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Dance Class #11Dance With Meby Beka, illustrated by Crip

Julie, Lucy, and Alia are passionate for dance. But they are also at that age ofbecoming passionate for crushes on boys as well. When their dance classleads them on a trip to Spain to study flamenco, their passion for dance isabout to become a lot more passionate. Step (two, three, four) into a newDance Class adventure where the girls learn that it takes two to tango! Ole!

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BEKA is the pseudonym for the writing team of Bertrand Escaich and CarolineRogue. Before creating DANCE CLASS, the duo wrote stories for numerouschildren's comic series in France, and created the hit series The Rugbymen.

CRIP is an artist with a background in applied arts. He has drawn severalstories for the educational comic series All About.

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The Sisters Vol. 7Lucky Bratby Christophe Cazenove and William Maury

Maureen and Wendy are sisters, and just like all sisters, they have theirmoments when they get along and other moments when they are like oil andwater, which is a lot of fun to witness. Little sister Maureen has a new missionin life: to find a real life four leaf clover. Maureen has also taken up a newhabit of fibbing. When she tells everyone about her fake cousin from Canadawho lives in a castle and her other fake cousin who works with pop sensationJoy'D, her fictional family reunion becomes more than the young girl canmanage, much to her older sister Wendy's enjoyment. While Maureenstruggles to try her luck with her lie, Wendy has some major drama in herrelationship with Max. These sisters are going to need all the luck they canget!

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CHRISTOPHE CAZENOVE and WILLIAM MAURY are the co-creators of THESISTERS, a "slice of life" series focused on family life inspired by Maury'sreal-life sisters. Both creators currently reside in their native France.

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The Sisters Vol. 7Lucky Bratby Christophe Cazenove and William Maury

Maureen and Wendy are sisters, and just like all sisters, they have theirmoments when they get along and other moments when they are like oil andwater, which is a lot of fun to witness. Little sister Maureen has a new missionin life: to find a real life four leaf clover. Maureen has also taken up a newhabit of fibbing. When she tells everyone about her fake cousin from Canadawho lives in a castle and her other fake cousin who works with pop sensationJoy'D, her fictional family reunion becomes more than the young girl canmanage, much to her older sister Wendy's enjoyment. While Maureenstruggles to try her luck with her lie, Wendy has some major drama in herrelationship with Max. These sisters are going to need all the luck they canget!

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CHRISTOPHE CAZENOVE and WILLIAM MAURY are the co-creators of THESISTERS, a "slice of life" series focused on family life inspired by Maury'sreal-life sisters. Both creators currently reside in their native France.

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Magical History Tour #1The Great Pyramidby Fabrice Erre, illustrated by Sylvain Savoia

Current day kids Annie and Nico travel back to - ancient Egypt. That's about4,500 years ago, when the world's largest pyramid was built, The GreatPyramid of Giza. It's also called the Pyramid of Cheops because it was builtfor the Pharaoh Cheops, who wanted to be buried in it when he died. That'sright - pyramids are giant tombs! It was the first of seven buildings known asThe Seven Ancient Wonders of the World - and it's the only one still standing!But it still has plenty of secrets waiting to be uncovered

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Fabrice Erre, born in 1973 in France, is an author and teacher of comics, aswell as an accomplished historian. Through his comics, he seeks above all toparody human behavior, teasing out our little personal weaknesses and ourvulnerability to manipulation by the masses. Most recently, putting his historybackground to good use, Erre has teamed up with artist Sylvain Savoia tocreate the series THE THREAD OF HISTORY, set on bringing the past to vividlife for younger readers.

Born in 1969, Sylvain Savoia grew up in France, and discovered comicbooksat a young age. In 1989, he registered at the Saint-Luc art school in Brussels.Savoia enjoys a prolific international career illustrating comics.

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Magical History Tour #2The Great Wall of Chinaby Fabrice Erre, illustrated by Sylvain Savoia

Current day kids Annie and Nico travel back to - ancient China to witness theconstruction of one of the most impressive architectural feats: The Great Wallof China. A system of walls and borders built to bolster the Silk Road and keepout intruders. Discover all the ins and outs of this gargantuan structure (in fact:it's comprised of 16 walls) with Nico and Annie as your friendly time-travelingtour guides. Who knows, their fun fact finding journey might lead them to outerspace where they can still see The Great Wall if they're lucky!

