Louise Simonson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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DAILY PLANET reporter LOIS LANE discovers that the evil LEX LUTHER has created his own super hero - BIZARRO SUPERMAN! The confused creature captures LOIS and sets out on a path of destruction. The real MAN OF STEEL must stop the monster, before it destroys METROPOLIS in a warped pursuit of truth, justice, and the American way.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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On remote island, scientists discover an exotic plant, which they hope will lead to a medical breakthrough. Instead, when they return to Washington, D.C., the rare fauna brings on a monstrous breakout. The sinister sorceress, CIRCE, attacks the city with her magical malice. Even WONDER WOMAN, the PRINCESS OF THE AMAZONS, can't escape her cruel charms.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Harley Quinn, the Joker's girlfriend and former psychiatrist, has a plan to get revenge on Batman and Robin by using Poison Ivy's semi-sentient and carnivorous plants--but nothing ever seems to go right for Harley.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A cranky, clever donkey. A grumpy, chubby cat. An old, loyal hound dog. A kooky, eager rooster. What do these four animals have in common? They can sing! Well, kind of. The quartet of yowling outcasts take their musical troupe on the road to Bremen Town, but along the way, they spot some robbers counting their ill-gotten treasures in an abandoned house. Hungry and tired, the creatures hatch a plan to upend the crooked criminals -- but they'll have...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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With the financial help of Lex Luther, the Joker and Harley Quinn plan to trap the Justice League in a "jail" beneath Arkham Asylum, using Flash and the Huntress as bait--and Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the heroes must rescue their friends, while avoiding the traps the Joker has set.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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There is a crack between Tartarus and the world, and through it Ares unleashes the god Hades's skeleton army on Gateway City to fight Wonder Woman--but Hades is manipulating Ares because he hopes to use a captive Wonder Woman as a bargaining chip to obtain the key that will release him from Tartarus.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Wonder Woman is taking the Golden Shield of Dolos, a gift from the trickster god, Dolos, to the Gateway City Museum of Antiquities, but when Gorilla Grodd steals it, she finds herself teaming up with the villain Giganta, who wants revenge on the Gorilla--and has plans of her own for the magical shield.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Lilly desperately wants to be one of the "cool girls" at Memorial Middle School, so she is thrilled to be invited to Tania's birthday party; but Tania is actually interested in Lilly's older brother, Hank, and when that does not work out she turns on Lilly, bullying her and making her life miserable--until a suggestion from her favorite teacher, and a campaign against bullying, provides Lilly with a connection to other victims in her school and an...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Far, far away, on a distant planet called Techworld, a little girl named Snow White is born. Created by the planet's smartest minds to be the perfect scientist, Snow immediately shows a knack for working with electronics. The Queen, fearing for her crown, exiles Snow White so she cannot grow up and take the Queen's place as the most intelligent person on the planet. However, Snow White's willingness to help those in need -- especially the downtrodden...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Superman has always been a thorn in Lex Luthor's side, and now Luthor wants the super hero out of the picture . . . once and for all! In this fast paced comics and chapter book hybrid, the evil super-genius busts the Parasite out of jail, and the two team up to make a wicked duo. When Luthor traps the Man of Steel and the Parasite drains his powers, it looks like the super-villains may have finally won. Will Superman's friends Lois Lane and Jimmy...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Allie's world is turned upside down when she's diagnosed with diabetes. Her over-protective parents are driving her crazy, and she's desperate to keep her condition a secret from her friends. But her secretive ways are awfully suspicious and soon the rumors are flying. Is Allie's reputation ruined for good? With a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, this Junior High Drama story builds reading skills in interpretation and analysis....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Baldur, Odin's greatest son, is a leader of men-and loved by all. So when a prophecy is made that the end of the world, Ragnarok-the Twilight of the Gods-will occur when Baldur dies, Odin imprisons all those who might be involved in the death of his beloved son. But fate is fate. Baldur will die. The only question is how-and the only result is the beginning of the end for all of creation. Each book in this series features educational back matter,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Beauty is sailing the ocean when pirates attack and her dad is thrown overboard. Just as he sinks beneath the waves, something horrible rises--a kraken! Without hesitation, Beauty makes a deal to become the giant squid's prisoner if it rescues her dad. But as Beauty explores the island she's now marooned on, the girl discovers secret treasure that may hold the key to saving herself . . . and the sea beast. Experience Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's...
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English
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Blast into hyperspace and relive Luke Skywalker's exciting adventure as he goes from being a farm boy on the dusty desert planet of Tatooine to the rebel pilot and hero who destroys the Empire's most powerful weapon - the Death Star! Star Wars: The Rise of a Hero reunites legendary Star Wars comic book creators Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, and Tom Palmer, and along with Laura Martin, they deliver an all-new, action-packed retelling of A New Hope...
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English
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Collects New Mutants (1983) #95-100 and Annual #7, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #270-272 and X-Factor (1986) #60-62 - plus material from New Warriors Annual #1, X-Men Annual (1970) #15 and X-Factor Annual #6. The road to X-Force! The mystery man called Cable continues to train the New Mutants into a fierce fighting force just as the team is targeted - along with the X-Men and X-Factor - by Cameron Hodge and the Genoshan government! Escape will only come at...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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How did Catwoman become Batman's greatest foe? Discover the story behind this cat burglar's journey from feline friend to feline felon, including the source of her catlike skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.
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New Mutants volume 55
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English
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Collects New Mutants (1983) #55-70, New Mutants Annual (1984) #4. Tragedy strikes the New Mutants! Meet Bird-Brain, a bizarre creature who's about to become the team's feathered friend. The New Mutants face off against their rivals, the Hellions, to track Bird-Brain down - but before the quest is done, one of them will switch sides! And there's worse in store for the team as they trace Bird-Brain's origins back to the freak-filled island of the Ani-Mator....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law- risking exile-to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no ordinary girl, and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed the world.
Alia is a Warbringer-a direct descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery. Together, Diana...
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Collects X-Factor (1986) #37-50, X-Factor Annual (1986) #4, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #242-243. Out of the frying pan, into the fire! As the Inferno rages, Madelyne Pryor - now the Goblin Queen - targets her and Cyclops' infant son, Nathan! Can X-Factor survive an onslaught of demons and keep Nathan safe? What happens when the crisis reunites them with the X-Men, whom they thought were dead? And will any of them be ready when Mister Sinister strikes? In...