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Greeking Out Heroes and Olympians
By Kenny Curtis, Jillian Hughes
Want to know the greatest feats and the funniest secrets of the gods and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place. Told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Plus, fans of the Percy Jackson series will love discovering the real myths behind their favorite (and least favorite) characters.
The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains!: From the Creators of the Last Kids on Earth
By Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett
Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk face their biggest challenge yet: creating the sequel to their hit graphic novel! And like all sequels, it must be BIGGER, BETTER, and PACKED WITH EVEN MORE NEAT STUFF! While the kids get to work, their superhero alter-egos make a startling discovery: supervillains do not come up with their own evil plans! The shocking truth? Every supervillain scheme comes from the mind of a single, mysterious bad guy.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
By Rick Riordan
At twelve years old, Percy Jackson is teetering on the edge of expulsion from his boarding school. Little does he know that his troubles are just beginning. When his best friend is bullied and his teacher transforms into a monster before attacking him, Percy's life changes forever. Suddenly, the mythical creatures from his Greek mythology textbook are no longer just stories – they're real, and they're after him. To top it off, he's accused of stealing Zeus's master lightning bolt, and he has just ten days to clear his name and prevent a war among the gods. Joined by a satyr and a demigod, Percy embarks on a gripping journey from New York to Los Angeles, where he must confront enemies and overcome personal challenges to save the day. Will he get back Zeus's lightning bot before he turns into dust? Happy Reading! ~Victoria
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
By Lauren Tarshis
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic is about the famous story of the sinking of the Titanic. In this book, a young boy called George went on the ship with his aunt and sister. The book describes in detail everything that happens. It combines fiction with nonfiction, so you are learning facts while enjoying a good story! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do!
Never Girls #8: Far from Shore (Disney: The Never Girls)
By Kiki Thorpe
Another adventure awaits for you with Kate McCrady along with her friends; Mia and Gabby Vasquez and Lainey Winters. One day when they are in Pixie Hollow as usual with their fairies friends until Tinker Bell said something about Peter Pan, and Peter is her oldest friend until she forgot of why she waited too long to hang out with him until remembered why. But also, Tinker also knew that Peter could easily get the girls in troubles, so she worries about them. - Happy Reading!
Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist
By Liz Kessler
This book is about a half-mer, she knows she shouldn't have worn the ring she found on her bed because she is now under a curse. She finally finds the perfect match for the two rings. Her Parents! I would recommend this book to anyone who like emotional and adventure. People who like mystery will love it to!
Dear America: Behind The Masks
By Susan Patron
Angeline Reddy along with her mother Emma and father Patrick at Bodie, California of 1880. Her friends, Chinese-American Ling Loi Wing and Eleanor "Ellie" Tucker. But the mystery uprises as Patrick Reddy, the criminal lawyer got murdered and was buried of which most people thought that he died. But for Mrs. Emma Reddy and Angeline "Angie" and Ellie knew that Angie's father isn't actually murdered. We also met few people; Sam Chung, Anionite Duval, Lottie Johl, Bessie Babcockery, Con Williams, etc. This is plainly based on true story of real characters and time of the place. Angeline Reddy is herself a fictional character but Sam Chung, Patrick and Emma Reddy, Ling Loi Wing, and Eleanor Tucker were all real people. - Happy Reading!