Vikram is not your model Indian-American teenager. Growing up in late 1980s Wisconsin, he is rebellious, adrift, and resentful of his Indian roots. But a disastrously drunken weekend becomes a one-way ticket back to the homeland for Vikram after his outraged parents decide to pack up the family and return to India. So begins a profound journey of culture shock, loneliness, and self-discovery as Vikram-navigating the chaos of daily Indian life and the antiquated social rules of his college-finds the confidence to explore his own creativity, reconnect with his family, and meet unforgettable new friends. Most of all, he discovers that India is his soul ... but America is his heart, the land of his destiny, leading to a once-in-a-lifetime test of courage as he sets out to chart a bold new course for his future. * * "Atmospheric and vivid, [Vikram's] journey transports readers to a place that is both unfamiliar and familiar at the same time. A touching story about family, friendship, and belonging." - Kashmira Sheth, author of "Boys Without Names" and "Keeping Corner" "A tale of hope and sacrifice, ambition and acceptance, of old contentions and emerging identity. "The Leaving of Things" is a map of all the invisible trails carved into the spirit by an inherited past." - Gina Nahai, author of "Caspian Rain" and "Sunday's Silence
My name is Vox. I am the last surviving member of an underground resistance. Our mission: expose and destroy a vast and sinister plot to take over planet Earth. Aliens have infiltrated the Earth's entire political, industrial, military and socio-industrial complex. They are determined to extinguish life on our planet. Since birth, the five of you were fated to receive this message. You are possessed of extraordinary abilities... Logan, you have superior strength and superhuman intuition. Leelee, no Olympian has ever had your level of agility. Jenna and Jamie, your parents knew of your telekinesis and ESP when you were still children. Tony, your intellect is off the charts. The entire world needs you. You must use your talents to join together and stop this invasion... and in doing so, the five of you will become... The Mysterians!
From the co-creator of tactics! Be careful what you wish for! Kotoko Kashiwagi is an aspiring doll maker who dreams of one day making dolls as life-like and beautiful as her idol's, the popular yet mysterious doll maker "Fool." She'd also like nothing better than to meet him, but when she does, the circumstances are nothing like she imagined! First off, he's kidnapped her. Second, he's kissed her hand, and third, he's informed her she's going to become his servant?-or else! Praise for tactics: "Sakura Kinoshita and Kazuko Higashiyama are marvelous artists... a very entertaining series." ?Katherine Dacey-Tsuei, popcultureshock.com " tactics is easily recommendable as a light, fun read." ?Julie Rosato, animeondvd.com *The DVD is not included with the digital version of this book.
My name is Vox. I am the last surviving member of an underground resistance. Our mission: expose and destroy a vast and sinister plot to take over planet Earth. Aliens have infiltrated the Earth's entire political, industrial, military and socio-industrial complex. They are determined to extinguish life on our planet. Since birth, the five of you were fated to receive this message. You are possessed of extraordinary abilities... Logan, you have superior strength and superhuman intuition. Leelee, no Olympian has ever had your level of agility. Jenna and Jamie, your parents knew of your telekinesis and ESP when you were still children. Tony, your intellect is off the charts. The entire world needs you. You must use your talents to join together and stop this invasion... and in doing so, the five of you will become... The Mysterians!
Fourteen-year-old Yukio Tanaka has led a boring life until now, but that all changes when he meets Ryusuke Minami, a sixteen-year-old with a dog named Beck. When Ryosuke inspires Yukio to get into music, the twobegin a journey through the world of rock-n-roll music.
Beck's popularity is snowballing, but all is not perfect. Eddie sends Ryusuke a message--and it's not fan mail. In addition, an admirer of Ruysuke's guitar will do anything to get it. Plus, Maho has a new boyfriend, and Saku and Koyuki are after the same girl.
Koyuki's new responsibilities in music class make him the target of a school bully who attempts to blackmail him. Then, Ryusuke is still angry at Koyuki for breaking his guitar.
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