Sattin, Samuel

"When his newfound friend, resourceful watch cat Chloe, begs him to turn her into a human girl, Unico finds his act of kindness having unforeseen consequence as he unwittingly awakens Venus and her minion, who want to destroy them both"--OCLC.

"For fans of dungeon crawls and dice rolls--and anyone wanting to know more about them--Side Quest is a stand-alone graphic novel history of roleplaying games (RPGs), from ancient games to those played today, with personal stories from creators throughout! With a meld of history, fantasy, and memoir, Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games gives existing fans of tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) insight into the history of the medium--and provides a gateway for anyone new to the phenomenon. The creators, Steenz and Samuel Sattin, narrate the book, switching between personal stories about their RPG experiences and concrete information that reveals the fascinating and often little-known history of these games. (Did you know that H. G. Wells created an RPG in the early 1900s You will soon, along with so much more!) This is an inviting introduction to what TTRPGs are, why they matter, and how readers can get involved. And like any popular guide to arcana, this book is geared toward an audience of gamers, non-gamers, and general readers alike. Equal parts enlightening, adventurous, and approachable, this appealing graphic nonfiction book is one that everyone can enjoy!"--.

"Isaac is a shy boy with OCD, but one day at school he meets new friends who introduce him to role-playing games, which lead him on a journey of self-discovery and growth"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Issac Itkin has obsessive-compulsive disorder, and he struggles with intrusive thoughts constantly. But everything changes when he's invited to join a group of friends in their after-school role-playing game, and the thoughts become a little less loud. He starts to feel less lonely, but when his grades start to slip and his therapist says that games can have negative effects on kids with OCD, Issac's overprotective mom makes him stop playing. Issac must prove that the game is doing more to help him than hurt him.

"On the orders of the Lord Protector, Robyn Goodfellowe and her father come to Kilkenny, Ireland, to wipe out the last of the wolves, deemed dangerous beasts, that live in the neighboring forest. Robyn, unable to hunt with her father and sick of being confined within the city walls, decides to sneak out, only to get caught. She's saved by Mebh, a wild girl who loves among the wolves. Mebh and her mother are leading the pack somewhere far away from Kilkenny and the 'townies' who threaten them. Mebh introduces Robyn to her way of life, and the two quickly bond over the freedoms of the forest. Robyn soon discovers WolfWalkers, people who can communicate with and turn into wolves. After learning that they aren't to be feared, Robyn decides she must protect Mebh and her pack. But as the livesof the townies and the wolves collide, Robyn's relationship with her father comes to a head when she's transformed into the very thing he is tasked to destroy"--Jacket flap.

"An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom"--Provided by publisher.

Ben, a ten-year-old Irish boy, discovers his mute sister Saoirse, whom he blames for the apparent death of his mother, is a selkie who has to free faerie creatures from the Celtic goddess Macha.

Robyn Goodfellowe and her father are sent by Lord Protector Cromwell to Ireland in order to destroy the last of the wolves, thought to be dangerous beasts haunting the forests of Kilkenny. Sick of the city's walls, Robyn sneaks out one night only to get caught and then rescued by Mebh, a wild girl who lives with the wolves Robyn's father was sent to destroy. The two girls forge an unlikely friendship in the freedoms of the forest, and when she meets other Wolfwalkers, Robyn decides she must help protect Mebh and her pack family.