Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction

Book SynopsisEveryone''s favourite game maker, Mr Lemoncello, is testing out his new FABULOUS FACT-FINDING FRENZY game! Kyle must compete in a great race - by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello''s corporate banana jet! - to find fascinating facts about famous Americans.But then a few surprising ''facts'' surface about Mr Lemoncello . . . Could Kyle''s hero be a fraud? Kyle and the other kids will have to dig deep to find out the truth before it''s GAME OVER for Mr Lemoncello . . . !Trade ReviewAn ode to libraries and literature that is a worthy successor to the original madman puzzle-master himself, Willy Wonka * Booklist *Just as much of an adventure as the first * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisCalling all budding Stephen King fans... this is the book for you! The first book in a horrifying new fantasy sequence from Joseph Delaney, the internationally multi-million-selling author of The Spook''s Apprentice.They heard shouting, and cries of fear. Crafty looked down the slope and realised what had happened to cause so much panic. Without warning, the dark wall of the Shole had advanced. Crafty can''t remember a time before the Shole - the terrifying mist that has engulfed most of Britain, leaving those trapped in it to either die or be transformed into terrifying monsters: the aberrations. He''s been stuck in his family''s cellar for nearly a year, his only companions his restless, whispering dead brothers, and an unusually friendly aberration he names the Bog Queen.But then Crafty''s life abruptly changes. He is ordered to report to the Castle, where he will train as a gate grub - operators of magicTrade ReviewPraise for The Spook's Apprentice series: Be warned - these books are seriously scary * The Times *Packed full of scary creatures and chilling characters, I only wish this had been much, much longer. This is a must for all fantasy and adventure fans * Sam, 13, LoveReading4Kids *A thrilling fantasy novel full of monsters, action and intriguing characters - I highly recommend it! * Brodie, 12, LoveReading4Kids *This book was utterly unputdownable - I loved each and every second of time I spent reading it! I was torn between wanting to find out what happened and not wanting the book to end! * Rebekah, 15, LoveReading4Kids *A page turning story that kept you hanging on edge * Matilda, 11, LoveReading4Kids *I think that the Beast Awakens is a fabulous read because it lulls the reader into a never ending journey through the magical kingdom, the Shole, and the people involved * Nick, 12, LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisAn explosive action-adventure novel created by will.i.am and renowned futurist Brian David Johnson.Wizards are real, robots from the future are here, and the fate of our world rests in the hands of one unsuspecting teenager.When a young man breaks into her home claiming her life is in danger, Ada Luring''s world changes forever. Geller is a wizard, on the run from his father''s hidden clan who want to kill Ada and her mother. Sara Luring is the scientist who will create the first robot, the wizards'' age-old foes. But a robot has travelled back in time to find Ada, and will lay everything on the line to protect her, as she may just be the key to preventing the earth''s destruction in the future. Ada, Geller and the robots must learn to work together to change the past and secure the future. But they don''t have much time before a mysterious enemy launches its attack on Earth...Trade ReviewIntriguing, refreshing and packed full of ideas . . . sci-fi has never seemed so now * lovereading4kids *

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Book SynopsisExactly who, or what, is the Black Panther?!So you want to know how T''Challa became the mighty Black Panther-the strongest and swiftest man in all Wakanda? This guide has all the answers to your questions, including: Where is Wakanda? Who else has worn the Black Panther suit? Why is Vibranium so important?Packed with Super Hero secrets and jokes, this book is sure to make you a Wakandan whizz in no time.The perfect gift for young fans of Marvel Comics and Super Heroes, Marvel: Black Panther Rules! is an exciting, playful and fact-filled journey into the wondrous world of the Black Panther - and shows you what it takes to be a hero! 2020 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisJump aboard with the Rebel Alliance and the Resistance. Find out what it takes to topple the evil Empire and the First Order... Being a rebel in the Star Wars galaxy is dangerous work! There are stormtroopers to avoid, TIE fighters to dodge, and lightsaber-wielding Sith Lords to outsmart before they learn the location of the latest secret base. Just how did these brave heroes defeat not one, but two, Death Stars? Star Wars Join the Rebellion! will answer this question and many more in an engaging and funny book for young readers.Featuring doodle-style illustrations, stills from the Star Wars movies and animated shows, and lively, humorous text, Star Wars Join the Rebellion! will enthrall even the most reluctant young reader. Learn all about the most famous rebel leaders, from Admiral Ackbar to Princess Leia. Follow them into big battles. Discover interesting facts about their ships, droids, and the missions that changed the galaxy.

