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Matthew Rosenberg writer
(1,475)
Summary: A darkly comedic story of our burgeoning child criminals and their elaborate plans. When a group of bumbling criminals shows up in her father's life looking to pull one last job, young Paige has two...
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Call #: 741.59 ROS
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Mark Siegel
Series:
5 Worlds
(5,610)
Summary: Five imperiled worlds will be rendered extinct unless five ancient and mysterious beacons can be lit in the wake of erupting wars during which three unlikely heroes make surprising discoveries about their homes and themselves.
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Call #: J GN SIE
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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David Robertson
(514)
Summary: Follows one Plains Cree family from the early 19th century to the present day. For Edwin, the story of his ancestors from both the distant and recent past must guide him through an uncertain present,...
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Call #: 741.59 ROB
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Naoki Urasawa
Series:
Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys
(7,348)
Summary: Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the...
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Call #: 741.59 URA
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Naoki Urasawa
Series:
Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys
(3,093)
Summary: The Friend, an enigmatic cult leader who plans to destroy the world, declares, 'The cosmos has begun choosing those who are true friends.' Meanwhile, horrifying incidents are taking place: the...
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Call #: 741.59 URA
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Naoki Urasawa
Series:
Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys
(2,663)
Summary: It turns out that the Friend's plan to destroy the world was dreamed up long ago by a group of boys playing "good guys against bad guys" -- and now, the only one who can stop this diabolical plot...
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Call #: 741.59 URA
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Naoki Urasawa
Series:
Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys - #4
(2,446)
Summary: Kenji wrote 'The Book of Prophecy' in his boyhood. Now this childish fantasy has become the scenario for the Friend's fiendish plot to destroy mankind. Kenji goes underground and waits for a chance...
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Call #: 741.59 URA
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Naoki Urasawa
Series:
Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys
(2,304)
Summary: The giant robot has already been built and now awaits the Great Awakening-- With the Friend's identity still a mystery, the countdown to the apocalypse continues, day by day, minute by minute--for on...
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Call #: 741.59 URA
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Wilfred Santiago
(690)
Summary: Presents the story of baseball star Roberto Clemente and his journey from an impoverished childhood to fame and fortune, as he strives to go the distance for respect.
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Call #: GRAPHIC NOVEL SAN
Location: YA Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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(1,425)
Summary: Japan's enduring national legend comes to comics! This epic mission of loyal Japanese warriors to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and 47 Ronin recounts the sweeping...
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Call #: GRAPHIC NOVEL FOR
Location: YA Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ashley Spires
Series:
Binky Adventures
(5,235)
Summary: Binky's blast-off into outer space (outside) to explore unknown places (the backyard) and battle aliens (bugs) is delayed when he realizes he's left something behind -- and it's not the anti-gravity kitty litter.
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Call #: J GN SPI
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ashley Spires
Series:
Binky Adventures
(2,911)
Summary: A lovable and delusional house cat named Binky, who, while in hot pursuit of an alien wanderer (a bug), falls out of the space station porthole (the bathroom window), and finds himself in outer space (outside the house).
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Call #: J GN SPI
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ashley Spires
Series:
Binky Adventures
(1,457)
Summary: Binky, a house cat that believes he is a space cat, is dismayed when Gracie, a too-perfect foster cat, comes to live at his space station, and decides to investigate to learn the truth about this unwelcome guest.
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Call #: J GN SPI
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Scott Snyder
Series:
After Death
(1,635)
Summary: What if we found a cure for death? Years after the discovery of a genetic cure for mortality, one man starts to questions everything, leading him on a mind-bending journey that will bring him face-to-face with his past and his own personal legacy.
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Call #: 741.59 SNY
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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Jarad Greene , illustrator
(772)
Summary: When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn't think much of it at first except to wonder if the embarrassing acne will disappear as quickly as it arrived. But when his acne goes from bad...
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Call #: GRAPHIC NOVEL GRE
Location: YA Graphic Novels
copies in: 0 of 1
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by
Saladin Ahmed
(2,317)
Summary: While investigating police brutality and corruption in 1970s Detroit, journalist Elena Abbott uncovers supernatural forces being controlled by a secret society of the city's elite. In the uncertain...
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Call #: 741.59 AHM
Location: Adult Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Saladin Ahmed
(373)
Summary: It's business as usual for Miles Morales as he finds himself squaring off with Mac Gargan, A.K.A. The Scorpion! But as a cult of Carnage's bloodthirsty acolytes swarms New York, Miles will learn the...
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Call #: GRAPHIC NOVEL SPI
Location: YA Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Mary Richards Beaumont
Series:
American Girl Fiction
(304)
Summary: When best friends Aggie and Fiona drift apart in fifth grade, Aggie grows to understand that fading friendships are normal, and she makes a new friend who shares more of her interests.
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Call #: J F AMERICAN AGGIE
Location: Junior Fiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Sergio Cariello
(3,017)
Summary: Retells the stories of the Bible in graphic novel format, including the stories of Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Jonah, and the life and death of Jesus Christ.
