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Feeling awkward and ugly is one of several reasons sixteen-year-old Kevin is uncomfortable with the publicity about his act of accidental heroism, but when a reporter photographs him apparently being unpatriotic, he speaks out and encourages people to think about what the symbols of freedom really mean.

The book of heroines

tales of history's gutsiest gals
Looks at notable women and their accomplishments throughout history.

Avatar

the last airbender
When Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph are ambushed by the Fire Nation, Katara becomes separated from the rest of the group. She manages to join the crew of a pirate ship as they prepare to sail downriver with a questionable cargo. Katara will have to explore her tougher side if she ever wants to meet up with her friends and brother again.

Avatar, the last airbender

Azula in the spirit temple
"Azula continues her destabilizing campaign against the Fire Nation and her brother, Fire Lord Zuko. But after a failed attack on her latest target, Azula finds herself in a mysterious forest temple inhabited by a solitary monk...or is it something more mysterious? Azula must confront her past, and finally face her chance at redemption."--.

The adventures of Captain Underpants

the first epic novel
When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.

Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly adventure

From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mom from the White Warlock.

Batman

When Gotham City is invaded by prehistoric animals, Batman comes to the rescue.

The dog who saved Christmas

The Bannister family's new addition, Zeus, a former K-9 police hero, appears to be less than the dependable guard dog the family needs. However, when two burglars set out to break into the Bannister's home while they're away for Christmas, Zeus seizes the chance to be a hero, proving every dog - even this one - has his day.

Avengers

Kree Skrull war
The Kree and the shape-changing Skrulls go to war, with Earth caught in the middle, as the Avengers, including Captain America, Kree Captain Mar-Vell, Rick Jones, and Iron Man fight the two empires of the cosmos.

The rescuers

kids who risked everything to save others
Presents ten true accounts of young people credited with saving the lives of other people during floods, fires, avalanches, and more.

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