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Fabrice Erre, born in 1973 in France, is an author and teacher of comics, aswell as an accomplished historian. Through his comics, he seeks above all toparody human behavior, teasing out our little personal weaknesses and ourvulnerability to manipulation by the masses. Most recently, putting his historybackground to good use, Erre has teamed up with artist Sylvain Savoia tocreate the series THE THREAD OF HISTORY, set on bringing the past to vividlife for younger readers.

Born in 1969, Sylvain Savoia grew up in France, and discovered comicbooksat a young age. In 1989, he registered at the Saint-Luc art school in Brussels.Savoia enjoys a prolific international career illustrating comics.

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Asterix Omnibus #4Collects Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and the Chieftain'sShield, and Asterix and the Olympic Gamesby Rene Goscinny, illustrated by Albert Uderzo

In "Asterix the Legionary," one of the three classic Asterix graphic novelscollected here, Asterix and Obelix do as the Romans do and join the RomanLegion in hopes to get closer to Obelix's big crush in the process. Instead, thetroops are sent far from Gaul to North Africa. Then, in "Asterix and theChieftain's Shield" with the village chief away, Caesar and his men come toplay - and get their hands on a priceless Gaul shield! Asterix must foil theirsearch and protect his village. Then Asterix heads to Greece to participate inthe Olympic games. But how do the Gauls register themselves? As Romans?And is their powerful potion an ancient form of performance enhancers? It's aninternational bout for the ages and just when you think you know what toexpect in Asterix, the creators Goscinny and Uderzo throw things at you thatyou never could've imagined.

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Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926. After growing up in Argentina, hecame to America where he shared a studio with future Mad magazine co-founder Harvey Kurtzman and collaborators Will Elder and Jack Davis. In1959, he founded the magazine Pilote which premiered what was to becomethe most successful comic series anywhere: Asterix. He died suddenly cardiacarrest in 1977 at the age of 51.

Albert Uderzo was born in France 1927 to Italian Immigrants. In 1959Goscinny and Uderzo became editor and artistic director (respectively) ofPilote magazine. Their creation, Asterix became a runaway success. AfterGoscinny's death in 1977, 26 volumes of Asterix were complete, Uderzocontinued to write and illustrate the Asterix books on his own, publishing 8volumes. The cover credits still read "Goscinny and Uderzo." He retired in2011 but still oversees Asterix and the current publications by Jean-Yves Ferriand Didier Conrad.

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Asterix Omnibus #4Collects Asterix the Legionary, Asterix and the Chieftain'sShield, and Asterix and the Olympic Gamesby Rene Goscinny, illustrated by Albert Uderzo

In "Asterix the Legionary," one of the three classic Asterix graphic novelscollected here, Asterix and Obelix do as the Romans do and join the RomanLegion in hopes to get closer to Obelix's big crush in the process. Instead, thetroops are sent far from Gaul to North Africa. Then, in "Asterix and theChieftain's Shield" with the village chief away, Caesar and his men come toplay - and get their hands on a priceless Gaul shield! Asterix must foil theirsearch and protect his village. Then Asterix heads to Greece to participate inthe Olympic games. But how do the Gauls register themselves? As Romans?And is their powerful potion an ancient form of performance enhancers? It's aninternational bout for the ages and just when you think you know what toexpect in Asterix, the creators Goscinny and Uderzo throw things at you thatyou never could've imagined.

Author Bio

Rene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926. After growing up in Argentina, hecame to America where he shared a studio with future Mad magazine co-founder Harvey Kurtzman and collaborators Will Elder and Jack Davis. In1959, he founded the magazine Pilote which premiered what was to becomethe most successful comic series anywhere: Asterix. He died suddenly cardiacarrest in 1977 at the age of 51.

Albert Uderzo was born in France 1927 to Italian Immigrants. In 1959Goscinny and Uderzo became editor and artistic director (respectively) ofPilote magazine. Their creation, Asterix became a runaway success. AfterGoscinny's death in 1977, 26 volumes of Asterix were complete, Uderzocontinued to write and illustrate the Asterix books on his own, publishing 8volumes. The cover credits still read "Goscinny and Uderzo." He retired in2011 but still oversees Asterix and the current publications by Jean-Yves Ferriand Didier Conrad.

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X-Venture Xplorers #2Clash of the Titansby Black Ink Team, Author Meng and Author Slaium

The Xventure Explorers can't bear going ape! Jake and his worried zoologyexploration team heads to Sumatra to find their new teammate Tazan ismissing. At the same time, a cadre of chimpanzees show up in YellowstoneNational Park! Pandas and sloth bears and spider monkeys all over the worldare acting strange and aggressive. . .some serious monkey business is surelyafoot! Join the Xventures Explorers as they discover who would win in a clashbetween bears and gorillas and follow the biological clues to locate their lostfriend. A fun action-oriented way to learn about bears and monkeys!

