New Releases by Stephanie True Peters

Jack is tired of dealing with the family goat, so he trades her for three stones. When his angry mother throws the stones away, something unexpected happens . . .

"No one knows family drama like the Titans. And when they go head-to-head with the Olympians, the battle lasts ten years-and includes plenty of jealousy and sibling rivalry. Who comes out on top in this epic family fight for control of the universe? Find out in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--

Twelve-year-old Davina is a talented dancer, but she secretly wants to compete on the school''s all-boy football team, so when the mysterious Magic History Book brings ancient pharaoh Cleopatra back to life, Davina receives insight and gains the confidence to succeed.

"When young hero Jason sets out to claim his rightful throne, he faces many challenges along the way. The most difficult of all? Capturing the Golden Fleece. Thankfully, he has his fellow heroes-the Argonauts-by his side. Find out if Jason and his pals succeed in their quest in this modern, graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth"--

Six Sports Illustrated Kids graphic novels in one boxed set--featuring spring and summer sports! This multibook boxed set includes 6 complete graphic novels featuring today''s most popular SPRING and SUMMER sports. Each full-color, full-throttle story shines with dynamic comics paneling and the insider knowledge of Sports Illustrated Kids. What happens when best friends collide at home plate? Can a blind skateboarder take down the extreme competition? Who will win a surfing showdown? These and more sweat-drenched tales of dedication, perseverance, and triumphs are all here in one easy, giftable package for kids to enjoy again and again. Perfect for young athletes and cheering sports fans alike! Books Included in This Set: Battle for Home Plate Justin and Carlos have played on the same baseball team since their T-ball days. But this season, the friends are forced to play on rival teams. When their teams face each other in the final game of the season, Justin and Carlos aren''t even speaking. What will happen when the former best friends collide at home plate? BMX Blitz Luke Lawless faces off against his rival Peter Hildebrand in the BMX-Blitzkrieg! The super-secret course has been kept under wraps, so no one knows what to expect as the race begins. But somehow, the shadowy Peter Hildebrand seems to know what''s around every corner. Riptide Pride Tane Kalana is a natural on the water. He rides waves with ease and looks good doing it. But being talented tends to put a target on your back, and Cody Hannigan has his sights set on taking Tane down a notch. Cody challenges him to a surfer showdown at Breaker Bay! Skateboard Sonar Matty Lyons is a top-notch skateboarder who can do all the coolest tricks. His moves are even more impressive since he''s blind. But not everyone is a fan of the talented grinder. During the state''s biggest skating competition, former champion Bing Hawtin mocks Matty, saying that a blind kid has no chance to win. But Matty knows something Bing doesn''t--seeing isn''t everything. Soccer Longshot Matty is the team captain of the local soccer club, the Strikers. His team is talented, but Matty can''t help but feel that something''s missing. So, he decides to head out to the local park to kick it with some of the streetball kids. Matty figures he''ll run right through the disorganized teens. Instead, he gets a swift kick in the pants! Track Team Titans Track season is about to begin, and Gerald "Sully" Sullivan is ready and raring to run. But on the first day of tryouts, no other students show up! If the Titans don''t get more members, there won''t be a track team. So Sully pays a visit to the other sports teams, hoping their star athletes will join. Sully will have to beat them at their own sports to change their minds.

"In this Swedish folktale, a young boy longs for all the nice things other children have. An old woman tells the boy a secret for granting his wishes: sprinkling salt on a magpie''s tail. But, before the magpie will grant the boy''s wish, the bird has some strange requests of his own."--Back cover

Frank tends the garbage heap in the monster realm and builds inventions out of garbage scraps, so when he invents a robot named Stain who wreaks havoc and angers the monster population Frank must convince everyone Stain is not a threat.

Now that twelve-year-old Anya is old enough to join her fourteen-year-old sister Marina on the fast-pitch softball team things are becoming tense between them: Anya has trouble catching her sister''s pitches and resents Marina''s criticism and being moved to the outfield, Marina is increasingly obsessed with her role as captain, and angry because Anya does not seem to take the game as seriously as she does--and with an important game coming up the sisters are going to have to work out their differences if their team is going to win.

Half graphic novel. Half traditional text.

Three little pigs build their own homes and encounter a threatening wolf.

A strange little man helps the miller''s daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she''ll give him her first-born child.

A nearby dragon sighting has area knights clamoring for new swords, but the village''s swordmaker is having trouble keeping up with orders. Then one morning he discovers a new sword waiting on his workbench. From its etched blade to its jeweled hilt, it''s a thing of beauty. The next morning, there are two, and the next there are three. The delighted swordmaker hides in his workshop to see where these beautiful weapons are coming from. To his shock, they are the work of the dragon, himself! Dare the swordmaker approach the talented beast? Enjoy this twist on the popular tale of "The Elves and the Shoemaker" in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story''s twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

In a remote mountain valley lives a special pack of wolves--one night a month, when the moon is full, they turn into werewolves. Little werewolves are taught never to venture to the far side of one mountain because of the grave dangers there. But the youngest daughter of the pack''s alpha wolf just can''t contain her curiosity. She sneaks a peek at the forbidden side to discover it is a ski resort, where she befriends a young boy. But will their friendship survive if he discovers her dark secret? Experience Hans Christian Andersen''s tale of "The Little Mermaid" like you never have before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story''s twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

Bianca is thrilled when her parents announce that her abuelo is coming to live with them. Bianca and Abuelo share a love of soccer, and she can''t wait to share her love of drumming with her grandfather too. But when Abuelo arrives, he has his own ideas about how Bianca should practice and play. Those ideas translate into trouble on the field. Can Bianca find the beat in her feet before it costs her team the tournament?

