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Animorphs

The Invasion. pa. Scholastic, 1996; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1996. Animorphs #1

Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He may tell you about the night he and his friends saw the strange light in the sky which turned out to be a plane from another. Told that the earth is under attack, Jake and his friends are giving the power to morph into any animal they choose. And they must use that power to outsmart the greatest evil the world has ever seen.

The Visitor. pa. Scholastic, 1996; Demco Media, 1996. Animorphs#2

Rachel's friend Melissa is acting very strange. Could Melissa be one of "them?" Rachel plans to enter her friend's house as a cat to unlock the secret from within.

The Encounter. pa. Scholastic, 1996; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1996. Animorphs#3

Tobias stayed in his morph as a hawk for too long. New he's a hawk--with a boy's mind--and losing control.

The Message. pa. Scholastic, 1996; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1996. Animorphs#4

Cassie and Tobias are sharing the same dream, a call for help. Are the dreams a message or a trap?

The Predator. pa. Scholastic, 1996; Demco Media, 1996. Animorphs#5

Marco never wanted to be an Animorph, but the Yeerks have a little surprise for him that will change his mind.

The Capture. pa. Scholastic, 1996; Econo-Clad, 1999. Animorphs#6

Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Cassie and Marco have figured out how to get in the Yeerks' new base. But they never figured they might get caught.

The Stranger. pa. Scholastic, 1997; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1997. Animorphs#7

Rachel and the other Animorphs have finally found the new entrance to the Yeerk pool and have figured out how to sneak in. But things get complicated, particularly when they get a chance to decide if they want to stay on Earth or go to another planet.

The Alien. pa. Scholastic, 1997; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1997. Animorphs#8

What would you do if you were the only alien trapped on a strange planet? Ax, an Andalite warrior-cadet, could tell you. One thing he does know is how, with the Animorphs, to fight the Yeerks.

The Secret. pa. Scholastic, 1997. Animorphs#9

There's something pretty weird going on in the woods behind Cassie's house where Ax and Tobias live. Visser Three has figured out where they live. How can they stop the bogus logging camp which threatens them all?

The Android. Demco Meida, 1997Animorphs#10

Marco, Jake, and Ax morph to check out Marco's old friend Erek. The good new is hes not a Yeerk. The bad news is he's not even human.

The Forgotten. pa. Scholastic, 1997. Animorphs#11

A Yeerk Bug fighter ship has crashed. The Animorphs and Ax decide to steal the ship to show the world that Earth has been invaded. But things go terribly wrong.

The Reaction. pa. Scholastic, 1997; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1997. Animorphs#12

Rachel's got some pretty strange stuff happening. She can't control her morphing. What's going on?

The Change. Demco Media, 1997. Animorphs#13

Tobias is trapped in hawk morph. The other Animorphs don't know it, but Tobias has to make a choice--and the wrong one could mean being a hawk forever!

The Unknown. pa. Scholastic, 1997; Econo-Clad, 1999. Animorphs#14

Does life exist on another planet? The answer can be found in Zone 91. Both the Animorphs and the Yeerks want to know if the rumor is true.

The Escape. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Demco Media, 1998. Animorphs#15

It's bad enough when Marco finds out his mother is Visser One, but she's also overseeing a secret underwater project htey have to check out.

The Warning. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1998. Animorphs#16

Do others know about the Yeerks? Jake and his friends face a possible trap if they try to find out.

The Underground. pa. Scholastic, 1998. Animorphs#17

Oatmeal makes the Yeerks more than a little craxy. But delivering it to them means another trip to the Yeerk pool. Can the Animorphs and Ax get away if they do?

The Decision. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Demco Media, 1998. Animorphs#18

Ax and the Animorphs are about to have a huge problem. A narrow escape from the Yeerks is only avoided when the Andalites rescue them. But will Ax come back to earth?

The Departure. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Demco Media, 1998. Animorphs#19

Cassie quites the Animorphs. But a human-Controller named Karen has followed her. If Cassie is exposed, it's all over.

The Discovery. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Demco Media, 1998. Animorphs#20

The blue box Elfangor used to create the Animorphs has been found by a kid named David. David has no idea what he has or what it can do, but Marco does. And when he sees David with it, he knows the Animorphs have to get that box at any cost.

The Threat. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Demco Media, 1998. Animorphs#21

There is a new animorph, David, but something soons proves to be wrong. David breaks the rules. He may get them all killed.

The Solution. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs#22

David, the newest Animorph, is not what he appears. His need to control the other Animorphs and Ax threatens not only to break up the group, but also the fight against the Yeerks.

