Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopianempire. Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime. Heis a star player of the underground augmented reality game, The Huntfor Kaleb's Obelisk. But when a change in the game rules promptsYared to log in with his real name, it triggers an attack thatrocks the city.

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Book SynopsisSony Pictures premiered MirrorMask (directed by Dave McKean, written by Neil Gaiman and produced by The Jim Henson Company) at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005 This full colour graphic novella features art from the movie interspersed with all new illustrationsTrade ReviewPraise for The Wolves in the Walls: 'This book is quite extraordinary. Extraordinary and scary. But also madly inventive and madly funny. It illustrates two things that it is quite crucial to remember for this age group: you are never, ever too old for picture books and that even when you can read quite fluently - which many at the top end of this age range will be able to do - a story shared is a story that doubles in pleasure' Guardian 'This spectacular book, with its stylish blend of photography, paint, collage and drawing does not look like most children's picture books. It bypasses the cosy, simplified cliches of child appeal, which makes it absolutely intriguing for youngsters. It is atmospheric, sinister, scary and funny ...This is a book for cool kids who will grow up to be fearless' Sunday Times 'One of the most stylish picture books for 5+ ... a strange, cathartic, visually original book about a scary prediction that comes true, and is also classy and cool' Sunday Times Books of the Year 'Gaiman's words and McKean's pictures are a match made in ... some dark damp inspirational place. With gems like this and "The Wolves in the Walls" the pair are extending the audience for picture books' Time Out

