Akissi: Tales of Mischief

Author: Marguerite Abouet
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 191117147X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"utterly unputdownable"—The New York Times A Kirkus Best Book of 2018, Akissi: Tales of Mischief brings together the first volume of the hilarious and heartfelt Akissi comics by Marguerite Abouet, the award winning author of Aya of Yop City. Poor Akissi! The neighborhood cats are trying to steal her fish, her little monkey Boubou almost ends up in a frying pan, and she's nothing but a pest to her older brother Fofana. But Akissi is a true adventurer, and nothing scares her away from hilarious escapades in her modern African city. Jump into the laugh-out-loud misadadventures of Akissi in these girls-will-be-girls comics, based on author Margeurite Abouet's childhood on the Ivory Coast.

Akissi

Author: Marguerite Abouet
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, West
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
"Poor Akissi! The neighbourhood cats are trying to steal her fish, her little monkey Boubou almost ends up in a frying pan and she's nothing but a pest to her older brother Fofana. But Akissi is a true adventurer, full of silliness and mischief, and nothing will scare her for long! Published in English for the very first time, this best selling French comic follows the adventures of a naughty West African girl"--Publisher's web site.

Binky Under Pressure

Author: Ashley Spires
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1554535042
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Join Binky in all of his imaginary adventures.

#1 Pranks and Attacks!

Author: Laurent Richard
Publisher: Graphic Universe ?
ISBN: 146772095X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Tao is studying martial arts at the famous Master Snow's school. But no matter how hard he concentrates on his lessons, mischief gets in the way! Tao plays pranks and jokes around with his friends Ray, Lee, and Kat. He also struggles to get to school on time, learn new moves, and?most importantly?avoid doing his chores.

Help Us Great Warrior!

Author: Madeleine Flores
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1608868028
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Great Warrior is a very powerful but deceptively tiny fighter who protects her village from evil-doers, but also keeps a dark secret from her friends.

Aya: Life in Yop City

Author: Marguerite Abouet
Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly
ISBN: 1770465588
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 376

Book Description
Ivory Coast, 1978. It’s a golden time, and the nation, too—an oasis of affluence and stability in West Africa—seems fueled by something wondrous. Aya is loosely based upon Marguerite Abouet’s youth in Yop City. It is the story of the studious and clear-sighted 19-year old Aya, her easy-going friends Adjoua and Bintou, and their meddling relatives and neighbors. It’s wryly funny, breezy account of the simple pleasures and private troubles of everyday life in Yop City. Clément Oubrerie’s warm colors and energetic, playful line connect expressively with Marguerite Abouet’s vibrant writing. This reworked edition offers readers the chance to immerse themselves in the lively world of Aya and her friends, bringing together the first three volumes of the series in Book One. Drawn & Quarterly has release volumes four through six of the original French series (as yet unpublished in English) in Aya: Love in Yop City. Aya is the winner of the Best First Album award at the Angouleme International Comics Festival, the Children’s Africana Book Award, and the Glyph Award; was nominated for the Quill Award, the YALSA’s Great Graphic Novels list, and the Eisner Award; and was included on “best of” lists from The Washington Post, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal. Aya: Life in Yop City has been translated from the French by Helge Dascher. Dascher has been translating graphic novels from French and German to English for over twenty years. A contributor to Drawn & Quarterly since the early days, her translations include acclaimed titles such as Hostage by Guy Delisle and Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann and Kerascoët. With a background in art history and history, she also translates books and exhibitions for museums in North America and Europe. She lives in Montreal.

Muddy Max

Author: Elizabeth Rusch
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449453082
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
"Muddy Max takes that eternal struggle between kids and parents---whether to play in or stay out of mud puddles---and turns it into an epic tale full of secrets and superpowers and one very important lesson: Don't eat mud. It's earthworm poop." --Matthew Holm, co-creator of Babymouse and Squish "What happens when genius-writer Elizabeth Rusch and super-artist Mike Lawrence get together? A book you won't be able to put down---or wash off! Not only does Muddy Max ooze adventure, it can also teach all of us something about bravery, science, and earthworm poop." --Bart King, author of The Big Book of Superheroes and The Big Book of Gross Stuff Max may be the cleanest middle-school kid in the world--his neat-freak parents make certain of that. But what's behind their mysterious fear of mud? When Max finds himself face-down in a murky puddle, muddy from head to toe, he discovers something amazing: Mud gives him super powers. But there's more going on in Marsh Creek--and in his family--than he could ever imagine. Follow Muddy Max and his friends as they dig through the dirt to solve the mystery of Marsh Creek.

The Pocket Guide to Mischief

Author: Bart King
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423603664
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents instructions on executing practical jokes, as well as historical anecdotes involving practical jokes and pranks.

Terrible Twin Mania

Author: Jan Fields
Publisher: Calico Chapter Books
ISBN: 9781624020117
Category : Apologizing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Calico chapter books"--P. [4] of cover.

Global Perspectives on Home Education in the 21st Century

Author: English, Rebecca
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1799866831
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
Home education is the fastest growing educational movement in the world, yet the research remains limited on why and how it has become so popular. As more and more families seek to homeschool, it is imperative that further studies are undertaken to understand how students’ lives are impacted, as well as the challenges and opportunities that arise from this method of schooling. Global Perspectives on Home Education in the 21st Century is an edited collection that focuses on the major factors behind the global rise of the home education movement and explores many of the current issues faced in relation to homeschooling. The book examines key themes that include parents’ and children’s experiences of home education, how and why families choose to home educate, and what happens to home educated children once they are finished. Including topics such as unschooling, self-directed learning, willed learning, and holistic education, this book is primarily intended for home educators, school administrators, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students.