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Oh no! Your favorite heroic hound, Dog Man, is in big trouble. He's been sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit, and now everyone thinks he's bad to the bone! Can Dog Man's loyal pals help clear his name and prove his innocence? While his friends work hard to solve the mystery, Dog Man faces a tough challenge. He's part dog and part man, and sometimes it feels like he doesn't quite fit in with either world. Join Dog Man on an exciting adventure filled with laughs, friendship, and a quest to discover where he truly belongs. This sixth book in the bestselling Dog Man series from Dav Pilkey is packed with action and heart, perfect for young readers who love hilarious stories and amazing comic art.

Sara Martinez just wanted to do the right thing when she hacked the New York City foster care system to expose her corrupt foster parents. Instead of a medal, she is facing years in juvenile detention and a strict ban on using computers. Just when all hope seems lost, a mysterious British spy named Mother swoops in, offering her a totally different path: a place in a highly secret MI6 agency. Sara is whisked away to a hidden base in Scotland, where she joins the City Spies, a brilliant team of five kids gathered from around the globe. While attending a local boarding school, they master explosives, sleight of hand, and breaking and entering, allowing them to infiltrate places adults simply cannot reach. Before she knows it, Sara is dangling from buildings and hacking rival computer networks at a youth summit in Paris, racing to stop a dangerous villain.

The epic tale of wild cats surviving in the deep forest has been brought to life in a stunning visual adventure. For generations, four fierce groups of cats have shared the woods according to ancient laws. But the balance of power is shifting dangerously, and ThunderClan is facing complete destruction from the growing shadows of their rivals. You will be pulled right into the heart of the action when an ordinary orange house cat named Rusty wanders into the untamed woods. Rusty has a comfortable life with humans, but he trades it all for the thrilling, brutal life of a wild warrior. Experience the intense training, fierce battles, and deep friendships of the forest as Rusty fights to prove that a house cat can become the bravest hero of them all. This incredible full-color adaptation takes you right into the tall grass and the flying fur, offering a breathtaking new way to explore a legendary world of survival and courage.

Ketterdam is a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price. Nobody knows this better than Kaz Brekker, a brilliant and ruthless criminal prodigy. When Kaz is offered the chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams, he knows he cannot pull it off alone. To breach an impenetrable fortress, he assembles a crew of dangerous outcasts. His team includes a convict thirsting for revenge, a sharpshooter who cannot walk away from a wager, a runaway with a privileged past, a deadly spy known as the Wraith, and a Heartrender using magic to survive the slums. Together, these six outcasts must attempt the impossible. They are the only thing standing between the world and total destruction. That is, if they manage not to kill each other before the heist even begins. Join a crew of unforgettable rogues in an epic tale of betrayal, cunning, and survival.

In the bustling, futuristic streets of New Beijing, a deadly plague is sweeping through the crowded markets. Cinder is a gifted mechanic, but as a cyborg, she is treated as a second-class citizen and constantly blamed by her cruel stepmother for everything that goes wrong. Her quiet life of repairs and survival is completely upended when the handsome Prince Kai walks into her shop, dragging her right into the center of a massive intergalactic conflict. Hovering above the Earth, a ruthless and powerful Lunar queen is waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Caught between a forbidden attraction and an overwhelming sense of duty, you will watch as Cinder uncovers startling secrets about her own erased past. To protect the future of her entire world, she must embrace the very technology that makes her an outcast. This thrilling, inventive story transforms a classic fairy tale into a high-stakes cyberpunk adventure you will not be able to put down.

The universe you thought you knew is about to be visually transformed. The unforgettable journey of Meg Murry, her brilliant brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe has thrilled readers for decades, but it has never been seen quite like this. You can now experience the classic battle against the darkness through stunning, vivid illustrations that bring the concept of tessering to life on the page. Watch as the trio leaps across time and space, guided by the mysterious Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Which. Every bizarre alien landscape, every shadowy threat, and every beloved character, from the Happy Medium to Aunt Beast, is captured with incredible artistic detail. This masterful graphic novel adaptation provides a fresh, exciting way to explore a beloved science fiction epic. Whether you are discovering Meg's quest to save her father for the very first time, or you are a longtime fan revisiting a favorite adventure, this beautifully drawn edition is an absolute must-read.