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Ad. of Tintin: Seven Crystal Balls order quantity
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African Myths (Graphic) order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
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The speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations create a dynamic format that encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the story. With fewer words than are found in typical mythology collections, and with plenty of great visual pointers, these texts are an ideal introduction to classic myths that reluctant readers would otherwise find too challenging. Learn about the Yoruban creation myth, the story from Zaire of how dog became man's best friend, and how Anansi, a character held in great affection by Africans throughout the world, came to own all the stories. Opening pages contain information on the importance of legend and oral storytelling to the ancient Africans. Closing pages contain further information on important African deities and mythical figures. This title includes a glossary, an index and recommended further reading. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, ... more

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Ali Baba : Fooling the Forty Thieves Graphic Universe order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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Author: Marie P. Croall & Clint Hilinski
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From the pages of Arabian Nights comes an amazing tale of chance and adventure. Ali Baba, a poor man who makes his living selling wood, stumbles upon a secret cave where forty thieves have been hiding priceless treasures. He decides to take some treasures for himself but the bandits find out. will Ali Baba keep his fortune or will the bandits get their revenge.

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Artemis Fowl (The Graphic Novel #1) order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin (Illustrated by Giovanni Rigano & coloured by Paolo Lamanna)
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This full-colour graphic novel adaptation of his genre-busting, award-winning book has been a labour of love for lifelong graphic novel fan Eoin Colfer, and Andrew Donkin. Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a brilliant criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed and they're dangerous. Artemis thinks he's got them just where he wants them, but then they stop playing by the rules.

First published 2007

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Attack on Pearl Harbor order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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Author: Jane Sutcliffe
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This is one of a set depicting Disasters in History. These are vivid, dynamic books presenting high-interest nonfiction, in graphic novel format.

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Aztec & Mayan Myths (Graphic) order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
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Author: .
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This title contains speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations, which create a dynamic format that encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the story. With fewer words than are found in typical mythology collections, and with plenty of great visual pointers, these texts are an ideal introduction to classic myths that reluctant readers would otherwise find challenging. It helps you learn about different creation myths, and enjoy the famous story of the Hero Twins. Opening pages contain information on the importance of mythology and religion to the Aztec and Maya people and how this shaped how the Aztecs viewed the arrival of the Conquistadors. Closing pages contain further information on important deities and mythical figures from both cultures. It includes a glossary, an index and recommended further reading. It also helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, and fits into ... more

 
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NZ$ 34.00 each
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Bigfoot (Graphic Mysteries) order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
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Author: Rob Shone
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Black Beauty (Graphic Revolve) order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
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Author: Anna Sewell & Jennifer Tanner (ill.) & L. L. Owens (ed.)
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The world's best stories are retold in dynamic graphic-novel form. Well-known villains and heroes take on new shape while staying true to their original authors. Bold, cutting-edge artists create daring perspective and add excitement to adventures that range from medieval England to the pirate-haunted South Seas. These re-visioned classics will hook today's graphic novel fan and thrust them face-to-face with some of history's most famous authors

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Cast Away order quantity
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NZ$ 18.00 each
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Author: Caroline Pitcher
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What started off as a dare becomes something far more dangerous, whensix children on a geography trip find themselves cut off by the sea.Not only that, but it's the dead of night and Skull Island is rumouredto be haunted. One of the boys is injured and it transpires thatanother can't swim. Soon, getting back before the teachers find outthey're gone is the least of their worries.

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Cinderella: Graphic Spin order quantity
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NZ$ 15.00 each
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Author: Beth Bracken
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Cinderella's wicked stepmother won't let her go to the ball. But with a little help from her Fairy Godmother she'll be there in style. However she must be back by midnight or her clothes will turn back to rags.

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Cliffhanger (Nancy Drew #19) order quantity
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Author: Stefan Petrucha
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Nancy Drew is in a tight spot! It all starts when Nancy trails a masked jewel thief in the woodlands around River Heights. After running into a group of hikers, Nancy asks if they've seen anyone, only to find that one of the hikers is also the thief! When Nancy breaks off from the group to make a phone call, she is pushed from behind and ends up dangling from a tree root, afraid to call for help lest the crook find her. This time, its up to Bess and George to help their dear friend Nancy Drew.

