Apart from the fact that the color of her eyes turn red when the moon rises, Myung-Ee is your average, albeit boy crazy fifth grader. After picking a fight with her classmate Yu-Da Lee, she discovers a startling secret: the two of them are "earth rabbits" being hunted by the "fox tribe" of the moon! Five years pass and Myung-Ee transfers to a new school in search of pretty boys. There, she unexpectedly reunites with Yu-Da. The problem is, he mysteriously doesn't remember a thing about her or their shared past at all!
Good at making up stories, Nola's teacher and friends little realize that Nola's tales, often an extension of her dreams, hint at something strange going on in the small town of Alta Donna that seems to coincide with the appearance of two unusual new kids. Simultaneous.
Vincent Scottwood was just an ordinary first grader. But that was before he learned his sketchbook was a portal to the whimsical world of Vincego, a land in which the sun has disappeared! And who better to journey with Vincent than Lunar Boy, a local hero who's always ready for an epic adventure! This is the first in the Lunar Boy Universe of graphic novels by new cartoonist Jarrett B Williams. Hot Points: -324 pages of video game-esque adventure in a great "manga sized" format -Nine chapters of crazy combat, kid-esque quarrels, and oddball monsters! -several characters each with their own agenda. -hand lettered by the artist -unique, clean bw style of inking. -watch the characters "level up," collect rare items, and delve into the mystery of all mysteries: Where is the missing sun? And will all life on Vincego die if they don't get it back? -read several comics that prelude this graphic novel at the artist website: lunarboyland.com
A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2011 "[A]n intimate glimpse into the life of a family that cares around the clock for a disabled child, that gets so close to the love and despair, and the complex questions the life of such a child raises...It is a beautiful book, heartfelt and profound, warm and wise." —Jane Bernstein, author of Loving Rachel and Rachel in the World Ian Brown's son Walker is one of only about 300 people worldwide diagnosed with cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome—an extremely rare genetic mutation that results in unusual facial appearance, the inability to speak, and a compulsion to hit himself constantly. At age thirteen, he is mentally and developmentally between one and three years old and will need constant care for the rest of his life. Brown travels the globe, meeting with genetic scientists and neurologists as well as parents, to solve the questions Walker's doctors can't answer. In his journey, he offers an insightful critique of society's assumptions about the disabled, and he discovers a connected community of families living with this illness. As Brown gradually lets go of his self-blame and hope for a cure, he learns to accept the Walker he loves, just as he is. Honest, intelligent, and deeply moving, The Boy in the Moon explores the value of a single human life.
Vast legions of gods, mages, humans, dragons and all manner of creatures play out the fate of the Malazan Empire in this first book in a major epic fantasy series from Steven Erikson. The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, surviving cadre mage of the Second Legion, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities of Genabackis, yet holds out. It is to this ancient citadel that Laseen turns her predatory gaze. However, it would appear that the Empire is not alone in this great game. Sinister, shadowbound forces are gathering as the gods themselves prepare to play their hand... Conceived and written on a panoramic scale, Gardens of the Moon is epic fantasy of the highest order--an enthralling adventure by an outstanding new voice. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Myung-Ee confronts the student council about their intentions toward Yu-Da, despite further proof of his unusually cruel and malicious dark side. As the school festival rolls around, the gender-bending fun courtesy of Master Yang is cut short when Yu-Da is kidnapped and Myung-Ee and Sa-Eun find themselves on the same side and face-to-face with members of the Soon-La Army...on the attack!
When Hee-Ju's hostage negotiations with Ha-Eun, Yumei, and Mi-Woo for Ya-Ho go south, the tragic result of his failed attempt leads to heartbreak for Myung-Ee and company. And to make it worse, those on Earth aren't the only ones on the move. The leader of the Moon Foxes is about to make a trip to the Blue Planet and mete out heavenly punishment to those who get in his way...that is, if he can stay awake for long enough!
The Black Rabbit disappears again, this time leaving behind the Fox Tribe's only means of tracking him! Worried that the tribal elders will discover the truth, student council members Sa-Eun and Jin-Soo split up in a frantic search for their ward...only to find themselves facing off against the most improbable of enemies! After this battle, will the student council ever be the same?
For the first time, Myung-Ee falls into a real fight against the Fox Tribe. She is determined to do whatever she can to protect Yu-Da from all the hungry foxes, but instead she encounters the "Black" Yu-Da! How can this be? Is Yu-Da's memory back, or was he just faking?
Myung-Ee decides to rescue Yu-Da from the Fox Tribe! She begins by journeying to Junghyun Mountain to join the Soon-La Army. But first she must pass a test of pain and endurance. Meanwhile, more secrets are revealed about the kind and gentle Yu-Da...
