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Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Formats
Description
After harsh conditions on Earth threaten humanity's survival, Cooper, a farmer who is also a former NASA test pilot, leads a group of explorers on a mission to find an inhabitable planet in a distant galaxy, testing the limitations of space travel as they cross a wormhole.
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"There's a wild new crime spree flooding the streets of Gotham City! Under the Penguin{u2019}s orders, Killer Croc, Cheetah, Silverback, and Man-Bat have been causing chaos with the help of robotic cyber animals, and Batman is determined to stop them. But what's one hero against an entire zoo full of villains? In order to defeat the criminals, Batman teams up with The Flash, Red Robin, Nightwing, and Green Arrow. Can Batman and his fellow heroes stop...
7) The drop
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Based on the screenplay he developed for Twentieth Century Fox from his short story "Animal Rescue," New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane's The Drop follows a former criminal whose efforts to build a new life with his girlfriend and pit bull rescue puppy fall apart when he becomes mixed up in a robbery gone wrong; scheduled for release in Fall 2014, Fox's film of the same title stars James Gandolfini (in his final on-screen performance),...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"It{u2019}s Halloween night in Gotham City, and the streets are full of monsters{u2014}real ones! Batman is battling a crime spree being carried out by the spookiest villains in town{u2014}Scarecrow, Clayface, Solomon Grundy, and Silver Banshee{u2014}who are all secretly working for the Joker. The evil mastermind wants to unleash a computer virus that will make all technology cackle and obey his every command! The Joker thinks he{u2019}s in for a...
Author
Series
Space Odyssey series volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 12
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When twelve-year-old Josh Primm and his family move to New York City and into the house on East 88th Street, they are surprised to find a crocodile living in their attic. But Lyle isn't just any crocodile-he's playful and friendly, and he can sing! Josh and Lyle quickly become the best of friends, and after that nothing is quite the same! All too soon Lyle's former owner, Hector P. Valenti, self-proclaimed star of the state and screen, returns to...
Author
Publisher
Titan Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
As the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity's final stand against the undead hordes, Alice must return to where the nightmare began{u2014}Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse. In a race against time Alice will join forces with old friends, and an unlikely ally, in an action packed battle with undead hordes and new mutant monsters. Between...
12) One perfect day
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In the rugged Highlands of Scotland, young princess Merida loves to explore the lands of her kingdom.
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey--teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven--to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Mystery, Inc.'s own Fred Jones has always dreamed of performing death-defying acrobatics under the big top. So when the gang stumbles across the Brancusi Circus, he leaps at the chance to check it out. The circus ringleader is desperate for the gang's help in solving a mystery. A werewolf has been terrorizing the performers and stealing jewelry from the audience members. Now it's up to the kids from Mystery, Inc. to solve this mystical mystery! Can...
17) Do you believe?
Author
Publisher
Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
When Pastor Matthew Wesley encounters a homeless man on a city street in the middle of the night, he can't imagine the series of life-changing events that will result from that brief moment. Several people, including a couple struggling to make ends meet, a soldier trying to rejoin society, a pregnant and homeless teenager, and an elderly couple still grieving the loss of their only child, must work together to overcome their struggles before all...
18) Thor
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Audio, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Once just a powerful and arrogant royal from another realm, Thor became one of Earth's finest defenders.Join the action as this Super Hero battles for mankind in this complete origin story.
Series
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Delight in the magic of Cinderella's timeless tale. With glass slippers and a fairy godmother, friendly mice and wicked stepsisters, this deluxe storybook retelling of the classic animated film is a treasure to behold." -- Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Audio, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Steve Rogers was once just a scrawny kid. But after a top-secret government experiment, he became Captain America. Join the action when this Super Hero protects the free world against the Red Skull and Hydra in this complete origin story.
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