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SPRING 2010GRaPhIc NovelS
Books in 2009
Adventures in CArtooningby James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-Frost ISBN: 978-1-59643-369-4 “the best of the year.” —Booklist, starred review
the Color trilogyby Kim Dong Hwathe Color of eArth ISBN: 978-1-59643-458-5the Color of WAter ISBN: 978-1-59643-459-2the Color of heAven ISBN: 978-1-59643-460-8 “exquisite.” – Booklist, starred review on The Color of Earth
CAt BurglAr BlACkby Richard SalaISBN: 978-1-59643-144-7 “[A] high-quality caper.” —Booklist
refresh, refreshby Danica NovgorodoffISBN: 978-1-59643-522-3 “disturbing and intense.” —Kirkus Reviews
the eternAl smileby Gene Luen Yang and Derek Kirk KimISBN: 978-1-59643-156-0 “ingenious.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
stuffed!by Glenn Eichler and Nick BertozziISBN: 978-1-59643-308-3 “not to be missed.” —Booklist
BAll Peen hAmmerby Adam Rapp and George O’ConnorISBN: 978-1-59643-300-7 “rapp reflects on the way we cling to art and passion in the face of destruction.” —Publisher’s Weekly
all Books availaBle noWArt from ADVENTURES IN CARTOONING
by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, and Alexis Frederick-FrostCover Art from SOLOMON’S THIEVES by Jordan Mechner, LeUyen Pham, and Alex Puvilland
a timeless story of adventure, love, and magical peacocks . . . 2
Greek gods and goddesses, strong and beautiful beyond the comprehension of mortal man . . . 4
but I thought my boyfriend was Prince Charming! . . . 6
is your sister an alien, too? . . . 8
treachery and assassination, wrapped in an attractive historical fiction package . . . 10
hijinks & pastries in New York City . . . 12
resisting occupation and oppression at age 11. . . 14
possibly the greatest heist ever . . . 16
on surviving a nervous breakdown . . . 18
doodle doodle doodle doodle . . . 19
it’s never a quiet summer when Derek is around . . . 19
Art from FOILED by Jane Yolen and Mike Cavallaro
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PRINCE OF PERSIA
Jordan Mechner and A.B. Sina
LeUyen Pham and
Alex Puvilland
April
12 and up / 7 and up
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Fiction:02
Journey deeper into the legend
An epic adventure steeped in ancient persian lore—the tale of a prince from a distant land outside of time.
The huge Disney movie adaptation of The Prince of Persia— helmed by Jerry Bruckheimer and starring Jake Gyllenhaal—is sure to make many new fans for the swashbuckling Prince. For all of them, First Second offers a new edition of our graphic novel tale of the Prince of Persia, which Booklist describes (in a starred review) as “a book that’s even better with repeat readings.” Here is the story behind the games, the legend, and the man—a tale of magic and destiny. The Prince of Persia graphic novel was created by Jordan Mechner, the creator of the original games and writer of the Disney movie screenplay. It is written by award-winning poet A.B. Sina and illustrated by LeUyen Pham and Alex Puvilland.
prinCe oF perSiA by Jordan Mechner, A.B. Sina, LeUyen Pham, and Alex Puvilland
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Just in time for the summer blockbuster movie,“the prince’s most epic journey yet.”—XBoX Magazine
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ZEUS:
KING OF THE GODS
George O’Connor
January
9 - 14 / 4 - 9
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978-1-59643-431-8
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ATHENA: GREY-
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George O’Connor
April
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Full Color Deluxe Trade Paperback
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Hardcover Edition also available 978-1-59643-625-1; $16.99
Chris Columbus’ PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS:
THE LIGHTNING THIEF in theaters 2/12/10
Hardcover Edition also available 978-1-59643-649-7; $16.99
o l y m p i a n s
olympians
This series is about heroes with fantastic powers. Strong, larger-than-life
characters who can summon lightning, control the sea, turn invisible, or
transform themselves into any animal they choose. Superheroes? No!
Greek gods. Get ready for adventures you’ve only dreamed of as the
Greek gods come to explosive life in Olympians.
