Rob Harrell
1) Wink
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Language
English
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"Ross Maloy just wants to be a normal seventh grader. He doesn't want to lose his hair, or wear a weird hat, or deal with the disappearing friends who don't know what to say to "the cancer kid." But with his recent diagnosis of a rare eye cancer, blending in is off the table. Based on Rob Harrell's real life experience, and packed with comic panels and spot art, this incredibly personal and poignant novel is an unforgettable, heartbreaking, hilarious,...
Author
Series
Batpig volume 1
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"After a bite from his radioactive bat best friend, Gary goes from ordinary pig to high-flying superhero and must juggle his ordinary life and saving the world"--
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Top Shelf Productions
Language
English
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Can a depressed monster learn how to be a hero? Maybe with a little help. The hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel that inspired the movie RUMBLE is now expanded with a new epilogue! In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster -- much to the townsfolk's delight! Each town's unique monster is a source of local pride, not to mention tourism. Each town, that is ... except for one. Unfortunately...
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English
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Can a depressed monster learn how to be a hero? Maybe with a little help. The hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel that inspired the theatrical film RUMBLE! In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster—much to the townsfolk's delight! Each town's unique monster is a source of local pride, not to mention tourism. Each town, that is... except for one. Unfortunately for the people of Stoker-on-Avon,...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Shrek meets Dork Diaries in this epically funny tale of a troll trying to figure out how to be more popular
It’s not easy being Zarf. As a troll, he's stuck at the bottom of the middle school hierarchy, way below the prince and knights (populars), ogres and giants (jocks), and even the lowly minstrels (band geeks). Plus, trolls aren't exactly known for their brain power or cool demeanor. But it gets worse. When...
It’s not easy being Zarf. As a troll, he's stuck at the bottom of the middle school hierarchy, way below the prince and knights (populars), ogres and giants (jocks), and even the lowly minstrels (band geeks). Plus, trolls aren't exactly known for their brain power or cool demeanor. But it gets worse. When...
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Series
Life of Zarf volume 2
Language
English
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Fractured fairy tales meet modern day middle school when Zarf's unpopular troll social status becomes the least of his problems as a gang of wolves seeking revenge for the constant disgrace they have suffered over the years kidnaps Kevin, one of Zarf's best friends.
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Series
Language
English
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Can a depressed monster learn how to be a hero? Maybe with a little help. The hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel that inspired the theatrical film RUMBLE! In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized by a ferocious monster-much to the townsfolk's delight! Each town's unique monster is a source of local pride, not to mention tourism. Each town, that is... except for one. Unfortunately for the people of Stoker-on-Avon,...
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English
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"Shrek" meets "Wimpy Kid "in this epically funny tale of a troll trying to figure out how to be more popular It's not easy being Zarf. As a troll, he's stuck at the bottom of the middle school hierarchy, way below the prince and knights (populars), ogres and giants (jocks), and even the lowly minstrels (band geeks). Plus, trolls aren't exactly known for their brain power or cool demeanor. But it gets worse. When the king disappears and Zarf's archenemy,...
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Series
Batpig volume 3
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Batpig and his friends are back facing magical presidential sharks, a giant clown-squid, and summer camp in this hilarious graphic novel"--
10) Too pig to fail
Author
Series
Batpig volume 2
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Gary Yorkshire is finally getting into the swing of this whole superhero thing. But what happens when Batpig is called to battle time itself in a math class that just won't end? Or when the city is attacked by something out of this world? It's not easy being a super-swine, but thank goodness Batpig has good friends to help him out... and remind him to wash his smelly uniform every now and then.
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Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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In this epic graphic novel featuring the world’s most heroic super-swine, Batpig’s fame is growing . . . and so are the supervillains he’s facing at school and camp—perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and InvestiGators
Gary Yorkshire and his friends, Carl and Brooklyn, are up against what might be their scariest missions yet: Magical, presidential sharks and summer camp! First there’s the sudden appearance...
Gary Yorkshire and his friends, Carl and Brooklyn, are up against what might be their scariest missions yet: Magical, presidential sharks and summer camp! First there’s the sudden appearance...
Author
Series
Batpig volume 1
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Introducing a supremely hilarious graphic novel featuring an unstoppable, super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice . . . in between taking mud baths and eating tasty sandwiches.
Gary Yorkshire was your perfectly average, fuzzy pink pig who loved tasty sandwiches, video games, mud baths, and hanging out with his friends Carl the fish and Brooklyn the bat. Until one day . . . a radioactive bat bite gives him powers he never would have...
Gary Yorkshire was your perfectly average, fuzzy pink pig who loved tasty sandwiches, video games, mud baths, and hanging out with his friends Carl the fish and Brooklyn the bat. Until one day . . . a radioactive bat bite gives him powers he never would have...
13) Too Pig to Fail
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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In this hilarious, hijinks-filled graphic novel super-swine Batpig is ready to face even bigger bullies, harder fights, and scariest of all—meeting his superhero idol.
Ordinary pig, Gary Yorkshire, has his entire life turned upside down when a bite on the nose from a radioactive bat turns him into . . . BATPIG. With the support of his best friends, Brooklyn the bat and Carl the fish, he finally feels like he’s getting a handle...
Ordinary pig, Gary Yorkshire, has his entire life turned upside down when a bite on the nose from a radioactive bat turns him into . . . BATPIG. With the support of his best friends, Brooklyn the bat and Carl the fish, he finally feels like he’s getting a handle...
Author
Series
Life of Zarf volume 1
Publisher
Dial Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
As a troll, Zarf Belford is at the bottom of the social ladder at Cotswin Middle School, but when the king goes missing and his insufferable son takes control, Zarf leads his friends Kevin and Chester on a rescue mission.
15) Troll overboard
Author
Series
Life of Zarf volume 3
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Prince Roquefort's quest for magical, height-increasing beans leads Zarf and his friends on a high-seas adventure, where they meet sea monsters, pirates, and a mer-pig"--
Author
Publisher
Gran Travesía
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
"Ross es un chico normal que debe enfrentarse a una situación extraordinaria. Un día, le diagnostican cáncer de ojo, y a partir de ese momento, su vida cambiará por completo. Descubrirá que hay partes de él que se alterarán, pero también sus amigos, sus compañeros de colegio, su familia... Todos mirarán al "niño con cáncer" como un bicho raro, y sólo él podrá tomar la decisión más importante posible, demostrarse a sí mismo y a los...
17) Rumble
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Get ready for a unique, massively entertaining movie set in a world where monster wrestling is a global-sport, and superstar athletes are larger than life. When teenage Winnie teams up with a loveable underdog monster named Steve the Stupendous in hopes of training him to be a champion, the duo learn the value of moving to your own groove and paving your own unique path to success.