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21) Clark & Lex
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Even though his parents demand he hide his amazing superpowers, Clark uses them to give himself that extra edge in a competition to find the best and brightest for a summer internship in Metropolis, but he will have to deal with newfound friend Lex Luthor who also has special abilities.
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Claudia Jones disappeared for months, then returned mysteriously to Blithedale High School with a strange but palpable--perhaps supernatural--aura, prompting questions about whether aliens abducted her. Nigel feels the aura strongly; Brett, Nigel's sort-of romantic rival, tries to keep distant from everyone; Emily breaks away from them both, but rushes into a predator in "nice-guy" clothing; and Paula is about to experience a breakthrough that will...
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Can the Lumberjanes complete their wish lists before the end of summer?
With the end of summer rapidly approaching, Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley decide to embark on one final adventure, finishing up their summer to-do list with a bang!
But no one's ready for the shocking secret force that's heading straight for the 'Janes!
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Lois Lane and her friend Kristen want to promote their friendship video channel at the big neighborhood barbecue and bike race but when the fireworks go missing and a new girl takes up all of Kristen's attention, Lois tries to face her challenges and still celebrate the summer.
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"Thirteen-year-old Dinah Lance is in a rock band with her two best friends and has a good relationship with her mom, but when a mysterious figure threatens her friends and family, she learns more about herself and her mother's secret past."--Provided by publisher.
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"Meet Astrid and Stella! These best friends are ready to fire up the turbo pumps and blast off into the stratosphere! In their first adventure, they will discover the cute-and-cuddly planet Caturn and beach-covered planet Bloop. At each stop, they'll meet new pals, solve friendship conundrums, and stop one evil tyrant -- with lots of dance breaks and snack attacks along the way" --
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"Sunny's just made it to middle school . . . and it's making her life very confusing. All her best friend Deb wants to talk about is fashion, boys, makeup, boys, and being cool. Sunny's not against any of these things, but she also doesn't understand why suddenly everything revolves around them. She's much more comfortable when she's in her basement, playing Dungeons & Dragons with a bunch of new friends. Because when you're swordfighting and spider-slaying,...
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"When April, Jo, Mal, Molly, and Ripley get in trouble with Rosie, the mysterious director of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types, they figure the punishment is gonna be a walk in the park--er, woods, but no one's ready for the surprises that await!"--Provided by publisher.
32) Metropolis Grove
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Sonia Patel hopes having a full summer in her new house in Metropolis Grove will let her make friends before school starts, but new pals Duncan and Alex do not believe her when she tells them she has actually seen Superman in their town.
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What could be more magical than having a unicorn as a best friend? For nine-year-old Phoebe Howell, it all started while she was shkipping rocks across a pond and accidnetally hit a dazzling but self-absorbed unicorn named Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. Together, the unlikely BFFs discover a world full of magical mysteries and adventure, taking on everything from cruel classmates to candy-breathing dragons.
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Being best friends with a unicorn is truly incredible, as 10-year-old Phoebe Howell knows from experience. But what would it be like to actually trade places with a magical unicorn for a day? As it turns out, it's much harder than it looks! Phoebe's botched muffin spell turns the sky plaid. And things aren't any easier for Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, who has no idea how to hold a pencil. The friends also meet a three-eyed flying creature named Glorpie...
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"Featuring dazzling art from the Paramount+ and Nickelodeon animated series, and starring all the charming characters of Lincoln Peirce's bestselling books, Big Nate: Destined for Awesomeness includes hilarious graphic novel adaptations of three different episodes."--
38) Men I trust
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"Eliza is a thirtysomething struggling single mother and poet. Sasha, a twentysomething yearning for direction in life, just moved back in with her parents and dabbles as a sex worker. The two strike up an unlikely friendship that, as it veers toward something more, becomes a deeply resonant exploration of how far people are willing to go to find intimacy in a society that is increasingly not conducive to it." --
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"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa's job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate's status as the owner of P.S. 38's filthiest locker, our hero may have met his...