Epic battles, daring quests, and terrible monsters await you…
Here’s where it all starts: the beginning of everything—the
world, the gods, and even humanity. Mighty Kronos, the most terrifying
of all the Titans, reigns as the unchallenged tyrant of the cosmos. . . until
his son, the god Zeus, stands up and takes on his own father in a battle
intense enough to shatter the universe! Who will emerge triumphant?
Zeus: king of the Gods
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Boom! pow! Crash! greek gods as you’ve never seen them before!
OLYMPIANS by George O’Connor
ZeuS: King oF the godSAthenA: grey-eyed goddeSS
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On Sale January
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The strong, larger-than-life heroes of the Olympians can summon lightning, control the sea, turn invisible, or transform themselves into any animal they choose. Superheroes? No! Greek gods. The ancient pantheon comes to explosive life in this new series where myth meets comic books. Epic battles, daring quests, and terrible monsters await readers within the pages of these books.
Volume 1, Zeus: King of the Gods, introduces the ruler of the Olympian pantheon, telling his story from his boyhood to his adventure-filled ascendance to supreme power.
Volume 2, Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess, is the tale of the goddess of wisdom and war, recounting her many adventures.
George O’Connor brings a lifetime of passion for Greek mythology to his retellings of the classic myths. He lives in New York City.
www.olympiansrule.com
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FOILED
Jane Yolen
Mike Cavallaro
April
11 and up / 6 and up
Full Color Deluxe Trade Paperback
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978-1-59643-279-6
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YA Fiction:6
Foiled Written by Jane Yolen, Illustrated by Mike Cavallaro
A quirky, fast-paced urban fantasy by esteemed author Jane yolen
Aliera Carstairs just doesn’t fit in. She’s always front and center at the fencing studio, but at school she’s invisible. And she’s fine with that . . . until Avery Castle walks into her first period biology class. Avery may seem perfect now, but will he end up becoming her Prince Charming or just a toad?
Renowned children’s author Jane Yolen has written more than 300 picture books, poetry books, plays, and young adult books. This is her first graphic novel. She lives in western Massachusetts.
Mike Cavallaro is the author of Parade (With Fireworks). He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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PRIME BABY
Gene Luen Yang
Derek Kirk Kim
April
Adult
Full Color Deluxe Trade Paperback
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978-1-59643-612-1
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Fiction:08 Hardcover Edition also available 978-1-59643-650-3; $19.99
From the pages of the New York Times and the pen of printz Award winner gene luen yang comes a tale of math, aliens, and new siblings.
Thaddeus doesn’t like his new sister (she’s not that smart— and she gets all the attention). He likes her even less when he discovers that she’s an inter-dimensional conduit for peace-loving aliens (who are totally lame—all they want to do is knit socks for the homeless and have sing-a-longs!). But what’s even worse is that no one will believe him about any of this! How is he ever going manage to grow up to become the President of Earth?
First serialized in the New York Times Magazine, Prime Baby is a laugh-out-loud look at sibling rivalry written and illustrated by Gene Luen Yang. He lives in Oakland, CA.
priMe BABy by Gene Luen Yang
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BOOTH
C.C. Colbert
Tanitoc
April
Adult
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978-1-59643-125-6
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Fiction:010
in a time when brother was pitted against brother, no family was more divided than the Booths.
The United States has become violently polarized. Political fanaticism divides an embittered populace. A recently elected President—an energizing symbol of change for some, and a harbinger of the downfall of America for others—stands at the center of the turmoil. It is 1865, and John Wilkes Booth is about to assassinate the President of the United States.
From the pen of American historian C.C. Colbert and the brush of French comics master Tanitoc comes a thought-provoking perspective on one of the greatest villains of U.S. History: a killer who was also an actor, a lover, a doubter, and, in his own mind, a patriot.
C. C. Colbert is the pseudonym of the renowned historian Catherine Clinton. She lives in Ireland. Tanitoc is the founder of the International Bande Desinée Society. He lives in France.
