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AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER KYOSHI NOVEL BOX SET

(W) F C Yee

This thrilling duology follows Kyoshi's journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar. The Rise of Kyoshi delves into the origin story of Kyoshi, the Earth Kingdom-born Avatar. The longest-living Avatar in this beloved world's history, Kyoshi established the brave and respected Kyoshi Warriors, but also founded the secretive Dai Li, which led to the corruption, decline, and fall of her own nation. In The Shadow of Kyoshi, Kyoshi's place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented-but at a heavy cost. Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations, struggling to keep the peace; but while her reputation grows, a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID HC #16

BIG SHOT

(W) Jeff Kinney (A) Jeff Kinney (CA) Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix. After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?

GARBAGE PAIL KIDS HC #3

CAMP DAZE

(W) R. L. Stine (A) Jeff Zapata (CA) Joe Simko

The Garbage Pail Kids are off to sleepaway camp in the third installment of the New York Times-bestselling Garbage Pail Kids series! Welcome to the town of Smellville, where ten kids all live in a big tumbledown house and have as much fun as they possibly can. People may think that they're gross and weird and slobby and strange, but they're not bad kids-they just don't know any better!

NATHAN HALES HAZARDOUS TALES BIGGER BADDER GN #1

ONE DEAD SPY

(W) Nathan Hale (A) Nathan Hale (CA) Nathan Hale

Experience the New York Times-bestselling graphic novel, now as a deluxe, oversized edition featuring 15 brand-new pages of mini-comics! Nathan Hale (the author's namesake) was America's first spy, a Revolutionary War hero who famously said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" before being hanged by the British. This book tackles the story of Nathan Hale himself, who was an officer for the American rebels in the Revolutionary War and was eventually hanged for spying. This special edition of One Dead Spy features a larger trim size, a deluxe package, and 16 pages of bonus material, including research photos, sketches, and mini-comics from the author.

NATHAN HALES HAZARDOUS TALES HC #11

COLD WAR CORRESPONDENT

(W) Nathan Hale (A) Nathan Hale (CA) Nathan Hale

In 1950, Marguerite Higgins (1920-1966) was made bureau chief of the Far East Asia desk for the New York Herald Tribune. Tensions were high on the Korean peninsula, where a border drawn after WWII split the country into North and South. When the North Korean army crossed the border with Soviet tanks, it was war. Marguerite was there when the Communists captured Seoul. Her eyewitness account of the invasion was a newspaper smash hit. She risked her life in one dangerous situation after another, all for the sake of good story.

REDS PLANET GN #3

ALIEN FAMILY ROAD TRIP

(W) Eddie Pittman (A) Eddie Pittman (CA) Eddie Pittman

Red discovers evidence that aliens may have abducted her mother and father, and is convinced her parents are still alive. But the only humans who fit their description are on a spaceship headed back to Earth. With help from her friends, Goose and Tawee, Red embarks on an epic adventure to find them, in a journey that takes them across the vast distance of space and the rocky deserts of the American West. But will Red find her family? Or will she end up losing her friends along the way? Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

REDS PLANET HC GN #3

ALIEN FAMILY ROAD TRIP

(W) Eddie Pittman (A) Eddie Pittman (CA) Eddie Pittman

The epic conclusion to this intergalactic trilogy from Disney cartoonist Eddie Pittman! In this rollicking conclusion to the Red's Planet trilogy, Red discovers evidence that aliens may have abducted her mother and father, and is convinced her parents are still alive. But the only humans who fit their description are on a spaceship headed back to Earth. With help from her friends, Goose and Tawee, Red embarks on an epic adventure to find them, in a journey that takes them across the vast distance of space and the rocky deserts of the American West. But will Red find her family? Or will she end up losing her friends along the way?

WE ARE THE SMURFS GN WELCOME TO OUR VILLAGE

(W) Falzar Culliford (A) Thierry Culliford (CA) Gary Baseman

This new Smurfs comic series focuses on emotional learning, social responsibility, and overall Smurf-iness. Featuring three complete stories in each volume, these full-color graphic novels are full of kid-friendly humor and tell all-new, action-packed adventures. A great option for newly independent readers, comics fans, and reluctant readers!