"In August 1937 the local paper reported that a sea monster had been spotted near Nantucket, illuminating both the importance and cost of a free press"--Publisher provided.
When a man posing as Bruce Wayne causes problems at the bank, Batman knows exactly who the imposter is. But it's hard to catch a criminal who can change shape.
Presents a collection of eleven stories that turned out to be hoaxes including Edgar Allan Poe's fantastic tale of a hot air balloon crossing the Atlantic in the 1840s.
Tiring of being a studious girl when nobody sees anything about her beyond her weight, Leah calls an older man, pretending to be her thin, popular friend, only to find her life spinning out of control as she discovers herself and her true friends.
Introduces the Roman god Mercury and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.
" ... To defeat the corrupt government, Kitty Doe must expose [Prime Minister] Daxton's secret. Securing evidence will put others in jeopardy, including the boy she's loved forever and an ally she barely trusts ... '--Jacket flap.
"Whoppers presents the fascinating stories of over fifty people who lied for money, farme, honor, and sometimes, just for the heck of it."--from back cover.
