lente, Fred
Paniccia, Mark
Hamscher, Cory
2007/09 - Spotlight
9781599613932
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Featuring the fearsome debut of VENOM to the Adventures Universe! Spider-Man realizes he has to get rid of his new black costume -- but the costume isn't going to go without a fight! ...More

Book Cover Batman: The Story of the Dark Knight
By Cosentino, Ralph
Cosentino, Ralph
2008/06 - Viking Books
9780670062553
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Created nearly 70 years ago, "Batman" now stars in his very own hardcover picture book, specifically designed for young children. Readers learn how mild-mannered businessman Bruce Wayne becomes a tireless crime fighter by night. Full color. ...More

Book Cover Identity Theft
By Lobdell, Scott
Rendon, Daniel
Dixon, Franklin W.
2005/07 - Papercutz
9781597070034
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Frank and Joe Hardy, are assigned a fantastic case of stolen identity -- literally! Joy Gallagher claims another girl is now living her life, with her parents, and in her body! Is she insane? Is that why those men in white suits are after her? Or can her story actually be true? Featuring a special guest-appearance by Mr. Snuggles! Ages 8 to 12.
Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that's building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover! Each Papercutz graphic novel features comics stories drawn in the style of the popular Japanese comics known as manga, and beautifully rendered with state of the art color. While educators rave about the high quality of the Papercutz writing a ...More

Book Cover Kristy's Great Idea
By Martin, Ann Matthews
Telgemeier, Raina
2006/04 - Graphix
0439802415
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In this new graphic novel edition of Ann M. Martin's very first "Baby-Sitters Club," Raina Telgemeier captures all the drama of the original in warm, spunky illustrations. Witness Kristy's eureka moment, when she gets the idea for a "baby-sitters club" and enlists her best friends, shy Mary Anne and artistic Claudia, in an exciting new venture. ...More

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Coraline
By Gaiman, Neil
Russell, P. Craig
Kindzierski, Lovern
2008/07 - HarperCollins
9780060825430
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A CCBC Selection of the Week

Gaiman's acclaimed international bestseller is now a visual feast, adapted as a graphic novel and illustrated in full color by Russell. ...More

Book Cover Hot Rod
By Furman, Simon
Roche, Nick
2008/01 - Spotlight
9781599614748
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