Author: Mark Voger
Publisher: Two Morrows Publishing
ISBN: 9781893905290
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Hero Gets Girl! is the story of Kurt Schaffenberger, preeminent Lois Lane artist and important early Captain Marvel artist who also brought a welcome touch of humor and whimsy to superhero comics. This profusely illustrated biography features hundreds of photos and drawings, many never before published. Schaffenberger is recalled by family, friends and fellow pros such as Alex Ross, Will Eisner, Carmine Infantino, Julius Schwartz, Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson and others. With a foreword by Ken Bald, 'Hero Gets Girl!' is an intimate human portrait and a must-read for any superhero fan."--Cover.
Hero Gets Girl!
Author: Mark Voger
Publisher: Two Morrows Publishing
ISBN: 9781893905290
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Hero Gets Girl! is the story of Kurt Schaffenberger, preeminent Lois Lane artist and important early Captain Marvel artist who also brought a welcome touch of humor and whimsy to superhero comics. This profusely illustrated biography features hundreds of photos and drawings, many never before published. Schaffenberger is recalled by family, friends and fellow pros such as Alex Ross, Will Eisner, Carmine Infantino, Julius Schwartz, Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson and others. With a foreword by Ken Bald, 'Hero Gets Girl!' is an intimate human portrait and a must-read for any superhero fan."--Cover.
Publisher: Two Morrows Publishing
ISBN: 9781893905290
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Hero Gets Girl! is the story of Kurt Schaffenberger, preeminent Lois Lane artist and important early Captain Marvel artist who also brought a welcome touch of humor and whimsy to superhero comics. This profusely illustrated biography features hundreds of photos and drawings, many never before published. Schaffenberger is recalled by family, friends and fellow pros such as Alex Ross, Will Eisner, Carmine Infantino, Julius Schwartz, Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson and others. With a foreword by Ken Bald, 'Hero Gets Girl!' is an intimate human portrait and a must-read for any superhero fan."--Cover.
Girl, Hero
Author: Carrie Jones
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 0738722235
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Liliana Faltin just wants some stability in her life. But her mother’s boyfriend has a thing for booze and touching. To deal, Lily writes letters to John Wayne. Yeah, he’s a dead movie cowboy, but whatever—at least the Duke knew how to be a hero. Now, Lily just needs to figure out how to be a hero herself.
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 0738722235
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Liliana Faltin just wants some stability in her life. But her mother’s boyfriend has a thing for booze and touching. To deal, Lily writes letters to John Wayne. Yeah, he’s a dead movie cowboy, but whatever—at least the Duke knew how to be a hero. Now, Lily just needs to figure out how to be a hero herself.
The Hero Gets the Girl
Author: Robert Eaton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478202752
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The last stronghold in the east has fallen, burned to ash by the demon hordes of Angra-Jyn. Those who survived the slaughter - the women and children - find themselves in chains. Corralled deep within the demon"s fortress, dreams of escape wither under their masters' flogs. Death seems the only relief from a life of slavery beneath the scorching sun.The only hope rests in the young Champion and the tiny band of knights who still resist the demon's wrath. Still licking their wounds after a brutal defeat, the knights know they must rally quickly if they are to survive. Insecurity and hopelessness threaten to tear them apart, but where blade and magic fail them, love pushes them blindly on. Will it save them, or lead them to destruction?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478202752
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The last stronghold in the east has fallen, burned to ash by the demon hordes of Angra-Jyn. Those who survived the slaughter - the women and children - find themselves in chains. Corralled deep within the demon"s fortress, dreams of escape wither under their masters' flogs. Death seems the only relief from a life of slavery beneath the scorching sun.The only hope rests in the young Champion and the tiny band of knights who still resist the demon's wrath. Still licking their wounds after a brutal defeat, the knights know they must rally quickly if they are to survive. Insecurity and hopelessness threaten to tear them apart, but where blade and magic fail them, love pushes them blindly on. Will it save them, or lead them to destruction?
