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81) Witch for hire
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Teen witch Faye Faulkner is unpopular, spends her lunch period with her best friends, the high school's other social rejects, and ignores taunts from the cool kids. But when Cody, a lonely freshman, finds her way to Faye's cafeteria table, it sets off a peculiar chain of events: a series of pranks swiftly go from mischievous to downright dangerous, and no one is safe. When things start to really get out of hand, Cody confesses to Faye that she signed...
82) Tidesong
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Sophie is a young witch whose mother and grandmother pressure her to attend the Royal Magic Academy--the best magic school in the realm--even though her magic is shaky at best. To train for her entrance exams, Sophie is sent to relatives she's never met. Cousin Sage and Great-Aunt Lan seem more interested in giving Sophie chores than in teaching her magic. Frustrated, Sophie attempts magic on her own, but the spell goes wrong, and she accidentally...
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"Stacey McGill is moving back to New York! That means no more Stoneybrook Middle School, no more Charlotte Johanssen, and worst of all ... no more Baby-sitters Club. Stacey's friends are crushed when they hear that Stacey's moving, especially Claudia. Stacey is her best friend. What kind of going-away present is good enough for someone so special? And how will the BSC go on without Stacey?"--Back cover.
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Your Black Friend and Other Strangers is a collection of culturally charged comics by cartoonist Ben Passmore. Passmore masterfully tackles comics about race, gentrification, the prison system, online dating, gross punks, bad street art, kung fu movie references, beating up God, and lots of other grown-up stuff with refreshing doses of humor and lived relatability.
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Catwad volume 1
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2021.
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"Catwad and Blurmp are back with more ridiculous fun that will have readers high-fiving each other with joy. This volume sees the big blue grump and his slow but lovable friend get a pet, try new hobbies, explore the newest video game technology, and more! If you love laughing (and who doesn't??), this book is for you!"--Provided by publisher.
86) A-okay
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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 to worse, Jay’s prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Regardless, he's convinced it'll all be worth it if clear skin is on the horizon! Meanwhile, school isn't going exactly as planned. All of Jay's friends are...
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"Starfire has always wanted to be better friends with her sister, who mostly comes to Earth to cause trouble instead of enjoying the sisterly bonding. But this time, Blackfire's not even in the same Earth dimension! The Teen Titans will have to go undercover in a strange new version of Metropolis...one where the heroes have secret identities! Meanwhile, the DC Super Hero Girls have all been assigned exchange students to show around school. They'd...
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"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can?t get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa?s job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate?s status as the owner of P.S. 38?s filthiest locker, our hero may have met his...
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"Emilia first met Charlotte in their school locker room in the late '90s. They quickly bonded over indie music, feminist literature, a love of purple, and a shared sense of outsiderness. Their joyful, intense friendship evolved through the years--until Charlotte died in 2018 following a long struggle with depression. Now, Emilia assembles her memories into a graphic memoir reflecting on the bond they shared and the ways it shaped them. As they pass...
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Narwhal and Jelly volume 2
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Join Super Narwhal and sidekick Jelly Jolt as they take on three SUPER new stories in this early graphic novel series. Happy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal reveals his superhero alter-ego and enlists Jelly to help him figure out what his superpower is. Next, Narwhal uses his superpower to help a friend find his way back home. In the third story,...
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In a series of interconnected vignettes, Stewart focuses on the ordinary, slice-of-life moments -- teenagers climbing up and lounging on a rooftop, friends catching up over pints at the pub, a woman riding the night bus home --and charges these scenes with a quiet intensity. Through keen observation and an ear for naturalistic dialogue, she reveals the complex natures of her characters, from their confidence to their insecurities, as they experience...
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Lilly desperately wants to be one of the "cool girls" at Memorial Middle School, so she is thrilled to be invited to Tania's birthday party; but Tania is actually interested in Lilly's older brother, Hank, and when that does not work out she turns on Lilly, bullying her and making her life miserable--until a suggestion from her favorite teacher, and a campaign against bullying, provides Lilly with a connection to other victims in her school and an...
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Phoebe and her unicorn volume 13
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When your best friend is a unicorn, every day is a stroll down the red carpet. Phoebe Howell's unicorn BFF, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, is happy to provide the celebrity treatment -- teaching Phoebe fancy new spells, giving her a ride to school so she doesn't have to ride the bus, and even negotiating with the tooth fairy on her behalf. But when Phoebe starts noticing that unicorns have become a trendy fashion statement, she doesn't feel quite so...
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"Jughead's locked in and left behind with Moose at Stonewall Prep, Veronica is trapped with Cheryl at a nearby suburban shopping mall, Betty and Polly are stalked by a possible madman when a girls' night goes horribly awry and Archie is held hostage by a 'long lost relative' of Fred's who's come to town seeking payback of any and every kind. Will Archie and company even make it to sunrise? If they do, will they ever be the same again?"--Provided...
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Adventure Time, Nickelodeon, and Don't Hug Me I'm Scared meet in this wonderfully strange and funny adventure of two best friends.
With its distinctive, comic strip–like art style and lighthearted, off-the-wall concept, this chapter book is a breath of fresh air for brand-new readers! Dog and Hat are two of the best friends you could ever hope to meet-they are practically inseparable. When the dots on Dog's favorite shirt get lost down a storm...
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Big Nate volume 28
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2023.
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The newest pranks, adventures, and school drama from Big Nate, now an animated series on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon! Big Nate is a legend at P.S. 38, where he and friends Francis, Teddy, Dee Dee, Chad, and others manage to make sixth grade interesting with all kinds of pranks, drama, sports, and good times. The all-time leader in detentions, Nate is never far from the spotlight, whether it's for a freak injury on the soccer field, Halloween costume...
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