Rusu, Meredith

"Carina Smyth has always known she was destined to study the stars. Growing up in an orphanage, she's made it her mission to understand the token her father left her--the diary of famed astronomer Galileo Galilei. And when she is sent to work at a grand estate, Carina continues her studies, finding an unexpected tutor and life of possibility there. But upon discovering a mysterious map in the diary, Carina is led to the Caribbean for answers."--Back cover.

"It's Easter in Shopville, which means it's time for the Great Chocolate Hunt! Cheeky Chocolate must hide somewhere in Small Mart, and whoever finds her gets a special Easter prize. Cheeky has a plan to make sure she gets the prize herself -- but what happens when another Shopkin has a secret plan of her own?" -- Back cover.

The Shopkins get ready to celebrate Christmas, but Libby does not have a job to do.

"Business is booming at the Cupcake Queen Caf? thanks to Jessicake's tasty treats. One day, Jessicake is sure her reputation as the best baker in Shopville will be ruined. Can her friends help save her from a total dessert disaster?"--Back cover.

Pythor P. Chumsworth, the last of the Anacondrai, has shed his skin many times.The ninja have defeated him over and over again, but somehow Pythor always manages to bounce back.

Now that independent Nya is the Master of Water, she decides she can handle the next call for help alone.

"Peppa visits the aquarium to find a fishy friend for her pet, Goldie, but it's harder than she thought!"--Back cover.

When one of Dareth's stunts backfires, he find himself in a hot mess surrounded by some of the biggest, baddest guys in the land.

While pretending to be superheroes with her friends, Emerson gets so involved in her role that she ruins the picnic the friends have planned.

Batman's sidekick Robin provides tips for being cool like a superhero.