Craig Thompson
1) Colossus
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English
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Pietro is a gifted sculptor who is asked to create a work of art, which his partners intend to be used for less-than-noble purposes. But then, Pietro remembers something from his deep, dark past as an orphan which changes the stakes. Who will break the ancient sculpture's code first and uncover the true meaning? Innocent lives, hang in the balance, and only a handful of people know the truth.
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English
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Finding quality mentors who will spend time with our children on a regular basis should be an intentional part of the development of our children. In this book, Craig Thompson outlines ten of the key principles, he has learned from using the intentional mentoring model with his own children. Each chapter is also filled with stories by his children on how the mentoring program has impacted their growth and development. This book can help parents understand...
3) Animus
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English
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What is the cost of caring? What are the dangers of getting involved? A small group of people find out the answers all too well after stumbling upon the truth behind the scandalous pastimes of the world's wealthy elite. But is there any way out of the web of intrigue? And what happens when the supernatural begins to invade the events which are unfolding?
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English
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The art of being able to ask a well-planned question is a skill which can open treasure troves of wisdom and knowledge. Most schools do not have a class devoted to teaching young people how to ask questions which will uncover hidden truths and the principles for living a successful life.
In this book, Craig Thompson shares the lessons he has taught his own children as well as others over the past two decades. With numerous sample questions and practical...
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English
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Mentors are a rich source of knowledge to the young and those eager to learn. Yet, Western society has lost the art of preparing adults to mentor those, who are in their sphere of influence. When they are asked to mentor a young man or young woman, even for a day, some adults shrink back from the unknown. This book answers the questions of "What should I do when I spend time with a young person for a one-day job shadow or mentor experience?" and "How...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Highly-acclaimed graphic novelist Craig Thompson's debut book for young readers about a plucky heroine on a mission to save her dad.
For Violet Marlocke, family is the most important thing in the whole galaxy. So when her father goes missing while on a hazardous job, she can't just sit around and do nothing. To get him back, Violet throws caution to the stars and sets out with a group of misfit friends on a quest to find him. But space is vast and...
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English
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About the Book Around and About is a combination of an around-the-world travel experience and a sort of mind walk of author Craig J. Thompson's thoughts. Many of his experiences in this book actually happened and reveal the points of view of people around the world. The travel log and mind walk are interwoven as two distinct threads in the book, and in many ways each relates to the other. Join him on his journey! About the Author Craig J. Thompson...
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Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
310 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"For Violet Marlocke, family is the most important thing in the whole galaxy. So when her father goes missing while on a hazardous job, she can't just sit around and do nothing. To get him back, Violet throws caution to the stars and sets out with a group of misfit friends on a quest to find him. But space is big and dangerous, and she soon discovers that her dad has been swallowed by a giant, planet-eating whale. With her father's life on the line,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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"Blankets is the story of a young man coming of age and finding the confidence to express his creative voice. Craig Thompson's poignant graphic memoir plays out against the backdrop of a Midwestern winterscape: finely-hewn linework draws together a portrait of small town life, a rigorously fundamentalist Christian childhood, and a lonely, emotionally mixed-up adolescence."--Amazon.com.
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Some of the best writers and artists in comics team up to present stories of giant bats, demon children, jetpacks, haunted circuses, and rusted out spaceships. It's old-fashioned pulp fun featuring one of the greatest heroes of modern comics. Join Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and a slew of talented collaborators for this spooky selection of truly weird tales.