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Book Synopsis#WELCOME TO EPIC: PRESS START TO PLAY#. On New Earth, Epic is not just a computer game, it's a matter of life and death. If you lose, you lose everything; if you win, the world is yours for the taking.Trade ReviewIt is moral without moralising, the distinctions between good and bad are blurred, as it suggests that everyone has the capacity for both. Its inherent existentialist philosophy gives the reader something to ponder, long after the book has been completed. -- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *Four stars: 'Call your first novel Epic and you run the risk of being thought, at the very least, ambitious - not that such a description will carry anything but the most favourable connotations when the book in question is something such as Kostick's. This is a fantasy novel which, while retaining many of the stock elements of the genre (dragon slaying, a magic ring, cataclysmic battles, treasure chests, fearsome weapons, inter alia), moves well beyond these conventional bits and pieces to allow for the incorporation of a challenging intellectual dimension. This, concerned essentially with political systems and the role of violence in such systems, may at time prove (especially in the earlier chapters of the novel) rather demanding and dense for younger teenage readers. For them, however, there will be other rewards: there will be the two interlocking parallel worlds of the novel and the cleverly devised 'Epic' role-playing computer game which the young Erik Haraldson and friends ultimately attempt to turn to their advantage when opposing the dictatorship of the 'small, self-selected elite' known as the Central Allocations committee. We are now ready for epic confrontations, in various senses, and for the vivid portrayal of a society (with some oblique allusions to our own) on the edge of disintegration. 'Epic,' as one of the committee remarks at one point, 'is a strange game with greater depths, more than perhaps we realise.' Like game, like book: 'clip on', as the characters say when play begins, and enjoy! -- Robert Dunbar - Books for KeepsI think the book was good because it is futuristic and it doesn't drag. I would recommend the book for the 10-13 age group. -- Andrew Burrows, Cork - Evening EchoThis is, in my view, the most important Irish novel of this year -- Celia Keenan - The Sunday IndependentA fictional masterpiece, my only regret is that the game doesn't exist. Eagerly awaiting a sequel. I was surprised to get a book that i had heard nothing of. But I think all people over 12 should read your book. Especially if they are interested in Sci-Fi. -- Shane Hunt (13), Chestera triumph of control, focus and a truly dazzlingwriting style that takes us through a world of avatars and ogres, orcs and dwarves, of human concerns and human feelings; a narrative that itself jestly deserves the word 'epic'. It succeeds on so many levels without ever resorting to the asinities of allegory but cannot fail to present resemblances to the nascent imperialism of our own world. Yet the book remains first and foremost an attention-grabbing, action tale in the new genre that might be called 'cyber-fiction'. -- Tony Hickey - Village MagazineI think that your book is brilliant. It is among the best books I've read and they include books by J.K. Rowling, Darren Shan and Eoin Colfer. 'Epic' really captured my imagination -- I loved the descriptions of the characters. The book is a real page tuner and I couldn't put it down. I've recommended it to the school librarian, local Scottish bookshops and my friends! Good luck with the next book. Send me an e-mail as soon as it is finished. -- Jamie (aged 12), AberdeenIt isn't all questing knights and hideous monsters ... A well-crafted novel ... It will appeal to older teenagers and adults who enjoy computer games -- Audrey Baker - Inis Magazine * Inis Magazine *Humanity has migrated to a new Earth. The social order is tough and weird. Citizens progress in society by winning points in a gigantic interactive computer game, and Erik's parents are losing badly. Erik applies his unconventional mind to winning. And why stop there? Why not go after the Committee that runs the game? A thoughtful, exciting science-fiction epic, with strong interpersonal and political resonances. The author is a games designer, and it shows. This book will appeal to computer-games zombies, and makes a good introduction to science-fiction. -- Sam Llewellyn, Author of Little Darlingskids in this country would love this book, as video games are a big component in kid life these days, and some even come to question gaming's place in the world at large. Can we really siphon off the all-too-human desire for violence and adventure through gaming? This book takes that idea about as far as it can go, and gives us some honest answers, while entertaining us right to the finish line. -- Sherwood Smith - sfsite.comthis is a fantastic novel. The story has both depth and action. Buy it. -- Sue Ellis - Writeaway.org.ukAmid so many books in which the loss of knowledge seems inevitable and the tearing down of society a given, it was wonderful to read a book in which each movement was part of a set of sane, sensible, but fundamentally unpredictable chains of decision. More please. -- Farah Mendelsohn - The Inter-Galactic PlaygroundThese are highly-praised sci-fi novels for the 10+ age group ... would have appeal for readers who love their games too! -- Woman's Waya swiftly paced episodic structure faithfully renders the experience of the online game through which conflict in the novel is resolved ... takes Irish children’s fiction into a number of new arenas ... justly celebrated. -- Inis MagazineConor Kostick’s science fiction novels pose ambitious questions about the nature of existence, representation and experience ... Three breathtaking page-turners that quietly and subtly trouble the reader long after the novels have been put aside ... The three novels are firmly contemporary in their immediate engagement but universal I the questions they ask ... Just like the characters who populate the epics and sagas and eddas of mythology, the protagonists of Kostick’s novels undergo physically and psychologically dangerous quests into terra-incognita that take place in space and time ... perilous explorations undertaken by carefully constructed, individuated characters with unique, complex lives, loves and motivations ... It’s the updating of the notion of genre and character, together for a generation of technological natives that places Kostick’s novels firmly in the bracket of children’s literature ... The connection between the deeply serious and the highly playful is in some ways homage to the Horation dictum that the purpose of literature is to teach and to delight ... The success of the books internationally is another measure of their universal appeal ... important novels precisely because they propose contemplating the present by examining an imagined future through the lens of a carefully considered past. -- Amanda Piesse, Inis MagazineKostick’s writing is consistently marked by a deep respect for his young readers and their ability to respond to complex and dense ideas ... exploration of the digital figure of the avatar and its postmodern challenge to conventions of the body, gender and culture. -- Patricia Kennon, Inis Magazinean ideal choice for a teen boy or girl with an interest in computer games, science fiction or fantasy ... Without preaching or being moralistic, this book encourages young adults to get interested in the world outside of computer games through illustrating a world where computer games do have real-life stakes ... This science-fiction book also shows how one person's thoughts and actions can make a difference, while also illustrating the importance of teamwork. -- Best Teen Book Review, hubpages.comFull of beautiful, detailed imagery, Epic is a great ride with something for everyone, a thoroughly developed, well-written exploration of virtual reality and the morality behind many laws and regulations ... Recommended for fans of Orson Scott Card’s new book Pathfinder, among others. -- Our Time in Juvie

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Book SynopsisIn a world on the brink of war, four superpowered teens must learn to work together for peace in Caitlin Lochner''s action-packed debut novel, A Soldier and A Liar. Lai Cathwell is good at keeping secrets. As a Nyte, a supernaturally gifted teenager who is feared and shunned by the ungifted, this skill is essential to survival. Orchestrating her own imprisonment to escape military duty has only honed her ability to deceive others. But when rebels start attacking the city, Lai is dragged back into the fight with a new team of Nytes.Thrown together with Jay, a self-conscious perfectionist consumed by the desire to be accepted; Al, a short-tempered fighter lying for the sake of revenge; and Erik, an amnesiac hell-bent on finding his memories and his place in the world, Lai realizes she's facing an entirely different kind of challengeone that might just be impossible. But if this team can''t learn to work together, the entire sector will be plunged into war

