New Releases by Sarah Hines-Stephens

If you only had a few minutes to evacuate your house in the face of a wildfire, what would you take? And if you were separated from your mom and thought she was in danger, would you still leave - or would you head back in to rescue her? Twelve-year-old Sam lives alone with his mom and their dog in the idyllic seaside town of Santa Bonita. His father died when Sam was young, but his best friend Marco has been helping recreate his dad''s old photos as part of a memorial project. One particularly warm October day, however, Sam smells something faint from far away. It''s the scent of smoke. An unexpected southern California wildfire is whipping ferociously toward town. Sam, Marco, and the whole neighborhood must urgently evacuate with little warning. Sam is distraught. If his house burns, all his memories of his father will go with it. Even worse, Sam’s dog disappears during the emergency, sending the boy into a panic. When he should be leaving the city with Marco and his family, Sam instead turns back, a decision that will plunge him right into the path of a deadly fire.

Action and adventure with high stakes and a happy ending -- and dogs! Gem is a golden retriever puppy who loves to dig. She gets adopted out to a handful of would-be forever families, but no matter how much she wants to please her new people, she can''t keep herself from digging up the roses...and the lawn...and the couch cushions...anything that''s remotely diggable. Over and over she is returned to the shelter, unwanted and heartbroken. The folks at the Sterling Center recognize Gem''s flaw as an asset. A dog this driven could really shine in a disaster! But soon after she arrives at the training facility, Gem gets sick...really sick. Will she recover and stay healthy enough to save lives?

Lex Luthor is up to his old tricks, and the reader must choose the path that Superman will take to defeat his wicked schemes.

Action and adventure with high stakes and a happy ending -- and dogs! Jet is a border collie puppy tired of feeling hungry and lonely. He''s tired of the collar that yanks at his neck and the leash that makes things worse. When his owners move away and leave him tied up in the backyard, it seems like Jet is running out of time.When Jet is saved by a home inspector, he''s taken to the Sterling Center, where he shows all the classic signs of a great rescue dog, but he''s terrified of the leash. When a plane goes down in the wilderness and a snowstorm is moving in, will Jet be able to overcome his fear in time to become a hero?

When Dusty, starving and sick, is picked up on the side of the highway after losing his pack, he''s lucky to be alive. The tiny Chihuahua is small enough to fit in two hands and needs special care to be nursed back to health before he can be adopted out to a forever family.Dusty recovers at the Sterling Center, where they train Search and Rescue dogs. Though the Sterlings don''t think a dog as small as Dusty can do the tireless work of a SAR dog, an undeterred Dusty shows them that heart and determination matter most. Still, when a massive earthquake hits and lives are at risk, even Dusty has to wonder...does he have what it takes to get the job done?

Action and adventure with high stakes and a happy ending -- and dogs! After Ember is rescued from a devastating house fire, she longs for a forever home. But every family that adopts the yellow Lab puppy brings her back, saying she is untrainable, has too much energy, or is just plain destructive. After three failed placements, young Ember is out of options.The Sterling family runs a ranch that turns rescued dogs into rescue dogs. They''re willing to take a chance on the young Lab, not knowing that Ember''s first rescue will test her skills and strength beyond imagination...

After Ember is saved from a house fire, she is brought to the Sterling family, who run a ranch that trains rescue dogs.

When Dusty, starving and sick, is picked up on the side of the highway after losing his pack, he''s lucky to be alive. The tiny Chihuahua is small enough to fit in two hands and needs special care to be nursed back to health before he can be adopted out to a forever family. Dusty recovers at the Sterling Center, where they train Search and Rescue dogs. Though the Sterlings don''t think a dog as small as Dusty can do the tireless work of a SAR dog, an undeterred Dusty shows them that heart and determination matter most. Still, when a massive earthquake hits and lives are at risk, even Dusty has to wonder ... does he have what it takes to get the job done?

Presents the adventures of Mowgli, the "man-cub," abandoned as a baby by his parents and raised by the wolves in the wilds of the jungle.

