Victor Rivas
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"Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10-pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel-driver helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill."--Back cover.
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"Kersville has a furry problem: there's dogcatcher on the loose! And he's snatching up every dog he can find, including the ugliest stray you've ever seen ... that Desmond Cole has fallen in love with. But the dogcatcher may have bit off more than he can chew. Could one of the snatched canines be a werewolf?"--Publisher's description
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Five of the world's greatest fairy tales, retold in the popular and attractive graphic novel format. Fresh, bold illustrations give these timeless tales a modern edge. The stories include Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Hansel and Gretel.
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"School dances are tricky. Everybody wants to go, but nobody wants to dance. The music is too loud for anyone to talk. Teachers are there watching kids, but telling them to go out and have a good time. Oh, and at Kersville Elementary ... be careful because you'll have to watch out for ghouls on the dance floor!"--Amazon.com.
17) Campfire stories
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Desmond, Andres, and their ghost-friend Zax take turns trying to tell the scariest story of all while gathered around the campfire on a camping trip.
18) Mermaid you look
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Desmond and Andres visit the acquarium where they discover a mermaid whose song puts anyone who hears it under a spell.
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"Kersville Elementary School has a problem: there's a very hungry vampire on the loose! But this creature doesn't thirst for blood. Instead, he's been eating the students' homework! Can Desmond Cole stop the monster from turning everyone's work into food for thought?"-- Publisher's description.