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The ghost emperor's new clothes

a graphic novel
"In this retelling of The Emperor's New Clothes, the ghost of a vain emperor is causing trouble in the local village shops, but famed ghost hunters plan to catch the ghost on camera, using the same tricky tactics the emperor's tailors did when he was alive"--OCLC.

Smug seagull

A smug seagull that loves swiping beach-goers' snacks gets a taste of his own medicine from a patient crab.

Pride

"When the wealthy Darcy family moves in across the street, Zuri wants nothing to do with their two teenage sons, even as her older sister, Janae, starts to fall for the charming Ainsley. She especially can't stand the judgmental and arrogant Darius. Yet as Zuri and Darius are forced to find common ground, their initial dislike shifts into an unexpected understanding. But with four wild sisters pulling her in different directions, cute boy Warren vying for her attention, and college applications hovering on the horizon, Zuri fights to find her place in Bushwick's changing landscape, or lose it all"--Back cover.

Riptide pride

Teenager Tane Kalana is an expert surfer, but his pride may get him into trouble when would-be rival Cody Hannigan challenges him to a dangerous surfer showdown at Breaker Bay.
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The principal's new clothes

In this version of the Andersen tale the vain principal of P.S. 88 is persuaded by two tailors that they will make him an amazing, one-of-a-kind, suit that will be visible only to intelligent people who are good at their jobs.
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Soccer surprise

Alex has just moved and joined a new soccer team, where she is has to play a different position, and when her error leads to the team's first loss she has to learn to put aside her pride and put the team first.
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Meet Kaya

an American girl
In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Perce Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Perce Indians.

Varjak Paw

Guided by the spirit of his legendary Mesopotamian ancestor, Jalal, Varjak Paw, a pure-bred cat, leaves his home and pampered existence and sets out to save his family from the evil Gentleman who took their owner, the Contessa, away.

The emperor's new clothes

2011
A retelling of the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes," in which a vain emperor is swindled into wearing a special suit of clothes.
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El pez arco iris

The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.
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