Graphic Novels
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Graphic Novels
bubbling with ideas… Stories for 3 to 6 year olds Pictures and words hold the power to express and ignite ideas. And the value of inspiring young readers to engage with the world around them, develop their thoughts, feelings, unique identities – and their own forms of expression – is as important now as ever. “The art of telling and reading – depicting and interpreting – a narrative visually is not only important, but is also integral to human development.” Valerie Coghlan “Visual literacy is a skill for life as well as a gateway for endless pleasure.” Wendy Cooling “Comics are the perfect invitation for kids to awaken a love for reading pictures and words and exploring the vivid storyworlds both can conjure.” Paul Gravett Collected here is the complete Walker catalogue of picture-strip stories, comics, graphic novels, graphic novellas, retellings and classic tales for readers of all ages, tastes and abilities. My Friend is Sad 9781406338478 I Am Invited to a Party! 9781406338430 I Will Surprise My Friend! 9781406338461 Today I Will Fly! 9781406338485 Elephant & Piggy by Mo Willems Delightfully humorous tales for beginner readers from the award-winning creator of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! How to Heal a Broken Wing April Underhill, Tooth Fairy A Bus Called Heaven by Bob Graham by Bob Graham By Bob Graham When Will helps an injured bird, he learns that a little kindness can go a long way. High in the sky above Parkville, tooth fairies April and Esme Underhill are on their way to collect their very first tooth... A beautiful story about friendship, the strength of community and a little girl who finally comes into her own. 9781406325492 • £5.99 • Paperback • 300 x 207 mm • 40 pages • 3 years + • World; all languages 9781406339604 • £6.99 • Paperback • 300 x 207 mm • 40 pages • 5 years + • World; all languages All books: £3.99 • Paperback • 228 x 163 mm • 64 pages • 5 years + • May 2012 • UK & Commonwealth exc. Canada + non-exclusive Open Market; English language One day a little bear called Red Ted was left on a train. He found himself being put on a shelf by a Man in a Hat... These stories are imaginative, entertaining, adventurous, thought-provoking and relevant to readers today, and will help nurture a life-long love of reading, writing and drawing. Where am I? Bob Graham is winner of Smarties and Kate Greenaway Awards. 9781406334197 • £11.99 • Hardback • 300 x 207 mm • 40 pages • 3 years + • February 2012 • World; all languages You’re in the Place for Lost Things Up you go! But I was on a train with Stevie. We were going to her Nan’s. Then she got up and left me on the seat... ...and someone put you in a bag and here you are. It’s always like that. by Michael Rosen and Joel Stewart A warm, wise and very funny picture book about finding your way home safely with bravery, teamwork and a lot of common sense. REDT4_HI_UK_DAN.indd 4-5 9781406326550 • £5.99 • Paperback 9781406310375 • £9.99 • Hardback 260 x 180 mm • 40 pages • 3 years + • World; all languages Monstrous Moon Mites 9781406323665 Ronny Rock Red Ted and the Lost Things Giant Squid 9781406323603 BybeMerryn Threadgould It’ll all right ... Stevie come and Ingman andwillBruce find me. She loves me as much as she loves cheese. I thought I could smell cheese! Ronny Rock is a very, very lucky boy. Why is he lucky? Because he lives with his dad, Rock the Baker, and his dad’s bakery is one of the most exciting places on the high street, if not the WORLD! Ronny Rock Starring in Monster Cake Meltdown 9781406335927 • £7.99 • Paperback • 300 x 207mm • 56 pages • 6 years + •World; all languages •October 2011 Ronny Rock Starring in a Thousand Tiny Explosions! 9781406331578 • £7.99 • Paperback • 300 x 207mm • 56 pages • 6 years + •World; all languages •March 2012 8/12/08 17:09:05 Abominable Snow Monster Slithery Serpent 9781406323658 9781406323641 Captain Mack by John Lomas-Bullivant Told in full-colour, easy-to-read, visual layouts, this light-hearted adventure series is perfect for newlyindependent readers. All books: £4.99 • Paperback • 198 x 129 mm • 48 pages • 6 years + • World; all languages 3 Stories for 7 to 9 year olds Marcia Williams With her distinctive cartoon-strip style, lively text and brilliant wit, Marcia Williams brings to life some of the world’s all-time favourite stories and some colourful historical characters. Her hilarious retellings and clever observations will have children laughing out loud and coming back for more! Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs 9781406338324 • £6.99 • Paperback • May 2012 9781406326680 • £12.99 • Hardback 316 x 253 mm • 48 pages • 5 years + The Elephant’s Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India 9781406335231 • £12.99 • Hardback • May 2012 • 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 7 years + Archie’s War 9781406310023 • £7.99 • Paperback • 9781406304275 • £12.99 • Hardback • 316 x 253 mm • 48 pages • 7 years + My Secret War Diary, by Flossie Albright 9781406309409 • £12.99 • Hardback • 9781406331998 •£6.99 • Paperback • October 2012 • 230 x 190 mm • 1 44 pages • 7 years + Mr William Shakespeare’s Plays 9781406323344 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 6 years + Bravo, Mr William Shakespeare! 9781406323351 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 6 years + Greek Myths 9781406303476 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 5 years + The Iliad and the Odyssey 9781406303483 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 5 years + Sinbad the Sailor 9781406319446 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 6 years + The Adventures of Robin Hood 9781406311372 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 32 pages • 6 years + King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table 9781406318661 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 32 pages • 6 years + Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales 9781406305623 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 48 pages • 7 years + Oliver Twist and Other Great Dickens Stories 9781406305630 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 48 pages • 7 years + Noah’s Ark and Other Bible Stories 9781406326109 • £6.99 • Paperback • 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 5 years + Three Cheers for Inventors! 9781406301717 • £6.99 • Paperback 9781844280193 • £10.99 • Hardback 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 8 years + My Great Lost Dog Adventure 9781406329971 • £6.99 • Paperback Iggy Wilder’s Great Lost Dog Adventure 9781406319118 • £11.99 • Hardback 316 x 253 mm • 40 pages • 5 years + All books: World; all languages Bink & Gollie by Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGhee and Tony Fucile NEW FOR 2013 The Terrible Tales of the Teeny Tinysaurs In a genius collaboration, Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and New York Times bestselling writer Alison McGhee – energized by the art of Tony Fucile – introduce two outrageously funny little girls. by Gary Northfield Hilarious comic strip stories about a small gang who have a tall tale for everything and an insatiable appetite for adventure! A must-have for all the family. 9781406339017 • £5.99 • Paperback • April 2012 9781406329681 • £8.99 • Hardback 242 x 162 mm • 96 pages • 7 years + 9781406333268 • £6.99 • Paperback • 247 x 181 mm • 64 pages • 5 years + • NEW FOR 2013 • World; all languages) Bink and Gollie, Two for One 9781406337396 • £8.99 • Hardback • 242 x 162 mm • 96 pages • 7 years + • June 2012 All books: World; all languages Gary Northfield is the creator of Beano character Derek the Sheep featured in The Little Prince by Joann Sfar, translated by Sarah Ardizzone A stunning adaptation from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s exceptional, iconic and classic children’s book Le Petit Prince. Winner of the Youth Essential Prize 2009 at Angoulême International Comics Festival. 1001 Graphic Novelse You Must Read Befor you Die. The Savage Slog’s Dad by David Almond and Dave McKean by David Almond and Dave McKean Part story, part graphic novel, this is a uniquely presented, touching tale of grief, solace and hope from a master of contemporary storytelling and a visionary artist. Part story, part graphic novel – a tender slice of life and death from the creators of The Savage. 9781406319859 • £5.99 • Paperback 9781406308150 • £7.99 • Hardback 208 x 162 mm • 80 pages • 7 years + • World; English language 9781406332452 • £8.99 inc. VAT • ePDF World exc. USA, Canada; English language 9781406331394 • £6.99 • Paperback • February 2012 9781406322903 • £8.99 • Hardback 208 x 162 mm • 64 pages • 8 years + • World; all languages David Almond is winner of the Whitbread Children’s Award, Smarties and Carnegie Medal NEW FOR 2013 9781406331981 • £9.99 • Paperback • 247x181mm • 112 pages • 8 years + • September 2012 • Full colour 9781406325447 • £15.00 • Hardback • 300 x 230 mm • 112 pages • 8 years + UK & Commonwealth exc. Canada + non-exclusive Open Market; English language The Adventures of Tooki: The Secret of the Stones by Jamie Courtier and Vicky Kimm A heart-warming tale created in the classic tradition of comics. Introducing a loveable new character in a story that is filled with the wonders of family and friendship and the mysteries of life. 9781406330021 • £6.99 • Paperback • 80 pages • 247 x 181 mm • 7 years + • NEW FOR 2013 • World; all languages he Scan fto code eakr a sn k! pee The Sleepwalkers by Viviane Schwarz Bad dreams just got good in this inventive and bold new story from Kate Greenaway shortlisted illustrator Viviane Schwarz. Filled with action and adventure, and all things that go bump in the night, three brave new heroes tackle the weird and the wild in this uplifting and reassuring story about pulling together as a team and having the confidence to stand up to your fears. The perfect antidote to any child’s worrisome, sleepless nights. 