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Slaium is the editor-in-chief of Kadokawa Gempak Starz who joined thecompany in 2002.Meng joined Kadokawa Gempak Starz in 2010. The language editor of ComicKing and Little Monitor started his participation in the X-Venture series withresearch, factual presentation, and scripting.Black Ink Team is the cartoonist team formed especially for the X-Ventureseries. With their strength in different fields, every member is playing his orher role in planning, drafting, illustrating, and designing characters andbackgrounds.

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X-Venture Xplorers #2Clash of the Titansby Black Ink Team, Author Meng and Author Slaium

The Xventure Explorers can't bear going ape! Jake and his worried zoologyexploration team heads to Sumatra to find their new teammate Tazan ismissing. At the same time, a cadre of chimpanzees show up in YellowstoneNational Park! Pandas and sloth bears and spider monkeys all over the worldare acting strange and aggressive. . .some serious monkey business is surelyafoot! Join the Xventures Explorers as they discover who would win in a clashbetween bears and gorillas and follow the biological clues to locate their lostfriend. A fun action-oriented way to learn about bears and monkeys!

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Slaium is the editor-in-chief of Kadokawa Gempak Starz who joined thecompany in 2002.Meng joined Kadokawa Gempak Starz in 2010. The language editor of ComicKing and Little Monitor started his participation in the X-Venture series withresearch, factual presentation, and scripting.Black Ink Team is the cartoonist team formed especially for the X-Ventureseries. With their strength in different fields, every member is playing his orher role in planning, drafting, illustrating, and designing characters andbackgrounds.

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Geronimo Stilton Reporter #7Going Down to Chinatownby Geronimo Stilton

When a 40 year old letter arrives at Geronimo's house containing only a pieceof a treasure map and a mysterious clue, Geronimo and his friends set off totrack down the recipient the envelope was intended for all those years ago -even if that means going halfway around the world! It's a globetrottingadventure for the generations!

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Born in New Mouse City, Mouse Island, GERONIMO STILTON is RattusEmeritus of Mousomorphic Literature and of Neo-Ratonic ComparativePhilosophy. He is the director of The Rodent's Gazette, New Mouse City'smost widely read daily newspaper. Stilton was awarded the Ratitzer Prize forhis scoops on The Curse of the Cheese Pyramidand The Search for SunkenTreasure. One of his bestsellers won the 2002 eBook Award for world's best-selling electronic book. In 2006 he won a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award andin 2008 he won the Cartoomics prize "Beyond Comics." His works have beenpublished all over the globe. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton collects antiquecheese rinds.

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The Loud House #12by The Loud House Creative Team

The Loud House is looking to the future as a school project forces the kids toplan careers! Can Lynn pick just one sport? Could Lola be a pro pageantqueen? Would Lana make it as a professional worm catcher? Lincoln and his10 sisters are about to put their imaginations to work, literally! Meanwhile,Lucy leads a freaky quest and Lincoln's friend Zach hunts a monster at theschool. All this and the Casagrandes too! CJ needs to use his pirate know-how to rescue his cousin Bobby - can the seven seas help him? Can his trustydog Lalo? The shocking answers to these questions, some big belly laughs,and more in all-new stories by the Loud House creative comics team!

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The Loud House Creative Team are the talented men and women behindNickelodeon's latest hit show. Everyone from storyboard artists, propdesigners, production assistants and show writers lend their time and hardwork to create comics that further the universe of THE LOUD HOUSE.Papercutz

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The Loud House #12by The Loud House Creative Team

The Loud House is looking to the future as a school project forces the kids toplan careers! Can Lynn pick just one sport? Could Lola be a pro pageantqueen? Would Lana make it as a professional worm catcher? Lincoln and his10 sisters are about to put their imaginations to work, literally! Meanwhile,Lucy leads a freaky quest and Lincoln's friend Zach hunts a monster at theschool. All this and the Casagrandes too! CJ needs to use his pirate know-how to rescue his cousin Bobby - can the seven seas help him? Can his trustydog Lalo? The shocking answers to these questions, some big belly laughs,and more in all-new stories by the Loud House creative comics team!

