Disney's Hercules (Cathy East Dubowski)

Disney's Hercules

Cathy East Dubowski

Blurb: A hero of truly epic proportions.

Young Hercules knew he didn't fit in with the other kids his age, who called him Jerk-ules. But he had no idea he was the son of the all-powerful god Zeus. When he was born, Pain and Panic, Hades not-so-bright helpers, transformed Hercules into a mortal instead of actually killing him.

Once Hercules uncovers his past, he is on a quest to become a hero, thus immortal. But Hades has other plans for the Wonder Boy. As Herc proves himself stronger than anything Hades can throw at him, he finally realises that a true hero is not measures by the size of his strength but the strength of his heart.

Based on the Walt Disney Pictures movie, this heroic and humorous novel contains eight pages of full-colour still from the animated film.

ISBN: 1854718932 (Paperback)

Year: 1997

Publisher: Claremont 

Pages: 84 (Fiction)

Links

1. Buy from Amazon

2. Fan page on the author

3. Review of the book

4. Buy from Barnes & Noble

5. Wikipedia page for the film

My Hairiest Adventure - Goosebumps #26 (R.L. Stine)

My Hairiest Adventure - Goosebumps #26

R.L. Stine

Blurb: He's having a really, really bad-hair day...

Larry Boyd just found the coolest thing in the trash. It's an old bottle of INSTA-TAN. 'Rub on a dark suntan in minutes' - that's what the label says. So Larry and his friends do, but nothing much happens.

Until Larry notices the hair. Dark spikey hair growing on his hands and face. Really gross shiny hair.

Hair that keeps growing back even after he shaves it off...

ISBN: 0590483501 (Paperback)

Year: 1994

Publisher: Scholastic 

Pages: 122 (Fiction)

Links

1. Goodreads page

2. Buy from Amazon

3. Blog on the book

4. Funny look at the book

5. Wiki on the book

Toy Story 2 - Disney Pixar (Leslie Goldman)

Toy Story 2 - Disney Pixar

Leslie Goldman

Blurb: Woody has always taken care of the other toys. So when Woody is stolen by Al the toy collector, Buzz rounds up the rest of the toys to save Woody from certain doom - a toy museum! But when they finally find Woody, he doesn't want to come back - he wants to be a collector's item and sit under a glass case What will it take to make Woody remember that he's still a toy and meant to be played with?

Based on the action-packed sequel to the original Toy Story, with eight pages of full-colour photos from the movie.

ISBN: 073430059X (Paperback)

Year: 1999

Publisher: Penguin Books

Pages: 94 (Fiction)

Links

1. Buy from QBD

2. Buy from Amazon

3. Author's official site

4. IMDB for the film

5. Wikipedia page for the film

Disney Pixar Brave - The Essential Guide (Barbara Bazaldua)

Disney Pixar Brave - The Essential Guide

Barbara Bazaldua

Blurb: Meet Merida, skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor.

Explore Castle DunBroch and the mysterious Highlands of Scotland that surround it. Encounter the uproarious lords of the land the the fiercest of beasts.

Find out how an ill-fated wish unleashes a peril that forces Merida to discover the true meaning of bravery.

ISBN: 9781405356718 (Hardback)

Year: 2012

Publisher: DK

Pages: 64 (Fiction)

Links

1. Publisher's page

2. Buy from Amazon

3. Review of the book

4. Goodreads page

5. More books from the author

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)

Links

1. Goodreads page

2. Wiki page

3. Page for the TV episode

4. Wikipedia page for the TV series

5. Goodreads page for the author

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure - The Magical Story - Disney Fairies (Lisa Marsoli)

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure - The Magical Story (Disney Fairies) 

Lisa Marsoli

Blurb: Tinker Bell is thrilled when she is asked to create the autumn sceptre to celebrate the rare blue moon. Her best friend Terence tries to help Tink but she just gets in her way. They fall out and Tink ends up shattering the precious moonstone held within the sceptre.

In order to fix the moonstone, Tink sets off on a perilous journey to find the enchanted Mirror of Incanta. But is it too late to save the blue moon and her friendship with Terrence?

ISBN: 9781407579276 (Hardback)

Year: 2009

Publisher: Parragon

Pages: 29 (Fiction)

Links

1. Publisher's page for the book

2. Wikipedia page for the film the book is based on

3. Wiki page

4. Buy from Amazon

5. Author's Goodreads page

Hugless Douglas (David Melling)

Hugless Douglas

David Melling

Blurb: Ever feel like you need a really big hug?

Douglas does and he's in search of the perfect bear hug.

ISBN: 9781444906493 (Hardback)

Year: 2010

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books

Pages: 30 (Fiction)

Links

1. Blog on the book

2. Goodreads page

3. Buy from Dymocks

4. Buy from Amazon

5. Buy the interactive book for Apple products

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)

Links

1. Goodreads page

2. Blog on the book

3. Wiki on the book

4. Buy from Amazon (2010 reissue)

5. IMDB page for the TV adaption of this story

Seven Ancient Wonders - Jack West Jr. #1 (Matthew Reilly)

Seven Ancient Wonders (Jack West Jr. #1)

Matthew Reilly

Blurb: It's the biggest treasure hunt in history.

Nearly every nation on earth is involved. A headlong race to locate the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The Capstone.

A magnificent golden capstone once sat atop the Great Pyramid at Giza. It was a source of immense power, capable of bestowing upon its holder absolute global rule for a thousand years...

But then in 323BC, the capstone was broken into seven pieces and hidden within the greatest structures of the age: monuments that would become known as the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.

Now, with the coming of a rare solar event, the time has come to locate the pieces and rebuild the capstone.

An epic quest.

Everyone wants it. From the most powerful countries on earth, to gangs of murderous terrorists...and one daring coalition of eight small nations who think no single country should possess such an awesome power source.

And so, led by the mysterious Captain Jack West Jr, this determined group enters the fray, a global battlefield filled with viciously booby-trapped mines, stupendous Ancient Wonders, merciless evil forces, and an adventures beyond imagining.

ISBN: 1405036923 (Hardback)

Year: 2005

Publisher: Macmillan

Pages: 472 (Fiction)

Links

1. Wikipedia page for the book

2. Author's official site

3. Wiki on the book

4. Review of the book

5. Goodreads page