New Releases by Brian Lynch

Sixth Grader Ty Bogart has a role in the school musical! It''s opening up a whole new world to him: He''s making new friends, talking to way older women (some of them as old as EIGHTH GRADE), and going to big kid parties (which go until 9 PM, if you can believe it). Ty is going to act. He''s going to dance. He''s going to sing. He''s going to kiss a girl right on the forehead in Act 2. There''s just one problem: Whenever Ty has to perform in front of people, he loses his voice. Can he find it before opening night? SIXTH GRADE SUPERSTAR is a hilarious coming of age story written and illustrated by Brian Lynch, the guy who wrote the MINIONS movie and co-wrote THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS. He was in plays in middle school, where he kissed many, many foreheads, so he definitely knows what he''s talking about. SIXTH GRADE SUPERSTAR takes place in the dramatic mid-ground between Judy Blume and John Hughes. This uplifting story is a moving read for kids of all ages - and parents who used to be sixth graders. This visually dynamic illustrated novel features magnetic, positive characters who come to life in over 200 eye-popping images by the author. Lynch''s other writing includes the movies PUSS IN BOOTS, HOP, and BIG HELIUM DOG. His print work includes Scholastic''s popular TOY ACADEMY series and the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER comic book spinoffs ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL and SPIKE: ASYLUM. PRAISE FOR SIXTH GRADE SUPERSTAR: "There''s enough of my former 11 year old self in Ty Bogart''s adventures and friends to delight, engage, amuse and horrify me-all at frigging once! Brian Lynch-a savagely funny artist-pulls off no easy trick with Sixth Grade Superstar." - Berkeley Breathed, creator of Bloom County, Outland, and Flawed Dogs: The Novel: The Shocking Raid on Westminster "The thing that makes Brian Lynch such a great writer for kids is that he''s basically a big kid himself. He knows what makes kids laugh (and think) because he has the maturity of a 12 year old, in all the best ways. SIXTH GRADE SUPERSTAR will resonate with ungainly tweens and the ungainly adults who love them." - Michael Ian Black, author of A Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son and actor, The State "I want to give the sixth grade Brian a big hug and the adult Brian a big high five! I laughed, I cried, I tried to style my hair with a curling iron. Sixth Grade Superstar is a fantastic read for all ages!" - Scott Mosier, director of Dr. Seuss'' The Grinch "Hilarious. The book is filled with laughter, heart, and some fine cartooning. A coming of age comedy made for every late bloomer goofball." - Jordan Blum, co-creator of Minor Threats and Marvel''s M.O.D.O.K.

Violence and carnage rage across the city as Shredder’s master plan unfolds. When tragedy strikes the Turtles, the brothers will have to hold the line against an attack from within, but with allegiances shifting they must formulate a plan to fight back against their deadliest enemy. Volume 3 collects issues #21–28 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series and the Old Hob, Alopex, Karai, Hun, Bebop and Rocksteady, and Shredder Micro-Series one-shots, plus the 2012 Annual.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a pop-culture phenomenon since their comics debut in 1984! This collection spans the decades with stories from their earliest days and their latest adventures with spotlights on Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and Michelangelo! Take a dip into the past, as co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird lay the foundation for decades of storytelling with the original four Micro-Series issues focusing on each Turtle. Published in 1985 and 1986, each story takes an in-depth look into the characters of Raph, Donny, Leo, and Mikey, adding to the legend that would become a worldwide sensation. The most recent incarnation of the Turtles’ adventures, headed by co-creator Kevin Eastman and writer Tom Waltz, paid homage to the original four Micro-Series issues early in its run, later adding four more Macro-Series issues by a host of creative talent including Brian Lynch, Franco Urru, Ben Bishop, Valerio Schiti, Paul Allor, Brahm Revel, Sophie Campbell, Andy Kuhn, Ian Flynn, and Michael Dialynas. Collects the four Micro-Series issues published by Mirage Comics and the four Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and Michelangelo Micro-Series and Macro-Series issues published by IDW.

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want. TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman and writer Tom Waltz guide readers through a ground-breaking new origin and into epic tales of courage, loyalty, and family as the Turtles and their allies battle for survival against enemies old and new in the dangerous streets and sewers of New York City. Collects the first 12 issues of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series, plus the Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Splinter Micro-Series one-shots.

