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1) Class act
Author
Series
New kid (Jerry Craft) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he is't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 38
Language
English
Formats
Description
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic, beloved novel of two boy geniuses dreaming up superheroes in New York’s Golden Age of comics, now with special bonus material by the author—soon to be a Showtime limited series
“It's absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal—smart, funny, and a continual pleasure to read.”—The Washington...
“It's absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal—smart, funny, and a continual pleasure to read.”—The Washington...
3) Just breathe
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
With Chicago and her marriage in the rearview mirror, cartoonist Sarah Moon flees to the small northern California coastal town where she grew up. As she comes to terms with her lost marriage, Sarah encounters a man she never expected to meet again: Will Bonner, the high school heartthrob she'd skewered mercilessly in her old comics. Now a local firefighter, he's been through some changes himself. But just as her heart is about to reawaken, Sarah...
Author
Series
Last comics on Earth volume 1
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When friends Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk realize they read every issue of their favorite comic, Z-Man, the friends decide to write and illustrate their own comic book."--
Author
Series
Derek Fallon books volume 3
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Derek wants to train his pet monkey to help Umberto, a new student who uses a wheelchair, but Umberto would rather steal Derek's cartoon ideas.
7) Nope
Author
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
Publisher Annotation: A nurturing mama bird, a fearful baby, and a nest in a tall, tall tree. Ready, set, soar? Nope! Sweetly and humorously told, here is a sparkling debut about the joys that come from embracing new experiences, written and illustrated by nationally-syndicated cartoonist Drew Sheneman. 40pp., Color Ill.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Though Charlotte Sloane's secret identity as the controversial satirical cartoonist A.J. Quill is safe with the Earl of Wrexford, she's ill prepared for the rippling effects sharing the truth about her background has cast over their relationship. She thought a bit of space might improve the situation. But when her cousin is murdered and his twin brother is accused of the gruesome crime, Charlotte immediately turns to Wrexford for help in proving the...
Author
Series
Alex Delaware novels volume 33
Language
English
Description
"The #1 New York Times bestselling author and master of the psychological thriller makes all the right moves in this new novel of spellbinding suspense. Even with all his years of experience, LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis knows there are crimes his skill and savvy cannot solve alone. That's when he calls on brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware to read between the lines, where the darkest motives lurk. And if ever the good doctor's insight...
Author
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, two misfit teens in Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent than Superman. Both boys escaped into the worlds of science fiction and pulp magazine tales. In 1934, they created the superhero, but it was four years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new format--the comic book.
11) Nubia: Real one
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nubia's always stood out because of her Amazonian strength, but even though she uses her ability for good she's seen as a threat, so when her best friend Quisha's threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia risks everything to become the hero society tells her she is not.
12) New kid
Author
Series
New kid (Jerry Craft) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and...
13) Twins
Author
Series
Twins volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are...
14) Aquicorn Cove
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Unable to rely on the adults in her storm-ravaged seaside town, a young girl must protect a colony of magical seahorse-like creatures she discovers in the coral reef... A heartfelt story about learning to be a guardian to yourself and those you love. When Lana and her father return to their seaside hometown to help clear the debris of a big storm, Lana remembers how much she's missed the ocean--and the strong, reassuring presence of her aunt. As Lana...
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Drift was a very plain snowman. Every day he dreamed of wearing a stylish hat, a scarf, and mittens just like the other snowmen-and, most of all, of having a pointy orange carrot nose. Then, he knew, he would finally be perfect-and he would finally belong. Until one special, snowy day, Drift's deepest dreams come true. But when dark clouds roll in and a terrible blizzard begins to blow, can Drift face giving up the things he...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Abridged edition, First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Top dog Duke leads a busy work crew to a new construction site. All sorts of dogs have plenty to do before the day is out. These clever dogs will dig, haul, push, plow, and even bring in a crane to build a new park. But what happens when they find something unexpected buried deep in the ground?"--Jacket.
17) El Deafo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."
18) Karate Kakapo
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kakapo is crazy about karate. No student at her dojo tries harder or practices more. She loves the blocks, the strikes, the stances. And she especially loves the super-fast kicks: the running kicks, the jumping kicks, the side kicks ... but no amount of practice can help her conquer the elusive flying kick. You see, kakapos can't fly. Despite this, Kakapo works hard on everything else to perfect her skills. She has earned every belt from yellow to...
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"There is nothing the Super-Pets love more than spending time with their heroes, but are finding it difficult to be taken seriously as members of the team when their humans just don't understand them. When Mr. Mxyzptlk (a magical imp from the fifth dimension) arrives in Metropolis with a plan to wreak a little chaos and destruction, the Justice Legue are caught in his trap! The Super-Pets will need to come up with a plan to prevent Mxy's mischief...
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Once upon a time there was a story no one has ever heard before, inspired by a carrot on the run, a knight who'd trade his sword for a pal, and an alien who just wants to get some rest and relaxation. It's a story about how to tell a story. From choosing a main character to crafting a problem to solve to arriving at a satisfying conclusion"--
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