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Commando for Action and Adventure : Anzacs at War order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
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Author: George Low (ed.)
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For the generations of men whose obsession with military history was triggered by reading war comics in their youth, here at last, is Commando’s first-ever collection of Anzac war stories.

Anzacs at War showcases the best Aussie and Kiwi fighting action – on land, sea and air – from over 40 years of Commando comics – 25% bigger than the originals, for maximum visceral impact! Chosen by current Editor George Low, the brilliantly drawn Antipodean yarns in this brand-new classic collection range from sub-hunting sorties in the Pacific, through jungle island combat against merciless soldiers from the Land of the Rising Sun, to commando raids in the North African desert and flak-peppered bombing runs on Germany. For everyone whose comic-book battle lust has ever been stirred by Nazi cries of ‘Auslander Schweinhund!’ or Japanese shrieks of ‘Banzai!’, Anzacs at War will transport them right back into ... more

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Demon of River Heights (Nancy Drew Graphic #1) order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
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Author: Stefan Petrucha
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Everyone's favorite girl detective makes her graphic novel debut An all-new series of full-color Nancy Drew graphic novels, with all-new comics stories based on the series by Carolyn Keene, starts right here Join Nancy, along with Bess and George, as they search for missing student filmmakers and discover the deadly secret behind the local urban legend known as "The Demon of River Heights." Ages 8 to 12. Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that's building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover Each Papercutz graphic novel features comics stories drawn in the style of the popular Japanese comics known as manga, and beautifully rendered with state of the art color. While educators rave about the high quality of the Papercutz writing and artwork, readers 8 and up are simply ... more

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Drowning (Zorro #2) order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
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Author: LIMA
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Zorro and Eulalia Bandini, the woman he s striving to keep from the deadly clutches of Capitan Monasterio, are buried alive when they plunge into an icy chasm that threatens to become their glacial coffin Elsewhere, near the Yellowstone River, a young couple, Malena Fellini and Burt Douglas, are also on the run from Dennis Scorched, Malena's ex-lover. He wants Malena back at any cost. Zorro and Eulalia try to aid Malena and Burt, and wind up together on a perilous white-water river rafting chase, which unfortunately only leads to the waterfalls and a life-threatening plunge And somehow, between being buried alive and drowning, Eulalia attempts to unmask Zorro Ages 8 to 12. Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that's building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover Each ... more

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Ed and the River of the Damned order quantity
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Author: Andrew Fusek Peters
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Ed and his friend Zack are on holiday in London. While Ed keeps noticing the particularly friendly and intelligent rats coming out of the cellars, Zack is more interested in the drugs on offer from rather more human rats. Following a rat into an abandoned underground station, Ed finds himself on a weird journey into London's sewers and the forgotten River Fleet. Here he encounters mystical owls and Victorian sewer workers, but also the power to take on the drug-pushers who threaten to destroy the city's youth. In a stunningly dramatic climax worthy of Stephen King, Ed calls on ancient powers in a final confrontation with the evil drug baron.

 
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NZ$ 32.00 each
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Author: Michael Brennan
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Frankenstein (Graffex) order quantity
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Author: Fiona MacDonald & Penko Gelev
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Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But he is horrified by what he has done, and runs away. How will the creature react to being left alone in the world by his creator? "Graffex" is a series of illustrated literary classics retold for young readers. This classic horror story is presented as an exciting, fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Mary Shelley's original text. Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling. There is a detailed timeline of important discoveries and inventions during Mary Shelley's lifetime, and of other novels and stories which helped to inspire her. There is background information on Mary ... more

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Full Court Pressure order quantity
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NZ$ 15.00 each
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Author: Jessica Gunderson
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When Zack's new basketball team faces his former team, will he be able to play through the pressure?
Full-colour graphic novel.

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Giant Horse of Milan (Danny DaVinci #1) order quantity
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NZ$ 15.00 each
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Author: Bruce Whatley
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Danny Da Vinci always said he was born with a pencil in his hand. His mum thought it felt more like a broom! Meet Danny and his friends, artistic adventurers who continually get themselves into trouble but always manage to extricate themselves by using their daring and ingenuity!

 
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