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La princesse qui criait au loup

Smallman, Steve


Contes réinventés/ fractured fairytales La princesse Arabella ne peut pas s'empêcher de mentir afin de rendre sa vie plus excitante. Mais ses ruses finissent par lui attirer de véritables ennuis. Quelqu'un viendra-t-il la sauver? Une histoire drôle et captivante sur l'importance de dire la vérité. Cette collection est parfaite pour les parents à la recherche d'albums illustrés à la fois amusants et instructifs. Des règles d'hygiène de base et des principes de santé élémentaires y sont expliqués, et ce, par les personnages de contes préférés des petits.
Date Published:2015

Contes réinventés/ fractured fairytales La princesse Arabella ne peut pas s'empêcher de mentir afin de rendre sa vie plus excitante. Mais ses ruses finissent par lui attirer de véritables ennuis. Quelqu'un viendra-t-il la sauver? Une histoire drôle et captivante sur l'importance de dire la vérité. Cette collection est parfaite pour les parents à la recherche d'albums illustrés à la fois amusants et instructifs. Des règles d'hygiène de base et des principes de santé élémentaires y sont expliqués, et ce, par les personnages de contes préférés des petits.

Date Published:2015

Be Prepared

Brosgol, Vera


Book club A gripping and hilarious middle-grade summer camp memoir from the author of Anya's Ghost. All Vera wants to do is fit in—but that’s not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera’s single mother can’t afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range—Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. And nothing could prepare her for all the "cool girl" drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Cece Bell, and Victoria Jamieson, Vera Brosgol's Be Prepared is a funny and relatable middle-grade graphic novel about navigating your own culture, struggling to belong, and the value of true friendship.
Date Published:2018

Book club A gripping and hilarious middle-grade summer camp memoir from the author of Anya's Ghost. All Vera wants to do is fit in—but that’s not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera’s single mother can’t afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range—Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. And nothing could prepare her for all the "cool girl" drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Cece Bell, and Victoria Jamieson, Vera Brosgol's Be Prepared is a funny and relatable middle-grade graphic novel about navigating your own culture, struggling to belong, and the value of true friendship.

Date Published:2018

Bone adventures

Smith, Jeff, 1960 February 27-,


For the youngest fans of the bestselling graphic novel series BONE, Jeff Smith has created two hilarious tales to delight beginning readers. In Finders Keepers, the Bone cousins find a coin -- finders keepers! -- but the boys can't agree on how to spend it. Fone Bone wants an apple and bananas they can share. Smiley Bone wants an ice cream cone with a pickle on top. And Phoney Bone wants to build a giant statue ... of himself! Whose idea will win out? In Smiley's Dream Book, Smiley Bone walks through the woods on a beautiful morning. During his journey, he meets a flock of friendly and playful birds. Smiley is having such a good time that he must find a fantastical way to keep up with his new friends as they soar into the big, blue sky.
Date Published:2020

For the youngest fans of the bestselling graphic novel series BONE, Jeff Smith has created two hilarious tales to delight beginning readers. In Finders Keepers, the Bone cousins find a coin -- finders keepers! -- but the boys can't agree on how to spend it. Fone Bone wants an apple and bananas they can share. Smiley Bone wants an ice cream cone with a pickle on top. And Phoney Bone wants to build a giant statue ... of himself! Whose idea will win out? In Smiley's Dream Book, Smiley Bone walks through the woods on a beautiful morning. During his journey, he meets a flock of friendly and playful birds. Smiley is having such a good time that he must find a fantastical way to keep up with his new friends as they soar into the big, blue sky.

Date Published:2020

Rowan of Rin: The ultimate test of courage begins #1

Rodda, Emily


Book club Paperback juvenile fiction. "Seven hearts the journey make. Seven ways the hearts will break ..." The witch Sheba's prophecy is like a riddle. A riddle Rowan must solve if he is to find out the secret of the Mountain and save his home. To the sturdy villagers of Rin, the boy Rowan is a timid weakling. The most disappointing child ever. Yet, incredibly, it is his help they need when the stream that flows from the top of the Mountain dries up. Without its water, their precious bukshah herds will die, and Rin will be doomed. The six strongest villagers must brave the unknown terrors of the Mountain to discover the answer to the riddle. And Rowan, the unwanted seventh member of the group, must go with them.
Date Published:2001

Book club Paperback juvenile fiction. "Seven hearts the journey make. Seven ways the hearts will break ..." The witch Sheba's prophecy is like a riddle. A riddle Rowan must solve if he is to find out the secret of the Mountain and save his home. To the sturdy villagers of Rin, the boy Rowan is a timid weakling. The most disappointing child ever. Yet, incredibly, it is his help they need when the stream that flows from the top of the Mountain dries up. Without its water, their precious bukshah herds will die, and Rin will be doomed. The six strongest villagers must brave the unknown terrors of the Mountain to discover the answer to the riddle. And Rowan, the unwanted seventh member of the group, must go with them.