The second hilarious and heartwarming illustrated chapter book from the writer of the blockbuster film Minions! Grumbolt is majoring in action!He''s finally getting to follow his dreams at Toy Academy, from learning daring maneuvers, to getting paired up with a sidekick! Grumbolt can''t wait to find out who his sidekick is... until it turns out that he''s the sidekick. And to school bully Rex Everything, no less. This duo will never work.But when a toy named Tempest Boomcloud kidnaps a classmate and steals Rex''s van, it looks like Grumbolt and Rex will have to work together to stop Tempest''s evildoing and figure out why she''s terrorizing them. Can they stop fighting long enough to brave dangerous lairs, vanquish terrifying teddy bears, and stop Tempest?This laugh-out-loud chapter book by Brian Lynch, the writer of Minions and a writer of The Secret Life of Pets, and illustrated by Edwardian Taylor, is stuffed full of action and fun.

The Taking Sides Collection on McGraw-Hill Create® includes current controversial issues in a debate-style forma designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. This Collection contains a multitude of current and classic issues to enhance and customize your course. You can browse the entire Taking Sides Collection on Create or you can search by topic, author, or keywords. Each Taking Sides issue is thoughtfully framed with Learning Outcomes, an Issue Summary, an Introduction, and an "Exploring the Issue" section featuring Critical Thinking and Reflection, Is There Common Ground?, Additional Resources, and Internet References. Go to the Taking Sides Collection on McGraw-Hill Create® at www.mcgrawhillcreate.com/takingsides and click on "Explore this Collection" to browse the entire Collection. Select individual Taking Sides issues to enhance your course, or access and select the entire Lynch: Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Economic Issues, 20/e book here http://create.mheducation.com/createonline/index.html#qlink=search%2Ftext%3Disbn:1259672476 for an easy, pre-built teaching resource. Visit http://create.mheducation.com for more information on other McGraw-Hill titles and special collections.

A hilarious and heartwarming illustrated novel from the writer of MINIONS; a classic in the making. Playing is serious business.Welcome to Toy Academy: where toys learn to play. This is where action figures train to battle, stuffed animals study the art of the hug, and collectibles practice standing very, very still. Though Grumbolt isn''t really any of those things, he''s determined to fit in. But when the Evil Toy Academy threatens to bring down his school, it''s up to Grumbolt to go where no good toy has gone before and prove he''s truly a great toy after all.This laugh-out-loud chapter book by Brian Lynch, the writer of Minions and a writer of The Secret Life of Pets, is a classic in the making.

The spotlight shines on the Turtles'' fiercest enemies in this collection with stories about Alopex, Baxter Stockman, Bebop and Rocksteady, Hun, Karai, Krang, Old Hob, and Shredder. This deluxe hardcover edition is a match for the Heroes Collection.

A clockwork raven. Two sets of irresistible teeth. A house brought to life by nanobots. A heart that won''t stop beating. All this and much more in the Writerpunk Press version of the beloved suspense stories by Edgar Allan Poe. We''ve pulled out all the stops this time around to bring you the very best punked versions of classic Poe tales, complete with shiny gears and tiny bots! In addition to the more familiar Cyberpunk and Steampunk, we''ve added Bio, Deco, and Dieselpunk genres to the mix. The resulting volume is a dynamic take on horror of which the Master of Macabre himself would be proud. Profits are to be donated to PAWS Lynnwood, an animal shelter and wildlife rescue located in the Pacific Northwest.

"They won the Battle of the Bands. Now, the time has come for Wyld Stallyns to unite the universe with their music. Going on an adventure spanning all of time, Bill adn Ted must escape dinosaurs, traverse alternate realities, undo bogus futures, and turn enemies into friends, all in the effort to live up to their destiny!"--Page 4 of cover

Picking up where the television series left off, Season six looks at who lived, who died, and what happened to Los Angeles in its wake.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming out of the sewers and back to the big screen! Get to know these four half-shelled brothers--and their foes--with four new standalone tales. Raphael is looking for answers and might find them with Alopex, but can they survive the night? Michelangelo explores New York City and finds even more mysteries. Donatello goes incognito to a science fair and finds out that it''s being put on by none other than Baxter Stockman. And finally, Leonardo does battle with the ruthless Foot Clan. These stories highlight each hero''s unique personality--making them a great starting point for new fans.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Graphic Novels is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

