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Mermin the merman from Meri? That's the question Pete and his friends ask after finding the fish-boy washed up on the beach! Mermin just escaped the undersea kingdom of Mer, and is ready to have some fun on dry land! Mermin is a little odd: he can talk to fish, and packs quite a punch. But why would this aquatic kid be afraid to swim? Perhaps it has something to do with the fishy pursuers who have followed him from the depths below!

Publisher Annotation: When a machine boy falls to Earth, his heart is awoken for the first time. As he learns to be human, he struggles to override his own programming and become a hero.

"The quest to save Dreamside continues! After a surprise attack at sea, Cucumber finds himself in the Ripple Kingdom, home to white sand, blue waves ... oh yeah, and the giant, terrible squid monster holding Almond and Sir Carrot captive. Can our so-called "legendary hero" rescue his companions from the nefarious Splashmaster? Nah, probably not. Good thing Princess Nautilus is here! With her wit, charm, and positive attitude, there's no way they can...

"Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck are just about the closest friends ever. They do almost everything together and experience the happiness of sharing, the joy of following their dreams, and how true friendship can provide support in getting through everyday troubles! Growing up is a great adventure when you have a trusted friend by your side, and that's just who Minnie and Daisy are--Best Friends Forever--and you can join them on their exciting new adventures!"--Page...

A girl tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and all her friends provide words of encouragement.

"Ka-boom! Clobbered by fallout from a blast that kills the local superhero, Defender, Andrew Ryan suddenly has super strength and speed! And he can fly! Now it's up to him to protect citizens from thieves, thugs, and fearsome villains. He dons a homemade costume to hide his true identity, and Smash is born! But fighting crime isn't easy, especially when you're in fifth grade. On top of evil robots and trigger-happy bank robbers, there's homework,...

"A young conservationist overcomes the odds to return a sun bear to its natural habitat"--

The Uglydolls have a variety of food-related adventures, including a cooking competition, an attempt to make lemonade, and their own version of the Stone Soup story.

"Adrienne's epic journey continues in the sequel to the award winning Princeless: Save yourself. This time Adrienne's mission is to rescue her sister Angelica, the most beautiful princess in all the land. Meanwhile, Adrienne's father, King Ashe, who believes Adrienne has been murdered by a mysterious dragon riding knight, has gathered the bravest knights in the kingdom [to] bring her killer to justice, not knowing that the knight they are hunting...