The Pretender. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs#23

Someone's looking for Tobias. She's really nice and offers to go with him to see a lawyer who has discovered his father's last will and testament. But something's wrong.

The Suspicion. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs#24

New invaders, the tiny Helmacrons, threaten Earth. The Animorphs must find a way to send these pests back into space.

The Extreme. pa. Scholastic, 1998; Demco Media, 1999; Econo-Clad, 1999. Animorphs#25

It's time for the Animorphs to acquire some cold-weather morphs. The Yeerks are at it again, and they're causing trouble near one of the coldest places on earth: The North Pole.

The Attack. pa. Scholastic, 1999. Animorphs#26

The Ellimist has helped the Animorphs many timnes. He is all-powerful and has only one enemy, the Crayak. In a cosmic showdown, the two enemies choose champions to represent them in a battle to end all battles. The Crayak chooses the dreaded Howlers. The Ellimist chooses the Animorphs.

The Exposed. pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs#27

To rescue their android friends, the Chee, the Animorphs must use a giant squid morph to get to the Chee ship deep in a trench beneath the ocean. And they must reach the ship before Visser Three does.

The Experiment. pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs#28

The Yeerks are ready to control humans where it counts--in their D.N.A. They're working on a drug that saps humans of their free will. But the Animorphs show them that human free will runs deeper than any drug can reach.

The Sickness. pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs#29

It begins with Ax's sickness which spreads to the others. Only Cassie can find a cure.

The Reunion. pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs#30

Marco's mom has been demoted. She has a plan for a triumphant return to power as Visser One, but there are many obstacles to overcome. Like being tried for treason. Now Marco has real problems. He has to decide whether to save Visser One from the Yeerks or destroy her.

The Conspiracy. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2000; pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs Series#31

The Yeerk that controls Jake's brother Tom is desperate to keep Tom from going with the family to his great-grandfather's funeral, even if he has to kill Jake's father.

The Separation. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2000; pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs#32

Rachel, one of the Earth teenagers dedicated to stopping the parasitic alien race known as the Yeerks, is horrified when she finds herself split into two nearly identical girls.

The Illusion. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Pub., 2000; pa. Scholastic, 1999. . Animorphs#33

Tobias and the other Animorphs discover that the Yeerks, a parasitic alien race bent on enslaving Earth, plan to test a device that could put an end to the Animorphs' fight against the Yeerks.

The Illusion. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Pub., 2000; pa. Scholastic, 1999. . Animorphs#33

Tobias and the other Animorphs discover that the Yeerks, a parasitic alien race bent on enslaving Earth, plan to test a device that could put an end to the Animorphs' fight against the Yeerks.

The Prophecy. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2000; pa. Scholastic, 1999. Animorphs#34

In an effort to help start a rebellion against the Yeerks on the Hork-Bajir home world, Cassie agrees to become the host for the persona of a dead alien.

The Proposal. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2000; pa. Scholastic, 1999 . Animorphs#35

The fact that his mother has been infested by an alien parasite and his father is planning to remarry puts Marco under such stress that he begins to morph into bizarre creaures that he is afraid will attract the attention of the Yeerks.

The Mutation. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2000; pa. Scholastic, 1999. Animorphs#36

While Jake and the other Animorphs try to stop Visser Three from reaching the Pemalite ship at the bottom of the ocean, they discover a strange underwater civilization.

The Weakness. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2001; pa. Scholastic, 1999. Animorphs#37

When Jake leaves town, the other Animorphs and Ax feel life will still be normal but then Tobias discovers Visser Three's newest feeding place.

The Arrival. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2001; pa. Scholastic, 1999. Animorphs Series #38.

Ax has been faithful to the Animorphs but must chose between his friends or his own people who refuse to fight with the humans.

The Hidden. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2001; pa. Scholastic, 2000. Animorphs #39

The Yeeris have discovered and repaired a damaged Helmacron ship with its morph-seeking capabilities. Cassie and the other Animorphs are in a desparate situation.

The Other. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2001; pa. Apple Publishing, 2000. Animorphs#40

Ax and the Animorphs discover that other Andalites have survived on earth and are also trying to destroy Visser Three.

The Familiar. North American ed. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2001. Animorphs Series #41; Scholastic, 2000. Ages 9 to 12

Ten-year-old Jake goes to bed and wakes up to find himself ten years older, an adult in a world taken over by Yeerks.

The Journey. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2001; pa. Scholastic, 2000; Demco Media, 2000. Animorphs#42

The Helmacrons are back and want the morphing cube.