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Book SynopsisA teen girl on a quest to find her long-lost mother finds herself on a journey of self-discovery in Kristy Dallas Alley''s moving YA debut, The Ballad of Ami Miles.Raised in isolation at Heavenly Shepherd, her family's trailer-dealership-turned-survival compound, Ami Miles knows that she was lucky to be born into a place of safety after the old world ended and the chaos began. But when her grandfather brings home a cold-eyed stranger, she realizes that her destiny as one of the few females capable of still bearing children isn't something she's ready to face.With the help of one of her aunts, she flees the only life she's ever known and sets off on a quest to find her long-lost mother (and hopefully a mate of her own choosing). But as she journeys, Ami discovers many new things about the world...and about herself.

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Book SynopsisFor fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and THE MARVELLERS, Alby C. Williams'' debut middle grade fantasy is a sweeping adventure filled with monsters, mysteries, and mischief.Eleven-year-old Glory Brown is desperate for adventure far from her family?s quaint, quiet life at The Light Inn. Generations of Browns have been stewards of this humble hotel, which acts as a sanctuary in the stretch of monster-filled land called the Seam. But Glory wants nothing more than to learn how to use her Moxie, a special magic only kids have, and to train to become a Spherinaut like her mother, exploring and documenting the perilous depths of the Outersphere.When a mysterious boy named Marcus appears one day on a top-secret mission for the Parliamentarium ? the school for aspiring Spherinauts ? Glory packs up her beloved books and sets off on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that will shuttle her across time and space?and reveal new dangers lurking in the worlds beyond the Seam.For there?s mischief afoot that?s threatening the balance between the worlds, its magic, and its monsters. And it?s up to Glory to find a solution before it?s too late.

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Book SynopsisUtterly swoony...an endearing reminder that true love can change the world-J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of EbonyTo save a galactic kingdom from revolution, Kindred mind-pairings were created to ensure each and every person would be seen and heard, no matter how rich or poor... Joy Abara knows her place. A commoner from the lowly planet Hali, she lives a simple life-apart from the notoriety that being Kindred to the nobility's most infamous playboy brings. Duke Felix Hamdi has a plan. He will exasperate his noble family to the point that they agree to let him choose his own future and finally meet his Kindred face-to-face. Then the royal family is assassinated, putting Felix next in line for the throne...and accused of the murders. Someone will stop at nothing until he's dead, which means they'll target Joy, too. Meeting in person for the first time as they steal a spacecraft and flee amid chaos might not be ideal...and neither is crash-landing on the strang

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Sound of Stars and The Kindred comes a YA space opera about a reincarnated god and a grumpy pilot on a mission to save a beloved space DJ and stop an intergalactic war. Zaira Citlali is supposed to die. After all, she's the god Indigo reborn. Indigo, whose song created the universe and unified people across galaxies to banish Ozvios, the god of destruction. Although Zaira has never been able to harness Indigo's powers, the Ilori Emperor wants to sacrifice her in Ozvios's honor. Unless she escapes and finds Wesley, the boy prophesized to help her defeat Ozvios and the Ilori, once and for all. Wesley Daniels didn't ask for this. He just wants to work as a smuggler so he can save enough money to explore the stars. Once he completes his biggest job yetbringing wanted celebrity Rubin Rima to a strange planet called Earthhe'll be set for life. But when his path crosses with Zaira, he soon finds himself in the middle of an intergalactic war with more responsibility Trade Review"A rock-solid story filled with introspection, humor, suspenseful twists, and fully developed characters and in which intricate worldbuilding details and plot elements are seamlessly and cleverly interwoven... An uplifting read about love and acceptance in a chaotic universe." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"The importance of chosen family, humanity, and self-love predominate in this piercingly observed adventure." —Publishers WeeklyPraise for The KindredA POPSUGAR Best YA Book of 2022"With a stellar blend of rip-roaring action and electrifying romance, The Kindred will keep your heart pounding from cover to cover. Truly, a starry-eyed tale sure to capture readers from all across the universe." —Ayana Gray, author of Beasts of Prey “Breathtaking in both action and romance, I couldn’t turn the pages of The Kindred fast enough!" —Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Across the Universe and Star Wars: Rebel Rising "Sweetly romantic with a unique voice, The Kindred expands Dow's universe while asking us to confront our own." —Lora Beth Johnson, author of Goddess in the Machine"A lush, emotion-packed adventure about what it means to be truly connected to the world around you." —Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments"A romantic, technicolor space fantasy that will sweep you off your feet and into the stars." —Rebecca Coffindaffer, author of CrownchasersPraise for The Sound of Stars“This debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together. ”—Ms. Magazine"The Sound of Stars is a marvellous genre-bending debut." —The Nerd Daily“This book has everything! Aliens set on conquering earth, a determined heroine with a hidden stash of books…and proof of the power of music and stories to give those with every reason to hate the will to love.” —Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times bestselling author of The Testing and Verify“Alechia Dow is an incredible new voice—The Sound of Stars was a true pleasure to read.” —Saundra Mitchell, author of The Prom novel and editor of All Out and Out Now“A stunning exploration of the comforts that make us human and the horrors that challenge our humanity.” —K. Ancrum, author of The Wicker King

