Curse of the Bizarro Beetle

Curse of the Bizarro Beetle
Author: Julie Berry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2010
Genre: Halloween
ISBN: 9780329784300

Escaping the Splurch Academy infirmary using stolen keys, Cody Mack and friends prepare for Halloween and try to figure out Cody's dreams about a giant beetle that seems to be turning him into a monster.

Curse of the Bizarro Beetle #2

Curse of the Bizarro Beetle #2
Author: Julie Berry
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010-08-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101442417

With CodyÕs archnemesis, Headmaster Farley, banished from the school, Cody should be celebrating . . . but something is bothering him, eating at him . . . literally gnawing on him. Dark forces are on the rise at Splurch Academy and Cody Mack isnÕt sure which side of the battle heÕs on.

Reaching Reluctant Young Readers

Reaching Reluctant Young Readers
Author: Rob Reid
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1442274425

Reaching Reluctant Young Readers features 150 middle-grade books. Each profiled title has the potential to hook the reluctant reader and lure them to read the entire book. To specifically encourage elementary and middle-school-age reluctant children to read, there is first a pitch to get the reader’s attention. That is followed by a short reading passage to “set the hook” and encourage the young person to read the rest of the book on their own. Further, the book contains several hundred additional recommended titles. The books selected for this collection were chosen following the criteria of reluctant reader books created by the Quick Picks committee sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. While these guidelines were designed for young adult books, they also work well for middle-grade books. The criteria include: clear writing (no convoluted long sentences with sophisticated vocabulary), high interest “hook” in the first few pages, well-defined characters, interesting plot, and familiar themes.

The Rat Brain Fiasco #1

The Rat Brain Fiasco #1
Author: Julie Berry
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2010-08-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101442433

When Cody Mack is called to the principalÕs office yet again, he finds something far worse than detention awaiting him: Splurch Academy, a frightfully sinister boarding school for disobedient children run by a group of monstrous teachers.

The Rat Brain Fiasco

The Rat Brain Fiasco
Author: Julie Berry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2010
Genre: Conduct of life
ISBN: 9781101438435

Cody Mack's misdeeds land him in a reformatory school, where he soon discovers that the principal and teachers are actual monsters with a sinister plan to alter the boys' brains.

The Colossal Fossil Freakout #3

The Colossal Fossil Freakout #3
Author: Julie Berry
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2011-02-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101513241

Headmaster Farley's back and he's ready for revenge, but an unexpected visit from his estranged sister brings monstrous results as she takes over Splurch Academy. Forced to retreat to his laboratory, he hatches a plan to reclaim the school. Meanwhile, Cody Mack and the other boys are pitted against their new classmates-the girls of Priscilla Prim Academy for Precious and Proper Young Ladies.

DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman

DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman
Author: S.D. Perry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1608875016

Explore the powers of DC Comics' greatest characters like never before through stunning anatomical cutaways and in-depth commentary from the Dark Knight. Concerned about the threat that so-called “metahumans” may pose to the world, Batman has begun compiling a detailed dossier on their incredible physiology and abilities. From villains like Killer Croc, Bane, and Brainiac, to Batman’s own comrades, including Superman and Cyborg, the file brings together the Dark Knight’s fascinating personal theories on the unique anatomical composition of these formidable individuals. This stunning and unique book delves into the incredible abilities of DC Comics characters like never before. Using beautifully illustrated anatomical cross sections depicting twelve different DC characters, the book, told from Batman’s unique perspective, will explore how these “metahumans” physical makeup differs significantly from that of the average person. From detailed theories on how Superman’s eyes shoot heat rays to an in-depth exploration of how Aquaman is able to breathe under water, the book delves into the deepest secrets of these classic characters. Also featuring chapters on the anatomy and abilities of Doomsday, Aquaman, Swamp Thing, Darkseid, Martian Manhunter, and more, this one-of-a-kind book will change the way you look at metahumans forever.

Red Hood: Outlaw (2016-) #40

Red Hood: Outlaw (2016-) #40
Author: Scott Lobdell
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-11-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

After their first mission in the field, all the Outlaws want is to head back to the Block for some R&R. Unfortunately, no sooner do they get home than they find themselves under assault from Shay Veritas’ clones! It’s like Night of the Living Duplicates in there, and Red Hood is nowhere to be found. Is he teaching them a dangerous (but hopefully valuable) lesson with his absence, or is he dealing with something even bigger and more terrifying?

The Last Last-Day-Of-Summer

The Last Last-Day-Of-Summer
Author: Lamar Giles
Publisher: Versify
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1328460835

The Hardy Boys meets The Phantom Tollbooth, in the new century! When two adventurous cousins accidentally extend the last day of summer by freezing time, they find the secrets hidden between the unmoving seconds, minutes, and hours are not the endless fun they expected.