Booth Written by C.C. Cobert, Illustrated by Tanitoc
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CITY OF SPIES
Susan Kim and
Laurence Klavan
Pascal Dizin
May
10 - 14 / 5 - 9
Full Color Deluxe Trade Paperback
176
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978-1-59643-262-8
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Middle-Grade Fiction:12
Mystery, intrigue, and pastries abound in this World War ii spy tale
Evelyn typically satisfies her longing for adventure with the help of a pencil and a sheet of paper. But when she makes a new friend, Tony, she’s happy to abandon her art for a real-life search for spies. When the two accidentally uncover a genuine mystery, it looks like Evelyn might end up in the kind of adventure she writes in her comics!
Susan Kim, Laurence Klavan, and Pascal Dizin present a period piece that creates an inviting world today’s young readers won’t want to resist.
Susan Kim has written for many children’s television series, and currently teaches writing. She lives in New York City. Laurence Klavan is an author of several adult books and screenplays. He lives in New York City. Pascal Dizin studied cartooning at the School of Visual Arts. He lives in New York City.
City oF SpieS Written by Susan Kim and Laurence Klavan, Illustrated by Pascal Dizin
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RESISTANCE
Carla Jablonski
Leland Purvis
May
12 and up / 7 and up
Full Color Deluxe Trade Paperback
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978-1-59643-291-8
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YA Fiction:14
Fighting on a secret front of World War ii
Paul and Marie’s bucolic French country town is almost untouched by the ravages of WWII, but the siblings still live in the shadow of war. Their father is a Prisoner of War, kept hostage by the Germans. When their friend Henri’s parents disappear and Henri goes into hiding because of his Jewish ancestry, Paul and Marie realize they must take a stand. But how can they convince the French Resistance that even children can help in their fight against injustice?
Resistance is the first voulme of a triology written by acclaimed teen author Carla Jablonski and illustrated by Leland Purvis. Both creators reside in New York.
reSiStAnCe Written by Carla Jablonski, Illustrated by Leland Purvis
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SOLOMON’S THIEVES
Jordan Mechner
LeUyen Pham and
Alex Puvilland
May
12 and up / 7 and up
Full Color Deluxe Trade Paperback
144
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978-1-59643-391-5
US $12.99
CAN $15.99
Fiction:16
SoloMon’S thieveS Written by Jordan Mechner, Illustrated by LeUyen Pham and Alex Puvilland
Life as a Templar Knight returning from the Crusades is dull—bread, beans, and lots and lots of walking. But after Martin stumbles upon his lost love (now married—to someone else), things begin to get more interesting very quickly. There’s a vast conspiracy afoot to destroy the Templar Order and steal their treasure. Soon, Martin finds himself one of the only Templars out of prison—and out for revenge!
A swashbuckling story of betrayal, adventure, and an epic swindle, Solomon’s Thieves is the first volume in a trilogy written by Jordan Mechner (the creator of the acclaimed Prince of Persia video games) and illustrated by LeUyen Pham and Alex Puvilland. All three live in California.
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on the run from the law . . . in 14th century France
how do you survive a nervous breakdown at seventeen? This book is about what happens when a girl: 1. hates herself and her life, 2. has a breakdown, 3. admits herself into a mental hospital, 4. realizes she is in TROUBLE, 5. finally starts talking (as in, stops lying), 6. and then writes an honest and amazing book about her experiences.
Tracy White is a pioneer of webcomics. A native of New York City, she has made comics for gURL.com, AOL, Oxygen TV as well as a docu-comic for the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Visit her at www.traced.com.
hoW i MAde it to eighteenA MoStly true Story by Tracy White
My liFe AS A BooK by Janet Tashjian
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HOW I MADE IT TO
EIGHTEEN
Tracy White
June
14 and up / 9 and up
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YA Fiction:18 published by Roaring Brook Press
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derek has trouble sitting still and reading. But creating cartoons of his school vocabulary words isn’t hard. if only life was that easy!
Summer’s finally here, and Derek is looking forward to adventure-filled months of pelting the UPS truck with water balloons and climbing onto the roof. But when his parents decide to send him to Learning Camp, Derek’s dreams of fun come to an end. As Derek forges unexpected friendships and uncovers a family secret, he comes to realize that he can always find an adventure just around the corner.