The Test. Scholastic; Demco Media, 2000. Animorphs#43

Tobias is captured by the controller who nearly killed him before. Now she says she is working for peace and needs his help. Should he believe her?

The Unexpected. pa. Scholastic, 2000; Demco Media, 2000. Animorphs#44

Cassie is trapped in Australia with no way home while Visser 3 is looking for her.

The Revelation. [Book & CD-ROM] pa. Apple Fiction, 2000. Animorphs #45

The Animorphs are starting to get used to the lives they lead--fighting to save the earth. But what began as a passive attack by the Yeerks has escalated. And Marco is willing to fight to the finish and save everyone - especially his father.

The Deception. pa. Scholastic, 2000. Animorphs#46

Ax and the Animorphs have managed to contact the Andalite home world, but the Yeerks are determined to start World War III.

The Diversion. To be published, Dec. 2000. Animorphs#49

The Yeerks have finally figured out that they are fighting humans, not Andalites. Tobias, the other Animorphs and Ax realize that the Yeerks are about to find them.

The Ultimate. pa. Scholastic, 2001. Animorphs #50

The Animorphs have hit a wall. Jake is depressed and sapped of confidence. They're living in isolation in the free Hork-Bajir colony with no means of stepping up reistance. The time has come for the ultimate risk.

The Absolute. Scholastic, 2001. #51

The Yeerks have taken over units of the National Guard with plans to infest all of its officers and soldiers. The Animorphs couldn't be less prepared. They're living with the Hork-Bajir colony, Jake is depressed, and the morphing cube is in the hands of the enemy.

The Sacrifice. Scholastic, 2001. #52

The Yeerks are loading people onto underground trains for mass conversions. The Animorphs determine to blow up the Yeerk pool, but it will cost many innocent lives.

The Answer. Scholastic, 2001. #53

The Yeerks invasion is moving fast. The Animorphs' plan to seek help from the Army has failed. Trapped in the new Yeerk pool, they can be saved only if help comes from an unexpected source...the Taxxons.

The Beginning. Scholastic, 2001. #54

The Animorphs have protected the world from the Yeerk invastion. Now it's time for the final showdown between the Yeerks and the Animorphs. Who will win? It began with six and will end with five.

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Megamorphs

The Andalite's Gift. pa. Scholastic, 1997; Demco Media, 1997. Animorphs: Megamorphs#1

Rachel is lost and a "thing" pursues the others. Will Rachel regain her memory?

In the Time of Dinosaurs. pa. Scholastic, 1998. Animorphs: Megamorphs#2

When Marco discovers a downed submarine, the others agree to check it out. But an explosion blows the Animorphs back to the time of the dinosaurs.

Elfangor's Secret. pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Animorphs: Megamorphs#3

Eighteen-year-old Henry, a human-Controller, is a dangerous Earth enemy now that he's discovered Elfangor's Time Matrix. Even worse, until recently Henry was better know as Visser Four! He sees the Time Matrix as his big chance to win back his lost title. The Animorphs have been given the power to pursue Henry through time, but the gift comes with a big price--the life of one of the Animorphs.

Back to Before. Megamorphs#4

After a terrible battle, Jake accepts Drode's offer nev er to have met Elfangor. All are experienceingflashes from their old lives. The fight continues. Since the Yeerks are losing in this reality, Drode doesn't make Jake the offer.

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Andalite Chronicles Trilogy

The Andalite Chronicles. pa. Scholastic, 1997; Econo-Clad, 1999; Demco Media, 1997. Animorphs

His name is Elfangor-Sirinial-Shamtul. An Andalite warrior-prince. The one who gave five young humans the ability to morph into any animal they touch. They are still out there, fighting an evil so powerful there isn't a moment that goes by when they can actually feel safe. Their story continues.

Elfangor's Journey.

First book of the Andalite Chronicles trilogy. Prequel to The Animorphs. Elfangor-Sirinial-Shamtul is an Andalite war prince--the one who gave the Animorphs the power to morph. "The Andalite Chronicles" is the story of how this warrior-cadet ended up on planet Earth Ages 9-12.

Alloran's Choice

Book 2 of the Andalite Chronicles trilogy.

An Alien Dies.

Book 3 of the Andalite Chronicles trilogy.

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The Alternamorphs

The Alternamorphs#1: The First Journey. Demco Media, 1999. Alternamorphs#1

You're there with the others when Elfangor tells them about the war and gives them the power to morph. Choose your own adventure.

The Alternamorphs 2: The Next Passage. pa. Scholastic, 2000; Demco Media, 2000. Animorphs Series: Alternamorphs#2

David must pass a test to win his parents from the Yeerks. Choose your own adventure. Fail and you die.

