Michael North

Thirteen-year-old Davey just wants a little peace and quiet before his family wakes up. Slipping out of their cramped hotel room at dawn, he heads straight for the Florida beach, completely ignoring the No Swimming sign. It is only supposed to be a quick dip in the warm ocean. But the water is deceptively strong, and before he realizes what is happening, the relentless current drags him far from the shore. Now, Davey is stranded in the open ocean with no one awake to notice he is missing. As exhaustion sets in and the shoreline fades from view, he discovers he is not alone in the water. Something large and terrifying is circling just beneath the surface, waiting for him to tire out. Time is running out as his family frantically begins to search for him on land, while Davey fights for survival in an unforgiving sea. This gripping survival story will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you think twice before stepping into the ocean.

Jimmer JD Dobbs is finally back in town after spending the summer away. Everyone knows his story about visiting his aunt is a lie, and he is clearly hiding something about where he really was. While he was gone, his mother rescued a damaged, abused Rottweiler that JD immediately names Johnny Rotten. Both boy and dog are tough, guarded, and hiding deep scars. As they cautiously learn to trust one another, they form an unexpected and unbreakable bond. But their fragile fresh start is threatened when a treacherous friend enters the picture, and one snap of Johnny Rotten's powerful jaws changes everything. As JD's carefully guarded secrets begin to unravel, he realizes that protecting himself is no longer his biggest problem. Now, he has to risk everything to save the only creature who truly understands him. This gritty and emotional story explores loyalty, redemption, and the lengths we will go to protect our best friends.

The borders between the living and the dead are shattering, and the magic of ancient Egypt has been unleashed on the modern world. If Alex and Ren want to stop the terrifying Death Walkers from taking over, they must track down the powerful Lost Spells. Their desperate quest takes them deep into the scorching Egyptian desert to the legendary Valley of Kings. But when they arrive, they find a country gripped by supernatural madness. Ghostly voices whisper dark secrets on the wind, and eerie lights burn across the night sky. Worse, every move they make is anticipated by The Order, a dangerous secret society hot on their trail. With their plans constantly sabotaged, Alex and Ren realize a terrifying truth: someone is leaking their secrets. With nowhere to hide and time running out, they must figure out who they can actually trust before the Death Walkers consume the world completely.

Long before he was taking care of the Batcave, Alfred Pennyworth was just a clumsy, nervous kid trying to survive school. To fulfill his father's final wish, Alfred enrolls in the highly prestigious Gotham Servants School to train as a butler. Pushed completely out of his comfort zone, he struggles to balance his demanding new courses, strict teachers, and highly competitive classmates. But Alfred soon notices strange things happening in the shadowy halls of his new academy. When he uncovers clues pointing to a massive criminal plot hidden right inside the school, he realizes that passing his classes is the least of his worries. Alfred must look deep within himself to discover if he has the courage, smarts, and fighting spirit to stop the villains. Jump into this hilarious and action packed graphic novel to see how a scrappy, ordinary boy transformed into Gotham City's most legendary hero behind the scenes.

Sixth grader Jack Mogens has his entire life mapped out. He has perfected his batting routine, secured a starting outfield spot on the Tall Pines Braves alongside his best friend Andy, and even managed to talk to the team's star shortstop without embarrassing himself. Baseball is his world, and this season is going to be his masterpiece. But during the very first game, a wild, powerful pitch smashes into him, sending his confidence crashing to the dirt. Suddenly, the sport he loves terrifies him. As Jack struggles with his fear, he starts making up excuses to avoid stepping back up to the plate, risking his spot on the team and his friendships. But hiding on the bench cannot last forever. Jack will have to dig deep, face his anxieties, and decide if he has the mental toughness to get back in the game. This heartfelt sports story perfectly captures the challenge of bouncing back after life knocks you down.

