new york (n.y.)

When a new Broadway musical is sabotaged by death threats and accidents that nearly kill an understudy, the Hardy brothers enlist the aid of Nancy Drew, whose likeness to the show's lead actress enables them to arrange an inside investigation.

Fifteen-year-old Lulu finds herself in a high-stacks, very illegal poker game in an attempt to win back what her father lost, and hoping her mother, who is dating the tough-on-crime mayor, won't find out.

Irish immigrant Molly Murphy, determined to start a career in New York City helping families in Europe find lost relatives in America, gets her foot in the door when she secures a job with tough old private detective Paddy Riley, but her focus changes when she arrives for work one morning to find her boss has been the victim of foul play.

"High school, puberty, first dances--there are many pitfalls to being young. Compound these with intense personal tragedy and super-powers and you can start to visualize the world of Peter Parker, A.K.A. Spider-Man! Witness the rebirth of a legend as Peter learns what it means to be a hero!"--Back cover.

Beautiful Undine Spragg from Apex, Kansas, is a social climber. Her society career, marriages, divorces, and conquests are all part of her greed.

When Bear finds himself unable to sleep, he goes on an adventure in New York City to discover the wonders of the city.

S.H.I.E.L.D. is forced to pay for thousands of dollars in collateral damage caused by Spider-Man, and, as a form of punishment, decides to send the web-slinger to after-school superhero training, where he will be tutored by his hero, Iron Man. Meanwhile, Mysterio and the Black Cat fight for possession of a mysterious artifact.

A ten-year-old girl discovers the modern delights of turn-of-the-century New York City when she travels there with her grandmother to visit relatives.

When Lucas decides to skip school because he wants to discuss football with a firefighter friend of his father, he finds himself caught up in the terrorist attacks on New York City.

Picked to become an intern at her favorite teen magazine and spend an adventure-packed summer between seventh and eighth grades in New York City, Elena is excited but also worried about losing her best friend.