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Sybil Ludington rides to the rescue

courageous kid of the American Revolution
2021
"In 1777, the American Revolution is well underway. At 16, Sybil Ludington knows the war all too well. Her father is a colonel in the Continental Army, battling for America's independence from Great Britain. Colonel Ludington and his regiment are home for the season when word comes that the British Army is attacking nearby. With her father too ill to ride, it's up to young Sybil to alert the American militia that the British are coming"-- Provided by publisher.

The Bad Guys in dawn of the underlord

"The Bad Guys have saved the world from butt-handed evil and now it's time to party! But Mr. Snake doesn't feel like partying. Ohhh, no. He's way too powerful for that. Mr. Snake would rather mess with things that could rip open a doorway into a hole new world of horror, mayhem, and blood-curdling badness. Better put your party pants on ice, the Bad Guys are back, baby!!"--.

Big Nate

2023
Big Nate. Revenge of the Cream Puffs: A reprinting of the "Big Nate" comic strip, that follows the adventures of eleven-year-old Nate Wright and his baseball team the Cream Puffs.

Super pancake

Peggy Pancake has terrible luck. She is always late, and she's tired of being stuck in her perfect brother's shadow, but everything changes when she suddenly develops superhero abilities. With the help of her new friend, Luc Croissant, Peggy must master her newfound skills and stop the evil Dr. Breakfast Sandwich and his wicked Henchtoasts after he kidnaps the scientist who created the serum that gave Peggy superpowers.

Trickster

Native American tales : a graphic collection
Collects over twenty trickster stories, in graphic novel format, from various Native American traditions, including tales about coyotes, rabbits, ravens, and other crafty creatures and their mischievous activities.

Chunky goes to camp

"Hudi and his imaginary friend, Chunky, head to Jewish summer camp, where the dynamic duo meet a new friend who can see Chunky, too, and get mixed up in a prank war. Hudi finally embraced his love of art and comedy, but his class clown antics keep getting him in trouble. After Hudi's artwork lands him in detention again, his parents decide a change is needed when summer arrives, and they sentence him to four weeks at summer camp. Hudi is hesitant about Camp Green--a Jewish sleepaway camp in the blazing Texas desert. At least he still has Chunky. Then Hudi meets Pepe, a fellow camper who's also Latinx, Jewish, and a comedian like Hudi, and who--get this--can also see Chunky! What?! The rest of Hudi's bunkmates are also a motley crew of misfits. Has Hudi finally found his people. This new friendship with Pepe leads Hudi and Chunky into all kinds of hijinks, including a prank war with a few rival campers: the rich, preppy trio of Joshes. Hudi soon realizes that Pepe is driven by more than just making people laugh and he's not telling Hudi the truth. As the pranks escalate further than Hudi wants, he's at risk of getting labeled a troublemaker again--can Chunky help Hudi save this new friendship? Or will it flame out?"--Amazon.

Improve

how I discovered improv and conquered social anxiety
"A graphic memoir for teens about the author's efforts to overcome her social anxiety by learning improv comedy"--Publisher marketing.
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Grandmothers, our grandmothers

remembering the "comfort women" of World War II
"They have waited 75 years for an acknowledgment that what was done to them was a war crime. They are still waiting. Grandmothers, Our Grandmothers is a beautifully and sensitively rendered narrative of the ongoing crusade of WWII's most courageous survivors: the "Comfort Women"--sex slaves--of the Japanese Imperial Army. This offering in graphic novel format is both a moving tribute and a call to awareness that, though addressing young adults, speaks to all of us"--Provided by publisher.

Lost soul, be at peace

A graphic novel memoir depicting the author's experiences with teenage depression and how a search for her missing cat becomes a search for herself.

Oksi

"Poorling is a little bear. She's a bit different from her brothers. Mother keeps their family safe. For the Forest is full of dangers. It is there that Mana lives, with her Shadow children. And above them all, Emuu, the great Grandma in the Sky"--Jacket flap.

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