Out of the Bottle
Author: Shea Fontana
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
ISBN: 1515874435
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
ISBN: 1515874435
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Hero
Author: Alethea Kontis
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544056779
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
An intoxicating blend of fairy tale magic, lively wit, and romance spice up this companion novel to Enchanted.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544056779
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
An intoxicating blend of fairy tale magic, lively wit, and romance spice up this companion novel to Enchanted.
Harley Quinn at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls)
Author: Lisa Yee
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524769258
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Harley Quinn investigates a high-tech carnival in this action-packed new DC Super Hero Girl novel! Funny girl Harley Quinn loves fighting crime with her classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, but she always does it her with own madcap style--and a big mallet! It's no surprise that Harley can't resist getting involved in a dance competition and organizing an outrageous battle of the bands. But when a high-tech carnival comes to town, Harley knows that things aren't what they seem and that only she can get to the bottom of the mystery--and deliver a great punch line while doing it! Praise for DC Super Hero Girls: “Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes.” —School Library Journal "If you have a middle grader in your life looking for super-sized action, or a superhero enthusiast who isn’t sure where to turn to get more of the superheroes they might see on TV or in movies… Or if you just want to dive into a good book that shows young readers—especially young female readers—that girls can be the super heroes of their own stories, look no further: Super Hero High is for you." - Kirkus
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524769258
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Harley Quinn investigates a high-tech carnival in this action-packed new DC Super Hero Girl novel! Funny girl Harley Quinn loves fighting crime with her classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, but she always does it her with own madcap style--and a big mallet! It's no surprise that Harley can't resist getting involved in a dance competition and organizing an outrageous battle of the bands. But when a high-tech carnival comes to town, Harley knows that things aren't what they seem and that only she can get to the bottom of the mystery--and deliver a great punch line while doing it! Praise for DC Super Hero Girls: “Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes.” —School Library Journal "If you have a middle grader in your life looking for super-sized action, or a superhero enthusiast who isn’t sure where to turn to get more of the superheroes they might see on TV or in movies… Or if you just want to dive into a good book that shows young readers—especially young female readers—that girls can be the super heroes of their own stories, look no further: Super Hero High is for you." - Kirkus
The Hero Always Wins
Author: Robert Eaton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781449969257
Category : Demonology
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"A new take on high fantasy that will have you gasping with horror and surprise at every turn." - Wendy Callahan, Fantasy Author "Eaton takes the reader on a wild ride...the combat scenes stood out in particular for me because they reminded me of R.A. Salvatore." - The Pocket Geek "A must read for any Fantasy fan... I laughed out loud, and even read a few parts peering out from between my fingers." - Ender, Book Reviewer Overview of The Hero Always Wins: The knight's oath is barely off Darcy's tongue, and already the world is collapsing around him. As the demon hordes of Angra-Jyn slaughter their way toward the city, betrayal amongst the knights' own ranks threatens to destroy them before they can even make their stand. But the blood of a hero flows in Darcy's veins. He will not be discouraged by the war he is losing. He will not be dissuaded by the traitorous assassin who continues to strike in the night. He will not give up, even as friends start to doubt him and sanity begins to slip beyond his grasp. Why? Because victory is his destiny. Because he is the hero, and the hero always wins.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781449969257
Category : Demonology
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"A new take on high fantasy that will have you gasping with horror and surprise at every turn." - Wendy Callahan, Fantasy Author "Eaton takes the reader on a wild ride...the combat scenes stood out in particular for me because they reminded me of R.A. Salvatore." - The Pocket Geek "A must read for any Fantasy fan... I laughed out loud, and even read a few parts peering out from between my fingers." - Ender, Book Reviewer Overview of The Hero Always Wins: The knight's oath is barely off Darcy's tongue, and already the world is collapsing around him. As the demon hordes of Angra-Jyn slaughter their way toward the city, betrayal amongst the knights' own ranks threatens to destroy them before they can even make their stand. But the blood of a hero flows in Darcy's veins. He will not be discouraged by the war he is losing. He will not be dissuaded by the traitorous assassin who continues to strike in the night. He will not give up, even as friends start to doubt him and sanity begins to slip beyond his grasp. Why? Because victory is his destiny. Because he is the hero, and the hero always wins.
