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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE ODYSSEY: A POP-UP BOOK
by Sam Ita, illustrated by Sam Ita
"Homer himself would be agog. (Pop-up classic. 10-13)"
A highlight-reel version of Odysseus' journey home, framed as a graphic novel and plastered with fantastically dramatic pop-ups and other special effects. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star AROUND THE WORLD
by Matt Phelan, illustrated by Matt Phelan
"Three true tales of adventure as grand and admirable in the telling as they were in the doing. (Graphic nonfiction. 10-13)"
With uncommon perception and a flair for visual drama, Phelan tracks three intrepid souls' solo journeys around the world. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
FASHION KITTY AND THE B.O.Y.S.: (BALL OF YELLOW STRING)
by Charise Mericle Harper, illustrated by Charise Mericle Harper
"Fashion Kitty has plenty of fans and won't go out of style anytime soon. This installment, however, requires a bit more attentiveness than her previous outings. (creative ideas for crafty kitties; not seen) (Graphic novel. 8-12)"
Fashion Kitty has met her share of enemies, but Leon Lambaster the III is the most devious, dastardly of all. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
THE SIGN OF THE BLACK ROCK
by Scott Chantler, illustrated by Scott Chantler
"Readers should start with the first volume to get the characters' back stories, but here's an animated, breathlessly paced adventure that's just hitting its stride. (Graphic fantasy. 10-12)"
A heavy thunderstorm brings a motley trio of fugitive ex-circus performers, their armored pursuers and a band of smugglers together under the roof of a greedy innkeeper in this never-a-dull-moment sequel to Tower of Treasure (2010). Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
HAVOC
by Chris Wooding, illustrated by Dan Chernett
"A real crowd pleaser, with further episodes possible but not necessary. (Graphic hybrid/fantasy. 11-13)"
This sequel to Malice (2009) draws the rival casts of evil monsters and teenage rebels into climactic battles both in this world and the parallel one behind the pages of a comic. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
THE CLOUD SEARCHERS
by Kazu Kibuishi, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi
"Anticipate readers clamoring for the next episode. (Graphic fantasy. 9 & up)"
In this third installment of the Amulet series, Kibuishi maintains the lightning pace that propelled the previous two volumes. Read full book review >