The Tip Line of Evil is officially open, and curious kids everywhere are writing letters to Gotham and Metropolis's most notorious rule breakers. Have you ever wondered how Gorilla Grodd got so incredibly smart? Or why Catwoman always seems to lose to Batman? Maybe you want to know if Harley Quinn ever considered a career in stand up comedy. In this hilarious graphic novel, the worst bad guys in the universe finally answer their fan mail, giving you a sneak peek into what life is really like on the dark side. But you have to read closely between the lines. While these super villains are busy writing back, they might just be plotting something massive behind the scenes. Will the Justice League figure out the clues in time to stop their wicked plans? You will have to dive into these laugh out loud letters to uncover the truth about being bad.

Have you ever wondered what the greatest heroes in the universe do when they are not busy saving the planet? They answer their fan mail! In this hilarious and action packed graphic novel, kids from all over the world write in to ask the Justice League their most burning questions. Does Superman ever make a mistake? Does Wonder Woman really have to listen to her parents? And honestly, does Aquaman smell like fish? No question is too big, too small, or too embarrassing for these iconic heroes. Through their honest and surprisingly funny answers, you will discover that dealing with super villains is sometimes a lot easier than dealing with everyday life. It turns out that wearing a cape and having superpowers is not all that different from just being a regular kid. Jump into these colorful pages for a behind the scenes look at the epic follies and everyday heroics of your favorite comic book legends.

The day the blizzard started, nobody realized the snow would not stop falling for a week. When school is dismissed early, Scotty and his friends Pete and Jason decide to wait out the rush, hanging back in the halls while the buses leave. But the storm intensifies faster than anyone predicted, and soon, they are among the last seven students trapped in their sprawling New England high school. At first, being snowed in without teachers seems like a fun adventure, especially since the girls they like are stranded there too. But the situation turns deadly when the power goes out, taking the heat and lights with it. As the temperatures plummet and the water pipes freeze and burst, the groaning roof threatens to collapse under the sheer weight of the snow. Plunged into freezing darkness, the isolated teenagers must fight off panic and make devastating choices if they are going to survive the deadliest storm of the century.

The ultimate battle that will shake both the living world and the afterlife has finally arrived. The most powerful magic from the Egyptian Book of the Dead has fallen into the hands of The Order, the most dangerous secret organization on the planet. Armed with these ancient spells, The Order is summoning an unstoppable, undying army of stone warriors and violently tearing open the borders between realms. Mummies and vengeful spirits are devastating the globe, plunging cities into total chaos. Alex and Ren are the only ones standing in their way, but the doors to the afterlife are rapidly collapsing. To stop the terrifying Death Walkers and save humanity from complete destruction, the two best friends have no choice but to cross over into the land of the dead. It is a desperate, impossible mission, and Alex must risk his own life to send the evil spirits back to the underworld forever.

A terrifying ancient evil has been unleashed, and the bustling streets of London are paying the price. After barely surviving their first encounter with the undead, best friends Alex and Ren have tracked the dangerous magic of the Egyptian Book of the Dead across the ocean. They arrive in England only to find a city gripped by panic, plagued by a string of bizarre, unsolved disappearances and deeply unsettling supernatural occurrences. Deep beneath the modern streets, a powerful and highly destructive Death Walker is gathering strength, intent on turning London into a wasteland. Following a trail of cryptic clues and ancient amulets, Alex and Ren must navigate underground tunnels and face off against horrifying monsters. With time running out and the dark magic growing stronger by the minute, they must push their courage to the limit to stop the immortal villain before the city is completely destroyed.

Jump City has been overrun by strange, shuffling creatures who are absolutely obsessed with finding good sales and eating brains. After a mysterious comet crashes from the sky, the Teen Titans decide the local mall is the perfect place to hang out and investigate the fallout. Robin has a theory that a zombie outbreak is about to happen, and everyone knows that zombies cannot resist a trip to the mall! But the situation quickly spins out of control. As the bargain hungry undead swarm the streets, Robin and his team must step up to save their beloved city. The danger is everywhere, the cemetery is definitely not safe, rival villains are getting caught in the mess, and some of the Titans are coming down with a serious case of shopping fever. Robin must figure out how to keep his distracted team focused long enough to cancel this hilariously terrifying apocalypse.