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The Loud House Creative Team are the talented men and women behindNickelodeon's latest hit show. Everyone from storyboard artists, propdesigners, production assistants and show writers lend their time and hardwork to create comics that further the universe of THE LOUD HOUSE.Papercutz

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The Loud House 3-in-1 #4Ultimate Hangout, The Many Faces of Lincoln Loud, and WhenI Grow Upby The Loud House Creative Team

It's survival of the fittest as Lincoln and his dad invite their friends over for aday of games while Lori, Leni, Luna, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, and Lily jointheir Mom to learn the ins and outs of a flea market. Then, join Lincoln and hissisters as they explore their alter egos. From Clincoln McClyde to Ace Savvy,this is one adventure that is unbelievable! Lastly, a major shift in the statusquo at the Loud House as the kids turn another year older. Who better to helpthem adjust than the super well-adjusted Casagrandes! Featuring over 150pages of comics!

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The Loud House Creative Team are the talented men and women behindNickelodeon's latest hit show. Everyone from storyboard artists, propdesigners, production assistants and show writers lend their time and hardwork to create comics that further the universe of THE LOUD HOUSE.

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Dinosaur Explorers Vol. 8Lord of the Skiesby Albbie

In the late Cretaceous period, many animals began to take wing, anddinosaurs were no exception. Fly high with our dino-"soar" friends as well asRain, Emily, and the rest of Dr. Da Vinci's Dinosaur Explorers crew as theyfind out just how these flying creatures stay afloat! But these time travelershave to be careful - these aren't friendly skies they're flying in; the lord of theskies is an expert predator with a prehistoric eagle eye. It will take luck andingenuity to survive this era and make it one step closer to making it home.

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AlbbieJoined KADOKAWA GEMPAK STARZ™ in 2003. One of the COMIC KING™and POPCORN™ magazines' co-conceptualisers. Currently part of the senioreditorial staff at COMIC KING™. Began planning Dinosaur Explorers series in2009, and is responsible for research, story and editing.

RedcodeJoined KADOKAWA GEMPAK STARZ™ in 2010. Currently working onplanning and scripting of Dinosaur Explorers series.

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Dinosaur Explorers Vol. 8Lord of the Skiesby Albbie

In the late Cretaceous period, many animals began to take wing, anddinosaurs were no exception. Fly high with our dino-"soar" friends as well asRain, Emily, and the rest of Dr. Da Vinci's Dinosaur Explorers crew as theyfind out just how these flying creatures stay afloat! But these time travelershave to be careful - these aren't friendly skies they're flying in; the lord of theskies is an expert predator with a prehistoric eagle eye. It will take luck andingenuity to survive this era and make it one step closer to making it home.

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AlbbieJoined KADOKAWA GEMPAK STARZ™ in 2003. One of the COMIC KING™and POPCORN™ magazines' co-conceptualisers. Currently part of the senioreditorial staff at COMIC KING™. Began planning Dinosaur Explorers series in2009, and is responsible for research, story and editing.

RedcodeJoined KADOKAWA GEMPAK STARZ™ in 2010. Currently working onplanning and scripting of Dinosaur Explorers series.

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Astro Mouse and Light Bulb #1Vs Astro Chickenby Fermin Solis

Join Astro Mouse, the insightful Light Bulb, and their. . . er. . . pet Caca, asthey battle intergalactic potatoes, (delicious) astro chickens, and solve a civilwar between mint and fruit flavored chewing gum. Getting lost in space hasnever been so ridiculous!

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Fermin Solis was born in Spain. He came onto the comic scene in 2000 whenhe was published by Subterfuge Comics, having done work in multiplefanzines prior to that. His work has been translated and published in the USand France. He also lives and works in a comic book store. His stories areabout everyday life, relationships, coincidences, all mixed with a small dose ofsurrealism.

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Astro Mouse and Light Bulb #1Vs Astro Chickenby Fermin Solis

Join Astro Mouse, the insightful Light Bulb, and their. . . er. . . pet Caca, asthey battle intergalactic potatoes, (delicious) astro chickens, and solve a civilwar between mint and fruit flavored chewing gum. Getting lost in space hasnever been so ridiculous!

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Fermin Solis was born in Spain. He came onto the comic scene in 2000 whenhe was published by Subterfuge Comics, having done work in multiplefanzines prior to that. His work has been translated and published in the USand France. He also lives and works in a comic book store. His stories areabout everyday life, relationships, coincidences, all mixed with a small dose ofsurrealism.

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