Author: Tony Cliff
Publisher: First Second Books
ISBN: 1626728046
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Nineteenth-century adventurer Delilah Dirk is a master swordswoman who uses her skills to aid those in trouble. Follow Delilah and her friend Selim on adventures all over the world.
Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules
Author: Tony Cliff
Publisher: First Second Books
ISBN: 1626728046
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Nineteenth-century adventurer Delilah Dirk is a master swordswoman who uses her skills to aid those in trouble. Follow Delilah and her friend Selim on adventures all over the world.
Publisher: First Second Books
ISBN: 1626728046
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Nineteenth-century adventurer Delilah Dirk is a master swordswoman who uses her skills to aid those in trouble. Follow Delilah and her friend Selim on adventures all over the world.
Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant
Author: Tony Cliff
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1626726965
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Lovable ne'er-do-well Delilah Dirk is an adventurer for the 19th century. She has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she's picked up on the way, Delilah's adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan's guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside. For Delilah, one adventure leads to the next in this thrilling and funny installment in her exciting life. Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant is a great pick for any reader looking for a smart and foolhardy heroine...and globetrotting adventures. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013 A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1626726965
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Lovable ne'er-do-well Delilah Dirk is an adventurer for the 19th century. She has traveled to Japan, Indonesia, France, and even the New World. Using the skills she's picked up on the way, Delilah's adventures continue as she plots to rob a rich and corrupt Sultan in Constantinople. With the aid of her flying boat and her newfound friend, Selim, she evades the Sultan's guards, leaves angry pirates in the dust, and fights her way through the countryside. For Delilah, one adventure leads to the next in this thrilling and funny installment in her exciting life. Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant is a great pick for any reader looking for a smart and foolhardy heroine...and globetrotting adventures. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013 A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of 2013
Delilah Dirk and the King's Shilling
Author: Tony Cliff
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1626726906
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Globetrotting troublemaker Delilah Dirk and her loyal friend Selim are just minding their own business, peacefully raiding castles and traipsing across enemy lines, when they attract the unwanted attention of the English Army. Before they know it, Delilah and Selim have gotten themselves accused of espionage against the British crown! Delilah will do whatever it takes to clear her good name, be it sneaking, skirmishing, or even sword fighting... But can she bring herself to wear a pretty dress and have a nice cup of tea with her mother? Delilah Dirk may be defeated at last. By tulle...in Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the King's Shilling.
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1626726906
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Globetrotting troublemaker Delilah Dirk and her loyal friend Selim are just minding their own business, peacefully raiding castles and traipsing across enemy lines, when they attract the unwanted attention of the English Army. Before they know it, Delilah and Selim have gotten themselves accused of espionage against the British crown! Delilah will do whatever it takes to clear her good name, be it sneaking, skirmishing, or even sword fighting... But can she bring herself to wear a pretty dress and have a nice cup of tea with her mother? Delilah Dirk may be defeated at last. By tulle...in Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the King's Shilling.
Himawari House
Author: Harmony Becker
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250861063
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Fiction Literature Winner of the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year School Library Journal Best Books of the Year A heartwarming young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan. Living in a new country is no walk in the park—Nao, Hyejung, and Tina can all attest to that. The three of them became fast friends through living together in the Himawari House in Tokyo and attending the same Japanese cram school. Nao came to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, while Hyejung and Tina came to find freedom and their own paths. Though each of them has her own motivations and challenges, they all deal with language barriers, being a fish out of water, self discovery, love, and family.
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250861063
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Fiction Literature Winner of the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year School Library Journal Best Books of the Year A heartwarming young adult graphic novel about three foreign exchange students and the pleasures, and difficulties, of adjusting to living in Japan. Living in a new country is no walk in the park—Nao, Hyejung, and Tina can all attest to that. The three of them became fast friends through living together in the Himawari House in Tokyo and attending the same Japanese cram school. Nao came to Japan to reconnect with her Japanese heritage, while Hyejung and Tina came to find freedom and their own paths. Though each of them has her own motivations and challenges, they all deal with language barriers, being a fish out of water, self discovery, love, and family.
Let's Get Sleepy!
Author: Tony Cliff
Publisher: Imprint
ISBN: 1250800617
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Young cats are on the hunt for a mouse named Sleepy in Let’s Get Sleepy!, an energetic picture book from New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator Tony Cliff. These cats are on an adventure to find that darn mouse named Sleepy. But Sleepy is a sneaky mouse—he’s hard to find. The cats will have to look everywhere: all over town, out by the beach, up in space, and even back in time with the dinosaurs! Can the cats catch that mouse? Even if they don’t, at the end of the day, they may just get "sleepy" after all. While seek-and-find elements are at work in the adorable artwork, the rhyming text reminds readers that the journey is more important than the destination—and that the most valuable treasure is a day richly lived with friends. An Imprint Book
Publisher: Imprint
ISBN: 1250800617
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Young cats are on the hunt for a mouse named Sleepy in Let’s Get Sleepy!, an energetic picture book from New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator Tony Cliff. These cats are on an adventure to find that darn mouse named Sleepy. But Sleepy is a sneaky mouse—he’s hard to find. The cats will have to look everywhere: all over town, out by the beach, up in space, and even back in time with the dinosaurs! Can the cats catch that mouse? Even if they don’t, at the end of the day, they may just get "sleepy" after all. While seek-and-find elements are at work in the adorable artwork, the rhyming text reminds readers that the journey is more important than the destination—and that the most valuable treasure is a day richly lived with friends. An Imprint Book
Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules
Author: Tony Cliff
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250216958
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Having survived a close shave in England, where she was falsely accused of spying for the French, Delilah has set out with her companion Selim for more agreeable adventures in central Asia. But when she stumbles on an artifact that may be a clue about the location of the legendary third pillar of Hercules, Delilah and Selim are drawn back to Europe on an Indiana-Jones-style archeological caper that pits her against a ruthless enemy who is murderously intent on preventing Delilah from speaking out against him. From vast forgotten underground cities to an elaborate and shocking double-cross, Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules brings all the drama and excitement that fans of the series crave.