9781406323597 • £6.99 • Paperback • 247 x 181 mm • 96 pages • 7 years + • NEW FOR 2013 • World; all languages 5 Stories for 9 to 11 year olds Anthony Horowitz Atmospheric, thrilling and action-packed graphic adaptations from the No. 1 bestselling and award-winning author. Glister Alex Rider by Andi Watson Adapted by Antony Johnston, Kanako and Yuzuru A charming and quirky collection of tales, told in comic-strip, featuring the bright, the sparky and the delightfully eccentric Glister Butterworth – girl magnet for the weird and the unusual. The Haunted Teapot 9781406320480 • 64 pages The House Hunt 9781406320497 • 80 pages “Every school boy’s fantasy, only a thousand times funnier, slicker and more exciting ... genius” Independent on Sunday The Faerie Host 9781406320503 • 80 pages All books: £4.99 • Paperback • 185 x 135 mm • 9 years + • UK, EU & Commonwealth exc. Canada + non-exclusive open market; English language, + all foreign langs The Family Tree 9781406320510 • 80 pages Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel Point Blanc: The Graphic Novel Skeleton Key: The Graphic Novel Eagle Strike: The Graphic Novel 9781406340662 • £9.99 • Paperback • 247 x 171 mm • 144 pages • August 2012 9781406340921 • £9.99 • Paperback • 247 x 171 mm • 176 pages • October 2012 9781406340938 • £9.99 • Paperback • 247 x 171 mm • 176 pages • December 2012 9781406318777 • £9.99 • Paperback • 247 x 171mm • 176 pages • June 2012 9781406336610 • £9.99 inc. VAT • ePDF 9781406336689 • £9.99 inc. VAT • ePDF 9781406336733 • £9.99 inc. VAT • ePDF 9781406339918 • £9.99 inc. VAT • ePDF “A supernatural adventure of the most chilling kind” The Times The first book in a major new series starring a bubbly superheroine... 6 All ePDF: World exc. USA, Canada; English language Adapted by Tony Lee, Dom Reardon and Lee O’connor by Andi Watson Gum Girl: The Tentacles of Doom! 9781406329407 • £6.99 • Paperback • 247x181mm • 64pages • 9 years + • August 2012 • World: all languages All books: 9 years + • World; all languages The Power of Five Gum Girl: Catastrophe Calling! 9781406329391 • £6.99 • Paperback • 247 x 181 mm • 64 pages • 9 years + • March 2012 • World; all languages The Times www.alexrider.com ing h c n u a L ic m o c b we 2012! The town of Catastrophe is in chaos! A giant robot is running riot in the streets. Follicle Fiend is masterminding a hair-brained attack. And Caesar Salad wants world dinner domination. Calamity Primary School is in real trouble. There’s just one thing these crafty criminals aren’t counting on – Grace Gibson, the new girl in town. Watch out! It’s time to stick it to the bad guys! “Prepare for action scenes as fast as a movie” www.powerof5.co.uk The Power of Five: Raven’s Gate: The Graphic Novel 9781406306477 • £9.99 • Paperback 9781406332346 • £9.99 inc. VAT • ePDF Scan he watch are to book vid flip e Gum Gir o of l action! in The Power of Five: Evil Star: The Graphic Novel 9781406311303 • £9.99 • Paperback • April 2013 All books: 229 x 152 mm • 176 pages • 10 years + • World; all languages ePDF: World exc. USA, Canada; English language 7 MANGA Scan tto he watcihler tra nominated for the branfornd boase award and the kate greenaway Medal. by YoYo Lyrical and epic, full of heart-stopping action and stunning visuals, Vermonia charts the journey of four brave warriors as they battle to restore harmony and save the planet from imminent destruction. Salem Brownstone: All Along the Watchtowers by John Harris Dunning and Nikhil Singh The highly-acclaimed, sumptuous and surreal adventure telling the tale of Salem Brownstone as he falls into a magical world after the death of his father. 9781406331769 • £9.99 • Paperback • 290 x 215 mm • 96 pages • 12 years + 9781406320527 • £15.00 •Hardback • 300 x 230 mm • 96 pages • 12 years + World; all languages 9781406327175 • £9.99 inc. VAT• e-PDF • World; exc. USA, Canada; English Language “A wonderfully imaginative and stylish piece of work and a perfect example of the adventurous new directions that comic books should be taking in the future.” Alan Moore, author of Vermonia 1: Quest for the Silver Tiger 9781406321456 • £8.99 • Jacketed Paperback • 182 x 129 mm • 208 pages Vermonia 2: Call of the Winged Panther 9781406321463 • £8.99 • Jacketed Paperback • 182 x 129 mm • 208 pages Watchmen Vermonia 3: Release of the Red Phoenix 9781406321791 • £8.99 • Jacketed Paperback • 182 x 129 mm • 208 pages To Watc a video oh John Har f r Dunning -is scan her e! Vermonia 4: The Rukan Prophecy 9781406322637 • £8.99 • Jacketed Paperback • 182 x 129 mm • 200 pages Vermonia 5: The Warriors’ Trial 9781406322644 • £5.99 • Paperback • 182 x 129 mm • 208 pages Vermonia 6: To the Pillar of Wind 9781406322651 • £5.99 • Paperback • 193 x 129 