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When a mechanical menace attacks Metropolis, Superman learns it was created by the Mechanic. Turns out the alien has a price on his head and needs the Man of Steel’s help. The legendary intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo, is hot on the Mechanic’s tail and will stop at nothing to capture him. Can Superman put a lid on Lobo and save the Mechanic from whomever wants him bagged? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!

When an Amateur Detective Convention gets overrun by zombies, Batman and Batgirl team up with Mystery Inc. to get to the bottom of the oddball apocalypse. Turns out, the ghastly ghouls are part of a fiendish plan to reveal the Dark Knight’s true identity. Can Batgirl, Scooby and the rest of the gang keep the Caped Crusader’s greatest secret from falling into the hands of a criminal mastermind? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!

When a spooky yeti attacks the Gotham City Ice Rink with a freeze ray, Mystery Inc. gets caught in the crossfire. Just when the gang looks destined for a frosty fate, Batman and Robin swoop in to save the day. Can Scooby and his friends help the Dynamic Duo unmask the frozen fiend before all of Gotham City gets put on ice? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!

When Batman and Mystery Inc. arrive at the same farm outside of Gotham City, they soon find themselves in for the fright of their lives! Every time an eerie fog rolls in, fearsome farm monsters come out to play. Can the Caped Crusader help Scooby and the gang crack this case of cursed cropland before the creepy creatures carry them away? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of both Batman and Scooby-Doo!

When Harley springs Poison Ivy from Arkham Asylum, the jaunty jester expects a little payback. After all, there’s no limit to the criminal empire she could grow with the Queen of Green’s help. But will Harley bloom into the big boss she’s always wanted to become, or will her villainous dreams wilt on the vine? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!

When Harley stars in a reality TV show, she hatches a plan to boost her viewership. By hook or by crook, she’s going to convince Batgirl to co-star! Will the caped crime fighter’s role of a lifetime lead to a ratings bonanza or a big, bad burglary bust? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!

Gotham City’s new monument to Rizzo the Clown is no laughing matter! It’s rigged with a series of booby-traps that have Mystery Inc. and Batman stuck in a tourist trap of the worst kind. Can the Caped Crusader help Scooby and the gang escape the horrible hijinks inside Clown Castle? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!

When a wicked werecat plagues a big cat park on the outskirts of Gotham City, Mystery Inc. joins forces with Batman to crack the case. Little do they know, more than one crafty kitten is at play in the preserve. Can Scooby and his friends help the Dark Knight unmask the felonious feline trying to pull off the purr-fect crime? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!

Something fishy is going on in Gotham City Harbour! An ancient shark curse has taken a bite out of a whale-watching charity event, and it’s up to Mystery Inc. and the Dynamic Duo to dive into danger. Can Scooby and his friends help Batman and Robin reel in an aquatic kingpin, or is the calamitous cruise doomed to the depths of the sea? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for fans of Batman and Scooby-Doo!

When Gotham City’s biggest baddies gather to plan a heist, they tell Harley to go wait with the goons! What?! But the joke is on them after Batman busts in and she sneaks out holding blueprints that show the way to the crooked payday. Can the jilted jester pull off a solo steal while dodging the criminal bosses on her tail? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!

When Harley ruins the Riddler’s carefully constructed scheme to capture Batman, she’s determined to show the calculating crook that she’s no bad-luck jinx. She’ll use her brilliantly bonkers mind to write confounding rhymes of her own! In this battle of wits, can the jolly jester prove there’s a method to her madness? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!

Scooby-Doo and the Super-Pets Krypto, Streaky and Misty are all good crime fighters. But which animal is better, cats or dogs? After an emerald cat statue is stolen, the cats and dogs agree to a contest to find out. As the clues are sniffed out, who will come out on top?

Scooby-Doo thinks his pal Krypto deserves a reward. What’s a better reward than a Scooby Snack? But when he goes to look for his favourite snacks, they are all gone! Scooby Snacks have been stolen all over the city! Who is snatching the tasty treats?

Scooby-Doo is enjoying a day at the dog park when a glowing ghost dog appears! When meddling monsters also pop up at the park, Krypto and Scooby team up to stop them. But who is behind these mysterious happenings?