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Book SynopsisBecome an instant Jedi expert with this handy pocket-sized guide! Everyone knows what a Jedi is. But can you tell your Ki-Adi-Mundi from your Ahsoka Tano? Do you know which Jedi served on the Jedi High Council, or which Master trained which Padawan? Well, if not, don''t worry--just about everything you need to know about Jedi can be found in the pages of this Pocket Expert.Packed with facts, stats and interesting info about the most legendary Jedi in the galaxy, with this book in your pocket you''ll be a Jedi Master in no time! AND 2022 LUCASFILM LTD.

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Book SynopsisKyousuke Kamiya has only just started to get used to his life in the blood-spattered hellscape that is Purgatorium Remedial Academy and its twisted version of school life. The architect of this series of gruesomely parodic extracurricular activities is the beautiful, charming Saki Shamaya--also known as the Princess of Murder, a serial killer responsible for twenty-one deaths!

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Book SynopsisWhizziwig is a small, furry alien who has crash-landed on Earth and ended up on top of Ben''s wardrobe. Once Ben has recovered from the shock of this unexpected arrival he''s delighted to learn that Whizziwig is a ''wish-giver'' able to turn wishes into reality. But it''s not as straightforward as it sounds. The wishes have to be made for someone else, and by accident, so it isn''t long before some very strange, and very funny, things start happening.Trade ReviewA fun light-hearted book bursting with amusing episodes . . . jam-packed with imagination and humour * writeaway.org.uk *Very funny . . . another winning book from this ever-popular author * Teaching & Learning *Full of wild misunderstandings, simple justice, satisfying revenges and real humour . . . Demonstrates [Malorie Blackman's] great versatility as a writer * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisWith the Prime Destinations body bank destroyed, Callie no longer has to rent herself out to creepy Enders. But Enders can still get inside her mind and make her do things she doesnÃe(tm)t want to do. Like hurt someone she loves. Having the chip removed could save CallieÃe(tm)s life Ãe' but it could also silence the voice in her head that might belong to her father. Callie has flashes of her ex-renter HelenaÃe(tm)s memories, too . . . and the Old Man is back, filling her with fear. Who is real and who is masquerading in a teen body? The thrilling sequel to Starters.Trade ReviewPure, adrenaline-fueled plot . . . Fans of Starters will gobble this up. * Booklist (starred review) *A delightfully disturbing climax . . . [Enders] offers some answers and a solid conclusion that will repay readers. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

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Book SynopsisEmma Pass has been making up stories for as long as she can remember. ACID was her first novel, and her second is THE FEARLESS. By day, she works as a library assistant and lives with her husband and dog in the North East Midlands.Trade ReviewAnother absolute corker . . . fun, exciting and compelling. I’ve not read a virus-esque dystopian thriller this good, ever * World of Children's Books *A fun and fast read . . . Action-packed * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisEvery morning, FIXER robot,trundles up the hillTo help the other robots as theydig and push and drill.A charming text that combines a truly heart-wrenching story with mechanical details, sure to enchant every young engineer.

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Book SynopsisFrom an award-winning author and illustrator, a warm, gentle ode to cherished visits from grandparents and the people and places that make us who we are even if we haven't met them yet.

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Book SynopsisA poignant story of life in India during the pandemic that mixes loss, hope, and even a mystery solved by imaginative, lively, almost-nine-year-old Swara. Now available in paperback.When the pandemic hits and India goes into lockdown, high-spirited Swara keeps up her daily chats with her just-as-imaginative grandmother, Pitter Paati, through video calls. But soon Pitter Paati becomes too ill to even call, and then Swara''s parents say she has died of the virus.Swara can''t believe it. Pitter Paati would not just leave! It''s impossible!As Swara investigates the mystery of her grandmother?s disappearance, she stumbles upon a neighborhood mystery as well. With help from her friends, usually-annoying brother, and clues she?s certain came from Pitter Paati, Swara solves that very real mystery and, slowly, comes to terms with the truth about her grandmother.She also realizes Pitter Paati will be with her, in many important ways, forever.

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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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