Rete Bibliotecaria Bergamasca

Abstract: Siku has always called the Zambezi River her home. She understands the water – and strangely enough, it seems to understand her, too, bending to her will and coming to her aid in times of need. But things are changing on the river – a great dam is being built, displacing thousands of Shonga people – and things are changing in Siku, too, as her ability to manipulate water grows out of control, and visions of a great serpent pull her further from reality and her loving father, Tongai.

Abstract: Inspired by The Lord of the Rings and the writing of Ursula K. Le Guin. Lynn Oakwood's debut epic fantasy is heart-warming and adventurous. An ancient magic, nature, and the taint of a dystopian world. Deep in the heart of the Sa’dalia rainforest, the city of Irieth has stood for millennia against the forces of darkness. When the human’s weapon strikes the city, the unlife breaks free and the world plunges into global conflict. With the ancient darkness on the loose, the seventeen-year-old guardian of the Alassians must brave the perils of a foreign land plagued by war to regain the Light and banish evil back to the Beyond. But to master his powers, the boy must first face his demons.

Abstract: Sade Hussein is the new girl at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy. She has no idea what to expect of her mysterious new boarding school an institution steeped in tradition and secrets. But she certainly didn't imagine her roommate, Elizabeth, to go missing on her first night. Or for people to think Sade had something to do with it. Suddenly everyone is talking about Sade, including the Unholy Trinity: the three most popular girls at school. Swept up in their circle, Sade can't shake the sense that there's more to Elizabeth's disappearance especially as the teachers don't seem to care. And then a student is found dead.It's clear there's more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than Sade could have imagined and she must race to uncover the truth. But secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface secrets that rival even her own

Abstract: Quando Katniss urla "Mi offro volontaria, mi offro volontaria come tributo!" sa di aver appena firmato la propria condanna a morte. È il giorno dell'estrazione dei partecipanti agli Hunger Games, un reality show organizzato ogni anno da Capitol City con una sola regola: uccidi o muori. Ognuno dei Distretti deve sorteggiare un ragazzo e una ragazza tra i dodici e i diciotto anni che verrà gettato nell'Arena a combattere fino alla morte. Ne sopravvive uno solo, il più bravo, il più forte, ma anche quello che si conquista il pubblico, gli sponsor, l'audience. Katniss appartiene al Distretto 12, quello dei minatori, che gli Hunger Games li ha vinti solo due volte in 73 edizioni, e sa di aver poche possibilità di farcela. Ma si è offerta al posto di sua sorella minore e farà di tutto per tornare da lei. Da quando è nata ha lottato per vivere e lo farà anche questa volta. Nella sua squadra c'è Peeta, un ragazzo gentile che sembra non avere la stoffa per farcela. Lui è determinato a mantenere integri i propri sentimenti e dichiara davanti alle telecamere di essere innamorato di Katniss. Ma negli Hunger Games non esistono gli amici, non esistono gli affetti, non c'è spazio per l'amore. Bisogna saper scegliere e, soprattutto, per vincere bisogna saper perdere, rinunciare a tutto ciò che ti rende Uomo.

Abstract: Fin des années 1930, la jeune Roberta Miller fuit la campagne du Kansas rendue famélique par la Grande Dépression. Elle rejoindra New York City, où tout est possible, fréquentera les communistes et les cabarets interlopes. Elle écrira des histoires de détectives, de belles pépées et de super-héros masqués. Elle connaîtra la gloire, l'abondance et l'amour! Si elle ne crève pas de faim.

Abstract: Un poulet candide et épris de liberté traverse un monde hyperconnecté au bord de l'implosion. Une joyeuse dystopie, funky et déjantée. Dans un futur proche, un poulet s'évade d'une ferme industrielle après avoir compris son cruel destin et raté une tentative de suicide. Au cours d'un parcours initiatique aussi absurde que burlesque, ce tendre poulet rencontre le sexe, l'amour, l'amitié et découvre la société à travers des personnages un peu extrêmes et hauts en couleurs : un résistant écologique, un transhumaniste décomplexé, un artiste contemporain improbable... Il devient alors le témoin des excès et déviances du monde actuel dans un contexte de crise marqué par des manifestations incessantes, des violences policières, un capitalisme effréné, l'omniprésence du langage publicitaire, la dictature de la technologie et de l'hyperconnectivité. Cet album propose, sous la forme d'un récit décalé et picaresque, une vision critique de la société où l'absurdité est devenue la norme.