My book is a compilation as described by the title and covers three genres of poetry, songs and historical saga rhymes. The history pieces are based on two figures one from the 19th century and another from the 11th century. Who although have left a historical mark of significance, are not widely published or read. The first being Edward Louis Nolan of the Crimean War and Charge of the Light Brigade, and Bohemond Prince of Antioch, Norman warlord of southern Italy son of Robert Guiscard, leading light in the first crusade which conquered the holy land and captured Jerusalem in 1099. The poems and songs reflect my growing up in fairly radical times and my personal opinions on life, politics, environmental issues through the looking glass of the rock n roll generation. So providing the reader with a diverse choice of writing that gives a sense of historical adventure, to new wave thought on our cynical times. Most of this compilation was written in the last four years, but does include pieces from 1999 onwards when i first started serious writing.

Introducing eight stories focusing on the Turtles and their friends! Along with Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo, are individual tales about Master Splinter, Casey Jones, April O''Neil, and Fugitoid that connect and affect the Turtles'' lives and futures.

21-year-old Will Ferris already has a secret past for which he has paid a heavy price. A singer-songwriter and amateur boxer from Cork, he starts a weekly gig in The Baggot Inn in Dublin and has a brief fling with a promiscuous lawyer in the Attorney General''s office - with disastrous consequences.

Writing fictional short stories and poetry based on his own experiences has until now been just a hobby, but as a father (and grandfather) he was moved by recent publicity about children starving in Africa. So after writing a poem about such a fictional child (Nkoli) he has taken the decision, along with publisher Prestige Press, to see if they can help feed some starving children in Africa like Nkoli. A donation from the proceeds of each sale will be made to one of the leading charities that help to feed children like Nkoli.

Following in the tradition of the original TMNT micro-series comes four stand-alone tales centering on each Turtle brought to you by writer Brian Lynch and artists Franco Urru, Andy Kuhn, Ross Campbell, and Valerio Schiti.

"Includes Spike #1-8 written by Brian Lynch"--P. [4] of cover.

It''s known today as Gloster Hill, but during the Korean War it was simply Hill 235. Overlooking the Imjin River it was destined to become as emotive a name in British military history as El Alamein and Rorkes Drift where handfuls of British soldiers wrote their names in history. The battle of the Imjin River and the story of the gallant ''Glorious Glosters'' has been well documented and is part of this story; but only part. The young National Serviceman who arrived on the hill that day had already had a full and adventurous life after running away from home to go to sea, before he even got to Korea. It''s what happened to him after the famous battle that this story is really about. It''s the true one of a man who, with only a few hundred pounds modernised and created a whole new industry, before going on to do the same with another one. He built two huge companies, employing thousands of people in the UK and abroad, both of them quoted on the Stock Exchange. For John Bairstow the road from Gloster Hill was as exciting as the one that had led him to it.

In 2001 the exterior walls of Guadalajara''s Mezquitan Cemetery where enhanced with a large mural. In an agreement between the University of Guadalajara (U d G) and the City of Guadalajara some 100 visual arts students were invited to paint 2500 square meters of space to create a huge mural. This book recreates that mural which unfortunately has fallen on bad times. The painting is inspired, in part, by a folk tale about a race to the cemetery by two families for the privilege of having a family member buried there and claiming the prize of the first burial plot free of charge. The race was between a rich and a poor family. The poor family having only the sweat of their brow lost as the rich family had access to a carriage. But this is only the starting point as the mural was truly a community project involving financial support from the government, numerous student painters and many suggestions from the community concerning thematic input, from furtive loves to a car accident. I hope the recreation of these images encourages the continued practice of the mural art form and encourages the viewer and reader to search out original murals for viewing.

The last IDW Spike stories come to a shattering conclusion as Spike faces a crazed killer, the full power of Wolfram & Hart, and the consequences of having a soul and a demonic ex. But it''s the appearance of Willow that really shakes things up, not to mention a spaceship and some unexpected old "friends".

Zombies can be funny, zombies can be dangerous, but one thing zombies always are is DEAD! This second Zomnibus collection includes three tales of varying undead terror: "Everybody'''' Dead" by Brian Lynch and Dave Crosland; "The Last Resort" by Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, and Giancarlo Caracuzzo; and "We Will Bury You" written by Brea and Zane Grant, with art by Kyle Strahm.