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Everworld

The Search for Senna. pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Everworld #1

David's life was normal until his girl Senna is swallowed up by the earth. David and their friends follow her into a world they could never have imagined.

The Land of Loss. pa. Scholastic, 1999; Demco Media, 1999. Everworld #2

David, Jalil, April and Christopher have been pulled into a world that defies everything they once believed. Senna is missing. They don't even know if she's in Everworld or even if she's alive in the human sense.

Enter the Enchanted. New York: Scholastic, 1999. EverWorld; 3

In a parallel universe where mythology is real and wild imaginings are ordinary, four friends still haven't found Seena--or their way out of Everworld. They are about to encounter Merlin, one of the most powerful inhabitants of Everworld. He might know where to find Senna, but he has his own agenda.

Realm of the Reaper. pa. Scholastic, 1999. Everworld #4

April and the others are about to discover the true opposite of heaven--and it isn't a very nice place.

The Discover the Destroyer. pa. Scholastic, 1999. Everworld #5

Senna continues to elude her friends. Now they have to make a choice: Outsmart the dragon that killed Galahad or die.

Fear the Fantastic. pa. Scholastic, 2000; Demco Media, 2000. Everworld #6

Christopher and the others find themselves at the single most powerful area in Everyworld, Olympus. Zeus gears for a fight as the evil alien god, Ka Anor, plans to take Olympus for himself. The kids will have to choose a side.

Gateway to the Gods. Everworld#7

April and her friends find themselves on Mount Olympus, fighting with Zeus against an alien army. But in Everworld things you trust to keep you safe keep changing.

Brave the Betrayal. Everworld#8

How could Jalil know what problems would be hatched when he traded a chemistry book for an unbelievably sharp knife to the Coo-Hatch. They are harmless, or are they?

Inside the Illusion. pa. Scholastic, 2000. Everworld #9

Senna tells her story, why she dragged her friends into a strange world of wizards and winged horses.

Understand the Unknown. pa. Scholastic, 2000. #10

There are some things you'll never do, such as ride a winged horse. Unless you find yourself in Everworld. Although David, Christopher, April, and Jalil are in Everworld and have found Seena, Everworld won't let them go. Now they have to find out why.

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Visser Chronicles

Visser. New York: Scholastic, 1999.

On trial for treason, Edriss 562 explains how she infested a series of human hosts in orde tospeahead the invasion of Earth by her people, the ruthless parasitic Yeerks. Companion book to The Hork-Bajir Chronicles

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The Hork-Bajir Chronicles

The Hork-Bajir Chronicles. New York: Scholastic, 1998; pa. Scholastic, 1999. Animorphs

Aldrea, a young member of the outpost the Andalite race has placed on the planet of the Hork-Bajir, must help her native friend Dak when the ruthless, parasitic Yeerks try to enslave his people.

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Making Out Series

Zoey Fools Around. pa. William Morrow, 1998. Making Out Series #1

The group has always been friends as they grew up together on a tiny island. Zoey fools around, and it turns their world upside down. New couples are formed, friends become enemies and secrets unearthed.

Jake Finds Out. pa. William Morrow, 1998. #2

Jake finds out and life on the island will never be the same. First Zoey betrayed him. Now Claire has hurt him, too. Somebody's going to pay.

Nina Won't Tell. oa, William Morrow, 1998. #3

Nina won't tell that she's in love with Ben. Ben used to belong to her sister Claire. Who knows what Claire would d if she found out. But then again Ben may not love her back.

What Zoey Saw. pa. William Morrow, 1998. Making Out Series #6

Zoey sees her life turning upside down when she makes a shocking discovery. She used to think her parents were perfect and totally in love. But what she's seen changes all that. Previously published by Harper Collin as a series, Girlfriends/Boyfriends

Lucas Gets Hurt. pa. William Morrow. #7

Lucas gets hurt when Zoey goes back to Jake. Can Claire help Lucas forget his problems.

Aisha Goes Wild. pa. William Morrow, 1998. #8

When Aisha meets Jeff again, her old feelings return, but she's already promised her heart to Christopher.

Zoey Plays Games. pa. William Morrow, 1998. #9

Zoey plays games with Aaron and sets off a wave of broken hearts.

Nina Shapes Up. pa. William Morrow, 1999. #10

Nina shapes up because she's desperate to keep Ben's love. She's terrified that if Ben has the opeation and regains his eyesight, he won't need her anymore.