A collection of short stories from favorite authors, all about dogs and the kids who love them. Royalties will be donated to RedRover, an organization that helps animals in need! This collection is full of heartwarming and hilarious stories about the Pawley Rescue Center, where rescued dogs find their way into hearts and homes. You''ll meet Foxtrot, a feisty Pomeranian who can''t bear the thought of leaving her best friend. And Beatrice, whose bark is definitely worse than her bite. And then there''s Pumpkin, one of the 101 Chihuahuas who turn life at the center upside down. Whether drooling, dueling, or just fooling around, these captivating canines will show you why the dog is kid''s best friend! LUCKY DOG features sweet and silly stories about playful pups and the kids who love them by some of your favorite authors: Randi Barrow, Marlane Kennedy, Elizabeth Cody Kimmel, Kirby Larson, C. Alexander London, Leslie Margolis, Jane B. Mason and Sarah Hines Stephens, Ellen Miles, Michael Northrop, Teddy Slater, Tui T. Sutherland, and Allan Woodrow.

In the third installment of A Dog and His Girl Mysteries, things are going to the cats!Dodge and Cassie can''t visit the senior center or take a walk without landing in a mystery or two. Something''s up with the vitamins some people in town are taking--and something doesn''t seem right about an eccentric neighbor''s mysterious "fall" that leaves thirteen pets in need of homes. The former K-9 and his girl will leave no ladder unclimbed or rosebush uninvestigated to get to the bottom of the case!

A dog and his girl show how six legs are better than two in this brand new mystery series!When Dodge, a German shepherd police dog, finds himself retired after an accident leaves him deaf in one ear, he''s lucky to be adopted by the perfect family. Twelve-year-old Cassie Sullivan, his girl, smells almost as good as a dog, and gets her nose for sleuthing from her police chief mom and coroner dad. Cassie is smart and quick on her feet, and doesn''t mind breaking a couple rules to get to the bottom of a mystery. Dodge has forty-two dog years of experience solving crime, as well as a great network of other four-legged colleagues when he needs more intel. When Verdel Ward, the richest man in town, goes missing, it seems like everyone from the mayor to the housekeeper wants his fortune, which he''s left behind with no will. But Cassie and Dodge can smell a mystery from a mile away, and can''t help wondering why a miser would go swimming in a dangerous cove, what''s up with the suspicious fiancee, who''s been sneaking around the mansion, and where a twin brother has come from.

Retired police dog Dodge is adopted by twelve-year-old Cassie, and the pair investigates when the town''s richest man suddenly disappears without a trace, leaving a trail of suspects after his fortune.

Cassie''s mom, an exemplary officer and model of integrity, is suspended from the force pending an investigationNand won''t say why. It''s an awkward situation for the police, for the town, for the mayor, and especially for Cassie. Soon, Cassie and Dodge are on the case to find out why.

Wonder Woman battles Devastation, the shape-shifting super-villain, and she must face her greatest weakness and learn from the lessons of her past.

Lena et Abby sont de grandes amies. Elles adorent courir les magasins d''occasions en quête de précieux trésors. Leur dernière trouvaille est un appareil photo instantané qui produit des clichés étranges où apparaît la silhouette d''un garçon au regard dur. Serait-ce un fantôme? Best friends Abby and Lena love searching through thrift stores for forgotten treasure. So when they find an old Polaroid camera, the girls can''t wait to try it out. But when the pictures develop, strange images appear- town landmarks that aren''t there anymore, weird shadows, and creepiest of all, the troubled, dark face of a boy they''ve never seen before. With each photo, the boy gets a little clearer, and the girls get more spooked. Is he trying to hurt them? Does he need their help? One thing is certain: Abby and Lena need to get the picture-before it''s too late. Original Title: Poison Apple: Now You See Me...

SUPERGIRL''S super-horse COMET tries to stop the mechanical cat known as MECHANIKAT.

The SCAREDY CROWS are coating GOTHAM with fear dust, and ACE THE BAT-HOUND is Halloween''s only hope.