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250216958
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Having survived a close shave in England, where she was falsely accused of spying for the French, Delilah has set out with her companion Selim for more agreeable adventures in central Asia. But when she stumbles on an artifact that may be a clue about the location of the legendary third pillar of Hercules, Delilah and Selim are drawn back to Europe on an Indiana-Jones-style archeological caper that pits her against a ruthless enemy who is murderously intent on preventing Delilah from speaking out against him. From vast forgotten underground cities to an elaborate and shocking double-cross, Tony Cliff's Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules brings all the drama and excitement that fans of the series crave.
Realm of the Blue Mist: A Graphic Novel (The Rema Chronicles #1)
Author: Amy Kim Kibuishi
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338115162
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Enter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first installment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance! Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighborhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources. While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but has promised to help Tabby get home. As she learns more about this strange world, Tabby discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338115162
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Enter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first installment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance! Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighborhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources. While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but has promised to help Tabby get home. As she learns more about this strange world, Tabby discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.
The Phantom Twin
Author: Lisa Brown
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250780543
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
A young woman is haunted by the ghost of her conjoined twin, in Lisa Brown's The Phantom Twin, a sweetly spooky graphic novel set in a turn-of-the-century sideshow. Isabel and Jane are the Extraordinary Peabody Sisters, conjoined twins in a traveling carnival freak show—until an ambitious surgeon tries to separate them and fails, causing Jane's death. Isabel has lost an arm and a leg but gained a ghostly companion: Her dead twin is now her phantom limb. Haunted, altered, and alone for the first time, can Isabel build a new life that's truly her own?
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250780543
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
A young woman is haunted by the ghost of her conjoined twin, in Lisa Brown's The Phantom Twin, a sweetly spooky graphic novel set in a turn-of-the-century sideshow. Isabel and Jane are the Extraordinary Peabody Sisters, conjoined twins in a traveling carnival freak show—until an ambitious surgeon tries to separate them and fails, causing Jane's death. Isabel has lost an arm and a leg but gained a ghostly companion: Her dead twin is now her phantom limb. Haunted, altered, and alone for the first time, can Isabel build a new life that's truly her own?
Last Pick
Author: Jason Walz
Publisher: First Second Books
ISBN: 1626728909
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In a world where aliens have taken over Earth, abducted every human they deemed useful, and abandoned the rest, twins Sam and Wyatt struggle to start a revolution of the unwanteds.
Publisher: First Second Books
ISBN: 1626728909
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In a world where aliens have taken over Earth, abducted every human they deemed useful, and abandoned the rest, twins Sam and Wyatt struggle to start a revolution of the unwanteds.
Are You Listening?
Author: Tillie Walden
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250754445
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
The graphic novel Are You Listening? is an intimate and emotionally soaring story about friendship, grief, and healing from Eisner Award winner Tillie Walden. Bea is on the run. And then, she runs into Lou. This chance encounter sends them on a journey through West Texas, where strange things follow them wherever they go. The landscape morphs into an unsettling world, a mysterious cat joins them, and they are haunted by a group of threatening men. To stay safe, Bea and Lou must trust each other as they are driven to confront buried truths. The two women share their stories of loss and heartbreak—and a startling revelation about sexual assault—culminating in an exquisite example of human connection. This magical realistic adventure from the celebrated comics creator of Spinning and On a Sunbeam will stay with readers long after the final gorgeously illustrated page. 2020 Eisner Award Winner, Best Graphic Album--New A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019 A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019 An O Magazine Best LGBTQ Book of 2019 One of The Comics Beat's Best Comics of 2019 A Lambda Literary Award Finalist A Harvey Award nominee, Best Book of the Year
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1250754445
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
The graphic novel Are You Listening? is an intimate and emotionally soaring story about friendship, grief, and healing from Eisner Award winner Tillie Walden. Bea is on the run. And then, she runs into Lou. This chance encounter sends them on a journey through West Texas, where strange things follow them wherever they go. The landscape morphs into an unsettling world, a mysterious cat joins them, and they are haunted by a group of threatening men. To stay safe, Bea and Lou must trust each other as they are driven to confront buried truths. The two women share their stories of loss and heartbreak—and a startling revelation about sexual assault—culminating in an exquisite example of human connection. This magical realistic adventure from the celebrated comics creator of Spinning and On a Sunbeam will stay with readers long after the final gorgeously illustrated page. 2020 Eisner Award Winner, Best Graphic Album--New A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019 A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019 An O Magazine Best LGBTQ Book of 2019 One of The Comics Beat's Best Comics of 2019 A Lambda Literary Award Finalist A Harvey Award nominee, Best Book of the Year