Hikaru No Go. Volume 1
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A Japanese 6th grade boy is not interested in the game of Go until he finds a blood-stained Go board in his grandfather's attic. Trapped in the board is a Go master from several centuries before.
Lily Renée, Escape Artist
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A very fun, and short, introduction to a brilliant artist. Lily Renee was born in Vienna but when WWII erupted she had to flee to England and then to America where she became a celebrated artist of comic books. Her story is both inspiring and, at times, scary - but ultimately triumphant.
Little Mouse Gets Ready
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This is a charming graphic novel for beginning readers from Eisner Award-winner Jeff Smith. A determined young mouse goes through all the intricacies of getting dressed. Will he master them all in time?