Getting Graphic: Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga
Great Reads for All Ages
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Manga (Younger Readers)
Manga (Teen Readers)
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Fantasy/Science Fiction
Non-Fiction/Historical Fiction
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Realistic
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Superheroes
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Manga (Younger Readers)
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Aria On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. The technology of "Man Home" (formerly Earth) has not entirely reached this planet, and Akari is alone, having no contact with family or friends. Nonetheless, the town, with its charming labyrinths of rivers and canals, becomes Akari's new infatuation, along with the dream of becoming a full-fledged gondolier. Reverting to a more "primitive" lifestyle and pursuing a new trade, Akari becomes both adventurous and independent all at once. subjects: Young women, Mars, Gondoliers, Graphic Novels |
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Astro Boy Created by the revered Osamu Tezuka, acknowledged godfather of Japanese comics, this is the first manga series ever adapted into an animated series. subjects: Comic Books-Strips-etc., Graphic Novels |
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Cardcaptor Sakura, volume 1 From CLAMP comes the engaging tale of Sakura, an average 4th grade girl, who accidentally finds an enchanted book called "The Clow" in her father's library. The book once contained a set of magical Clow Cards, but they all escaped while the guardian of the book fell asleep. Now, Sakura is thrust into a mystical journey to capture all of the Clow Cards before they wreak chaos and destruction! Companion series Cardcaptor Sakura, Master of the Clow subjects: Magic Comic Books-Strips-etc.-Japan, Graphic Novels |
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Gon There are six volumes in this manga series that is really a genre all its own: the wordless graphic novel. Gon on Safari, Gon Underground, Gon Wild subjects: , Dinosaurs, Comic Books-Strips-etc.-Japan, Graphic Novels |
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The First King Adventure Valume Lune Tiltu is a prince who's expected to take the throne, but a simple coronation will not land him the crown. Joined by the mirror spirit Alamine, he must travel across Japan, making contracts with the masters of spirit. As confirmation for each of his agreements, he is presented with one piece of a symbol, and only when this symbol is whole will he become king. But Tiltu not only collects marks from masters to reach his goal of being a ruler, he also makes new friends along the way, friends that are in desperate need of his company. Join the prince, with his newfound chums, inside a world of fantasy that will one day be the domain of Prince Tiltu. subjects: Princes, Graphic Novels |
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Neotopia In a world where Man has at long last learned to live and work in harmony with Nature, the citizens of Mathenia live a good life under their beloved Grand Duchess. Unknown to them, she is Nalyn, a commoner standing in for Nydia, the real Duchess. Doing Nydia's dirty work is tough enough, but then Nalyn is kidnapped by an enemy empire bent on bringing back the age of world-hurting technological excess. And once rescued, she must then lead her country to war. subjects: Graphic Novels |
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The President Dad, volume 1 President Dad is being inaugurated and the position of First Lady is up for grabs. Most people consider Ami to be the First Lady, since her mother died, but Ami's aunt, Bi-Na, wants the job for herself and will do whatever it takes to step in, including ruining Ami's life in the process. Ami Won is a klutzy yet innocent girl who thinks she's just average. Her late mother always expected her to become an exemplary woman. Amy gets the chance to shine when her father is elected president of Korea. subjects: Children of presidents--Korea (South), Daughters--Korea (South), Graphic Novels |
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Tokyo Mew Mew The top secret "Mew Project" comes alive when 11 year-old Ichigo and four of her friends are involved in an incident where each of their DNA is merged with that of an almost extinct animal. There are currently volumes in this ongoing series. subjects: Graphic Novels, Heroes-Comic Books-Strips-etc., Girls |
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Yotsuba&! From the nutty mind of Kiyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit manga Azumanga Daioh comes the story of the new kid in town - little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn't have a clue... about anything! With no knowledge of the world around her, and an unnatural fear of air conditioners, Yotsuba has her new neighbors' heads spinning. Join the hilarious exploits of an out-of-this-world schoolgirl as her befuddled friends attempt to uncover the secrets behind this strange child in Yotsubato. subjects: Graphic Novels |
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Section updated August 2007— Joanna Nigrelli & Michele Gorman |