Abstract: Mateo makes the dangerous journey back home to the United States through the Sonoran Desert with the help of a new friend, a ghost named Guillermo in a supernatural borderland odyssey by debut graphic novelists Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo. As long as he remembers to stay smart and keep his eyes open, Mateo knows that he can survive the trek across the Sonoran Desert that will take him from Mexico to the United States. That is until he’s caught by the Border Patrol only moments after sneaking across the fence in the dead of night. Escaping their clutches comes at a price and, lost in the desert without a guide or water, Mateo is ill-prepared for the unforgiving heat that is sure to arrive come sunrise. With the odds stacked against him, his one chance at survival may be putting his trust in something, or rather someone, that he isn’t even sure exists. If you’d asked him if ghosts were real before he found himself face-to-face with one, Mateo wouldn’t have even considered it. But now, confronted with the nearly undeniable presence of Guillermo, he’s having second thoughts. Having spent his afterlife guiding migrants to safety, Guillermo knows things about the Sonoran Desert far beyond what could be explained by a mere hallucination. But even as Mateo forms an uneasy partnership with Guillermo, survival is still uncertain. The Sonoran Desert, with its hostile temperatures and inhabitants, is teeming with danger as the Border Patrol and rogue militias prowl its deadly terrain. As his journey stretches on, Mateo will have to decide exactly what and who he’s willing to sacrifice to find home.

Abstract: Huda and her sisters can’t believe it when her parents announce that they’re actually taking a vacation this summer . . . to DISNEY WORLD! But it’s not quite as perfect as it seems. First Huda has to survive a 24-hour road trip from Michigan to Florida, with her sisters annoying her all the way. And then she can’t help but notice the people staring at her and her family when they pray in public. Back home in Deerborn she and her family blend right in because there are so many other Muslim families, but not so much in Florida and along the way.

Abstract: Après une longue formation, Nova s’apprête à embarquer pour une mission scientifique sans retour possible. Confinée dans une fusée dernier cri, la jeune astronaute devra rejoindre la planète L31, située à 2,5 millions d’années-lumière de la terre. Un voyage qui lui prendra entre 20 et 50 ans. Avant le grand départ, elle doit se plier à une ultime formalité exigée par l’agence spatiale. Elle doit se rendre à la fête d’adieu organisée en son honneur dans une somptueuse villa. Celle qui a toujours privilégié une vie recluse va devoir affronter ses trois seuls amis qu’elle n’a plus revus depuis bien longtemps. Les années ont passé, Ulysse, Yseult et Alan ont bien changé. Avec ASTRA NOVA, Lisa Blumen revient avec un récit de science-fiction unique. Pour l’autrice d’AVANT L’OUBLI, le monde futur est ici encore un moyen détourné pour matérialiser des existences marginales. Cette fois, elles seront confrontées aux affres de l’éloignement et de l’individualisme. L’intrigue se construit au fil des apartés, des souvenirs du passé, de l’évocation des trajectoires bouleversées et solitaires des quatre personnages. Réalisé entièrement aux feutres, ASTRA NOVA est une histoire empreinte d’une nostalgie fugace, comme l’apparition soudaine d’une étoile filante dans la nuit.

Abstract: Monstrous is poignant young adult graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl who uses fandom and art-making to overcome racist bullying. Perfect for fans of Almost American Girl! Sarah has always struggled to fit in. Born in South Korea and adopted at birth by a white couple, she grows up in a rural community with few Asian neighbors. People whisper in the supermarket. Classmates bully her. She has trouble containing her anger in these moments―but through it all, she has her art. She's always been a compulsive drawer, and when she discovers anime, her hobby becomes an obsession. Though drawing and cosplay offer her an escape, she still struggles to connect with others. And in high school, the bullies are louder and meaner. Sarah's bubbling rage is threatening to burst.

Abstract: University student Rara detests animals. And she absolutely hates cats. Until one fateful night when a fatal bike accident changes everything… A second chance at life beckons, but there’s a catch: She has to get her body back. The bigger catch? She’s now a cat. Armed with two tails and with a long-lost friend by her side, Rara ventures on a whimsical journey to show us the very human nature of animals, and the immense space that we carry in our hearts for reconciliation.

Abstract: A fantasy graphic novel about Lizzy, a girl who gets cursed by a wishing well, and her adventure to grant three wishes in order to break free. Li-Zhen’s life on the archipelago is simple. Known to friends and family as Lizzy, she takes care of her grandfather and their goats, she flirts with the woman who helps row the ferry, and she stays away from the fog that comes in the night—and the monsters hiding within it. But Lizzy’s life comes apart when she steals a handful of coins from a sacred well to cover a debt. The well requires repayment, but it doesn’t deal in coins. It needs wishes, and its minions will drown Lizzy in its depths if she doesn’t grant them. Lizzy finds herself on a quest to uncover hidden memories, bestow great wealth, and face the magical secrets that nearly destroyed her family—and are now returning to threaten everything she has ever known.