Janet Tashjian is the author of many popular novels including Larry and the Meaning of Life. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Jake Tashjian has been drawing pictures of his vocabulary words since he was a kid (he’s now fourteen).
hoW i MAde it to eighteenA MoStly true Story by Tracy White
My liFe AS A BooK by Janet Tashjian
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MY LIFE AS A BOOK
Janet Tashjian
Jake Tashjian
July
7 -14 / 2 -9
Hardcover Fiction with B&W Illustrations
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Karen Romano
Young
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Paper over board
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She doesn’t just love doodling, she needs it. . . .
Moving is tough. Being the new kid in school is even tougher. But the hardest thing of all about the move that Doreen “Dodo” Bussey’s family is making is that she suspects it might be because of her.
On the drive to their new home, Dodo’s mother gives her a blank notebook, which she uses to chronicle the move, the first days in a new city, and the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends. In the process, she reinvents herself as the Doodlebug. But even as the Doodlebug, it’s hard to adjust. Why are things so hard for her and so easy for her sister?
Karen Romano Young is the author of over a dozen books for children, both fiction and nonfiction, including The Beetle and Me: A Love Story. She lives in Bethel, Connecticut.
doodleBug by Karen Romano Young
published by Feiwel & Friends
published by Christy Ottaviano Books, an imprint of Holt Books for Young Readers
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PRINCE OF PERSIA . . . 2
OLYMPIANS . . . 4
PRIME BABY . . . 8
BOOTH . . . 10
CITY OF SPIES . . . 12
RESISTANCE . . . 14
FOILED . . . 6
SOLOMON’S THIEVES . . . 16
HOW I MADE IT TO EIGHTEEN . . . 18
DOODLEBUG . . . 19
MY LIFE AS A BOOK . . . 19
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Art from PRIME BABY by Gene Luen Yang
A New York Times Bestseller“An unflinching and gripping photographic memoir, The Photographer takes you on a breathtaking journey through the best and worst hu-manity has to offer in times of war. turning its pages, the reader begins to understand what it means to lose everything as a refugee of war, to cross mountains to help someone you never met, to feel the intense responsibility of being the only one able to capture the last moments of a child’s stolen life. suddenly Afghanistan, a distant land, a foreign culture, a courageous and resilient people seem closer, more familiar—more human. I love this book.” —AngelInA JolIe, UnHrC goodwIll AmBAssAdor
“one of the most amazing publications I’ve ever read.”—rACHel mAddow, msnBC
“By the end of the book the image or picture of a weapon is distasteful. And if you can achieve this, you have gone a long way to imparting the truth about warfare.”—The New York Times
“An inspiring book about a perpetually knotty country at the height of the soviet-Afghan conflict, The Photographer should be mandatory reading for our secretary of state and President.”—The BosToN GloBe
“. . . a riveting account . . . it’s history recollected and reconstructed.”—The washiNGToN PosT
“The Photographer is a work of stunning originality and power. this amazing work gives us a window into the suffering and perserver-ance of the Afghan people . . . Above all it is a truly inspiring piece of work.”—seBAstIAn JUnger
“A gripping adventure that sheds light on subjects as diverse as faith, photography, art, love, nobility, soviet-Afghan relations, pride, masculinity, racism, and bravery. this isn’t just a great photography book, it’s a great novel, a great comic, a great memoir, and a great history text.” —Cory doCtorow on BoIngBoIng.net “Perhaps no medium other than this one’s could convey so tangibly what it is to deliver ‘human services’ in a war zone in one of the least geographically hospitable, most beautiful places on earth. A magnificent achievement.” —BooklisT, stArred revIew
“starkly beautiful . . . the reach of this magnificent work promises to extend far beyond the graphic novel community.” —PuBlisher’s weeklY, stArred revIew
“lefèvre’s photos tell his story of the wonderful, intriguing Afghani people and their sweeping country . . . [a] magnificent and moving account of the human costs of war. Highly recommended.” —liBrarY JourNal, stArred revIew
The PhoTograPher inTo War-Torn afghanisTan WiTh DocTors WiThouT BorDers
By Didier Lefèvre and Emmanuel Guibert
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