Matthew Cody crafts compelling narratives for young readers, drawing inspiration from his life in the vibrant backdrop of New York City. Beyond his literary pursuits, he dedicates his time to nurturing the next generation of storytellers through creative writing instruction for children and adolescents.
The story unfolds with Alfred reuniting with a friend from butler school, who brings along Daphne and Scooby-Doo. When Scooby and Ace are dog-napped, the humans must embark on a rescue mission, all while keeping family secrets hidden. The plot weaves humor and adventure as they navigate the challenges of saving their canine companions.
Gotham City serves as the eerie backdrop for a collection of five ghostly adventures featuring Batman. This illustrated hardcover chapter book showcases a series of spooky short stories, each filled with unexpected twists and turns. Readers will encounter a cursed, talkative doll, characters from a children's book haunting Jervis Tetch, and the restless spirits of Wayne Manor, among other chilling tales. The blend of humor, fright, and the supernatural promises to thrill fans of the Dark Knight.
Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all!
In Book 3 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja series, small-time crooks, sidekicks, and the wannabe supervillains who made our heroes who they are all get a chance to tell their stories--and their stories are hilarious!
Everyone's favorite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face...the suburbs!
From Epic Originals comes an action-packed graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero. Return to Metro City's furry underbelly in this exciting follow-up to Kirkus-starred Cat Ninja volume 1! When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! And while they're pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they're in over their heads when that egg hatches into a high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness. It's baby's first superhero adventure when they decide to bring their newest family member along as they uncover the identity--and nefarious motives--of Metro City's latest foe. Through the shared adventures of these former adversaries, kids learn the importance of: * Using your powers--super or not!--to stand up for those who need your help * Family, in all its forms * Second chances
Explore the multiverse with the Bright Family! In this first graphic novel of the smash hit Epic Originals series, join siblings Nia and Jayden on an out- of-this-world adventure to find their missing parents.
Welcome to the magical, mystical, topsy-turvy world of the House of Secrets, where Zatanna embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure ... all with her pet rabbit, Pocus, at her side Zatanna and her stage magician father live in a special house, the House of Secrets, which is full of magic, puzzles, mysterious doors, and storybook creatures--it's the house everyone in the neighborhood talks about but avoids. At school one day, Zatanna stands up to a bully and everything changes--including her friends. Suddenly, Zatanna isn't so sure about her place in the world, and when she returns home to tell her father, he's gone missing, lost within their own home. With thrilling twists from writer Matthew Cody and dazzling artwork by Yoshi Yoshitani, Zatanna and the House of Secrets will delight readers at the turn of every page--and the opening of every door!
Beware, villains! Cat Ninja may appear to be nothing more than a silly internet meme. But he is evil's greatest enemy, and the silent master of Kat Fu and carpet scratching! From Epic! Originals, Cat Ninja is a hilarious graphic novel series about a lovable cat with a heroic alter-ego.
Once a year, Strange Scout troops from around the world are invited to the International Chapter House Headquarters, an old lighthouse on the shore of the infamous Loch Ness. But when Nessie fails to show up for her annual late-night visit, evidence points to a dastardly plot to kidnap the ancient lake monster and frame Troop D!