New Releases by Eric Luper

Slice, Scoop, and Totz return to take on a new threat in this original series featuring the art of viral sensation Joe Whale, a.k.a. the Doodle Boy, and fan-favorite Eric Luper. Perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man! For years, Slice, Scoop, and Totz have heard the spooky stories of the zombie food that walks the halls of Belching Walrus Elementary, but never thought anything of it. But when Richard the Dictionary and Specs pay an unexpected visit to the cafeteria, our trio of foodie friends know something is up. Someone (or something) is trailing ketchup all over the library! Amidst the arguing, Scoop spots shadows in the hallway. Could this be the legendary zombie food? Well, they are certainly going to find out. Join Totz, Slice, and Scoop in this spooky survival adventure!

An all-new original series featuring the art of viral sensation Joe Whale, AKA the Doodle Boy, and fan-favorite Eric Luper! Somewhere deep within the walk-in pantry at Belching Walrus Elementary lives an array of different foods that live in harmony. There are baskets of fruits and veggies, a cooler filled with chocolate milks and apple juices, and a freezer for ice-creams and yet-to-be-nuked chicken fingers.One day, the Supplies from the Principal''s office show up and insist on sharing the coolness of the cooler. Their ruler is a ruler (pun intended) named Baron von Lineal. The Baron argues that they work harder than anyone in Belching Walrus Elementary while food just sits around. As such, the residents of the pantry have no choice but to open their doors. Anyhow, there''s plenty of room in the cooler for everyone, right? Wrong! The Baron and his cohorts take over the pantry in no time!To free their fellow food, it''s up to three young heroes Slice, Scoop, and Totz to venture out of the pantry and foil the Baron''s plan for good. It''s an epic, hilarious story kids will love.This fun, imaginative series will spur the creativity of kids worldwide. Highly illustrated with big black-and-white pictures from Joey on every page, this series will be sure to resonate with kids worldwide!

In this thrilling adventure, two friends are sucked into a science fiction novel where they must fight against an evil computer and an army of robots. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. And only they can find the keys to release the magic inside! THE FUTURE IS UNDER ATTACK! A super-smart, super-evil computer network has taken over the world. And Cleo and Evan are the only ones who can take it down. But the network has sent robots, drones, and cyborgs to stop them. If they can find a way to pull the plug—and find their next key—Cleo and Evan just might survive this science fiction showdown! Praise for Key Hunters "Luper''s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers'' attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers." — School Library Journal

In this action-packed tale, two friends are trapped in an Amazonian adventure novel and must find a golden idol if they wish to get home. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. And only they can find the keys to release the magic inside! SURVIVING THE WILDERNESS IS ONLY HALF THE BATTLE! A plane crash in the Amazon lands Cleo and Evan on the hunt for a valuable golden statue. They must find it—and their next key—to make it home alive. But the jungle is full of deadly creatures, raging rapids, and an all-too-familiar villain who wants nothing more than to trap them forever! Praise for Key Hunters "Luper''s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers'' attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers." — School Library Journal

Ben 10 is back and better than ever! Get the scoop on a new batch of aliens and learn life-saving trivia that''s out of this world. Discover the truth behind your favorite aliens in this intergalactic Ben 10 character guide. Ben and Gwen share the secrets of the Omnitrix and introduce a new batch of alien alter egos, montrous villains, and extraterrestrial oddballs.

Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Pokémon. With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about Ash, Pikachu, and all the other characters that made you want to become a Pokémon Master, this book will have you laughing until you fall out of your Poké Ball! Play alone, in a group or at your next battle! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Pokémon Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about your favorite Pokémon and their evolutions! - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!

Revenge is sweet as a boy and his puppies fight to save the family candy business in this pawtastic romp from the author of Tug-of-War. Mason and Hannah Cabot have their hands full with Labrador pups Cocoa, Nilla, and Licorice. Keeping chocolate away from candy-crazy Cocoa is practically a full-time job! But when a rival candy company tries to put the Cabots'' chocolate shop out of business, Mason knows he''s got another job to do. He isn''t about to let some big corporation steal their recipes, take their customers, or mess with their puppies. This means war!

One candy-crazed Labrador plus one feisty puppy equals double the trouble in this irresistible chapter book series from the author of The Chocolate Lab. When Mason and Hannah find a tiny yellow Labrador named Nilla out by the old mill, Hannah is dying to keep her. But Mason isn''t sure that''s a good idea. Not when they are busy trying to turn the mill into a chocolate factory to save the family''s business. Plus the Cabots already have a dog, and Cocoa''s wild ways are always stirring up trouble. Adding an untrained, rowdy puppy to the mix might just be a recipe for disaster!

The author of the Bad Food series introduces Cocoa: fierce friend, energetic pup, and star of this deliciously sweet chapter book series! Cocoa is cooking up trouble . . . Take one family''s chocolate shop, add a dash of competition with the fancy new store on the block, stir in a candy-crazy Labrador named Cocoa . . . and you''ve got a recipe for disaster! If Mason and Hannah can win first prize at the annual Chocolate Expo, they may be able to save their parents'' shop. But Cocoa can''t control himself in the kitchen. And one more mess means they''ll have to say goodbye to their pup for good!

