juvenile fiction

A biographical novel in verse about Lise Meitner, an Austrian Jew and physics professor in Nazi Germany who escaped to Sweden and whose work led to the discovery of nuclear fission. Includes author's note and timeline.

Scott Free, a student at the Goodness Academy on the planet Apokolips, wants to escape to Earth but falls in love with the head of the Female Furies--the one person tasked with ensuring he never escapes.

"One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it's snowing! . . . This First experiences book captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends"--Provided by publisher.

"Buddy the Elf is here to bring you Christmas cheer! The beloved holiday movie is now an adorable picture book! Buddy the Elf has more Christmas spirit than anyone, but he's never quite fit in with the other elves at the North Pole. Then Buddy learns that he's really a human-and his father is on the Naughty List! Determined to bring his dad some holiday cheer, he sets out for New York city. But when Santa encounters disaster on Christmas Eve, can Buddy count on his new family to help him save the day?"--book jacket.

Eleven-year-old Harry Mancini lives in the house where Houdini spent his final years, so he has always been interested in the famous magician, and has even learned a few simple magic tricks; he just never expected Houdini to contact him from beyond the grave--and what Houdini wants him to do could well cost Harry his own life.

"Zeus's son Perseus has no wedding gift for King Polydectes so he offers to bring the king what he most desires. King Polydectes asks for the head of the gorgon Medusa. A dangerous request, as whomever looks at Medusa turns to stone. Perseus gets a reflective shield from Athena and the helmet of invisibility, a sword, and winged sandals from Hermes to aid his quest. Will these tools be enough to conquer the gorgon?"--Back cover.

"Achilles is his father's sixth son. His five brothers all died as infants. To protect Achilles from the same fate, his mother Thetis dips him into the River Styx. When Greece attacks Troy, Achilles joins the fight. Will his mother's treatment keep him from harm?"--Back cover.

Bella must choose between her friendship with Jacob, a werewolf, and her relationship with Edward, a vampire, but when Seattle is ravaged by a mysterious string of killings, the three of them need to decide whether their personal lives are more important than the well-being of an entire city.

A reprinting of the "Big Nate" comic strip, that follows the adventures of Nate Wright, in which he finds an unlikely good luck charm. But good fortune can't last forever, as he soon finds out after a few crisis'.

"Before she cooks up something delicious in the kitchen, Disney Princess Tiana learns how to grow the ingredients in her garden"--Provided by publisher.