When Bizarro Krypto crash lands on Earth, he cannot believe his eyes. Humans own dogs as pets! On his planet, everything is the exact opposite - canines rule the world. Before returning home, he promises to make things right....or maybe wrong.

"When four friends stumble across a mysterious note and a stash of spy gear, they are primed for an adventure. Little do they know that intrigue will find them....Someone is attempting to sabotage their school''s production of The Wizard of Oz and only the girls of the brand-new Spy Society can unravel the mystery!"--

When BIZARRO KRYPTO lands on Earth, the SUPER-PETS must stop his backward antics.

This book has bite . . . When Lena and her best friend Abby find an old Polaroid camera, they never suspect that a creepy ghost story is about to develop!Best friends Lena and Abby love searching through thrift stores for lost treasures. When they find an old Polaroid camera, they can''t wait to try it out. But the photos that develop are troubling -- things that weren''t really there appear in the pictures. Creepiest of all is the image of a boy, dark and angry looking. He shows up, over and over, clearer each time. Can the girls discover what the ghost boy wants -- before it''s too late?

Audrey est tres impressionnee par la nouvelle eleve, Maelie. Elle aimerait bien devenir son amie, mais elle ignore si c''est reciproque. Afin de le savoir, Audrey decide de creer et de faire circuler un cahier des verites, un genre de jeux-questionnaire qui est interdit a l''ecole. La jeune fille est tellement obnubilee par cette histoire qu''elle en oublie sa meilleure amie Camila. [SDM].

Find humor, help, and inspiration in this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to 166 things a mom needs to know from pregnancy through baby’s first year. Show Mom How brings the parenting expertise of Babytalk magazine to the award-winning Show Me How series—one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. From sensible to sweet to downright silly, 166 things every new mother needs to know—one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step activities, moms-to-be get the inside scoop on pregnancy and parenting with details on key aspects of new motherhood, including: - Sharing the news of a pregnancy - Decorating the nursery - Swaddling a newborn - Coping with teething - Celebrating a birthday - Inducing labor naturally - Trimming baby’s nails - Painting under plastic wrap -And much, much more Presented in a bold new visual style that draws on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, Show Mom How brings moms the knowledge they need in a stylish, fun format. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Mom How is also a parent-tested resource that will prove indispensable in any number of situations, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.

"When a carnival comes to Metropolis, the evil ape Gorilla Grodd turns a festival of fun into a day of destruction! Beppo the Super-Monkey, along with the Wonder Twins and their space chimp, Gleek, must stop his midway madness"--Page 4 of cover.

A group of friends makes the discovery of a lifetime when they find a designer purse with very special contents. Lipstick, sunglasses, a notebook-- everything looks normal, but each item actually has secret spy qualities. Now the girls have the goods to become stellar secret agents!

While visiting the rainforest, WONDER WOMAN discovers a company has destroyed a large area of trees. Traveling deeper, she is attacked by two angry super-villains -- POISON IVY and GORILLA GRODD!

When riots erupt in downtown Washington, D.C., only one person can stop them . . . WONDER WOMAN! But as she controls the crazy crowd, the super hero is suddenly caught off guard by an even bigger problem. DEVESTATION, the shape-shifting super-villain, is out to destroy WONDER WOMAN once and for all. If the AMAZONIAN PRINCESS is going to stop this DEVA OF DESTRUCTION, she''ll have to face her greatest weakness and learn from the lessons of her past.

"Audrey Jones wants to be friends with the new girl at school, Mailee, but she can''t tell if Mailee feels the same about her. So she decides to starts a slam book to get the scoop. Slam books are against school rules, but with pages to write about everyone in the sixth grade, and a code to see who wrote what, Audrey can find out what Mailee really thinks about her. The book is a huge hit--everyone is excited to write (and read!) about everyone else. But does Audrey really want to know the truth?"--P. [4] of cover.

"Superman seeks Batman''s help as a giant metallic monster destroys downtown."--P. [4] of cover.