"Five full-color graphic novels"--Cover.

In a faraway land, a princess named Aurora lives in a castle, honing her enchantments amid a slumbering kingdom! When the princess was just a baby, a wicked fairy cursed the realm with unending sleep. But a kind fairy had her own spell to cast--she saved the newborn and granted the girl the gift of magic! Now, Aurora is the only one who can awaken her subjects by concocting a potion made up of the world''s rarest ingredients. Faced with strange places and fantastical creatures, can Aurora succeed in her epic quest, or will the kingdom--and she--be doomed to doze forever?

Little Johnny Slimeseed isn''t like the other monsters living in Nightmare. The gentle swamp creature hates scaring human kids and wishes his fellow ghouls would find another hobby. So he comes up with a brilliant plan--fill the land with oozy, goopy slime trees! If he can plant enough seeds, the monsters won''t frighten anyone because they''ll be too busy having fun in the sludge! Can Johnny achieve his freaky forest dream? In this Far Out Folktale, the story of famous American pioneer Johnny Appleseed gets twisted about to create an exciting graphic novel adventure for kids.

Mole, Rat, and Badger are the best of friends. As for Toad, well... he''s not he''s a bad guy. It''s just that he really, REALLY loves cars. If he sees a sporty vehicle, he can''t help but ask to take it for a spin. And if he takes it for a spin, he can''t help but find out how fast it goes. And whenever he finds out how fast a car can go, Toad tends to end up in big trouble. Will Toad''s pals save him from ending up in prison, or will Toad land his friends in even bigger trouble? These full-color graphic novels feature enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, and bolded glossary words. They''re sure to hook even the most reluctant of readers.

Shelly the Tortoise is determined to beat Hunter the Hare... in an epic robot battle! Animals from around the forest are engineering their own mechanical fighting suits to enter the hi-tech competition. Shelly is working tirelessly to perfect her machine while Hunter goofs off, confident he will win like always. But when the two faceoff in the arena, will Shelly''s slow-and-steady approach be enough to KO Hunter and finally bring victory? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop''s The Tortoise and the Hare receives a playful, modern twist. Experience a classic fable like never before in this full-color graphic novel retelling for kids!

An illustrated book of biographies highlighting the inspiring and innovative qualities of forty very different men throughout history, for fans of Heroes for My Son and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Our history books are full of great men, from inventors to explorers to presidents. But these great men were not always good men. It''s time for our role models to change. This book pays tribute to Mr. Rogers, Barack Obama, Hayao Miyazaki, and more: men whose masculinity is grounded in compassion and care. These men have varying worldviews and are accomplished in a range of fields, but they share important commonalities. They served their communities. They treated people with respect. They lifted others up. And they went on to create change, inspire others, and, indeed, do great things--not in spite of their goodness, but because of it. These men''s stories will educate, entertain, and encourage the next generation of writers, activists, entrepreneurs, and other leaders of all genders to do better and be better--to be truly groundbreaking.

Clones on the loose spell double trouble at camp in the third book in a spooky new series that''s Goosebumps meets Wayside School Kaitlyn and Noah are arch-enemies at their summer camp, and with good reason. They are rivals in everything, and both are determined to come out on top. But when they suddenly start to see double and it turns out that their camp counselors have doppelgangers running amok, they have to work together to get to the bottom of the strangely replicating counselors and save their camp from the Scaremaster-who seems to be pulling the strings from inside the pages of his creepy book. Will Kaitlyn and Noah learn that it takes two to outwit the Scaremaster and save their campmates, or will the clones win this round'' For fans of Goosebumps, Eerie Elementary, and the Haunted Library series, B.A. Frade brings frightfully funny tales to life in this thrilling new series.

"The career of tennis star Serena Williams is chronicled in this comprehensive biography, complete with stats and photographs"--

Sylvester improves his baseball skills while being coached by a man who bears a striking resemblance to baseball great Ty Cobb.

A profile of basketball player Dwight Howard, a high school superstar who was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2004 and won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2009. Includes statistics, quotations, career highlights, and photographs.

Another sparkling gift book from The New York Timesbestselling author of A PRINCESS PRIMER. For anyone who has ever wondered if mermaids exist, here is a stunning oversize novelty book that reveals everything about their secret world, from how to recognize and find them to tips about their style and preferences. Stories about mermaids past and present are interwoven with activities such as selecting the perfect pet for a mermaid and touring a mermaid castle. Breathtaking watercolour paintings of mermaids, marine animals, and underwater landscapes offer plenty of details to discover. This beautiful gift book offers interactive fun on every page, leading up to a glittery surprise on the final spread.

Rob Lasher is just an ordinary soccer player. Then one afternoon, he saves his coachs life. Suddenly, hes the teams hero. As everyone continues to laud his heroic act, Rob soon realizes he doesnt want the attention--or any unearned accolades that go with it.

Natasha must stop her evil uncle, Lubek, from stealing the local science museum''s prize exhibit when students from Fountain Park High School spend the night there.

Princess Natasha travels back in time to assure that the election which has brought her father, King Carl, to power, actually turns out successfully--without the interference of Lubek, her evil uncle.

Natasha, secret agent and beloved princess of Zoravia, poses as an exchange student in order to continue her battle against her evil uncle, Lubek, and his clones.