Download or read book Princess Jellyfish Volume 9 written by Akiko Higashimura and published by Kodansha America LLC. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tokyo Tarareba Girls 6 written by Akiko Higashimura and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sharp new comedy about female friendship from the creator of Princess Jellyfish! DON'T LOOK BACK Faced with the possibility that she might be pregnant, Kaori loses sight of what she wants from Ryo. With Koyuki sinking deeper into her affair and Rinko compromising on her dreams of a heart-pounding romance, it seems like the futures they envisioned in their twenties have never been more unattainable. Are they out of time after all?

Download or read book The Thing About Jellyfish FREE PREVIEW EDITION The First 11 Chapters written by Ali Benjamin and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting--things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe...and the potential for love and hope right next door. Oddlot Entertainment has acquired the screen rights to The Thing About Jellyfish, with Gigi Pritzker set to produce with Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon.

Download or read book The Last 8 written by Laura Pohl and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An LGBTQ YA "sci-fi romp" (Kirkus), The Last 8 is a thrilling high-stakes survival story about the last eight teenagers left on Earth after aliens attack, praised as "An extravaganza of nonstop action" (School Library Journal) Extinction was just the beginning... Clover Martinez has always been a survivor, which is the reason she isn't among the dead when aliens invade and destroy Earth as she knows it. Clover is convinced she's the only one left until she hears a voice on the radio urging her to go to the former Area 51. When she arrives, she's greeted by a band of misfits who call themselves The Last Teenagers on Earth. Only they aren't the ragtag group of heroes Clover was expecting. The seven strangers seem more interested in pretending the world didn't end than fighting back, and Clover starts to wonder if she was better off alone. But when she finds a hidden spaceship within the walls of the compound, she doesn't know what to believe...or who to trust. The Last 8 is perfect for readers looking for: heart-pounding young adult survival books tween and teen LGBTQ books sci-fi Latinx teen books expert world-building and relatable, funny, diverse characters Praise for The Last 8: "The Walking Dead meets Alien in this expertly plotted debut. Teens will want to follow Clover on her next adventure!" — Zoraida Cordova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series "The Last 8 is diverse and immersive science fiction...With its powerful world building and emotional twists, The Last 8 is a beautifully fresh take on the idea of an alien apocalypse." — Foreword Reviews "A sci-fi romp with ample intergalactic twists to keep readers satisfied." — Kirkus Reviews "This debut is, at times, both joyful and heartbreaking ... Pohl's characters are tough, funny, and brave as they manage to persevere despite the debilitating weight of grief." — Booklist

Download or read book Blank Canvas My So Called Artist s Journey Vol 1 written by Akiko Higashimura and published by Seven Seas Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She''s in for a surprise: her new instructor is a bamboo sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn''t care about manga one bit. But maybe this unconventional art teacher is just what she needs to realize her dreams!

Download or read book The Cultural Gutter written by Carol Borden and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction, fantasy, comics, romance, genre movies, games all drain into the Cultural Gutter, a website dedicated to thoughtful articles about disreputable art-media and genres that are a little embarrassing. Irredeemable. Worthy of Note, but rolling like errant pennies back into the gutter. The Cultural Gutter is dangerous because we have a philosophy. We try to balance enthusiasm with clear-eyed, honest engagement with the material and with our readers. This book expands on our mission with 10 articles each from science fiction/fantasy editor James Schellenberg, comics editor and publisher Carol Borden, romance editor Chris Szego, screen editor Ian Driscoll and founding editor and former games editor Jim Munroe.

