juvenile fiction

A biographical novel about Antonio Chuffat, a Chinese-African-Cuban messenger boy in 1870s Cuba who became a translator and documented the freedom struggle of indentured Chinese laborers in his country.

Collects adventures featuring Loki, the Asgardian "God of Mischief," causing chaos among other superheroes and villains.

"Betty, Veronica, and Jughead all know that Archie is being framed [for murder] by Hiram Lodge, but the evidence is stacked against him. So the gang comes up with a last-ditch plan to prove Archie's innocence: They have to go back to the scene of the crime. They have to go back to Shadow Lake"--Back cover.

A graphic novel retelling of Jane Austen's classic story set in early nineteenth-century England about Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited young woman who copes with the courtship of a snobbish gentleman as well as the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.

"Discover how a lifesaving blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner, led to a green-skinned transformation for lawyer Jennifer Walters! As the emerald attorney interviews for a new law firm, Jen meets the legendary Blonde Phantom! . . . Plus, a night at the museum...with Spider-Man!"--Provided by publisher.

"Michael Morbius is one of the most tragic figures in all of the Marvel-Verse--transformed by his own hand into a living vampire! Watch him struggle against his bloodsucking impulses in astonishing adventures that blend super heroics with horror! In Spider-Man's first encounter with Morbius, our hero has his hands full?all six of them! Can Spidey tackle his vampiric new foe, and old enemy the Lizard, while ridding himself of four unwanted extra limbs?! Then, Morbius joins the Thing in a fight to avoid being wiped out by the Living Eraser! Michael is haunted by a ghost from his past--and compelled by a bond of blood!"--Provided by publisher.

"Miles Morales, . . . the Ultimate Universe's newest Spider-Man returns with a new status quo and a new outlook on life! But now Miles must face with the worst nightmare of the Spider-Man legacy: Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin--the man who killed Peter Parker! Or did he? Even as new villains emerge, Miles finds himself with--a girlfriend! Her name is Katie Bishop, but she has a secret--and it's bad news for Spider-Man! As Miles makes a life-changing decision, he discovers a mind-blowing truth about his family! But what does it have to do with S.H.I.E.L.D.? Doctor Doom steps from the shadows and Spider-Man gathers the mighty Ultimates--but no matter what happens next, this might be the end of the world for Miles Morales!"--Back cover.

"Desperate to be forever remembered for her music, Nannerl Mozart makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious stranger from a magical land, which may cost her everything"--Provided by publisher.

"Miles Morales is finding his feet as the new Spider-Man! But will his first team-up be with his uncle Aaron, the villainous Prowler? Caught in a moral crisis, Miles must choose between battling his uncle--or joining him to keep his family safe! Which path will the young hero take? Plus: When the nation goes to war, Miles Morales heeds Captain America's call--and joins the Ultimates! But is he ready for an A-list villain? There's a new Venom in town, and he's hungry! As the deadly menace strikes all too close to home and Miles' fragile secret comes ever nearer to being exposed, he turns to the one person who can help him: Gwen Stacy! The final battle will change both their lives as Miles confronts the dark side of Peter Parker's legacy!"--Back cover.

"Daisy and Hazel return to their beloved Deepdean School for Girls only for a murder to put the school under threat of closure in this gripping eighth novel of the Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting fiftieth anniversary celebration. Plans for a weekend of festivities are in full swing. But in the detectives' long absence, Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her popularity crown to a fascinating new girl, and many of the Detective Society's old allies are now their sworn enemies. Then the girls witness a shocking incident in the woods close by-a crime that they're sure is linked to the anniversary. As parents and alumni descend upon Deepdean, decades-old grudges, rivalries, and secrets begin to surface, and soon Deepdean's future is at stake. Can the girls solve the case and save their home?".