Return of the Jedi - Star Wars (James Kahn)

Return of the Jedi - Star Wars

James Kahn

Blurb: It was a dark time for the Rebel Alliance...

Han Sola, frozen in carbonite, had been delivered into the hands of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. Determined to rescue him, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Lando Calrissian launched a hazardous mission against Jabba's Tatooine stronghold.

The Rebel commanders gathered in all the warships of the Rebel fleet into a single giant armada. And Darth Vader and the Emperor, who had ordered construction to begin on a new and even more powerful Death Star, were making plans to crush the Rebel Alliance once and for all...

ISBN: 0751515477 (Paperback)

Year: 1983

Publisher: Warner Books

Pages: 218 (Fiction)

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The Birthday Party of No Return! - Goosebumps Hall of Horrors #6 (R.L. Stine)

The Birthday Party of No Return! - Goosebumps Hall of Horrors #6

R.L. Stine

Blurb: Unhappy birthday to you!

Lee Hargrove only wants one thing - to win a scholarship to Summer Sports Camp. His school is holding a competition and the winner gets to attend the camp for free. Lee is one of the favourites to win along with his friend Cory 'Lucky Duck' Duckworth and another athletic classmate, Laura Grodin. Laura is good... for a girl, but how can anyone compete with Cory's good-luck streak? Lee has an idea and he's about to give Cory an unforgettable birthday present that will really get the party started!

ISBN: 9780545289382 (Paperback)

Year: 2012

Publisher: Scholastic

Pages: 132 (Fiction)

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Return of the Mummy - TV Episode #4 - Goosebumps Presents (Francine Hughes)

Return of the Mummy - TV Episode #4 - Goosebumps Presents

Francine Hughes based on work by R.L. Stine

Blurb: 'Do you know what a summoner is? It's an ancient mummy's hand. I know because I have one. It's supposed to bring the dead to life. And I'm beginning to think it works!

'See, it all started when I went to see my uncle Ben in Egypt. He's a famous archaeologist. He's searching for the lost tomb of an Egyptian prince.

'But now the only one who's lost is me. Lost in the dark, underground pyramids. Lost in a room with a walking mummy!'

ISBN: 0590745891 (Paperback)

Year: 1996

Publisher: Scholastic 

Pages: 63 (Fiction)

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Return of the Mummy - Goosebumps #23 (R.L. Stine)

Return of the Mummy - Goosebumps #23

R.L. Stine

Blurb: Dead.... or alive?

After last year's scary adventure, Gabe's a little nervous about being back in Egypt. Back near the ancient pyramids. Back where he saw all those creepy mummies.

Then he learns about an Egyptian superstition. A secret chant that is supposed to bring mummies to life. Gabe's uncle says it's just a hoax.

But now it sounds like something's moving in the mummy's tomb.

No way a couple of dumb words can wake the dead. Can they?

ISBN: 0590477455 (Paperback)

Year: 1994

Publisher: Scholastic 

Pages: 118 (Fiction)

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The Return of the Worthy - Star Trek (Peter David, Bill Mumy, J. Michael Straczynski)

The Return of the Worthy - Star Trek

Peter David, Bill Mumy, J. Michael Straczynski

Blurb: These are the continuing comic adventures of Kirk, Spock, Scotty and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, as the classic Star Trek team warp into thrilling new worlds!

When Captain Kirk and his crew accidentally discover a group of heroes thought long-dead, they must help them acclimatise to a galaxy they barely recognise. But when internal stresses threaten to tear the group apart, can Kirk help them become heroes again? Also in this collection: a very special tale of dying worlds and those who remember them, and a shocking team-up with...the Klingons?

Written by acclaimed Star Trek novelist and comics legend Peter David (The Incredible Hulk), Lost in Space star Bill Mumy, Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski and Star Trek author Howard Weinstein, with pencillers Gordon Purcell (New Teen Titans) and Ken Hooper (Aquaman), and featuring rare interviews with William Shatner (Captain Kirk) and George Takei (Mr Sulu), these never-before-collected tales will take you beyond the final frontier!

ISBN: 184576319X (Paperback)

Year: 2006

Publisher: Titan Books

Pages: 160 (Fiction)

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4. Collection of Star Trek Comics

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The Vampire Diaries - The Return: Shadow Souls Vol. 2 (L.J. Smith)

The Vampire Diaries - The Return: Shadow Souls Vol. 2

L.J. Smith

Blurb: On the run...

Elena Gilbert's love, the vampire Stefan Salvatore, has been imprisoned by demons who are wreaking havoc in Fell's Church. To find him, Elena entrusts her life to Stefan's brother: Damon, the handsome, deadly vampire who wants Elena, body and soul.

Elena will stop at nothing to free Stefan. Yet with each day, tensions between Elena and Damon grow, and she is faced with a terrible decision: Which brother does she really want?

ISBN: 9780061990267 (Paperback)

Year: 2010

Publisher: Harper Teen

Pages: 599 (Fiction)

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The Return: Vol 1. Nightfall - The Vampire Diaries (L.J. Smith)

The Return: Vol 1. Nightfall - The Vampire Diaries

L. J. Smith

Blurb: To save the two vampire brothers who love her, Elena Gilbert sacrificed her life.

Now that a supernatural force has brought Elena back from the dead, all handsome, brooding Stefan wants is to keep her safe. But when he is lured away from Fell's Church, sleek, powerful Damon seizes the chance to win Elena over, unaware of the danger they're both in. A malevolent being has infiltrated the town and is growing stronger. Able to possess Damon at will, the creature is also drawn to Elena and the new power she has acquired. But it's after more than Elena's power: It thirsts for her death.

ISBN: 9780061990250 (Paperback)

Year: 2009

Publisher: Harper Teen

Pages: 586 (Fiction)

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