Download or read book My Hero Academia Vol 8 written by Kohei Horikoshi and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.A. students have reached the practical portion of their final exam, but they didn’t expect to have to beat their own teachers in order to pass! Paired with his archrival Bakugo, Midoriya has to try to take on none other than All Might himself. Working with Bakugo is one thing, but is giving everything he’s got to beat All Might more than Midoriya can handle? And in a nearby arena, Yaoyorozu and Todoroki endure a similar struggle. Meanwhile, a sinister new adversary prepares to make a move... -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Bad Princess written by Kris Waldherr and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Doomed Queens, an entertaining and informative look at the lives of over 30 princesses from the past and present. Welcome to Bad Princess by Kris Waldherr, where you’ll discover what really happens after “Happily Ever After.” From the war-torn Dark Ages of Medieval Europe to America's Gilded Age, and all the way up to Kate Middleton, Bad Princess explores more than 30 true princess stories, going beyond the glitz and glamour to find out what life was really like for young royals throughout history. A mix of royal biography, pop culture, art, style, and pure fun, Bad Princess is a whip-smart, tongue-in-cheek spin on the traditional princess narrative, proving that it takes more than a pretty crown to be a great leader. Praise for Bad Princess A SELECTION OF THE JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD “Perfect for tweens . . . This is a great book to recommend to readers who want a taste of history with a side of fairy tale princesses.” —School Library Journal “Snarky and sympathetic . . . Power to the princesses, right on!” —Kirkus Reviews “Packed with history and context, Waldherr uses an animated, well-rounded approach in this engaging look at princesses in life and lore . . . This absorbing, thought-provoking, and intriguing exploration of a perennially popular topic will both entertain and inform.” —Booklist

Download or read book Kiss Him Not Me 4 written by Junko and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hi again! It’s me, Kae! After sweating it out with the boys, I’ve slimmed down again, but the fujoshi in me will never fade away! After everything that happened in the last volume, Igarashi has now fallen in love with the true me. He’s decided to continue his pursuit, but this time, he means business! Igarashi’s new resolve also spurs a change in Nanashima, and he doubles his efforts to win me over. It’s great that they’re both so fired up, but what’s firing me up is the thought of them possibly getting hot and heavy with each other… Includes extras such as a White Day-themed bonus comic and sketches of never-before-revealed character designs! Now an anime from the studio that made PRINCESS JELLYFISH and MY LITTLE MONSTER!

Download or read book Where the Watermelons Grow written by Cindy Baldwin and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and A Snicker of Magic will be swept away by Cindy Baldwin’s debut middle grade about a girl coming to terms with her mother’s mental illness. An Oregon Spirit Award Honor book. When twelve-year-old Della Kelly finds her mother furiously digging black seeds from a watermelon in the middle of the night and talking to people who aren't there, Della worries that it’s happening again—that the sickness that put her mama in the hospital four years ago is back. That her mama is going to be hospitalized for months like she was last time. With her daddy struggling to save the farm and her mama in denial about what’s happening, it’s up to Della to heal her mama for good. And she knows just how she’ll do it: with a jar of the Bee Lady’s magic honey, which has mended the wounds and woes of Maryville, North Carolina, for generations. But when the Bee Lady says that the solution might have less to do with fixing Mama’s brain and more to do with healing her own heart, Della must learn that love means accepting her mama just as she is.

Download or read book Princess Jellyfish written by Akiko Higashimura and published by Kodansha Comics. This book was released on 2018 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TURNING TIDES As this modern fairy tale of otaku girls bum-rushing the fashion industry hits its penultimate volume, Kuranosuke charges onwards for Tsukimi’s retrieval mission! Hanamori-san also makes his way to Singapore, for less noble reasons, but the biggest showstopper is Shu, who decides to propose…for real this time! Meanwhile, the Jelly Fish line may not be dead yet, but who’s crazy enough to take its reins?

Download or read book The Girl in the Arcade Vol 1 written by Okushou and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boy meets girl at the arcade in this sexy, slapstick comedy! At his job working in an arcade, “Mobuo” gets pretty much ignored by everyone–even his nickname references the way he blends into the background like some kind of NPC. All that changes when gorgeous, larger-than-life Yaegashi Nanora barges into the place and demands his help learning the ins and outs of the arcade’s trickiest games. And did she just ask him out?! One thing’s for sure, it’s the beginning of a summer full of arcade fun and simmering sexual tension!