Katana at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls)
Author: Lisa Yee
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1101940700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Get your cape on with the DC Super Hero Girls™—the unprecedented new Super Hero universe especially for girls! Readers of all ages can fly high with the all-new adventures of Wonder Woman™, Supergirl™, Batgirl™, and some of the world’s most iconic female super heroes as high schoolers! Sword-wielding Katana isn’t like most high school students—but with classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, Super Hero High isn’t like most high schools! In addition to training to be a super hero, Katana also follows the noble warrior traditions of the Samurai. Now a mysterious presence has given her the responsibility of guarding a hundred ancient Samurai swords—but why her, and for what purpose? With the help of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Ms. Martian, and some of her other super friends, she intends to find out. But she just made captain of the fencing team, she has a huge school project due, and a villain with ties to her family’s past seems to be amassing an army. Maintaining her inner peace isn’t going to be easy . . . . . . but Katana has the steel to save the day! Award-winning author Lisa Yee brings this edge-of-your-seat adventure to life with mystery, thrills, and laughs. Move over Batman™ and Superman™—the DC Super Hero Girls are ready to save the day and have fun doing it! Praise for DC Super Hero Girls: “Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes.” —School Library Journal "If you have a middle grader in your life looking for super-sized action, or a superhero enthusiast who isn’t sure where to turn to get more of the superheroes they might see on TV or in movies… Or if you just want to dive into a good book that shows young readers—especially young female readers—that girls can be the super heroes of their own stories, look no further:Super Hero High is for you." - Kirkus
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1101940700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Get your cape on with the DC Super Hero Girls™—the unprecedented new Super Hero universe especially for girls! Readers of all ages can fly high with the all-new adventures of Wonder Woman™, Supergirl™, Batgirl™, and some of the world’s most iconic female super heroes as high schoolers! Sword-wielding Katana isn’t like most high school students—but with classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, Super Hero High isn’t like most high schools! In addition to training to be a super hero, Katana also follows the noble warrior traditions of the Samurai. Now a mysterious presence has given her the responsibility of guarding a hundred ancient Samurai swords—but why her, and for what purpose? With the help of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Ms. Martian, and some of her other super friends, she intends to find out. But she just made captain of the fencing team, she has a huge school project due, and a villain with ties to her family’s past seems to be amassing an army. Maintaining her inner peace isn’t going to be easy . . . . . . but Katana has the steel to save the day! Award-winning author Lisa Yee brings this edge-of-your-seat adventure to life with mystery, thrills, and laughs. Move over Batman™ and Superman™—the DC Super Hero Girls are ready to save the day and have fun doing it! Praise for DC Super Hero Girls: “Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes.” —School Library Journal "If you have a middle grader in your life looking for super-sized action, or a superhero enthusiast who isn’t sure where to turn to get more of the superheroes they might see on TV or in movies… Or if you just want to dive into a good book that shows young readers—especially young female readers—that girls can be the super heroes of their own stories, look no further:Super Hero High is for you." - Kirkus
Her Surprise Hero
Author: Abby Gaines
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426846746
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
With scandal hot on her heels, acting attorney-general Cynthia Merritt has to get as far out of Atlanta—as fast as she can. Except now she's sentenced to obscurity in Stonewall Hollow for as long as it takes to get her game back. And everyone in the small town acts like Ethan Granger's the law, not her! Sure, Ethan's outreach program for troubled teens is admirable. But she's not about to sentence the rancher's own son to Ethan's care. She won't bend the rules, not even for this sexy single dad. Damn him for making her wish she could stay in his small town forever….
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426846746
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
With scandal hot on her heels, acting attorney-general Cynthia Merritt has to get as far out of Atlanta—as fast as she can. Except now she's sentenced to obscurity in Stonewall Hollow for as long as it takes to get her game back. And everyone in the small town acts like Ethan Granger's the law, not her! Sure, Ethan's outreach program for troubled teens is admirable. But she's not about to sentence the rancher's own son to Ethan's care. She won't bend the rules, not even for this sexy single dad. Damn him for making her wish she could stay in his small town forever….
A Hero Like You
Author: Nikki Rogers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648723233
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648723233
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"