The race for the ultimate ancient magic is on, and the clock is ticking down to zero. Alex and Ren are on a desperate, high speed hunt to find the Lost Spells before it is too late. The evil secret society known as The Order is closer than ever to completing their dark master plan: bringing a massive army of indestructible stone warriors to life. Following a twisted trail of cryptic clues, Alex and Ren plunge through magical portals, journey across the scorching sands of Egypt, and dive deep into terrifying underground tombs. But the closer they get to securing the Lost Spells, the more Alex realizes a horrifying truth about the magic keeping him alive. Defeating The Order and undoing the chaos they have caused might demand the ultimate sacrifice. With the fate of the world resting on their shoulders, Alex must decide how much he is willing to risk to save his friends.

Twelve-year-old Ked Eakins feels like his entire life is crumbling in pieces. First, a progressive spinal condition makes him a painful outcast at school. Then, his mother leaves, taking their health insurance with her. And just when he thinks things cannot get any worse, he discovers his father has gambled away their rent money, putting them on the verge of eviction. But Ked is a builder, and he refuses to go down without a fight. He hatches a daring plan to save his family by rebuilding a vintage minibike in his school's maker space and selling it for a massive profit. The only problem is that working in the maker space puts him right in the crosshairs of the school's most relentless bully. With the help of a few unlikely new friends, Ked must find the courage to stand his ground, fix the broken pieces of his life, and bet on himself against all odds.

The proud sailing ship Polaris was supposed to return home with glorious scientific discoveries from the Amazon jungle. But when half the landing party disappears into the treacherous rainforest, panic erupts into a violent mutiny. In the chaos, all the adults abandon the vessel, leaving behind only a handful of deckhands, a botanist's assistant, and a cabin boy. None of them are older than twelve. Stranded alone on the vast Atlantic Ocean with only the stars to guide them, the young, inexperienced crew must figure out how to pilot the massive ship to safety. But navigating the dangerous waters soon becomes the least of their worries. After one of the boys mysteriously vanishes and a strange, foul odor creeps up from belowdecks, they realize they are not actually alone. Something terrifying was brought aboard before the mutiny, and it is stalking them in the dark.

Micheal, Tommy, Mixer, and Bones are four friends who know what it means to be from the wrong side of the tracks. At their high school, nobody takes them seriously and almost everyone ignores them, except for Mr. Haberman, their strict remedial English teacher. Haberman is the only adult who calls them gentlemen, pushing them to engage with heavy literature like Crime and Punishment. But the boys' tight-knit bond is shattered when Tommy suddenly vanishes without a trace. As the remaining three dig into their friend's disappearance, they begin uncovering a twisted maze of terrifying clues. And every single piece of evidence seems to point straight toward Mr. Haberman. Navigating fraying friendships, simmering violence, and deep betrayals, the boys must figure out the truth before another one of them disappears. This gritty, pulse pounding thriller takes an unflinching look at what holds friendships together, and what can violently tear them apart.

Nothing can save Alex Sennefer's life. The doctors have given up, but his mother, an expert in ancient artifacts, refuses to accept defeat. Driven by desperation, she uses the Lost Spells from the Egyptian Book of the Dead to pull her son back from the brink. The magic works, but it comes with a catastrophic price. By opening the doors to the afterlife, she accidentally unleashes five terrifying Death Walkers into the modern world. Now, ancient mummies are awakening, New York City is swarming with menacing scorpions, and worst of all, Alex's mother has vanished without a trace. Teaming up with his fiercely loyal best friend Ren, Alex must navigate booby-trapped museums, decipher ancient riddles, and face off against a powerful Death Walker who has been plotting revenge for three thousand years. It is a desperate race to find his mom and save the world before the tombs close forever.