Best of
Adaptations

2021

We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops and Corruption in an American City


Justin FentonJustin Fenton - 2021
    Riots were erupting across the city as citizens demanded justice for Freddie Gray, a twenty-five-year-old black man who died in police custody. At the same time, drug and violent crime were once again surging.For years, Sgt Wayne Jenkins and his team of plain-clothed officers - the Gun Trace Task Force - were the city's lauded and decorated heroes. But all the while they had been skimming from the drug busts they made, pocketing thousands in cash found in private homes and planting fake evidence to throw Internal Affairs off their scent. Because who would believe the dealers, the smugglers or people who had simply been going about their daily business over the word of the city's elite task force?Now, in light of their spectacular trial of late 2018, and in a work of astounding reportage and painstaking self-discovery, Justin Fenton has pieced together a shocking story of systemic corruption.

How to Fall in Love with a Man You Thought You Hated


Elizabeth Adams - 2021
    Colonel Fitzwilliam is the mischievous brother she never had. And if their convictions that Mr. Darcy is in love with her are correct, he could be the lover she’s always wanted.There’s only one problem—he tried to ruin her favorite sister’s life, and she made an absolute fool of herself in front of him.Can lasting happiness come out of such a beginning? And can a man die from chasing a woman too quick to be caught? Darcy is about to find out.

Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish


Debra Kempf Shumaker - 2021
    All fish swim and most have scales. But not all fish act or look the same. From zapping, stinging, even singing, Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish is an adorable picture book with a scientific—and child-friendly—underpinning. With examples of different fish for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind these variety of fish, this funky book captures the wonder of our ecosystem.

Kristy and the Snobs: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club #10)


Ann M Martin - 2021
    

Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization


Greg Keyes - 2021
    The official novelisation of the biggest battle in movie history: Godzilla vs Kong, the latest film in the Monsterverse franchise, starring Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Kyle Chandler and Zhang Ziyi.Humanity fights for its future as Godzilla and Kong embark on a path of destruction that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in an all-out war!Writer Greg Keyes returns once again to the Monsterverse and takes readers deeper into the worlds of Monarch, the Titans, and so much more.

A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use


Sara Levine - 2021
    But birds have surprisingly helpful tools with them at all times--their beaks!Guess which birds have beaks resembling commonly used tools in this playful picture book from award-winning author Sara Levine. Delightfully detailed collage artwork by Kate Slater helps this book take flight!

Life is Strange #2.4: Partners in Time


Emma Vieceli - 2021
    Max, Chloe and Rachel continue their epic trip East – the two universes drawing ever closer.From acclaimed writer Emma Vieceli (Doctor Who) and fan-favorite artists Claudia Leonardi and Andrea Izzo.

Kamen Rider - The Classic Manga Collection


Shotaro Ishinomori - 2021
    

Extremely Gross Animals: Stinky, Slimy and Strange Animal Adaptations?


Claire Eamer - 2021
    (Barf bag not included!)Snot. Vomit. Spit. Poop. Everyone knows these are gross, right? Well, for some animals, they're crucial ingredients for survival! This book describes more than 30 of these animals --- the grossest of the gross --- and explores how their habits, as revolting as they might be, help them thrive. From dung beetles who live for feces, to hagfish who cover themselves in gooey slime to ward off predators, to bullfrogs who can puke up their entire stomachs for cleaning purposes, these animals have novel adaptations that work well for them. It's all so icky. And so awfully interesting! A definite kid pick, the strange-but-true gross factor of this book will appeal to readers at every aptitude level. It's also sure to inspire curiosity about these unusual creatures --- many of which will be new to most readers --- and about life science in general.In her signature style, Claire Eamer, an award-winning children's science writer, has fun with the yuck factor without sacrificing credibility or accuracy of the information. Organized into seven four-page sections, the playful, eye-catching design, with lots of detailed photos, keeps the interest level high on every spread. There are links here to life science topics, including animals and the diversity of living things. Endmatter includes a glossary, selected sources and an index.