New Releases by Eric Luper

All of your favorite characters from Belching Walrus Elementary return in the fourth Bad Food book by "the Doodle Boy" Joe Whale and fan-favorite Eric Luper! Slice, Totz and Scoop are back in a brand-new adventure! After saving the school yet again, our favorite cafeteria food are ready to finally lay back and relax... not! Another foe threatens the school and it''s up to this wacky cast of characters to prevent the ultimate disaster. Are they up to the task? Read and find out!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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 Scooby-Doo! I would''ve gotten away with it if it weren''t for you meddling PLURAL NOUN! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about hidden clues, costumed villains, and mysterious disappearances, Scooby-Doo Mad Libs will make you feel like you''re a part of Mystery Incorporated! Play alone, in a group, or in a haunted forest! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Scooby-Doo Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Fred, and Daphne! - 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!

The Battle of Mindor, where the forces of the New Republic, led by Luke Skywalker, take on the Black Stormtroopers, led by Lord Shadowspawn, self-styled new Emperor of the galaxy. What Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han, Solo, Chewbacca, C-3P0, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian, and the pilots of Rogue Squadron don't realize is that the Battle of Mindor is a trap devised just for them -- a diabolical attempt by Lord Shadowspawn to do away with the heroes of the New Republic so that he can crush the upstarts and restore the Empire -- with himself at the helm. But Lord Shadowspawn has underestimated the bravery and resourcefulness of his enemies...

It''s the last day of summer, and Gumball is all ready for a date-uh, pool party-with Penny. The only problem? An assignment from Miss Simian he''s neglected all summer!Gumball This hilarious 112-page, paper-over-board journal is another great addition to The Amazing World of Gumball.

"Gather ''round, readers, and let Gumball tell you tales of the creepy, ghoulish, and bizarre in the town of Elmore in this collection of ghost stories. But be warned--Gumball has gotten some of the facts wrong, exaggerated the truth, and used his imagination. So these tales of horror are porbably more like tales of humor!"--Page 4 of cover.

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.

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.
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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!

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

Neither Cleo nor Evan like the new school librarian, Ms. Crowley, but they are very curious about where she disappears to at the back of the library, so one day they follow her--and find a secret door, a magical library full of locked books, and a letter from the previous librarian telling them that she is trapped somewhere between the covers of one of the enchanted books, and they must travel through the stories in order to save her.