Louise Simonson

Welcome to Memorial Middle School, where drama fills the classrooms and follows students home on the bus. Social awkwardness. Mean girls. Hallway gossip. It's all part of life in junior high, but maybe it helps to know you aren't alone. Can Lucia avoid the boy-girl party? Will Kamilla overcome her self-consciousness and try out for the play? Can Allie keep anyone from finding out her secret? Told in graphic formal, Junior High Drama shows that while...

How did Joker become Batman's archenemy? Discover the story behind the Clown Prince of Crime's journey from small-time crook to big-time baddie.

How did Catwoman become Batman's feline foe? Discover the story behind this cat burglar's journey from friend to felon, including the source of her catlike skills.

Allie's world is turned upside down when she's diagnosed with diabetes. Her over-protective parents are driving her crazy, and she's desperate to keep her condition a secret from her friends. But her secretive ways are awfully suspicious and soon the rumors are flying. Is Allie's reputation ruined for good? With a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, this Junior High Drama story builds reading skills in interpretation and analysis....

Beauty is sailing the ocean when pirates attack and her dad is thrown overboard. Just as he sinks beneath the waves, something horrible rises--a kraken! Without hesitation, Beauty makes a deal to become the giant squid's prisoner if it rescues her dad. But as Beauty explores the island she's now marooned on, the girl discovers secret treasure that may hold the key to saving herself . . . and the sea beast. Experience Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's...

With the help of a nefarious billionaire, the Joker and Harley Quinn hatch a plan to lock up the Justice League for good. First they'll kidnap The Flash and Huntress. Then they'll lure the Justice League's most powerful members - including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman - into a trap beneath Arkham Asylum. Can the world's greatest team of super heroes thwart the Joker and Harley before it's too late? Or will this perilous pair doom them forever...

Harley Quinn has the blues. Her best friend, Poison Ivy, has just been nabbed by the Dynamic Duo. And her Puddin', the Joker, is locked up in Arkham Asylum. What's a super-villain girl to do? Capture the Boy Wonder to force the Dark Knight to set her friends free, of course! Can Batman and Robin escape Harley's crazy creeper caper? Or will the crime fighters be force to free two of Gotham City's most notorious villains?

With the help of Hades, Ares unleashes a skeleton army on Gateway City! Wonder Woman quickly jumps into action, but as the conflict grows so does the God of War's power. Can the Amazing Amazon send the villain and his minions back to the underworld? Or will Ares and Hades prevail with their perilous partnership?

Lilly wants to hang out with the popular girls, so when queen bee Tania invites Lilly to her birthday party, she can't wait. What she doesn't realize is that Tania is hoping to go through Lilly to get to her cute older brother, Hank. When Tania's plan fails, she blames Lilly, making her life a nightmare. Will Lilly survive the mean queens of middle school? Strong themes of character education and a diverse cast of characters make this Junior High...

How did the Joker become Batman's archenemy? Discover the story behind the Clown Prince of Crime's journey from small-time crook to big-time baddie, including the source of his crazy clown face. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.