Date Published:2001

Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 : Read-Aloud or Read-Alone Character-Building Stories For Kids Ages 6-10

Canfield, Jack


This book, designed for kids ages 6-10, features true, character-building stories for kids to enjoy alone or with their parents. Being a kid can be trying and confusing—a newfound exposure to the real world, confusion as to what's right and wrong, learning about friendships and making important choices for the first time. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 is a special book designed just for kids on the verge of becoming preteens. Written by kids and adults reminiscing about their childhood, this book features true stories that exemplify character-building traits such as acceptance, honesty, kindness, responsibility, forgiveness, bravery and perseverance. It also features larger, reader friendly type and custom created cartoon strips featuring "The Souper Kids" cartoon characters.
Date Published:1998

This book, designed for kids ages 6-10, features true, character-building stories for kids to enjoy alone or with their parents. Being a kid can be trying and confusing—a newfound exposure to the real world, confusion as to what's right and wrong, learning about friendships and making important choices for the first time. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 is a special book designed just for kids on the verge of becoming preteens. Written by kids and adults reminiscing about their childhood, this book features true stories that exemplify character-building traits such as acceptance, honesty, kindness, responsibility, forgiveness, bravery and perseverance. It also features larger, reader friendly type and custom created cartoon strips featuring "The Souper Kids" cartoon characters.

Date Published:1998

Smile #1

Telgemeier, Raina


Smile is an autobiographical graphic novel written by Raina Telgemeier. It was published in February of 2010 by Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. The novel provides an account of the author's life, characterized by dental procedures and struggles with fitting in, from sixth grade to high school
Date Published:2010

Smiley : A smile can change the world

Ross, M. C.,


If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her-- including herself!-- joy. So when she's adopted by a lovely family in Boston, Smiley doesn't expect anyone to dislike her. But she quickly learns that, sadly, Pit bulls have a reputation for being mean, and even Smiley's characteristic smile won't be enough to make everyone love her, and her smile begins to fade... As Smiley learns to navigate a world where she's judged by her appearance, she'll find a way to change the hearts and minds of those around her. And maybe-- just maybe-- she'll find a reason to smile once more.
Date Published:2025

If there's one thing Smiley, a young Pit bull, knows how to do, it's, well... smile! She's had her infectious smile since she can remember, and it brings everyone around her-- including herself!-- joy. So when she's adopted by a lovely family in Boston, Smiley doesn't expect anyone to dislike her. But she quickly learns that, sadly, Pit bulls have a reputation for being mean, and even Smiley's characteristic smile won't be enough to make everyone love her, and her smile begins to fade... As Smiley learns to navigate a world where she's judged by her appearance, she'll find a way to change the hearts and minds of those around her. And maybe-- just maybe-- she'll find a reason to smile once more.

Date Published:2025

Creepella Von Cacklefur: Return of the Vampire #4

Stilton, Geronimo


A mysterious old friend of Grandpa Frankenstein shows up one night on the doorstep of Cacklefur Castle. He's a vampire . . . and he needs the von Cacklefur family's help. His ancient castle has been infested by strange and troublesome monsters and ghosts, and he's afraid he’ll have to move out because of them! Yikes! It's up to Creepella and her family and friends to help this vampire save his home.
Date Published:2011

A mysterious old friend of Grandpa Frankenstein shows up one night on the doorstep of Cacklefur Castle. He's a vampire . . . and he needs the von Cacklefur family's help. His ancient castle has been infested by strange and troublesome monsters and ghosts, and he's afraid he’ll have to move out because of them! Yikes! It's up to Creepella and her family and friends to help this vampire save his home.

Date Published:2011

Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #2 : The Lost Heir

Sutherland, Tui T.