Ben Takes a Chance. pa. William Morrow, 1999. #11

Ben is going to take a chance on an operation to restore his site. Who will he be if he can see?

Lara Gets Even. pa. William Morrow, 1999. Making Out Series #16

Lara wants to get even with Kate for stealing Jake. Can she dream up a scheme to foil Kate's search for her dream guy?

Two-Timing Aisha. pa. William Morrow, 1999. #17

Aisha doesn't like playing games with the two guys she loves, but which one could she give up?

Zoey Speaks Out. pa. William Morrow. #18

Jake will never forgive Kate for standing him up, although it was Lara's fault. Lara is desperate to keep Jake for herself, and unless Lucas tells Zoey what really happened, Kate and Jake will stay apart. But the truth leaves Zoey with a terrible dilemma. It's a brave decision when Zoey speaks out.

Kate Finds Love. pa. William Morrow. #19

Kate finds love with Jake and Kate intends to make sure nothing separates them again. But Jake has to persuade Kate to stay away from him, a high price for love.

Never Trust Lara. pa. William Morrow, 1999. #20

If you've got something to hide, never trust Lara. She's out for revenge. Lara's lost Ben to Kate and she's going to make everyone pay.

Trouble with Aaron. pa. William Morrow, 2000. #21

Claire is crazy about Aaron but everyone seems determined to break them up. Is he seeing someone else? It's time for Aaron to decide.

Always Loving Zoey. pa. William Morrown, 2000. Making Out Series #22

To Lucas it seems he always loved Zoey. Now they're being pulled apart. Can he hold onto love?

Lara Gets Lucky. pa. William Morrow, 2000. #23

Lara gets lucky when she spots Lucas and Ina alone together. Can she use this to hurt Zoey?

Now Zoey's Alone. pa. 1st Avon ed. William Morrow, 2000. #24

Although they've grown up together, Zoey doesn't understand Lucas and Nina. Can she get the truth from Lara?

Zoey's Broken Heart. By Katherine Applegate; edited by Abby McAden. 1st ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2000. #26

Falling for Clare. By Katherine Applegate; edited by Abby McAden. 1st ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2000. #27

Zoey Comes Home. By Katherine Applegate; edited by Abby McAden. 1st ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2000. #28

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Other

The Boy Friend Mix-up. By Katherine Applegate; drawings by Philo Barnhart. 1st ed. New York: Disney Press, 1994. Easy

When Ariel's sister Attina has a crush on a boy who works in the library, but is too shy to ask him out, older sister Adella tries to help.

Disney's Christmas with All the Trimmings: Original Stories and Crafts from Mickey Mouse and Friends. By Katherine Applegate; illustrated by Phil Wilson. 1st ed. New York: Disney Press, 1994. Easy

Disney's Tales from Agrabah: Seven Original Stories of Aladdin and Jasmine. By Katherine Applegate; illustrated by Fred Marvin and Jose Cardona. 1st ed. New York: Disney Press, 1995. Fiction

Disney's The Little Mermaid: King Triton Beware!. By Katherine Applegate; drawings by Philo Barnhart. 1st ed. New York: Disney Press, 1993. Fiction

Disney's The Little Mermaid: The Haunted Palace. By Katherine Applegate; drawings by Philo Barnhart. 1st ed. New York: Disney Press, 1993. Fiction

Ocean City. New York: HarperPaperbacks, 1993; New York: Dell, 1992.

Five strangers share a beach house during summer vacation.
The Story of Two American Generals Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. and Colin L. Powell. By Katherine Applegate.Milwaukee, Gareth Stevesn, 1995. Famous Lives Series

Family Rules. By L.E. Blair; text by Katherine Applegate. Racine, Wis.: Western, 1991. Girl Talk Series #29

Randy rebels when her mother starts setting up house rules.

Horse Fever. By L.E.Blair; text by Katherine Applegate. Racine, Wis.: Western, 1991. Girl Talk Series #25

Randy and the Great Canoe Race. By L.E. Blair; text by Katherine Applegate. Racine, Wis.: Western, 1992. Girl Talk Series #41

Randy and the Perfect Boy. By L.E. Blair; text by Katherine Applegate. Racine, Wis.: Western, 1992. Girl Talk Series #33

The new exchange student from Costa Rica appears to be perfect in every way except that Randy can't seem to get along with him.

Randy's Big Chance. By L.E. Blair; text by Katherine Applegate. Girl Talk, #44

Randy's Big Dream. By L.E. Blair; text by Katherine Applegate. Racine, Wis.: Western, 1992. Girl Talk, #37

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K. A. Applegate Bibliography

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