John Rocco

E. J. Patten

On the eve of his twelfth birthday, Sky, who has studied traps, puzzles, science, and the secret lore of the Hunters of Legend, realizes his destiny as a monster hunter.

Return to Exile

Jay Primiano

Clinging to hope after his father goes missing in a fishing-boat accident, 14-year-old Jake teams up with local quahoggers to raise money and save his family's diner from loan sharks. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Blackout.

Swim That Rock

Blizzard is based on John Rocco's childhood experience during the now infamous Blizzard of 1978, which brought fifty-three inches of snow to his town in Rhode Island. Told with a brief text and dynamic illustrations, the book opens with a boy's excitement upon seeing the first snowflake fall outside his classroom window. It ends with the neighborhood's immense relief upon seeing the first snowplow break through on their street. In between the boy watches his familiar landscape transform into something alien, and readers watch him transform into a hero who puts the needs of others first. John uses an increasing amount of white space in his playful images, which include a gatefold spread of the boy's expedition to the store. This book about the wonder of a winter storm is as delicious as a mug of hot cocoa by the fire on a snowy day. Praise for Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom "With a light, humorous touch, Rocco reveals that sometimes the Kryptonite is all in your head." --Publishers Weekly "Bold, colorful pen-and-ink illustrations burst with power from each spread in comic-book style. This story will make a feel-good impression on budding comic book/superhero fans." --School Library Journal Praise for Blackout "The plot line, conveyed with just a few sentences, is simple enough, but the dramatic illustrations illuminate the story...Not all young readers will have experienced a blackout, but this engaging snapshot could easily have them wishing for one." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The colorful pictures work beautifully with the book's design. Rocco uses comic-strip panels and a brief text to convey the atmosphere of a lively and almost magical urban landscape. Great bedtime reading for a soft summer night." --School Library Journal (starred review) 2012 Caldecott Honor BookNew York Times Notable BookWall Street Journal Best Book of the YearPublisher's Weekly Best Book of the YearSchool Library Journal Best Book of the YearKirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year -- Praise for Fu Finds the Way "Rocco's story flows smoothly and his illustrations are rich and appealing..." --Kirkus Reviews

Blizzard

"This beautifully illustrated, oversized guide to the people and technology of the moon landing by award-winning author/illustrator John Rocco is a must-have for space fans, classrooms, and tech geeks"--

The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity's Greatest Adventure

How We Got to the Moon

Every super hero gets his powers from somewhere. The young hero of this book, Rocco, thinks his abilities come from his shock of red hair, and the longer it gets, the stronger he becomes. He even has a posse of super friends with wild hair of their own. Our hero is unstoppable--until the day he's dragged to the super evil villain's lair and robbed of his powers. How will he face his friends? Will he ever regain his super hero-ness? A girl who has been watching all along offers the gang a chance to save the day and get their groove back. With bold images that burst with energy from white backgrounds and narration as earnest as Superman himself, SUPER HAIR-O AND THE BARBER OF DOOM is a feel-good and funny book for emergent comic book fans and parents who grew up on them.

Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom

When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once.

Blackout

This collection of writings features interviews, concert reviews, album reviews and critical essays of The Doors' career.

Four Decades of Commentary

The Doors Companion

Nirvana was the first grunge-rock band to achieve international popularity. This Companion illuminates the lives and careers of superstars Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, Kris Novoselic, and David Grohl.

Two Decades of Commentary

The Nirvana Companion

A collection of writings featuring interviews, concert and album reviews and critical essays from the bands career.

The Beastie Boys Companion

Wonder Curl

Traditional Chinese edition of Blackout, the 2012 Caldecott Honor book by John Rocco. Rocco is also the illustrator for the covers of Rick Riodan's Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. In Traditional Chinese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Katherine Paterson

John Barstow Paterson

A magical amulet brings power and despair to those who touch it.

The Flint Heart

A crafty old wolf finds a peaceful way to satisfy his hunger in this alternate version of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," told from the wolf's point of view and set in Asia.

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