Graphic Novel The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation! The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral. But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she'd imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal -- and perhaps even death. The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes.
Date Published:2019

Graphic Novel The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation! The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral. But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she'd imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal -- and perhaps even death. The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes.

Date Published:2019

Drame

Telgemeier, Raina


, which focus on middle-school life, theater, and friendship. Other popular choices include Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega, Junior High Drama by Louise Simonson, and Shakespeare for Kids
Date Published:2012

Bone: Eyes of the Storm #3

Smith, Jeff


Graphic Novel In "Eyes of the Storm," volume three of the nine-book BONE saga, Lucius, Smiley, and Phoney survive an attack by the rat creatures and return safely to Lucius' tavern in Barrelhaven. Phoney, desperate to win a bet with Lucius, stokes the townspeople's fear of dragons and boasts that he is a professional dragonslayer. Back at the farm, Fone Bone and Thorn are troubled by strange dreams, and Gran'ma Ben's reaction to them is stranger still: She reveals long-kept secrets and warns of great danger. Thorn, Fone Bone, and Gran'ma Ben may have to leave the farm forever.
Date Published:2005

Graphic Novel In "Eyes of the Storm," volume three of the nine-book BONE saga, Lucius, Smiley, and Phoney survive an attack by the rat creatures and return safely to Lucius' tavern in Barrelhaven. Phoney, desperate to win a bet with Lucius, stokes the townspeople's fear of dragons and boasts that he is a professional dragonslayer. Back at the farm, Fone Bone and Thorn are troubled by strange dreams, and Gran'ma Ben's reaction to them is stranger still: She reveals long-kept secrets and warns of great danger. Thorn, Fone Bone, and Gran'ma Ben may have to leave the farm forever.

Date Published:2005

Mouche-toi, grand méchant loup!

Smallman, Steve


Contes reinventes Dans cette histoire, les trois petits cochons apprennent une leçon sur la propagation des microbes : le grand méchant loup est à la recherche d’un mouchoir. Quand les trois petits cochons refusent de lui en prêter un, le loup éternue si fort qu’il fait s’écrouler leurs maisons de paille et de bois. De plus, les petits cochons attrapent son rhume...
Date Published:2015

Cornelia Audacious and the Escapades of the Somerset Sisters

Blume, Lesley


Eleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two world-famous pianists—a legacy that should feel fabulous, but instead feels just plain lonely. She surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books to isolate herself from the outside world. But when a glamorous neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves next door with her servant Patel and a mischievous French bulldog named Mister Kinyatta, Cornelia discovers that the world is a much more exciting place than she had originally thought. An unforgettable story of friendship and adventure that takes readers around the world and back again, Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters is a dazzling first novel by Lesley M. M. Blume.
Date Published:2008

Eleven-year-old Cornelia is the daughter of two world-famous pianists—a legacy that should feel fabulous, but instead feels just plain lonely. She surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books to isolate herself from the outside world. But when a glamorous neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves next door with her servant Patel and a mischievous French bulldog named Mister Kinyatta, Cornelia discovers that the world is a much more exciting place than she had originally thought. An unforgettable story of friendship and adventure that takes readers around the world and back again, Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters is a dazzling first novel by Lesley M. M. Blume.

Date Published:2008

Nimona

Stevenson, Noelle


The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones. Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.
Date Published:2015

The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones. Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.

Date Published:2015

Rule of Three #2 : The Sisters Club

McDonald, Megan


By the author of Judy Moody. Alex has always been the Actor-with-a-capital-A in the Reel family, and middle-sister Stevie has always been content behind the scenes. But when the school play turns out to be a musical, Stevie (the natural-born singer of the family), decides that she may just be tired of being the Sensible One. Maybe, for once, she’d like to be the one in the spotlight! Alex isn’t so keen on vying for the same role as her younger sister, however, and soon the dueling divas — with little sister Joey egging them on — are engaged in a fierce competition to find out who’s got what it takes to play the Princess. Has Stevie broken the rules by going for what she wants — or will it be Alex who hands down the biggest betrayal of all?
Date Published:2010

By the author of Judy Moody. Alex has always been the Actor-with-a-capital-A in the Reel family, and middle-sister Stevie has always been content behind the scenes. But when the school play turns out to be a musical, Stevie (the natural-born singer of the family), decides that she may just be tired of being the Sensible One. Maybe, for once, she’d like to be the one in the spotlight! Alex isn’t so keen on vying for the same role as her younger sister, however, and soon the dueling divas — with little sister Joey egging them on — are engaged in a fierce competition to find out who’s got what it takes to play the Princess. Has Stevie broken the rules by going for what she wants — or will it be Alex who hands down the biggest betrayal of all?