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Book Synopsis Sophie must embark on her first official mission as a companion in the action-packed sequel to The Camelot Code! In the second book in the Camelot Code series, Sophie is now tasked with protecting the spirit of King Arthur throughout the ages, so it''s no surprise when she and Stu get sucked in to another Arthurian adventure: get the Holy Grail into King Arthur''s hands so he can drink from it and recover from a deadly illness. It''s not easy, especially since Merlin''s apprentice, Emrys, has accidentally turned the Grail into a gassy, fire-breathing baby dragon. And Merlin is the only one who can change it back. But Merlin''s on spring break in modern-day Las Vegas (at the Excalibur, of course). And Sophie''s super-popular (not to mention super-annoying) future stepsister, Ashley, has invited herself along for the ride. From sneaking a baby dragon through airport security to the ultimate showdown with th

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Book SynopsisAn out-of-this-world story about friendship, empowerment, and . . . running from federal agents?E.T. meets cult classic The Iron Giant in this middle grade light sci-fi from Emmy Award-winner Oz Rodriguez and New York Times best-selling author Claribel A. Ortega, perfect for fans of Witchlings.With a little heart, you can fix anything.Mimi Perez fixes things. Phones, tablets, speakers, printers. She gets it from her dad?helping him at the family e-repair shop was always one of Mimi?s favorite things to do. But ever since Papi was deported, there?s a lot more than electronics that need fixing in Mimi?s world. Things too big for any twelve-year-old to handle on her own.Mimi hustles around her Brooklyn neighborhood trying to earn enough money to finally fix her family. There?s no time for school or friends, but Mimi knows it will all be worth it the day Papi comes home. Then her ex-friends approach her with a proposition: enter a robotics competition with them, and they could win $50,000. It could be her chance.Not part of the plan? A mysterious robot crashing to earth. From space.The robot is scared, alone, and broken, and federal agents are after her. Mimi does what any street-smart electronics repair person would do: she takes the robot home, fixes her up, and in the process, makes herself a friend.Suddenly, Mimi is anything but alone. She?s part of a robotics team. She?s sheltering a robot. She?s dodging federal agents. And keeping all of it a secret from her mom.Join a girl and a robot on their life-changing sci-fi adventure in this coming-of-age story that celebrates kids in STEM, first-gen communities, and the power of friendship.

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Book SynopsisAfter a school assignment challenges Dex to be whatever he wants, Dex decides he wants to be the WORLD?S BEST GREATEST EVER…at something. Filled with clever humor and touching insight, this chapter book graphic novel series follows Dex?s misadventures as his attempts at the ?coolest jobs? go awry.With the whole inventor debacle behind him, Dex decides to try being the next best thing: an archaeologist! Dex knows that archaeologists make discoveries that help solve mysteries about ancient people. So if he''s going to be the GREATEST archaeologist, he''ll need to solve the BIGGEST mystery by making the COOLEST discovery EVER.Dex, his best friend, Buckley, and Nono the rogue nanobot head back to the Infinity Room and venture through a doorway to the desert to find the lost treasure of the Forgotten Dino-sty. Together, the trio decodes riddles, navigates mazes, and finds a reward beyond their wildest dreams. But they soon learn that all that glitters isn''t gold when they face the wrath of an angry mummy. It''ll take teamwork and the help of a new friend if Dex is going to make it out of the desert and become the WORLD''S BEST GREATEST EVER ARCHAEOLOGIST.

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Book SynopsisHow did Batgirl become Batman''s crime-fighting partner? Discover the story behind Barbara Gordan''s journey from commissioner''s daughter to superhero sidekick, including the source of her high-tech gadgetry. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young superhero fans.

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Book SynopsisHow did Supergirl become one of the Earth''s greatest superheroes? Discover the story behind Kara Danvers'' journey from Superman''s kid cousin to full-fledged Justice League member, including the source of her out-of-this-world superpowers. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young superhero fans.

