fiction

"After assembling a squad of bad guys, kidnapping Belle, starting a forest fire, and causing chaos in Central City, Starline is finally ready to unleash his monstrous imposters: Surge and Kit! Will his meticulous planning be enough to defeat Sonic and Dr. Eggman? And, in the wake of the climactic battle, both the heroes and bad guys need some time to heal and regroup . . . except Dr. Eggman, of course, who is always ready to destroy that darn hedgehog. Can Sonic, Tails, and Belle escape the city, or will Eggman finally bumble his way to victory?"--Back cover.

"Inquisitive young artist Terry strives to make space for himself as the new kid at Rock City Academy, a place where he can finally hone his talents. Terry learns the consequences of dreaming big and the value of real friends along the way"--Provided by publisher.

"Join the hero Hercules as he battles legendary monsters and fores. Will he complete all twelve great labors?"--Provided by publisher.

"Join Pete [the Cat] as he rocks out in Egypt, rides a boat under Niagara falls, drinks hot chocolate in Peru, and explores new worlds at his local library!"--Back cover.

Join Captain Pete as he sails to discover hidden treasure.

"Anna, [whose new dad and stepbrother celebrate Christmas,] is excited that Santa will be visiting her house for the first time, and she wants to leave Santa a treat that blends the holidays her new family celebrates: Christmas and Hanukkah. She expresses this idea to her stepbrother, Michael, who insists that Santa doesn't need anything but his sugar cookies. Anna imagines Santa has to be bored with cookies by now and is determined to find a Jewish recipe that he'll enjoy. The catch? It has to be something easy for Santa to grab and go"--OCLC.

"Meet the god of thunder and King of Olympus: Zeus!"--Provided by publisher.

"A [fictionalized] picture book biography about the barber shop of woodcarver Elijah Pierce, recipient of the highest folk art honor in the United States. A young boy walks in for an ordinary haircut and walks out having discovered a lifetime of art"--Provided by publisher.

When snow closes Greg Heffley's middle school, he and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, face a fight for survival as warring gangs turn the neighborhood into a wintry battlefield.