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YA Graphic Novels August 2008

As the World Burns by Derrick Jensen and Stephanie McMillan
So it’s no secret that global warming is a bad thing, but what to do about it? Think that saving the earth is just for tree-hugging hippies? Well, maybe As the World Burns will be more your speed. It’s an irreverent look at the many factors that contribute to earth’s perilous situation, and what humans can do about it, told through the eyes (eye) of two snappy little girls, robot machines from space with government permission to eat the planet, and a one-eyed bunny on a crusade to liberate his fellow animal test-subjects from a corporate laboratory. And it’s a graphic novel with a pretty fantastic earth vs. robot battle at the end!



Skim words by Mariko Tamaki drawings by Jillian Tamaki
Kim is 16, an aspiring Wiccan witch, and an outsider at her private school in Canada. Then popular girl Katie Matthews gets dumped by her boyfriend and he commits suicide, sending the whole school into mourning overdrive. The guidance counselors provide lectures on the cycle of grief. The popular girls start a club called “Girls Celebrate Life.” And Kim possibly begins to fall in love…which only makes everything worse. Beautiful artwork and a subtly funny and real storyline bring this graphic novel to life.





In The Small by Michael Hague
On a normal day in September, the earth is bathed in a mysterious blue light. It only lasts a few moments, and then it subsides. Nothing seems to have been affected, except one species: humans are now less than 6 inches tall. They have become as insignificant as all of the advances of civilization, rendered instantly obsolete by unmanageable size. Some people quickly find themselves prey, others give up the will to live, but a few band together and struggle to survive. This graphic novel’s comic book panels make for a quick read but is no less thought-provoking. Read it and contemplate why size does matter.



The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam By Ann Marie Flemming
The thing that makes this graphic novel so nifty, so intriguing, so above-average, is its many layers. It is a story about Long Tack Sam, a forgotten magician and hero of vaudeville theater. It is also the story of his great-granddaughter tracking clues and family members and piecing together his story, her family history, in an epic tale that spans the globe. And the artwork is just as layered. There are drawings, there are original photos, posters, letters, and a running timeline of other historical events occurring in the world alongside Sam’s own story. This is a beautiful and readable way to investigate the past, and may even inspire you to put together your own family story in a creative way.

JUVENILE CD'S

With songs from movies like, "Freaky Friday," "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" and "Princess Diaries 2," this CD can't miss with teen and preteen girls. Songs include:

Can't help falling in love / A*Teens -- Ultimate / Lindsay Lohan -- Together we can / Cheetah Girls -- Our lips are sealed / Hilary & Haylie Duff -- Superstition / Raven-Symoné -- Reach / Caleigh Peters -- Drama queen (that girl) / Lindsay Lohan -- Go figure / Everlife -- Rush / Aly & A.J. -- Anytime you need a friend / Beu Sisters -- This is my time / Raven-Symoné -- I fly / Hayden Panettiere -- Let's bounce / Christy Carlson Romano -- Reflection / Christina Aguilera -- Miracles happen / Myra.

The hottest thing in kids' music returns! The Laurie Berkner Band's catchy tunes and joyful lyrics not only earned them a regular role on Jack's Big Music Show on NOGGIN, but also numerous awards, rave reviews and a following of preschoolers and parents nationwide. Now the band "blasts off" with their first studio album in over six years with Rocketship Run, a collection of 20 new songs that's the highly anticipated follow-up to her best-selling, chart-topping DVD from 2006 We Are...The Laurie Berkner Band.

Celtic Dreamland by Putumayo World Music is full of beautiful and lyrical songs for bedtime or relaxation from the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and eastern Canada.

Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to other cultures through fun, upbeat world and folk music. These CD's feature songs with child-friendly lyrics and liner notes that educate and inspire cultural curiosity. Enchanting and calming African songs for relaxation and sweet dreams. Ideal for relaxation and yoga as well as putting kids to sleep at night. Features well-known artists and some new discoveries.

Reviewers have been raving about the Wall.E soundtrack. We'll see if the score gets a nod at the Academy Award ceremony next year....If your kids loved the movie then they're sure to love the CD.

JUVENILE DVD'S

The ultimate cat and mouse chase travels around the world at a frantic pace in this 72-minute compilation of 10 Tom and Jerry cartoons. Whether on a cruise ship bound for Hawaii, in France during the era of the guillotine, or at a ranch deep in Texas, Tom the cat can be counted upon to pursue, and be outsmarted by, Jerry the mouse. Slapstick comedy reins as Tom and Jerry are repeatedly shot full of holes, conked over the head with frying pans, and even venture into flamenco guitar playing and dancing.

Adapted from the Scholastic Book Series, Dear America, The Royal Diaries focuses on the Diaries of three real princesses. Each story is an accurate depiction about what life would have been like in the era covered by each story and as seen through the eyes of teenage girls. The Royal Diaries mixes the magic of storytelling with historical events to bring t hese unique girls to life. The Royal Diaries series includes the following three episodes: - Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C - Isabel: Jewel of Castilla, Spain, 1466 - Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544.

Everybody’s favorite—THE WIGGLES—their newest video will make you want to get up and wiggle! Parents too! You Make Me Feel Like Dancing includes 20 new songs and features special guest Leo Sayers.

Well-made National Geographic video makes you feel like your right there with these amazing prehistoric creatures. If your kids (or you) love dinosaurs, then you’ll love going back in time with this DVD.