Date Published:2010

Tu n'es pas vilain, petit canard!

Smallman, Steve


Il est gros et gris, avec un drôle de bec et une chevelure encore plus drôle! Il n'y a pas que la maman canard qui l'a remarqué. Tous les animaux de la ferme ainsi que ses soeurs et frères ne cessent de le tyranniser! Le vilain petit canard décide donc de s'enfuir. Mais avant, il court sauver un animal de la ferme qui est en danger. Ce geste montrera-t-il à ses tyrans que les apparences sont souvent trompeuses? Cette collection est parfaite pour les parents à la recherche d'albums illustrés à la fois amusants et instructifs. Des règles d'hygiène de base et des principes de santé élémentaires y sont expliqués, et ce, par les personnages de contes préférés des petits.
Date Published:2017

Il est gros et gris, avec un drôle de bec et une chevelure encore plus drôle! Il n'y a pas que la maman canard qui l'a remarqué. Tous les animaux de la ferme ainsi que ses soeurs et frères ne cessent de le tyranniser! Le vilain petit canard décide donc de s'enfuir. Mais avant, il court sauver un animal de la ferme qui est en danger. Ce geste montrera-t-il à ses tyrans que les apparences sont souvent trompeuses? Cette collection est parfaite pour les parents à la recherche d'albums illustrés à la fois amusants et instructifs. Des règles d'hygiène de base et des principes de santé élémentaires y sont expliqués, et ce, par les personnages de contes préférés des petits.

Date Published:2017

Baby-sitters, petite soeur #4 : Karen et le club des minous mignons

Farina, Katy


D'après le roman de Ann M. Martin Bande dessinée dérivée de la populaire série ##Le club des Baby-Sitters##, qui relate les aventures de Kristy, Mary Anne, Stace, Claudia, Mallory et Dawn, des adolescentes d'une douzaine d'années ayant fondé un club de gardiennage. Bien que toujours présentes, ces héroïnes cèdent ici le devant de la scène à leurs jeunes soeurs, que l'on retrouve dans des intrigues où s'entremêlent aventures et tranches de vie familiale. On retrouve dans cet opus Karen Brewer, véritable casse-cou de près de sept ans, qui espère réussir à tisser des liens entre Hannie et Amanda, ses deux amies qui ne s'aiment pas beaucoup. Pour ce faire, l'héroïne décide de miser sur ce qu'elles ont en commun toutes les trois, à savoir leur amour pour les chats. Inspirée par l'expérience de sa demi-soeur Kristy, qui lui explique comment elle a fondé le club des Baby-Sitters, Karen met sur pied le club des Minous mignons, qui offre ses services de gardiennage de chats dans tout le quartier. Or, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Non seulement le téléphone ne sonne pas, mais les trois membres se disputent la présidence. Karen subit par ailleurs les foudres de son amie Nancy, qui n'a pas de chat et qui lui en veut terriblement de ne pas pouvoir faire partie du club. Une bande dessinée sympathique, qui relate les aventures d'une petite blondinette attachante, téméraire, follement imaginative et friande d'histoires de sorcières, mais également remplie de craintes qu'elle s'efforce de surmonter en faisant preuve de courage. Ceci en réalisant ici que tous les clubs ne sont pas appelés à devenir des entreprises et qu'un club qui accueille tout le monde peut être encore plus amusant. Un portrait joyeux et optimiste des familles reconstituées s'esquisse également en filigrane de cette série, portée par un graphisme entièrement en couleur. Croqué d'un trait simple, expressif et naïf, ce dernier met le tout en scène en donnant vie à des héroïnes aux grands yeux dans un esprit près du cartoon. La narration oscille quant à elle entre les dialogues rapportés dans des phylactères et les cartouches dans lesquelles l'héroïne prend la parole afin de relater les événements à la première personne. Une lecture de détente agréable et pleine de vitalité, qui s'adresse à un public un peu plus jeune que celui de la série mère. [SDM].
Date Published:2021

