heroes and heroines

The Bad Guys, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Piranha, want to be heroes, and they decide that the way to do it is free the 200 dogs in the city dog pound--but their plan soon goes awry.

When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.

George and Harold's attempts to hypnotize their teacher results in the creation of the monstrous Wedgie Woman, who sets out to rule the world by getting rid of Captain Underpants.

"Magazine spreads and Hollywood hits showcase stars with perfect skin, perfect faces, perfect hair, perfect lives, perfect... everything. But what if the absence of scars is really a lie? And what if, underneath all that perfection, something far more powerful and authentic is waiting to be seen, shown, and heard? In Braver Than I Thought, kids meet the true stories of remarkable people whose scars have been a part of their journey, who have helped them become the world-shakers and game-changers that they are! Kids will find the engaging and high-interest stories of Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman, war veteran and now-senator Tammy Duckworth, and beyond-belief rock climber extraordinaire Aron Ralston, who have all endured intense trauma that led to pronounced scars, but also helped them forge purposeful identities as they came to peace with their bodies. Readers will find that whatever the physical, mental, or emotional challenges that we face, it is not the end of a story, but rather the beginning of a new one"--Provided by the publisher.

"Every ten years, throne seekers compete to become the four heroes destined to slay the Witch threatening their world. Optimistic young alchemist Agni eagerly sets off to fulfill her dream of being one of these sacred heroes. She expects to save the world--and maybe make some friends along the way. But she soon realizes that nothing is as straightforward as it is in her childhood stories, and becoming a hero may come at a terrible cost"--Provided by publisher.

Zeus and Hercules have gotten the Hydra's scale and the Amazon warrior queen's golden belt, and that leaves just one more task to complete to stop King Eurystheus from declaring war on Olympus--bring Cerberus, the three-headed hound of Hades, to King Eurystheus. Hoping Athena can help them convince Hades to let them borrow his hound, Zeus, Hercules, and Athena arrive in the Underworld only to be confronted by the mysterious Melinoe and her shadow army of skeleton ghost Nightmares.

"When Machine Boy falls from the sky into the domed city of Mega 416, he leaves a wake of destruction in his path...until Karate Grandpa is able to turn on his heart. Now, Machine Boy wants nothing more than to become a hero! Whether he is fighting giant bugs in the school's basement, rescuing cats from trees, or making the perfect spaghetti sauce, Machine Boy is always looking for the best way to help others. But when his heart begins to interact dangerously with other debris from space, Machine Boy wonders if he can be a power for good after all"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow the adventures of Minsc, Krydle, Shandie, Delina, Nerys, and Boo as the Baldur's Gate heroes return to the city at last, but their time adventuring in Ravenloft and the frozen northern reaches of the realms has changed them. Still, each of them must face great trials ahead before they'll be ready to embrace their destiny"--Back cover.

"In the aftermath of a successful quest, Apprentice Kalanthe and Olsa-the-thief-of-the-realm must cope with their newfound fame and find a way to overcome the forces that would drive them apart"--Provided by publisher.

"Amy, Jewel, Tangle, and Belle are heading off on a well-deserved camping trip. Life has been stressful, so they're hoping to get a little peace. Unfortunately, a dangerous wildfire throws a wrench in their plans. Can our heroines extinguish the flames--and the group tension--before it burns out of control? Then, the Chaotix are on the case! Central City has been turned upside down by unmanageable traffic and bizarre elemental upsets, but Vector, Espio, and Charmy are sure to uncover the truth. Plus, Sonic, Tails, and Belle may have found a way to free the Badniks from Eggman's control, but a sudden interruption forces the team to prepare for their greatest challenge yet!"--Back cover.