Solve puzzles, play games, draw pictures, and write amazing stories all about everyone''s favorite group of teen super heroes: Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy! Based on the original characters from the DC Comics universe, Teen Titans Go! shows how teen heroes pass the time when they''re not out fighting bad guys. Complete the activities and puzzles in this interactive journal to prove that you have what it takes to join the Teen Titans. Use your imagination to keep up with the adventures and crazy hijinks of the best teen super hero team in the universe!

This Mad Libs features 48 pages of original stories based on the characters and action from the popular animated television series Teen Titans Go! Kids will laugh out loud while filling in the blanks of the 21 stories inside this book!

In this thrilling adventure, two friends are trapped in a novel set on the Titanic and must nab a crook if they hope to escape. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. And only they can find the keys to release the magic inside! A FORTUNE LOST AT SEA! When Cleo and Evan set sail on the Titanic, time is not on their side! The famous ocean liner is destined to hit an iceberg. If they can stop a thief from stealing a priceless jeweled book—and find their next key—they might avoid sinking with the ship in this historic disaster! Praise for Key Hunters "Luper''s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers'' attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers." — School Library Journal

In this thrilling adventure, two friends are sucked into a fantasy novel where they must battle elves, trolls, and a dragon before they can escape. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It''s up to them to find the key that will set her free. A MAGICAL KINGDOM AT WAR! The quest is clear. To save the kingdom, Cleo and Evan must battle clever elves, horrible trolls, and the mighty Golden Dragon. Magic will help them win the war—and find the right key. But it will take more than swords and spells to survive this epic fantasy! Praise for Key Hunters "Luper''s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers'' attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers." — School Library Journal

In this thrilling adventure, two friends get trapped in a ghost story where one falls prey to a werewolf''s curse. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It''s up to them to find the key that will set her free . . . THE CURSE OF THE FULL MOON MUST BE BROKEN! On a dark and stormy night, Cleo and Evan are haunted by a disaster. Evan has been bitten by a werewolf! If they can''t find the cure—and the right key—before the full moon rises, he''ll be stuck prowling the pages of this ghost story for good! Praise for Key Hunters "Luper''s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers'' attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers." — School Library Journal

In this thrilling adventure, two friends are trapped in a detective novel and must catch a crook. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It''s up to them to find the key that will set her free. A PRICELESS DIAMOND . . . STOLEN! When Cleo and Evan go undercover to help a rookie detective interview a mansion full of suspects, nothing is as it seems. They must catch the crook—and find the right key—or they could be trapped inside this mystery forever . . . Praise for Key Hunters "Luper''s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers'' attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers." — School Library Journal

In this thrilling adventure, two friends are trapped in a spy novel where they must take on an evil villain and his henchmen in his underwater lair. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It''s up to them to find the key that will set her free. A SPY MUST BE READY FOR ANYTHING! Agents Cleo and Evan have been given an impossible mission: become super-spies and foil the plans of an evil mastermind. But it won''t be easy to break into the Viper''s secret underwater lair, complete a daring rescue, find the right key, and get out alive! Praise for Key Hunters "Luper''s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers'' attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers." — School Library Journal

A hilarious look at the odd, unlikely, and happy couples who live in Elmore. From the ever-arguing Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, to star-crossed Alan and Carmen, to “meant to be” Gumball and Penny, Elmore has its share of “strange but true” and “match made in heaven” couples. And this humorous book will give fans of the show a look at the past, present, and possible future of those couples, as well as insights into the relationships from the couples themselves. From the Non-traditional book edition.

"Through a recap of the misadventures he and his brother Gumball have had, Darwin illustrates how good deeds are rewarded and how not-so-good deeds can land you in trouble, often necessitating more not-so-good deeds"--

It is the summer of 1934, and even at the height of the Great Depression, money is no object for the socialites at posh Saratoga Race Course. The trouble is times are tough for everyone else, especially penniless track workers like fifteenyear- old Jack Walsh. When Jack suddenly graduates from exercise rider to apprentice jockey, or bug boy, he is an overnight sensation. Success brings him all sorts of attention, including that of a brainy blond beauty who is more involved with the gritty underbelly of the track than she lets on and a vicious thug who presses Jack to break his code as a jockey for a payoff that could solve all his family''s problems. Set amid the rough backstretch of Thoroughbred racing, this edge-of-your-saddle read follows the course of a young athlete whose rise to glory in the most popular sport in America is accompanied by ever-increasing pressure to do something that could leave him trampled in the dirt.

All in all, sixteen-year-old Andrew Lang has been dealt a pretty good hand in life. Sure, he has to spend his afternoons slaving away in the hellhole that is his dad''s dry-cleaning business, but even that''s not so bad with Jasmine, the seriously hot Goth-chick senior, working right beside him. So what if she''s got a boyfriend? Plus, Andrew''s got an ace up his sleeve – he''s good at poker. Very good. Unfortunately, all it takes is one bad beat at Shushie''s illegal poker club to turn Andrew''s bankroll from huge to nonexistent. And Andrew''s pretty sure that sooner or later his dad''s going to notice that $600 he "borrowed" from the register. Andrew thinks he may know how to get the money back, but it''s a little bit crazy, and a little bit dangerous . . . In this breakneck-paced novel about gambling and growing up, the stakes are high, and Andrew must ask himself: What does going all in really mean?