Scooby can’t resist joining an obedience class that is offering free snacks. But soon, all the dogs except Scooby have robbed a jewellery shop! The dazed dogs don’t remember how they got there. Krypto and Scooby are on the case! But soon Krypto is being controlled too! Can the two crime-solving dogs get to the bottom of the mystery before anything else is stolen?

The gamer squad is on an Open World quest to save Atlantis from sea monsters! Thirteen-year-old Kai isn’t thrilled about this underwater level. He usually takes a background role managing the group’s supplies, but now he’s vital in giving out air refills or else it’s game over. Worse, Kai is feeling even more pressure IRL with an upcoming oral presentation at school. With help from the squad, can Kai figure out how to breathe deep and work through his anxiety? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The gamer squad must face a fierce dragon in an Open World fantasy level! Thirteen-year-old Mason guides his friends as they collect ingredients for a meal that’s key to beating the beast. But IRL, his leadership skills have no effect on his little brother. Tasked with making dinner while their parents work evenings, Mason battles to please the eight-year-old and is struggling to keep his cool. With help from his squad, can Mason find victory dealing with the dragon and his sibling? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The gamer squad is battling a giant robot in an Open World sci-fi mission! Thirteen-year-old Zoe streams the action in the hope of growing her followers and getting one step closer to becoming a pro-gamer. The plan works, because she soon receives an invite from a pro-team to play the level with them! Zoe jumps on the opportunity. But with her dad unconvinced gaming is even a healthy hobby let alone a career option and her squad feeling betrayed, Zoe is left unsure of her next move. Can she find a way to balance her ambitions and her friendships? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

The gamer squad is entering a racing challenge! In this Open World level, vehicles are equipped with battle gadgets, and the group must work together to outwit NPC drivers. Thirteen-year-old Hanna, however, seems more focused on performing flashy stunts. That’s because lately, she’s been missing the spotlight. IRL, Hanna is used to being a theatre star, but after moving in with her grandparents, she’s at a bigger school with bigger talent. Now she’s not sure she’ll even be cast in the upcoming play and is feeling lost. With help from her squad, can Hanna settle in and learn it’s okay to play a supporting role? Game on with Open World Squad, an illustrated hi-lo chapter book series featuring exciting video game action and a winning mix of easy-to-read narrative text and in-game chat conversations.

Amir is pumped! It’s Superhero Day at Misfits Academy, and Power Core is among the featured guests. But meeting his favourite superhero soon takes a back seat when Amir and his friends make a shocking discovery. Power Core and his fellow heroes have been shrunk! Who is behind these incredible shrinking heroes? And why are they being held captive in high-tech glass jars? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny chapter book bursting with colourful comic book-style illustrations.

After a freak accident, Ellie and her friends find themselves in a real pickle. Ellie now has Mia’s power and Monique has Carter’s. Niko now has Terry’s power and Mateo has Luna’s. Amir now has... you get the idea! The whole school has swapped abilities, and they keep swapping them every time students touch! Can Ellie and her friends untangle this spectacular switcheroo? Or will the whole school collapse into chaos? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny chapter book bursting with colourful comic book-style illustrations.

Captain Banana Beard thinks that finding Neptune''s Trident will bring him great fortune. But the treasure carries a curse! What will the Nearly Fearless Monkey Pirates do when they come face to face with zombie mermaids? This pirate adventure features a glossary, discussion questions and writing prompts.

The Nearly Fearless Monkey Pirates sail to a secret treasure island where they come face to face with pirate ghosts! Will they escape or will they walk the haunted plank? Created with young readers in mind, this adventure story contains support tools including a glossary and discussion questions.

Pirates from across the seven seas are gathering for the greatest of pirate competitions. But when the prize trophy is stolen, the Monkey Pirates are framed as the theives. Can the crew clear their nearly-fearless names? A glossary, discussion questions and writing prompts round off this exciting adventure story.

When the rest of the Nearly Fearless Monkey Pirates don''t believe that octo-sharks are real, Captain Banana Beard insists they go on a hunt for the mythical creature. Will the crew discover anything more than trouble in this swashbuckling adventure? Complete with a glossary and writing prompts, this early chapter book fills the library with high-seas fun.