D'après le roman de Ann M. Martin Bande dessinée dérivée de la populaire série ##Le club des Baby-Sitters##, qui relate les aventures de Kristy, Mary Anne, Stace, Claudia, Mallory et Dawn, des adolescentes d'une douzaine d'années ayant fondé un club de gardiennage. Bien que toujours présentes, ces héroïnes cèdent ici le devant de la scène à leurs jeunes soeurs, que l'on retrouve dans des intrigues où s'entremêlent aventures et tranches de vie familiale. On retrouve dans cet opus Karen Brewer, véritable casse-cou de près de sept ans, qui espère réussir à tisser des liens entre Hannie et Amanda, ses deux amies qui ne s'aiment pas beaucoup. Pour ce faire, l'héroïne décide de miser sur ce qu'elles ont en commun toutes les trois, à savoir leur amour pour les chats. Inspirée par l'expérience de sa demi-soeur Kristy, qui lui explique comment elle a fondé le club des Baby-Sitters, Karen met sur pied le club des Minous mignons, qui offre ses services de gardiennage de chats dans tout le quartier. Or, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Non seulement le téléphone ne sonne pas, mais les trois membres se disputent la présidence. Karen subit par ailleurs les foudres de son amie Nancy, qui n'a pas de chat et qui lui en veut terriblement de ne pas pouvoir faire partie du club. Une bande dessinée sympathique, qui relate les aventures d'une petite blondinette attachante, téméraire, follement imaginative et friande d'histoires de sorcières, mais également remplie de craintes qu'elle s'efforce de surmonter en faisant preuve de courage. Ceci en réalisant ici que tous les clubs ne sont pas appelés à devenir des entreprises et qu'un club qui accueille tout le monde peut être encore plus amusant. Un portrait joyeux et optimiste des familles reconstituées s'esquisse également en filigrane de cette série, portée par un graphisme entièrement en couleur. Croqué d'un trait simple, expressif et naïf, ce dernier met le tout en scène en donnant vie à des héroïnes aux grands yeux dans un esprit près du cartoon. La narration oscille quant à elle entre les dialogues rapportés dans des phylactères et les cartouches dans lesquelles l'héroïne prend la parole afin de relater les événements à la première personne. Une lecture de détente agréable et pleine de vitalité, qui s'adresse à un public un peu plus jeune que celui de la série mère. [SDM].

Date Published:2021

Guts : The true stories behind Hatchet and the Brian books

Paulsen, Gary


the true stories behich Hatchet and The Brian Books
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Baby-Sitters Little Sister : Karen's Kittycat Club #4

Farina, Katy


Bande dessinée / Graphic Novel Bande dessinée dérivée de la populaire série ##Le club des Baby-Sitters##, qui relate les aventures de Kristy, Mary Anne, Stace, Claudia, Mallory et Dawn, des adolescentes d'une douzaine d'années ayant fondé un club de gardiennage. Bien que toujours présentes, ces héroïnes cèdent ici le devant de la scène à leurs jeunes soeurs, que l'on retrouve dans des intrigues où s'entremêlent aventures et tranches de vie familiale. On retrouve dans cet opus Karen Brewer, véritable casse-cou de près de sept ans, qui espère réussir à tisser des liens entre Hannie et Amanda, ses deux amies qui ne s'aiment pas beaucoup. Pour ce faire, l'héroïne décide de miser sur ce qu'elles ont en commun toutes les trois, à savoir leur amour pour les chats. Inspirée par l'expérience de sa demi-soeur Kristy, qui lui explique comment elle a fondé le club des Baby-Sitters, Karen met sur pied le club des Minous mignons, qui offre ses services de gardiennage de chats dans tout le quartier. Or, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Non seulement le téléphone ne sonne pas, mais les trois membres se disputent la présidence. Karen subit par ailleurs les foudres de son amie Nancy, qui n'a pas de chat et qui lui en veut terriblement de ne pas pouvoir faire partie du club. [SDM]. Une bande dessinée sympathique, qui relate les aventures d'une petite blondinette attachante, téméraire, follement imaginative et friande d'histoires de sorcières, mais également remplie de craintes qu'elle s'efforce de surmonter en faisant preuve de courage. Ceci en réalisant ici que tous les clubs ne sont pas appelés à devenir des entreprises et qu'un club qui accueille tout le monde peut être encore plus amusant. Un portrait joyeux et optimiste des familles reconstituées s'esquisse également en filigrane de cette série, portée par un graphisme entièrement en couleur. Croqué d'un trait simple, expressif et naïf, ce dernier met le tout en scène en donnant vie à des héroïnes aux grands yeux dans un esprit près du cartoon. La narration oscille quant à elle entre les dialogues rapportés dans des phylactères et les cartouches dans lesquelles l'héroïne prend la parole afin de relater les événements à la première personne. Une lecture de détente agréable et pleine de vitalité, qui s'adresse à un public un peu plus jeune que celui de la série mère. [SDM].
Date Published:2021