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Book SynopsisHow did Robin become Batman''s crime-fighting partner? Discover the story behind the Boy Wonder''s journey from typical teenager to superhero sidekick, including the source of his acrobatic skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young superhero fans.

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Book SynopsisHow did Cyborg become a member of the Justice League? Discover the story behind Victor Stone''s journey from technological experiment to one of the World''s Greatest Superheroes, including the source of his high-tech computing powers. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young superhero fans.

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Book SynopsisWhen Chemo breaks free at S.T.A.R. Labs, even Superman has his hands full. The toxic titan is slipperier than he looks and soon escapes into the surrounding wilderness. While the Man of Steel tries to track him down, Chemo searches for a little peace and quiet. Unfortunately, there''s no rest for the radioactive. Can Superman contain the corrosive criminal before he causes an environmental disaster? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans.

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Book SynopsisWhen a mechanical menace attacks Metropolis, Superman learns it was created by the Mechanic. Turns out the alien has a price on his head and needs the Man of Steel's help. The legendary intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo, is hot on the Mechanic's tail and will stop at nothing to capture him. Can Superman put a lid on Lobo and save the Mechanic from whomever wants him bagged? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!

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Book SynopsisA huge twisting vine has suddenly sprung up at the edge of Gotham City, and Batman is on his way to investigate. As the Dark Knight climbs the towering plant into the viny penthouse at the top, he expects to find a certain green criminal waiting for him. But instead the superhero discovers people being held prisoner... and a surprise hulking foe! Can Batman sneak past the villain to make the rescues and then take down the vegetal monstrosity? In this twisted retelling, DC superheroes and super-villains collide with the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!

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Book SynopsisAfter a warning from Alfred to keep a low profile, Robin sets off to make an important delivery to Batman on the other side of Gotham City. But on the way, Robin has a run-in with the big bad Catwoman! She's very interested in the package he's so carefully protecting, and as the Boy Wonder hurries away, the cat burglar races after him. When Robin finally arrives at his destination, he's relieved to see Batman's familiar pointy-eared shadow. But is it really his crime-fighting partner... or an enemy in disguise? In this twisted retelling, DC superheroes and super-villains collide with the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!

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Book SynopsisAquaman's underwater kingdom is facing a medical threat. Luckily, a sea witch offers him a rare plant to fight the sickness . . . in exchange for a hefty price. But the Sea King soon discovers she isn't just greedy. The old woman has locked the true crop owner in an enchanted coral tower! What's worse, the trapped mermaid thinks she's being protected not imprisoned, so her living seaweed hair is ready to fight off any stranger who climbs inside. Can the Atlantean hero partner with the coral captive to end the witch's fishy scheme? In this twisted retelling, DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains collide with the Rapunzel fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!

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Book SynopsisAfter investigating a blaring burglar alarm, Black Canary spots three baddies up to no good! Gorilla Grodd, Giganta and Solomon Grundy are stealing high-tech parts for something sinister. The golden-haired hero tails the trio to their lair, and as they head out, she sneaks in. But it won't be easy foiling the villains' plot. Canary must dodge three tricky traps, destroy three mind-control machines, and take down three bearish brutes! Can she get things just right to save the day? In this twisted retelling, DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains collide with the Goldilocks and the Three Bears fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!

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Book SynopsisThe trickster Mr Mxyzptlk is partnering with Lex Luthor in a new scheme to take down Superman. After responding to a fake alarm, the Man of Steel is caught in a red kryptonite cage and must meet Luthor's demand to crush a mountain of coal into diamonds. But with the kryptonite zapping Superman's strength, the task is impossible. That's when a disguised Mxy appears with a deal. He'll help . . . if the Super Hero gives up a super ability. Will Superman discover who he''s truly dealing with before losing all his powers for good? In this twisted retelling, DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains collide with the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!

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Book SynopsisWhen Harley’s hyenas are taken hostage, it’s no laughing matter! The culprit is the Clown Prince of Crime, and landing a punch line on her part-time partner won’t be easy. Can Harley find a way to crash the Joker’s hideout, free her beloved pets, and prove, once and for all, that the joke is really on him? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!

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Book SynopsisHow did Black Adam become Shazam's almighty archenemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from heroic champion to cruel ruler, including the source of his magic mastery. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC chapter book is perfect for early readers.

