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Heroes and heroines - Fiction.
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Heroes and heroines - Fiction.
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On cover: DC Comics Super Heroes
On cover: 12 pages of comic action in each book
Batman created by Bob Kane
Summary: After he falls into Scarecrow's trap, Batman is fitted with a helmet that slowly releases a fear-inducing gas, leaving him terrified of everything around him -- even Robin and Nightwing, who are trying to save him
Summary: When a sentient ship which collects and preserves dying civilizations mistakenly collects Metropolis, Superman investigates and discovers that the evil Brainiac has become trapped and has infiltrated the ship's systems
On cover: 12 pages of comic action in each book
Summary: Lex Luthor is up to his old tricks again. Wearing his battle suit, the super-villain sets out to steal the Mega Module from S.T.A.R. Labs with the help of a few feloniouis freinds. Superman shows up just in time to stop Lex's pals, but Lex manages to insert the Mega Module into his suit before Superman can intervene. Now, with power levels similar to Superman's Lex is looking to steal Superman's claim to fame as the real Man of Steel! (From back cover)
Summary: When eight year old Eugene and his family move to a new neighbourhood and he starts at a new school, he has a chance to bring out his superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to find the kidnapped class hamster
The jewellers of Muskrat City are in trouble. A thief has been stealing precious diamonds, and the thief is...invisible! Can the Heromice protect Duchess Marilyn Mousekovia and her precious gemstone during her visit to Muskrat City? And more importantly, will they catch the elusive Invisible Thief?
New Zealand author
Summary: Rufkin must learn to try harder. He is sent to work in a salvage yard, where vicious cave lizards lurk in the mud, among rusting ship hulks saved for scrap. When he hears a small voice cry elp!from the riverbank mangroves, Rufkin and his reluctant new neighbour, Nissy, are caught up in a perilous sea adventure that threatens to bring the end-of-days. Rufkin, the boy who suffers stage-fright, is suddenly centre stage: the only one who can right an ancient wrong and save the kingdom. (Publisher)
Summary: When the Incredible Robo-Plunger defeated the evil Turbo Toilet 2000, George and Harold thought their toilet troubles were over. Unfortunately, their porcelain problems were only beginning . Just when you thought it was safe to flush. The Turbo Toilet 2000 strikes back! The carnivorous commode known for devouring everything in its path has built up a real appetite ... for REVENGE! Join Captain Underpants for another epic showdown of Wedgie Power vs. Potty Power! (Books in Print)
On cover: I could have been one too, except I needed a wee
Summary: Luke's in his tree house with his older brother, Zack, but he needs a wee. When he gets back, his undeserving, never-read-a-comic-in-his-life brother has been given superpowers and told to save two universes. Luke is outraged! Someone has to make sure Zack does it properly. (From back cover)
The eighth book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun!
When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to the Cretaceous period. But things didn't work out quite as they had hoped. They've entered an absurd alternate reality where teachers are nice, kids are allowed to read banned books, and the cafeteria food doesn't smell like dirty diapers. Even worse, they've discovered alternate versions of themselves--Evil George and Evil Harold--who plan to unleash some preposterous plans on Piqua, Ohio. Now it's up to George and Harold to defeat the evil twins and THEIR superhero, Captain Blunderpants!
Who says princesses don’t wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!
Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret —she’s also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! Can the princess sneak away, transform into her alter ego, and defeat the monster before the nosy duchess discovers her secret? From award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, here is the first in a humorous and action-packed chapter book series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black.
Summary: There's something rotten in the state of Ohio. Steer clear - it's Sir Stinks-A-Lot! George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day -- then they switch! But when their malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, creates a method of mind-control that turns their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, the future of all humanity will be in their hands. (Books in Print)
Heromice ;
Based on an original idea by Elisabetta Dami
Summary:Muskrat City has been struck by a giant blackout and it's so dark, no one can see a whisker! A gang of criminal robots is robbing all of the city's jewelry stores, and it's up to Geronimo Superstilton and the Heromice to figure out who's behind the attack
Summary: When priceless violins are stolen, SHINE suspects evil agency SHADOW is orchestrating something big. But how did the thief just walk out without anyone stopping her? Special Agent EJ12 and the STAR team must work in concert to find out
Heromice ;
Based on an original idea by Elisabetta Dami
Summary: Muskrat City is under attack again. The Sewer Rats have created a weather changing device, creating huge storms that they hope will flood the entire city! The rodents of Muskrat City have one hope: the Heromice. Can Geronimo Superstition, Swiftpaws and Lady Wonderwhiskers save the city
SOBEK the evil crocodile is on the loose! Luckily, HOPPY is close by. With the powers of six species, this heroic hare will wipe the smile from SOBEK s face and bounce the reptile raider back to the bayou.
Inside cover: Batman created by Bob Kane
In this adventure...
It's Halloween in Gotham City, but the streets are frightfully empty. The trick-or-treaters have all disappeared! Soon, Ace the Bat-Hound sniffs out a flock of feathered felons. These evil Scaredy Crows have coated the city in fear dust, scaring everyone away. Now, the Bat-Hound is Halloween's only hope!
In this adventure...
The phanty-cats have escaped from the Phantom Zone and finding them won't be easy. These feline felons are invisible! The Space Canine Patrol Agents must rely on their snouts instead of their sight to catch these criminal kitties once and for all.
Inside cover: Plastic man created by Jack Cole
In this adventure...
Plastic Man and his super-pet, Plastic Frog, stretch out and relax near a beautiful lagoon. But when the water suddenly disappears, their dream vacation becomes a real nightmare! To save the day, Plastic Frog must flex his muscles and take down a crafty croc and two wily water-snatchers.
Inside cover: Batman created by Bob Kane
Summary: The Joker has taken over a new candy store in Gotham and plans to swindle all the city's children out of their allowances, will Robin and his two super-pets, Ace the Bat Hound and Robin Robin, be able to stop him
In this adventure...
The evil Sinestro Bug Corps have invaded a baseball game on Earth. Thankfully, the Green Lantern Bug Corps are out to stop them! If they don't, America's favorite pastime might become the world's worst pest crime.
