Genre: Graphic Novel

Drawing from Memory

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan’s premier cartoonist DRAWING FROM MEMORY is Allen Say’s own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn’t understand his son’s artistic [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, Biography, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Big City Otto: Elephants Never Forget 1

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Otto is a lumbering, sweet-natured elephant who can’t forget his childhood chum Georgie, a smiley-faced chimpanzee who was abducted and shipped away from their forest home by the mysterious and sinister Man with the Wooden Nose. Accompanied by a wisecracking but protective parrot named Crackers, Otto decides to hop a plane and look for Georgie [...]

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Around The World

By Book Importer | Published: November 3, 2011

As the nineteenth century wound down, a public inspired by Jules Verne’s novel Around the world in Eighty Days clamored for intrepid adventure.  The challenge of circumnavigating the globe as no one ever had before attracted toe fearless in droves.  Three hardy spirits stayed the course.  In 1884, former miner Thomas Stevens made the journey [...]

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction » Themes: , , , , , » 1 Comment

Luz Sees The Light

By Book Importer | Published: October 3, 2011

Change is in the air. Power outages are increasing, and gas prices are soaring. At first, 12-year-old Luz balks, hardly thrilled by the prospect of actually having to walk to the mall. But Luz doesn’t mope for long. After all, her name — pronounced “loose” — means “light.” Soon, this intelligent and spirited chica begins [...]

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The Sign of the Black Rock

By Book Importer | Published: September 28, 2011

Young readers (and adults, too) will feel transported by the clever, intricate plotline and superb, sweeping illustrations of this second title in the Three Thieves series. The action resumes as our three goodhearted fugitives stop at a roadside inn during a ferocious thunderstorm. Narrow escapes ensue as Grig, the scheming and selfish innkeeper, endeavors to [...]

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Binky Under Pressure

By Book Importer | Published: September 28, 2011

In Binky’s third adventure, our intrepid, sometimes accident-prone hero is shaken out of his routine when he’s forced to contend with Gracie, a dainty striped foster kitty who comes to live at Binky’s space station (aka his home at 42 Sentinel Parkway). Binky instantly resents the new arrival, whose cute face and perfect manners are [...]

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Stickman Odyssey

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

When Zozimos is banished by an evil witch (his stepmother!) from the kingdom of Sticatha-the kingdom he was next in line to rule-he trains at battle (if you call chasing after butterflies training), travels across stormy seas (thanks for that, Poseidon), slays golems and monsters (with a lot of help), charms beautiful women (not really), [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Benjamin Bear in Fuzzy Thinking

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

Although he is a very serious bear, Benjamin Bear has a funny way of doing things, like drying dishes on a rabbit’s back or sharing his sweater without taking it off.

Other Descriptors: Fantasy, France, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , » Leave a comment

The Kampung Boy

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

Kampung Boy is a favorite of millions of readers in Southeast Asia. Lat recounts the life of Mat, a Muslim boy growing up in rural Malaysia in the 1950s: his adventures and mischief-making, fishing trips, religious study, and work on his family’s rubber plantation. Meanwhile, the traditional way of life in his village (or kampung) is steadily disappearing, [...]

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Olympians Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

The story of Hera, Queen of the Gods, and the heroes who won her favor. Volume 3 of Olympians, Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory, introduces readers to the Queen of the Gods and Goddesses in the Pantheon. This volume tells the tales of the many heroes who sought and won Hera’s patronage, most notably [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment