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In a kingdom where dance is forbidden, a future high priestess must bend the rules to stop an ancient evil from destroying everything and everyone she loves—including the crown prince—in this sweeping romantasy graphic novel.“An enchanting South Asian—inspired fantasy of romance, heartbreak, and challenging tradition. Every page is so masterfully illustrated and written, you can’t help but read it again as soon as you finish the last page.”—Cozycroww, creator of The Blind PrinceEighteen-year-old Myra has spent her entire life training to succeed her grandmother as high priestess. But with her ascension rapidly approaching, she’s worried about the path ahead. How can she become the herald of the god Alrun when he forbids the thing she loves most: dancing? Her people can’t afford her self-doubt, though. A peace treaty is dependent on Myra receiving Alrun’s wisdom, and the forces of darkness are seeping through the barrier between worlds. The only source of light Myra has is her childhood best friend, the crown prince. Without his support and . . . love, she may not be able to stop what’s coming. Myra must dig deep into her kingdom’s forgotten history for answers, even if it means defying the law. But the key to saving her people may require her to make the biggest sacrifice of all.

In this breathtaking middle grade graphic novel full of magic and mystery, bestselling creators Barbara Perez Marquez and Lissy Marlin ink a story that explores the power of memories. Perfect for fans of Pixar’s Inside Out and The Moth Keeper.  Copenhagen arrived at the library one day with little memory of who she is, and she's been stuck here ever since. She takes to helping preserve the library alongside the wise mechanical creatures who tend to its care, but the longer she stays, the more she forgets. Unless she can find her memories, Copenhagen will cease to remember everything that makes her who she is.  But the library has been losing magic for quite some time, and with it, all the memories it holds. To save this wondrous place from ruin, Copenhagen will have to journey deeper into the library than she's ever ventured before, even if what she finds shatters everything she thought she knew. "Lissy Marlin has the rare gift of turning imagination into something you can see." —Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic Misfits "Ambitious, vibrant." —Lee Knox Ostertag, New York Times bestselling creator of The Girl from the Sea

In a kingdom where dance is forbidden, a future high priestess must bend the rules to stop an ancient evil from destroying everything and everyone she loves—including the crown prince—in this sweeping romantasy graphic novel.“An enchanting South Asian—inspired fantasy of romance, heartbreak, and challenging tradition. Every page is so masterfully illustrated and written, you can’t help but read it again as soon as you finish the last page.”—Cozycroww, creator of The Blind PrinceEighteen-year-old Myra has spent her entire life training to succeed her grandmother as high priestess. But with her ascension rapidly approaching, she’s worried about the path ahead. How can she become the herald of the god Alrun when he forbids the thing she loves most: dancing? Her people can’t afford her self-doubt, though. A peace treaty is dependent on Myra receiving Alrun’s wisdom, and the forces of darkness are seeping through the barrier between worlds. The only source of light Myra has is her childhood best friend, the crown prince. Without his support and . . . love, she may not be able to stop what’s coming. Myra must dig deep into her kingdom’s forgotten history for answers, even if it means defying the law. But the key to saving her people may require her to make the biggest sacrifice of all.

The manga adaptation of Serena Valentino's New York Times bestselling story. The sea witch who tricked a mermaid, the events that led her there, and the way the world shaped her into the villainess she ultimately became.The first manga adaptation of Disney's popular Villains series by Serena Valentino, Poor Unfortunate Soul: The Manga serves as a backstory for Ursula the Sea Witch and explains her past, her relationship with King Triton, her place in the kingdom of Atlantica, and what caused her to be banished from there — as well as the events that lead to her demise. Weaving together Ursula’s tale with the stories of Villains series characters like the Odd Sisters and Princess Tulip, Poor Unfortunate Soul: The Manga tells the story of the witchy and monstrous minds working behind-the-scenes to meddle in Ariel’s life. Adapted by bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Perez Marquez, and illustrated by manga artist Yui Obata, this manga features an authentic right-to-left reading direction.

The Animal Rescue Friends gang is back with ten sweet, full-color comics about their furry, feathered, and flying friends!Join Bell, Maddie, Noah, and the rest of the Animal Rescue Friends in the third book of the series as they learn to love an affectionate rat named Whiskers, find Sergio the tortoise a forever home that’s just his speed, fall for the antics of a chatty parrot with a familiar name, and more! Along the way, they make a few new friends and learn that everyone—even insects—can sometimes use a helping hand.Perfect for ages 8-10, this adorable comics series is an inspiring, uplifting read for animal-loving kids.Why young readers love Animal Rescue Friends: Positive, uplifting graphic novel stories centered on rescuing and caring for animals Relatable kid characters who learn, grow, and solve problems together Themes of friendship, compassion, responsibility, and teamwork Engaging visual storytelling that helps build reading confidence Accessible for independent and reluctant readers in grades 2–5 Join Bell, Maddie, Noah, and their animal companions for another inspiring adventure filled with friendship, compassion, and plenty of opportunities to learn new tricks.