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The Handmaid's Tale is not only a radical and brilliant departure for Margaret Atwood, it is a novel of such power that the reader will be unable to forget its images and its forecast. Set in the near future, it describes life in what was once the United States, now called the Republic of Gilead, a monotheocracy that has reacted to social unrest and a sharply declining birthrate by reverting to, and going beyond, the repressive intolerance of the...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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One of the most influential books of the twentieth century gets the graphic treatment in this first-ever adaptation of George Orwell's 1984. Orwell's best-known work of unrelenting dystopian realism warns against totalitarianism. The story is told from the point of view of Winston Smith, a functionary of the Ministry of Truth whose work involved the "correction" of all records each time the "Big Brother" decided that the truth had changed.
3) The jungle
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Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"A compelling graphic novel adaptation of Upton Sinclair's seminal protest novel that brings to life the harsh conditions and exploited existences of immigrants in Chicago's meatpacking industry in the early twentieth century"--
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Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd
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"For the first time in English, the work of master Haruki Murakami is available in manga form. In this collection you'll find striking full-color adaptations of these iconic short stories: Super-frog saves Tokyo -- A few days after an earthquake, Katagirl-san finds a giant frog in his home. The frog promises to save Tokyo from the next earthquake, but Katagiri-san must help him. Is this real, or a dream? Where I'm likely to find it -- A woman's husband...
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Baby-sitters Club) volume 9
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Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Claudia has always been the most creative kid in her class... until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different: She wears hippie clothes and has multiple earrings, and she's the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met. Ashley says Claudia is a great artist, too, but thinks she's wasting her artistic talent with The Baby-sitters Club. When Claudia starts spending more time with Ashley and missing BSC meetings, it becomes clear that Claudia...
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Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Runt isn't like the other villagers. He's not too interested in farming carrots--much less trading. What he really wants is to become a warrior. One day, he summons the courage to leave the village and go exploring on his own. That's when he meets Blurp, a zombie who wishes he were human. Together, the two journey far and wide in search of adventures. . . and get more than they bargained for!"--Provided by publisher.
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Baby-sitters Club) volume 8
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Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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It's the first day of a new school year, and while Mary Anne doesn't know what to expect from the eighth grade, she's looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. One thing she definitely doesn't expect is to meet Logan Bruno, who just moved to Stoneybrook! Logan has a dreamy southern accent, he's awfully cute... and he might be interested in joining the BSC. But the baby-sitters aren't sure if Logan would make a good club member, so...
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TokyoPop
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2008-2009
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English
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When Sasha is forced to leave her cozy home and her human owners for life in the wild, she soon meets Tigerstar, the enigmatic leader of ShadowClan, but she does not know if she can trust him or his offer of a place with his Clan.
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Baby-sitters Club) volume 7
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Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Accompanying the Pike family during a two-week vacation to the Jersey Shore, baby-sitter Stacey falls head over heels for a handsome lifeguard despite Mary Anne's warning that he is too old for her.
11) Moon rising
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Wings of fire volume 6
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Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Peace has come to Pyrrhia... for now. The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds,...
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VIZ Media
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[2017]-
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English
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Once upon a time, wizards tried to conquer the Sacred Realm of Hyrule. The Spirits of Light sealed the wizards' power within the Shadow Crystal and banished them to the Twilight Realm beyond the Mirror of Twilight. Now, an evil menace is trying to find Midna, princess of the Twilight Realm, and the fragments of the Shadow Crystal to gain the power to rule over both the Twilight Realm and the World of Light.
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Baby-sitters Club) volume 13
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in the Baby-sitters Club. With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne's even more worried -- what kind of spooky thing will happen next? Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says. OR ELSE. Mary Anne has to follow the note's instructions. But who sent the charm? And why did they...
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Graphix, an imprint of Scholatic
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"Ten-year-old George Calder can't wait to explore every inch of the Titanic, even if his little sister, Phoebe, has to tag along. But when George sneaks away without her and ventures into the first class baggage room, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever"--Provided by publisher.
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"When kittypet Tiny crosses paths with some wild forest cats defending their territory, he is left with scars-- and a bitter, deep-seated grudge. As his reputation grows among the strays and loners that live in the dirty brick alleyways of Twolegplace, he changes his name to Scourge and puts everything about his old life behind him-- except his deadly desire for revenge"--Page 4 of cover.
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Baby-sitters Club) volume 12
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language! Soon all the neighborhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all -- she's preparing for her dance...
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Baby-sitters little sister) volume 5
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Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Karen has to get glasses! She doesn't want them, especially because school pictures are going to be taken soon. But she picks out some pretty pink ones and thinks she looks very grown-up. Then Yicky Ricky at school starts calling her names, like Owl Girl and Googly Eyes. If Karen wears her glasses for the school picture, Ricky will make fun of her. If she doesn't wear them, she'll feel like she's afraid to be herself. Glasses or no glasses,...
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