Bande dessinée / Graphic Novel Bande dessinée dérivée de la populaire série ##Le club des Baby-Sitters##, qui relate les aventures de Kristy, Mary Anne, Stace, Claudia, Mallory et Dawn, des adolescentes d'une douzaine d'années ayant fondé un club de gardiennage. Bien que toujours présentes, ces héroïnes cèdent ici le devant de la scène à leurs jeunes soeurs, que l'on retrouve dans des intrigues où s'entremêlent aventures et tranches de vie familiale. On retrouve dans cet opus Karen Brewer, véritable casse-cou de près de sept ans, qui espère réussir à tisser des liens entre Hannie et Amanda, ses deux amies qui ne s'aiment pas beaucoup. Pour ce faire, l'héroïne décide de miser sur ce qu'elles ont en commun toutes les trois, à savoir leur amour pour les chats. Inspirée par l'expérience de sa demi-soeur Kristy, qui lui explique comment elle a fondé le club des Baby-Sitters, Karen met sur pied le club des Minous mignons, qui offre ses services de gardiennage de chats dans tout le quartier. Or, rien ne se passe comme prévu. Non seulement le téléphone ne sonne pas, mais les trois membres se disputent la présidence. Karen subit par ailleurs les foudres de son amie Nancy, qui n'a pas de chat et qui lui en veut terriblement de ne pas pouvoir faire partie du club. [SDM]. Une bande dessinée sympathique, qui relate les aventures d'une petite blondinette attachante, téméraire, follement imaginative et friande d'histoires de sorcières, mais également remplie de craintes qu'elle s'efforce de surmonter en faisant preuve de courage. Ceci en réalisant ici que tous les clubs ne sont pas appelés à devenir des entreprises et qu'un club qui accueille tout le monde peut être encore plus amusant. Un portrait joyeux et optimiste des familles reconstituées s'esquisse également en filigrane de cette série, portée par un graphisme entièrement en couleur. Croqué d'un trait simple, expressif et naïf, ce dernier met le tout en scène en donnant vie à des héroïnes aux grands yeux dans un esprit près du cartoon. La narration oscille quant à elle entre les dialogues rapportés dans des phylactères et les cartouches dans lesquelles l'héroïne prend la parole afin de relater les événements à la première personne. Une lecture de détente agréable et pleine de vitalité, qui s'adresse à un public un peu plus jeune que celui de la série mère. [SDM].

Date Published:2021

Ghost Messages

Guest, Jacqueline


In pursuit of stolen treasure in 1865 Ireland, thirteen-year-old Ailish winds up trapped on the Great Eastern as it sails The largest ship ever built, the Great Eastern's mission is to lay the fi rst undersea telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean. On the journey, Ailish gets help from a young boy, Davy, who seems to live belowdecks. She makes friends with an Irish sailor and tries to track down the hiding place of her father's treasure. The crew must battle the seas and the mishaps of their cable-laying mission, some of which would appear to be sabotage. Through many adventures, Davy is her constant companion. But why won't he ever come topside? Can Ailish use her wits, her determination and her friendships to survive the trip, let alone save the day?
Date Published:2011

In pursuit of stolen treasure in 1865 Ireland, thirteen-year-old Ailish winds up trapped on the Great Eastern as it sails The largest ship ever built, the Great Eastern's mission is to lay the fi rst undersea telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean. On the journey, Ailish gets help from a young boy, Davy, who seems to live belowdecks. She makes friends with an Irish sailor and tries to track down the hiding place of her father's treasure. The crew must battle the seas and the mishaps of their cable-laying mission, some of which would appear to be sabotage. Through many adventures, Davy is her constant companion. But why won't he ever come topside? Can Ailish use her wits, her determination and her friendships to survive the trip, let alone save the day?

Date Published:2011