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The Kate in between

2022
Twelve-year-old Kate becomes the face of an anti-bullying movement after a heroic act goes viral, but her world is turned upside-down when the truth about her involvement is revealed.

He-Man and the masters of the universe

2022
"Fresh off of gaining their newfound powers of Grayskull, and fighting off a whole host of villains, our heroes--Adam, Teela, Krass, Duncan, and Cringer--face their most daunting challenge yet: spending their first night in their new home, Castle Grayskull! Can the teens safely settle in or will this mysterious castle get the better of them? Includes secrets about the masters of the universe origin stories!"--Provided by publisher.

The legend of Zelda

"Link's battle with his dark alter ego leaves him wounded and exhausted. With Midna gone and Link unable to harness the power of the Master Sword, his quest seems doomed. Visions of a grizzled warrior also haunt his dreams, but who is it? And what can this warrior teach Link that he will need to defeat Ganondorf? Certainly Link will need the Master Sword again, but only a true hero can wield the power of that legendary weapon."--.

Sonic the Hedgehog

2023
"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.

The pride of Perseus

2022
"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.

The acclaim of Achilles

2022
"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.

Welcome to the 'burbs

"Everyone's favorite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face...the suburbs! When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they're not alone--a summer in the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won't be long before Dad's new neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly. This volume includes: Five full-length comics One bonus Cat Ninja Tale"--.

Braver than I thought

Real people. Real courage. Real hope.
2022
"Kids discover the true stories of remarkable people whose scars have been a part of their journey, who have helped them become the world-shakers and game-changers that they are! The engaging and high-interest stories include Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman, war veteran and now-senator Tammy Duckworth, and beyond-belief rock climber extraordinaire Aron Ralston, who all endured intense trauma that led to pronounced scars, but also helped them forge purposeful identities as they came to peace with their bodies"--Amazon.

The legend of Zelda

"Midna tells Link about the time before she came to the world of Light and how the evil wizard Zant turned her into her current form. Bitter and angry, Midna only used other people to get her revenge. Link needs Midna?s help now more than ever, and his forgiveness may give her the strength to continue the fight. Ahead of them, in the Twilight Realm itself, lie greater dangers than they have faced before, as well as Midna?s nemesis, the scheming sorcerer Zant."--Page [4] of cover.

Canine hero

2022
When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, heroes stepped up. Follow canine Trakr and his handler James as they locate a survivor in the rubble more than a day after the towers fell. The search and rescue team from Canada was working beside many heroes responding to the attacks on 9/11. Based on the true story and in honor of the K9 and handler team who found the last survivor trapped at Ground Zero. Additional material provides an overview of the events of the day and other stories of canine heroism at Ground Zero.

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