Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions
April 2024 - July 2024
These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.
Additional information about each title can be found in the catalog (click on the title). For older acquisition lists choose from Select another list. To request any of these titles please contact your local library branch.
Demon slayer: Kimetsu no yaiba, Cruelty By Gotoge, Koyoharu Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: YA Call Number: YA GRAPHIC In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. learning to slay demons won't be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what's going on, might provide some answers--but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first! -- |
By Mokumokuren Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: YA Call Number: YA GRAPHIC "It has Hikaru's face. It has Hikaru's voice. It even has Hikaru's memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn't Yoshiki's best friend. Whatever it is, it's dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed--as if Hikaru isn't gone--would be crazy...but when it looks so very like Hikaru...and acts so very like Hikaru..."-- |
By Ostertag, Molly Knox Publishing Date: 2021 Classification: YA Call Number: YA GRAPHIC "Fifteen-year-old Morgan has a secret: She can't wait to escape the perfect little island where she lives. Because really, Morgan's biggest secret is that she has a lot of secrets, including the one about wanting to kiss another girl. Then one night, Morgan is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl named Keltie. The two become friends and suddenly life on the island doesn't seem so stifling anymore. But Keltie has some secrets of her own"-- |
By Passchier, Andy Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 305.3 PAS "This book introduces different terms for gender identity and expression, while also teaching children how to accept and respect others"-- |
Same but different: teen life on the autism express By Peete, Holly Robinson Publishing Date: [2018] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 305.9 PEE Being a teen is hard enough. But when you have autism--or when your brother or sister is struggling with the condition--life can be challenging. It's one thing when you're a kid in grade school, and a playdate goes south due to autism in a family. Or when you're a little kid, and a vacation or holiday turns less-than-happy because of an autistic family member. But being a teen with autism can get pretty hairy--especially when you're up against dating, parties, sports, body changes, school, and other kids who just don't 'get' you. |
Women in art: 50 fearless creatives who inspired the world By Ignotofsky, Rachel Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 704.04 IGN "Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female artists--from the 11th century to today--from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science"-- |
The first cat in space ate pizza By Barnett, Mac Publishing Date: [2022] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 BAR "Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There's only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's last hope! And that hero is ... a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza? "-- |
By Brockington, Drew Publishing Date: 2017 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 BRO Alerted to a global energy crisis, the President consults with the World's Best Scientist, who suggests sending a special group of astronauts to turn the Moon into a solar power plant. |
By Bruel, Nick Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 BRU When Uncle Murray accidentally uploads a video of Kitty to Viewtube, it goes VIRAL, and Kitty becomes a STAR...kind of. |
NEW RELEASE By Cepeda, Joe Publishing Date: [2024] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 CEP "A boy and his father go on a camping trip and despite one disaster after another, in the end father and son agree it was their best weekend ever!"-- |
By Cook, Katie Publishing Date: [2023] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 COO Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are back--along with Tinker Bell and their fairy friends from Pixie Hollow--for more magical adventures together. In this first Disney: The Never Girls graphic novel, the girls find themselves in the middle of a mermaid-pirate feud that has all of Never Land taking sides! With old friends and new, an engaging mystery to solve, and fun full-color illustrations and comic panels, this book is sure to delight readers ages 6 to 9 and Never Girls fans of all ages. |
The city of Ember: the graphic novel By DuPrau, Jeanne Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 DUP In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions. |
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the evil penguin plan By Eaton, Maxwell Publishing Date: 2012 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 EAT Meet Ace and Bub, the flying beaver brothers! Ace loves extreme sports and is always looking for a new adventure. Bub loves napping and, well, napping. But when penguins threaten to freeze Beaver Island for "resort and polar-style living," the brothers put their talents to work saving their tropical island paradise. Can they save Beaver Island from environmental destruction? And can they do it in time to still win the annual Beaver Island Surfing Competition? |
By Martin, Pedro Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 MAR "Pedro Martin has grown up in the U.S. hearing stories about his legendary abuelito, but during a family road trip to Mexico, he connects with his grandfather and learns more about his own Mexican identity in this moving and hilarious graphic memoir."--Provided by publisher |
NEW RELEASE By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2024 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 PIL After an encounter with a skunk, Dog Man, now scarlet red after being dunked in tomato juice, is exiled but must find a way to save those who shunned him when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots. |
NEW RELEASE By Pilkey, Dav Publishing Date: 2024 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 PIL After an encounter with a skunk, Dog Man, now scarlet red after being dunked in tomato juice, is exiled but must find a way to save those who shunned him when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots. |
Hilo Book 5, Then everything went wrong: Then everything went wrong By Winick, Judd Publishing Date: [2019] Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 WIN "As D.J., Gina, Hilo and Izzy go on another adventure together, Hilo gets even closer to answering the questions of his past. But the shocking answers he gets are not the ones he expected or wanted"-- |
Hilo - Book 4, Waking the monsters: Waking the Monsters, Waking the monsters By Winick, Judd Publishing Date: 2018 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 741.5973 WIN Hilo and his friends learn more about Hilo's past while they battle robots that were buried underground on Earth a thousand years ago. |
Star Wars: the visual encyclopedia By Barr, Patricia Publishing Date: 2023 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 791.4375 BAR Presents an illustrated guide to everything Star Wars that incorporates curated photography for hundreds of topics ranging from fashions and food to vehicles and characters. |
She persisted in sports: American Olympians who changed the game By Clinton, Chelsea Publishing Date: 2020 Classification: JNF Call Number: J 796.092 CLI "Mini profiles of thirteen American women Olympic athletes who persisted"-- |