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Issue Details: First known date: 2008... 2008 Out of this World : Prequel
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Notes

  • This series of graphic novels is a prequel to the series Out of this World. The novels are aimed at middle primary students.

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y separately published work icon Glacial Chase Keira Wong , Douglas Fong (illustrator), London : Scholastic Press , 2008 23059269 2008 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy

'James and Molly think chasing the mountain swine will be fun. But as it turns out, they're not the ones doing the chasing. This prequel graphic novel has been written to give middle primary students an entertaining introduction to the hugely influential and popular manga genre. It is fast, funny, accessible and age-appropriate, with: information on how to read the visual and verbal language of manga glossary character guide.' (Publication summary)

 London : Scholastic Press , 2008
y separately published work icon Washed Away Keira Wong , Douglas Fong (illustrator), South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2008 23059398 2008 single work graphic novel science fiction fantasy children's

'A portal to another world? Cool. Meeting aliens? Cool. Caught in a flash flood? Not so cool. Molly and James are having a tough day. This prequel graphic novel has been written to give middle primary students an entertaining introduction to the hugely influential and popular manga genre. It is fast, funny, accessible and age-appropriate, with: information on how to read the visual and verbal language of manga glossary character guide.' (Publication summary)

 South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2008
y separately published work icon Drowned Planet Sally Odgers , Georgina Thomas (illustrator), South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2008 23059683 2008 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy 'Something unknown lives under the water, and the Arkies have a bad feeling about it. Turns out they're right. This prequel graphic novel has been written to give middle primary students an entertaining introduction to the hugely influential and popular manga genre. It is fast, funny, accessible and age-appropriate, with: information on how to read the visual and verbal language of manga glossary character guide' (Publication summary)
  South Yarra : Macmillan Education Australia , 2008
y separately published work icon Airways Sally Odgers , Matt Lin (illustrator), South Yarra : Macmillan , 2012 23058379 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy 'Theres not enough fresh air on Space Station Nova. Can Gold Team use their skills to solve the problem or will they make things worse.' (Publication summary) South Yarra : Macmillan , 2012
y separately published work icon Web World Paul Collins , Matt Lin (illustrator), London : Scholastic Press , 2012 23058518 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy

'Looking after an alien kid isn't Perry and Fasool's idea of fun.

'It doesn't help that he's a thief who leads them into mortal danger...' (Publication summary)

 London : Scholastic Press , 2012
y separately published work icon Trouble on Nova Sally Odgers , Matt Lin (illustrator), London : Scholastic Press , 2012 23058589 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy 'Everyone on Space Station Nova needs to get along but they don't. Can a bunch of kids do anything about it. This prequel graphic novel has been written to give middle primary students an entertaining introduction to the hugely influential and popular manga genre. It is fast, funny , accessible and age-appropriate, with: information on how to read the visual and verbal language of manga glossary character guide.' (Publication summary) London : Scholastic Press , 2012
y separately published work icon Planet of Fire Sally Odgers , Georgina Thomas (illustrator), London : Scholastic Press , 2012 23058656 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy 'Nothing could live on a planet with 300F temperatures could it The Arkies are about to find out. This prequel graphic novel has been written to give middle primary students an entertaining introduction to the hugely influential and popular manga genre. It is fast, funny, accessible and age-appropriate, with: information on how to read the visual and verbal language of manga glossary character guide.' (Publication summary) London : Scholastic Press , 2012
y separately published work icon Space Pirates Paul Collins , Matt Lin (illustrator), London : Scholastic Press , 2012 23058773 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy London : Scholastic Press , 2012
y separately published work icon Nanobot Rampage London : Scholastic Press , 2012 23058827 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy London : Scholastic Press , 2012
y separately published work icon Popcorn Paul Collins , Matt Lin (illustrator), London : Scholastic Press , 2012 23058949 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy 'Cute, furry little alien critters can be more trouble than they're worth as Perry and Fasool are about to find out. This prequel graphic novel has been written to give middle primary students an entertaining introduction to the hugely influential and popular manga genre. It is fast, funny , accessible and age-appropriate, with: information on how to read the visual and verbal language of manga glossary character guide.' (Publication summary) London : Scholastic Press , 2012
y separately published work icon Lost Underground Keira Wong , Douglas Fong (illustrator), London : Scholastic Press , 2012 23059045 2012 single work graphic novel children's fantasy science fiction London : Scholastic Press , 2012
y separately published work icon Portal to Halycrus Keira Wong , Douglas Fong (illustrator), London : Scholastic Press , 2012 23059149 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy 'Vicious swine hunting above ground. Strange aliens hidden underground. What kind of a world has Scott stumbled into? Ages 7+.' (Publication summary) London : Scholastic Press , 2012
y separately published work icon Gold Team Sally Odgers , Matt Lin (illustrator), South Yarra : Matt Lin , 2012 23059764 2012 single work graphic novel children's science fiction fantasy 'Kids don't play 3D, especially Shipborn kids. At least that's what everyone thinks. Everyone is in for a surprise...' (Publication summary) South Yarra : Matt Lin , 2012

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 2008
    • South Yarra, South Yarra - Glen Iris area, Melbourne - Inner South, Melbourne, Victoria,: Macmillan Australia , 2008-2012 .
      Series: y separately published work icon Out of this World Macmillan Australia (publisher), South Yarra : Macmillan Australia , 2007 Z1577034 2007 series - publisher children's fiction children's fantasy science fiction

      'Out of this World is a science-fiction/fantasy series that packs a punch. These high-action titles follow four different groups of characters as they colonise distant planets, play zero-gravity sports and make friends and enemies with various alien life-forms. There is never a dull moment in Out of this World. '

      'This series comes to life with Japanese manga illustrations.' (Publisher's blurb)
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Works about this Work

[Review] Out of This World : Prequel John Cohen , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 52 no. 1 2008; (p. 28)
— Review of Out of this World : Prequel 2008 series - publisher children's fiction
[Review] Out of This World : Prequel John Cohen , 2008 single work review
— Appears in: Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia , February vol. 52 no. 1 2008; (p. 28)
— Review of Out of this World : Prequel 2008 series - publisher children's fiction
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