Download or read book Blippi Coloring Book written by Blippi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blippi Coloring Book - Machines & Animals Children will love coloring all 24 pages of the machines and animals within this book. The images are easy enough for toddlers but contain enough detail for older children to enjoy coloring as well! The MACHINES in this book are: Airplane, Backhoe, Space Ship, Train, Submarine, Monster Truck, Tractor, Boat, Excavator, Garbage Truck, Fire Truck, and Police Car. The ANIMALS in this book are: Pig, Fish, Elephant, Lion, Unicorn, Monkey, Parrot, Giraffe, Horse, Shark, and Tiger! *BONUS BLIPPI PAGE* Blippi is the host of his educational children's video series where he teaches about numbers, colors, shapes, ect. while combining with things children love like MACHINES & ANIMALS!

Download or read book The Next Great Paulie Fink written by Ali Benjamin and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this acclaimed novel by the author of the award-winning, bestselling The Thing About Jellyfish, being the new kid at school isn't easy, especially when you have to follow in the footsteps of a legendary classroom prankster. When Caitlyn Breen begins her disorienting new life at Mitchell School--where the students take care of real live goats and study long-dead philosophers, and where there are only ten other students in the entire seventh grade--it seems like nobody can stop talking about some kid named Paulie Fink. Depending on whom you ask, Paulie was either a hilarious class clown, a relentless troublemaker, a hapless klutz, or an evil genius. One thing's for sure, though: The kid was totally legendary. Now he's disappeared, and Caitlyn finds herself leading a reality-show-style competition to find the school's next great Paulie Fink. With each challenge, Caitlyn struggles to understand a person she never met...but it's what she discovers about herself that most surprises her. Told in multiple voices, interviews, and documents,this funny, thought-provoking novel from the bestselling author of The Thing About Jellyfish is a memorable exploration of what makes a hero--and if anyone, or anything, is truly what it seems.

Download or read book Wandance 8 written by Coffee and published by Kodansha USA. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Wanda pursues a part in Assay's dance showcase, Kabo will have to decide whether he wants to forge ahead with hip-hop, or if the siren call of breakdancing will make him part of Kabe's circle. He'd better choose fast though, because there's an all-B-Boy competition coming up, and Kabe wants Kabo to partner with him-but only if he can polish his breakdancing basics before the battle! Meanwhile, Kabo isn't the only one facing his own insecurities-On-chan reveals she has her own bouts of self-doubt and shows Kabo her secret to dealing with them. Meanwhile, Wanda throws herself into the showcase, but will she be able to prove herself among Assay's handpicked dancers, or will she discover that the big star of a backwaters high school is just another face in the crowd when it comes to the wider world of dance?

Download or read book Something s Wrong With Us 8 written by Natsumi Ando and published by Kodansha America LLC. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Chapter Begins Ten months have passed since the devastating blaze at Kogetsuan. Nao has seemingly vanished without a trace, and while Tsubaki still wonders what happened to her, he's begun putting the past behind him. And no one is more pleased about that than Shiori, who still has feelings for the handsome young master of Kogetsuan. However, a chance encounter during an important wagashi selection threatens to upset everything. Just what has Nao been up to all this time?

Download or read book Shikimori s Not Just a Cutie 8 written by Keigo Maki and published by Kodansha America LLC. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When with the right people, even mundane daily activities can be special. Shikimori and Izumi have a nice date by staying in and watching TV. A serendipitous encounter while out shopping leads to Shikimori and Izumi's mothers meeting and becoming fast friends! A fun kite-making get-together with the gang leads to a chance meeting with Inuzuka's work senpai, which in turn leads to a wonderful visit to a stylish cafe. Whether in class, sharing a textbook, making a new year's visit to the temple, or on a date at the zoo, Izumi and Shikimori cherish the time they have together and continue to strengthen their bond.