"Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screen--in conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories." --

A contestant on a brand-new game show offering young criminals the chance at freedom and a cash prize by winning over viewers, Emerson desperately needs the money to save her family, but little does she know that winning is her only chance at survival because losing means death.

"Ivy Winslow has the house to herself for a week and her only plans are to binge-watch her favorite fantasy TV show, H-MAD, hang out with her best friend, Henry, and avoid her former best friend-turn ed enemy (and neighbor), Mack. But things go awry when Ivy wakes up one morning to find Weston, the gorgeous...

"Jessica Fletcher's British cousin, Emma MacGill, will be traveling to Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, to perform with internationally famous star of stage, screen, and television Derek Braverman in an old-fashioned musical review. Emma would love for Jessica to join her there and suggests she bring along some friends. Having just finished her latest book, Jessica is ready for a vacation and is delighted to agree. Dr. Seth Hazlitt and Sheriff Mort Metzger...

Diego teams up with Armadillo in the Rainforest Race to compete for the blue ribbon.

While on vacation, Princess Elena helps rescue some sea creatures and learns that not all rulers behave and think the way she does.

Learning magic is no easy thing, even for young Claudia. Despite a bit of help from a book of spells created by Kpp'Ar, her farther's former mentor, it is all she can do to keep things from blowing up in her face--often with spectacularly messy results. But a spell book isn't the only things the Kpp'Ar left behind when he suddenly and mysteriously vanished. In his wake stands the Puzzle House, a bizarre tower full of magical traps, tricks, contraptions,...

"Susie, Chuckie, and Tommy are ready for a fun day at a sci-fi convention with their dads. But when they think they find a famous space villain, they end up having an out-of-this-world adventure"--

"Not knowing his own birthday since he was frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, Aang is surprised when his friends come up with a new special day to celebrate!"--

"Katara, with some help from Sokka, recounts to a group of children Team Avatar's adventures and struggles in this Avatar: The Last Airbender picture book about growth and friendship"--