Abstract: Momo Gardner is the kind of friend who’s always ready to lend a helping hand. She’s introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people. PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she’s actually quick to smile, and when she falls for someone, she falls hard. An unexpected meet-cute brings the two together, kicking off the beginning of an awkward yet endearing courtship—but with their drastically different personalities, Momo’s overprotective friend, and PG’s past coming back to haunt her, Momo and PG’s romance is put to the test.

Abstract: On the edge of burnout, Vern decides to return to his family in the Sunshine State to start over. Starting a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar--a local science facility with a shady motive--he shrugs on his uniform, grabs a mop and bucket, and trudges off to clean up... Black holes? Space-time anomalies? Galactic ooze? Things aren't entirely what they seem at Quasar, and when Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he's presented with the greatest question of all: what is the point? Fans of Ben Passmore's personal and political comics--as well as classic sci-fi comedies like Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Rick and Morty -- will enjoy this world of hyper fantasy with a touch of humor, as told by a Black creator

Abstract: Un cauchemar hante Lidia : une impression d'être observée avec insistance, des mains qui s'agrippent à elle, et surtout une intense sensation de tristesse. Au fil du temps, ce mauvais rêve entraîne des crises d'angoisse et la difficulté à franchir le pas d'un premier rapport sexuel. Le déclic se fait au détour d'une conversation avec une amie qui se plaint d'un prof au comportement douteux. Des mots réveillent en elle le souvenir profondément enfoui d'abus subits dans son enfance. Cette prise de conscience marque le début d'une lente reconstruction.Avec Embrasse-moi, son premier roman graphique, Lidia Mathez signe un récit autobiographique sensible et percutant. Son trait minimaliste et d'inspiration manga contribue à raconter sans pathos sa douloureuse réappropriation de son corps

Abstract: Loulou et Nana vivent seules avec leur mère dans un petit pavillon de campagne. C'est les vacances, l'ambiance est au désoeuvrement général. Les journées s'organisent au rythme des repas et le gros des interactions se déroule autour de la table du salon. A l'exception du petit copain de Nana, l'unique présence masculine c'est "? Chacha ? ", le chat de la maison. Attention, il ne s'agit pas de n'importe quel animal de compagnie, c'est un félin doué d'expression. En aparté, il peut comprendre et communiquer avec Nana. Mais ce n'est pas la seule à personnifier la petite bête, toutes les trois entretiennent avec lui une relation pour le moins ambigüe faite de jalousie et de convoitise. La légère mesquinerie du matou va bientôt attiser crispations et suspicions au sein de la maisonnée. "? Gratin de chat ? " figure de manière audacieuse les préoccupations adolescentes et familiales à travers le portrait d'une mère et de ces deux filles. Dans ce récit où les non-dits submergent les personnages, la parole se révèle plus que jamais essentielle. C'est la première bande dessinée d'Adèle Maury, lauréate en 2020 du Prix "? Jeune talent ? " au Festival d'Angoulême. Elle termine actuellement un master BD et édition à L'Institut Saint-Luc de Bruxelles.

Abstract: Elle a déconné, Frida. Je sais même pas faire chauffer un biberon. Ni mettre une couche dans le bon sens. Je suis coincé. Et tout ce que je vais faire jusqu'au retour de Frida, je le ferai avec deux mômes sur les bras. Ou dessous

Abstract: O verão está a chegar ao fim, mas o bar da praia continua quase sempre cheio. JP serve às mesas e Inês fica nos bastidores, a tirar cafés, a cortar fiambre, a fazer tostas. Não são propriamente amigos. Ele é leviano e alegre, ela parece levar-se demasiado a sério. Numa manhá de nevoeiro, um acontecimento inesperado vai uni-los mais do que nunca. Mas quanto mais Inês mergulha num drama que não é o seu, mais se afasta da sua própria vida.

Abstract: In 1980s Troy, New York, nonbinary teenager Claire's stint in court-ordered rehab may be exactly what they need to unpack all the bad they have experienced--if they can stay sober in a world seemingly never made for them

Abstract: Publicado originalmente em 2002, o romance histórico A casa das sete mulheres, de Leticia Wierzchowski, apresenta a Guerra dos Farrapos, motivada pelo desejo de independência da província do Rio Grande do Sul em relação ao Império do Brasil. O que chama a atenção é que os eventos são narrados pela perspectiva das mulheres da família do líder revolucionário Bento Gonçalves, que, apesar de não participarem diretamente dos confrontos, sofrem suas consequências. Em 2003, a obra ganhou uma popular adaptação para a televisão pela Rede Globo, em formato de minissérie. Agora, recebe esta nova adaptação, desta vez em quadrinhos, pelas mãos de Verônica Berta e Leticia Wierzchowski.