Epic

"The Animal Rescue Friends gang is back with ten sweet tales about their furry, feathered, and flying friends! Join Bell, Maddie, Noah, and the rest of the Animal Rescue Friends as they learn to love an affectionate rat named Whiskers, find Sergio the tortoise a forever home that's just his speed, fall for the antics of a chatty parrot with a familiar name, and more! Along the way, they make a few new friends and learn that everyone--even insects----can sometimes use a helping hand"--Provided by publisher.

"When a crime wave washes over Metro City, Octopunch gets all the glory while an overworked and underappreciated Cat Ninja spends every second catching crooks--and no time hanging with Leon. Is putting down his nunchucks for good the only way to fight for his family? And with a brand-new baddie kidnapping every pest and pet in town, can our hero really afford to take a cat nap?"--OCLC.

"With the Iron King safely in exile, the Adventure Kingdom reopens with all the magic and none of the mischief! But when a messenger for the real Adventure Kingdom comes through the portal to summon the land's one true hero on a knighly quest, the kids find themselves facing an old foe with a surprising new power"--Back cover.

"It's the start of a new school year, and the kids are excited about their new club, Oakville Elementary School's Club for Animal Appreciation, Education, and Rehabilitation--even if their new club advisor, Mrs. Wen, doesn't share their enthusiasm. But as they meet a decidedly unusual crew of animals, including a bearded dragon who won't eat, a therapy pig named Truffles, and a prickly porcupine who needs first aid, the kids and adults alike learn that when people help animals, the animals help them right back"--Provided by publisher.

"When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colors and practicing their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up his dukes (all eight of 'em!), Adonis plays hero, Master Hamster's creative kitchen repairs end with a scorching surprise, and our favorite frenemies-against-the-odds compete in the villainous Vroomin' Race!"--Amazon.

"Cat Ninja's back in a suburban tale of quiet streets, backyard barbecues, and goldfish?"--Back cover.

"Villains are flooding into Metro City, and it doesn't take a criminal mastermind to realize they're all after the same thing--Cat ninja! Plus Leon brings home a mystery egg that hatches into an excitable owlet named Hoot, confronting our hero with his biggest challenge yet: babysitting! When Cat ninja discovers Hoot's connection to the sudden wave of baddies, he'll need his paw-some family's help to save the baby owl, the city...and the future"--Back cover.

"It's the start of a new school year, and the kids are excited about their new club, Oakville Elementary School's Club for Animal Appreciation, Education, and Rehabilitation--even if their new club advisor, Mrs. Wen, doesn't share their enthusiasm. But as they meet a decidedly unusual crew of animals, including a bearded dragon who won't eat, a therapy pig named Truffles, and a prickly porcupine who needs first aid, the kids and adults alike learn that when people help animals, the animals help them right back"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to the Cafetorium! It's a cafeteria, a gymnasium, and possibly a portal to a world where cube-shaped mashed potatoes are plotting against the almost-definitely-robotic lunch staff" -- Amazon.

"Welcome to Animal Rescue Friends, where any stray can find a friendly face--furry or otherwise. This first collection of middle-grade comics includes five tales of found family: A lonely girl living in the suburbs finds happiness with a stray pit bull; a protective mama ferret and her six kits learn to trust a shelter volunteer; a shy boy stands up for himself with the help of a strong-willed bunny; a cantankerous cat helps to mend a troubled relationship; and the shelter's unofficial mascot eventually finds a home "--Provided by publisher.