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Book SynopsisHow did Harley Quinn become Batman's jolly jester enemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from promising psychologist to Clown Princess of Crime, including the source of her zany mad mind. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC chapter book is perfect for early readers.

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Book SynopsisHow did Harley Quinn become Batman's jolly jester enemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from promising psychologist to Clown Princess of Crime, including the source of her zany mad mind. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC chapter book is perfect for early readers.

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Book SynopsisHow did Poison Ivy become Batman's floral foe? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from plant lover to evil Queen of Green, including the source of her toxic touch. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC chapter book is perfect for early readers.

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Book SynopsisHow did The Cheetah become Wonder Woman's fierce feline foe? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from brilliant scientist to wildcat criminal, including the source of her beastly abilities. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC chapter book is perfect for early readers.

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Book SynopsisGotham City's new monument to Rizzo the Clown is no laughing matter! It's rigged with a series of booby-traps that have Mystery Inc. and Batman stuck in a tourist trap of the worst kind. Can the Caped Crusader help Scooby and the gang escape the horrible hijinks inside Clown Castle? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!

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Book SynopsisWhen a wicked werecat plagues a big cat park on the outskirts of Gotham City, Mystery Inc. joins forces with Batman to crack the case. Little do they know, more than one crafty kitten is at play in the preserve. Can Scooby and his friends help the Dark Knight unmask the felonious feline trying to pull off the purr-fect crime? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!

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Book SynopsisSomething fishy is going on in Gotham City Harbour! An ancient shark curse has taken a bite out of a whale-watching charity event, and it's up to Mystery Inc. and the Dynamic Duo to dive into danger. Can Scooby and his friends help Batman and Robin reel in an aquatic kingpin, or is the calamitous cruise doomed to the depths of the sea? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!

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Book SynopsisThe Penguin and his Bad News Birds have nabbed a blue tiger cub from the Gotham City Zoo! Now Batgirl and her crime-fighting cat, Misty, must bag the fowl fiends and deliver the tiny tiger to safety.

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Book SynopsisMr Mind and Dribodod have taken Hoppy's friends captive at a local carnival! Now Marvel Bunny must find a way to send the evildoers to the Fifth Dimension.

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Book SynopsisLex Luthor is rampaging through Metropolis in a giant robot! Now Cyborg and his bots, F.E.L.I.X. and M.A.X., must find a way to topple the mechanical monster!

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Book SynopsisErro and Zak Nine are hiding in the Phantom Forest, a dark wood filled with giant, towering trees and dangerous beasts. The boys hide high above the ground, climbing and jumping between the tree branches. So far they''ve avoided dangerous creatures such as huge, hairy rats and giant, bloodthirsty spiders. But a new predator has caught the boys'' scent. An enormous flying serpent chases after them and won''t stop until its hunger is satisfied! How will Zak and Erro avoid becoming dinner for this deadly new monster?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisAs Zak Nine and his friend Erro make their way around a strange lake, they discover an ancient golden building. The boys decide to go inside to take a closer look, but unwittingly stumble into the legendary Octagon: an underground chamber with eight mysterious doors. One door will lead the boys to freedom, but the rest lead to sinister traps and certain death! Will Zak and Erro outwit the deadly room and escape before it''s too late?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisZak Nine and his Quom friend, Erro, are desperate to get off planet Alcatraz. The boys believe they''ve finally found a way to freedom when they join up with another prisoner. Together with their new partner, the boys board a small spacecraft and fly off the planet, past the metal moon, and head into space. But when the stars begin to look strange, Zak and Erro realize that something is very wrong. What will happen when the boys learn Planet Alcatraz''s biggest secret? Will they ever be able to return home?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisZak Nine has been captured and placed in Planet Alcatraz''s Monster Zoo. But this isn''t any ordinary zoo. This zoo holds dozens of alien monsters who are forced to fight for the entertainment of the prison planet''s owners. Zak''s friend, Erro, is determined to break into the zoo to rescue the human boy. Erro will need to rely on his Quom survival skills to succeed. Will he be able to find Zak, avoid the zoo''s Overseers and find a way out?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisDuring their last adventure, Zak Nine and Erro found a mapping device in a crashed prison ship. Following the map, the boys make their way to the Plateau of Leng, a vast desert on Planet Alcatraz. Other than an occasional giant scorpion, the boys seem to be safe on the endless sands until they spring a deadly trap! Huge rocky walls spring up from beneath the sand, grinding against each other and forming into walls, passageways and stone cages. Will the boys be fast enough to avoid getting trapped forever on this hot, desert plain?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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