mm • 200 pages • May 2012 All books: 8 years + • World; English language www.vermonia.com Stories for teens and young adults Skim by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki A funny, poignant, memorable drama of adolescent romance illuminated, in all its conflicted depths, with compassion and honesty. The Ark Dark Satanic Mills by Andrew Donkin, Paul Kidby and Vanessa Kidby In a richly-imagined world, ravaged by years of war, and corrupted by its government, The Ark tells an ecological thriller both filled with immense danger and glimmering hope. 9781406321364 • £9.99 • Paperback • 254 x 171 mm • 144 pages • 14 years + • World exc. Canada, USA, Mexico (non-exc Central & South America); English language 9781406323443 • £15.00 • Hardback • 300 x 230 mm • 144 pages • Age TBC • NEW FOR 2013 • World; English language NEW FOR 2013 by Marcus Sedgwick and Julian Sedgwick NEW FOR 2013 Both a cautionary tale and a rip-roaring road trip, Dark Satanic Mills is altogether an intelligent, captivating and thrilling ride – The Wizard of Oz for a new generation, told in exhilarating shades of light and dark. Début graphic novel from award-winning and multiselling author Marcus Sedgwick. 9781406329889 • £12.99 • Paperback • 247 x 181 mm • 144 pages • 12 years + • NEW FOR 2013 • World; all languages Tyranny by Lesley Fairfield In this stark portrayal of a young woman’s struggle with anorexia, Lesley Fairfield draws on her own experiences of an eating disorder to give a powerful and candid story of hope and survival. 9781406331134 • £5.99 • Paperback • 198 x 129 mm • 128 pages • 14 years + • World all languages, excluding English and French in USA and Canada 9781406335378 • £5.99 inc. VAT • ePDF • World exc. USA, Canada; English language 8 9 Classics and retellings Bold, rich and rewarding retellings of ancient tales and historic heroes. The Merchant of Venice King Lear by Gareth Hinds by Gareth Hinds With elegant drawings and a faithful but succinct adaptation, Gareth Hinds pays homage to the Bard while luring modern readers with a stylish new vision. 9780763630256 • £9.99 • Paperback • 266 x 170mm • 80 pages • 9 years + • World; all languages Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood by Tony Lee and Sam Hart The Sheriff and his men rule Nottingham with a savage fist of iron. Only one hope for justice remains. The dynamic format and fast-paced storytelling combine perfectly for introducing reluctant readers to the legend of Robin Hood. Excalibur: The Legend of King Arthur by Tony Lee and Sam Hart In this gripping tale of love and deceit, forgiveness and hope the secrets of King Arthur’s past and the mysteries of his future all come together in a visually striking portrait of the heroic legend. 9781406308877 • £9.99 • Paperback • 266 x 170 mm • 160 pages • 10 years + • World; all languages This artful edition – like an extraordinary stage performance – offers a striking new perspective on one of the most powerful and beloved tragedies in the English language. Using excerpts from the Bard’s own language, Gareth Hinds’ inventive format opens the experience of King Lear to students and fans of graphic literature. 9781406336641 • £8.99 inc. VAT • ePDF • World exc. USA, Canada; English language. 9781406321593 • £9.99 • Paperback • 266 x 170 mm • 160 pages • 10 years + • World; all languages Messenger: The Legend of Joan of Arc by Tony Lee and Sam Hart NEW FOR 2013 Joan of Arc was burnt to death at the age of nineteen. This is the story of her short and inspirational life. It describes her unflinching battle for France’s independence during the One Hundred Years War, and her visionary actions which changed the course of history. 9780763643447 • £9.99 • Paperback • 276 x 197 mm • 128 pages • 12 years + • World; all languages 9781406336153 • £9.99 • Paperback • 266 x 170 mm • 112 pages • 10 years + • NEW FOR 2013 • World; all languages The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds Beowulf by Gareth Hinds A dramatic graphic novel adaptation of the epic AngloSaxon legend. From lightning-paced contests of muscle and will to the funeral boats burning on the fjords, all are rendered in glorious and gruesome detail. With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer’s epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it’s never been told before. 9780763642686 • £9.99 • Paperback • 266 x 170 mm • 256 pages • 12 years + • World; all languages Graphic Pops By Claire Bampton and David Hawcock The greatest gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life in these exceptional pop-up graphic novels. Frankenstein 9781406329070 • £12.99 • Hardback • 270 x 230mm•14 pages 9780763630232 • £9.99 • Paperback • 266 x 170mm • 128 pages • 9 years + • World; all languages Dracula 9781406322309 • £14.99 • Hardback • 16 pages • 265 x 230 mm • 8 years + • UK, EU & Commonwealth inc. 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