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It's early summer, and things are really heating up between Garry Wallis, star of Lacrosse Face-Off, and his nemesis, Michael Donofrio. At the end of last season, Garry sabotaged Michael's chances of becoming the league's top scorer. Now Michael is taking his revenge. He's got plenty of opportunity, too, for the Rockets are taking part in a week-long lacrosse tournament held at an overnight camp. Garry tries to ignore Michael, but the bullying finally gets to him-and what happens next sets off a string of near-disasters that finds Garry in the heart of a firestorm . . . This latest installment in Matt Christopher's bestselling series combines all the lacrosse action and mystery his fans crave.

First there was The Kid Who Only Hit Homers. Then came The Return of the Home Run Kid and Comeback of the Home Run Kid. And now, the mystery continues!It's happening again . . .Home run slugger Sylvester Coddmyer the Third has an amazing secret. For three seasons, he's been coached by men who look exactly like baseball legends Babe Ruth, Eddie Cicotte, and Mickey Mantle. Are these men actors impersonating famous ballplayers, as his friend Duane insists? Or are they from the "beyond," as Snooky Malone believes? Whatever the truth, the mystery deepens in this fourth title of this exciting series -- for yet another character from baseball's past has appeared to coach Syl. But is Syl the only one getting pointers? In this latest installment of the Home Run Kid series, the main character meets another baseball great, but this time, he must come to terms with his feelings for an infamous baseball legend--Ty Cobb.

Twins Aidan and Olivia live in a desolate house on the edge of a dirty, swampy lake. School is out for the summer and with no other kids around, the twins crave some excitement, so they convince their parents to let them camp out by the lakeshore one spooky night under a full moon. Aidan loves to scare his sister and has plenty of funny tricks up his sleeve to creep her out during the campout. But little does he know, Olivia has unwittingly unleashed a swamp monster, courtesy of the Scaremaster, and so the scares that happen during their camp out won't be pretend... and they won't be funny! Can Aidan and Olivia outrace and outsmart the monster and the Scaremaster?For fans of Goosebumps, Eerie Elementary, and the Haunted Library series, B.A. Frade brings frightfully funny tales to life in this thrilling new series.

No one knows family drama like the Titans. And when they go head-to-head with the Olympians, the battle lasts ten years - and includes plenty of jealousy and sibling rivalry. Who comes out on top in this epic family fight for control of the universe? Find out in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth, featuring text particularly appropriate for struggling and reluctant readers.

When young hero Jason sets out to claim his rightful throne, he faces many challenges along the way. The most difficult of all? Capturing the Golden Fleece. Thankfully, he has his fellow heroes, the Argonauts, by his side. Find out if Jason and his pals succeed in their quest in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth, featuring text particularly appropriate for struggling and reluctant readers.

Born poor in rural China, Ching Shih's early life was full of challenges. But she would grow to become one of the most powerful pirates the world had ever seen. She made a name for herself using her intelligence and cunning. Learn how Ching Shih became a famous pirate commander - and the terror of the South China Sea - in an accessible graphic novel filled with adventure and intrigue.

As the only child of the famous Irish chieftain Owen "Black Oak" O'Malley, piracy was in young Grace O'Malley's blood. She grew up on Ireland’s west coast and loved the land and seas her family had controlled for generations. They were all places Grace would eventually rule as well - as a pirate! Learn how Grace O'Malley became known as the pirate queen of Ireland in this accessible adventure-filled graphic novel.

The Magic History Book brings Cleopatra back to life to help a young athlete in this humorous graphic novel for kids.Twelve-year-old Davina is a talented dancer, but she secretly wants to compete on the school’s all-boy American football team. Help arrives in the form of the Magic History Book! This mysterious, enchanted tome brings the ancient pharaoh Cleopatra back to life, and she’s ready to offer insights into all things girl power. Unfortunately, this out-of-this-world legend is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Can Cleopatra lead Davina to victory on the gridiron, or will the pharaoh fumble the challenge? Find out in this exciting, full-colour graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-loud text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike.

The Magic History Book brings Amelia Earhart back to life to help a young girl win a drone-flying competition in this humorous graphic novel for kids.Twelve-year-old Kate is nearly ready for an upcoming drone-flying competition. There’s just one thing she’s missing: confidence. Enter the Magic History Book! The mysterious, enchanted tome brings pilot Amelia Earhart back to life, and this high-flying legend is ready to rocket Kate’s self-esteem into the stratosphere. Unfortunately, the out-of-this-world flier is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Will Earhart get Kate across the finish line, or are they both in for a rough landing? Find out in this exciting, full-colour graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-loud text and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike.

Varje fullmåne förvandlas den lilla vargen Amiel och hennes familj till varulvar. De lever lyckliga i sin gömda dal. Men Amiel är nyfiken på människorna på andra sidan berget och blir i hemlighet kompis med pojken Dante. Men kommer Dante vilja vara hennes vän nästa gång det blir fullmåne? I denna del av Flippade sagor möter läsaren en av våra mest älskade H.C. Andersen-karaktärer, fast som varulv istället för sjöjungfru. Precis som i den klassiska sagan måste den lilla varulven välja mellan sin familj och vänskapen med Dante i den nya världen. Det här är en färgsprakande grafisk roman för de yngsta. Hegas lättlästa böcker väcker läslusten hos barn och unga.

Herkules är den främsta grekiska hjälten - om du frågar honom själv. Men när han besöker oraklet i Delfi, får han veta att han måste utföra en rad farliga uppdrag. Och det värsta är att uppdragen ska utföras på begäran av hans listiga kusin. Herkules är både stark och smart, men räcker det för att lyckas med tolv storverk?Ingen vet om Herkules har funnits på riktigt. Men berättelserna om hans hjälteäventyr har levt vidare i tusentals år. I den här tolkningen möter vi honom i en modernare version. En kille med mycket humor och stora muskler. En riktig hjälte, om du frågar honom själv. Men ska han lyckas med de tolv storverken även denna gång? Den som läser får se. Med nya serien Mytologiska serier introducerar Nypon förlag ett nytt sätt för läsare att närma sig välkända berättelser ur den grekiska mytologin. På ett spännande, fartfyllt och lättillgängligt sätt får läsare ta del av de mest välkända grekiska myterna genom serieformatet. Ett perfekt format för den i slukaråldern som gillar spännande berättelser, men föredrar serieformatet. Boken kan också användas i klassrummet som bredvidläsning eller som diskussionsunderlag.Så här skriver BTJ om Herkules tolv storverk:”Herkules tolv storverk är andra boken i serien Mytologiska serier … och riktar sig till barn som kan läsa men som inte har intresset eller vanan. Språket är enkelt men ändå fartfyllt och underhållande. … roliga, färgglada illustrationerna som samverkar bra med texten. Boken är underhållande och kan väcka intresse för grekisk mytologi, och skulle kunna användas i undervisningssyfte.” Betty Andersson, BTJ. Helhetsbetyg: 4.