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Call #: 220.95 CAR YA
Location: YA Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Fred Van Lente
Series:
Action Presidents
(163)
Summary: We all know that George Washington was our first president and a hero of the American Revolution. But did you also know that he didn't want to be president, never thought he would fight in a war, and...
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Call #: J GN VAN
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Fred Van Lente
Series:
Action Presidents
(89)
Summary: We all know that Abraham Lincoln gave the historic Gettysburg Address and ended the Civil War. But did you also know that he pardoned the first White House turkey, once snuck into Washington in...
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Call #: J GN VAN
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Fred Van Lente
(37)
Summary: We all know that Theodore Roosevelt protected the environment and was the cousin of President Franklin Roosevelt. But did you also know that he was the inspiration for the Teddy bear, wrote adventure...
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Call #: J GN VAN
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Fred Van Lente
Series:
Action Presidents
(33)
Summary: Brings the commanding Camelot, beloved Bostonian, and awesome orator John F. Kennedy to life. You may know that John F. Kennedy was a World War II hero and a pro at giving speeches. But did you also...
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Call #: J GN VAN
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Lauren Hogg
(138)
Summary: Lauren Hogg, one of the survivors of the shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school in Parkland, Florida, dramatically tells her story in graphic novel form. The tragedy of yet another mass...
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Call #: 371.782 HOG YA
Location: YA Nonfiction
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Marc Bernardin writer
(542)
Summary: Follow the epic adventures of Adora, a brave young woman of color who lives in a fantastical world with underground pirates, ghosts, and a mysterious force called 'The Distance' which threatens to destroy it all and only Adora can stop it.
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Call #: GRAPHIC NOVEL BER
Location: YA Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Steve Foxe
(40)
Summary: When Clark sneaks into Adventure Kingdom, all he wants is a peek at the remains of the once-magical theme park he loved as a kid -- plus a cool livestream for his fans. But once he meets Karoline,...
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Call #: J GN FOX
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ryan North
Series:
Adventure Time
(13,286)
Summary: The Lich, a super-lame, SUPER-SCARY skeleton dude, has returned to the Land of Ooo, and he's bent on total destruction. Luckily, Finn and Jake are on the case...but can they succeed against their most destructive foe yet?
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ryan North
Series:
Adventure Time
(4,012)
Summary: Princess Bubblegum has finished her most important invention ever - a time machine. What will happen when Finn and Jake get their hands on it?
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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Ryan North
(2,886)
Summary: "Finn, Jake and Marceline only want to do one thing--- play totally rad video games! But some evil qizard has given BMO a virus. Will the heroes be able to save their friend in time?"--P. [4] of cover.
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ryan North
Series:
Adventure Time
(1,655)
Summary: After a battle with the Ice King and saving the princess, Finn and Jake discover a series of dungeons ready for exploring.
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ryan North
Series:
Adventure Time
(1,137)
Summary: Princess Bubblegum only wants what is best for her kingdom...most of the time. After an experiment of her's goes wrong, Ooo is under attack and this time, Finn and Jake won't be able to help.
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ryan North
Series:
Adventure Time
(722)
Summary: When Finn is cursed with a forgetting spell by the Magic Man, he and his friends have to try to save the Land of Ooo before he loses his memory entirely.
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Ryan North
Series:
Adventure Time
(516)
Summary: After Finn tries to take on the Mnemonoid, he wakes up in the future with no memory as to what happened, prompting him to enlist pals Jake, Princess Bubblegum, and Marceline to help him remember how to defeat the bad guy.
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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Series:
Adventure Time
(385)
Summary: When everyone in the Land of Ooo wakes up with no knowledge of how to cook, Princess Bubblegum tasks Finn and Jake to get to the bottom of the memory problems.
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Chris Hastings
Series:
Adventure Time
(341)
Summary: "Finn and Jake find themselves in the middle of a secret war when they inadvertently take out Peppermint Butler's secret agent Candy Bar! There is something going on with the King of Ooo and the...
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Chris Hastings
Series:
Adventure Time
(304)
Summary: Disregarding an old-timey recording found in Josh's underwater lair, Finn and Jake fail to learn about their new sister.
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Chris Hastings
Series:
Adventure Time
(194)
Summary: When the Governor of Ghost-A-Rica releases ghost minions in the Land of Ooo, the little monsters begin to steal the youth of the citizens.
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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by
Chris Hastings
Series:
Adventure Time
(168)
Summary: "Finn and Jake wake up in a world that is not quite the way they remember it--more snakes, that's for sure--and it looks like they're stuck here. But where is here exactly? With the help of some...
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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(1,277)
Summary: "Comic creators from around the world unite to celebrate all things ADVENTURE TIME in this collection of incredibly original mini-adventures. Starring all of your favorite characters from Finn and...
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Call #: J GN ADV
Location: Junior Graphic Novels
copies in: 1 of 1
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