Books with author Scott Ciencin

Inspired by the 1954 movie Godzilla: King of the Monsters, this middle-grade novel recounts Godzilla's first appearance and treats readers to the story of his origins. Legends say twentieth century nuclear testing transformed the lone surviving Godzillasaurus dinosaur into a towering monster who can deliver an atomic blast with his breath and topple whole buildings with his tail--which is just what he does when he rises from the Pacific and pays his first visit to Tokyo, Japan.

Celebrating the defeat of a demon who swore to avenge himself against the Charmed Ones, Paige and her sisters find themselves at a Hollywood party hosted by former boyfriend Kevin Peterson, whose house is haunted by the friendly ghost of an golden-era actor who vanished under mysterious circumstances. Original. 28,000 first printing. (A CW television series, starring Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano, & Rose McGowan) (Fantasy)

Phoebe Halliwell may be ready to turn over a new leaf as a single gal, but her newly redemonized ex-husband, Cole, isn't ready to let her go. Aware of a supernatural plot against the Charmed Ones, Cole keeps watch over Phoebe, and intercedes at the moment of battle, only to accidentally create a rip in time. Cole disappears to WWII-era Hollywood -- and brings the sisters with him! While the Charmed Ones are no strangers to extreme circumstances, what they didn't anticipate was a demonic stronghold shaking down local businesses. To infiltrate the evil underground, Paige poses as a young starlet, working an entirely different kind of magic before the camera. Meanwhile, Piper is tempted to seek out Leo -- in this world, he's still human -- and Phoebe is at her wits' end contending with Cole. But a demon henchman is working the black magic mojo on Paige, and if the sisters don't focus, before long they'll find themselves completely out of luck!

She can do anything-and you can help her! Masters of Mayhem (Pick a Villain Chapter Book #3): Four of the world's most creative villains are arguing about who is the baddest bad guy of all. To prove their cases, each of the villains agrees to a test. The winner will be worthy of the title "Master of Mayhem." Can you help Kim Possible and her friends save the world from these vile villains before one of them actually wins the title? It's a Kim Possible adventure where you make the choices-win or lose!

: She can do anything-and you can help her! Game On! (Pick a Villain Chapter Book #1): Featuring four original mini-adventures, Game On! asks you to pick which evil villain Kim will face. No big, huh? Well, we're not done yet! Next, you must choose how to help Kim, Ron, and Rufus defeat their evil schemes and save the world. How about it? Can you out-think wacko mad scientist Dr. Drakken? Out-maneuver laser-clawed Shego? Are you ready to rumble with that nutty genetics genius DNAmy? If not, then brace yourself for the kilt-wearing Duff Killigan, 'cause he's one rogue golfer who's really teed off! It's a Kim Possible adventure like you've never seen it before-and one you'll never forget!

A novel of teenage mystery and angst featuring Buffy's younger sister, Dawn. Buffy's younger sister, Dawn, knows just how it feels to be different, so when she overhears some of her classmates making fun of a new girl, Arianna, she steps in, and the two become friends. But when Buffy comes home one afternoon to find Dawn and Arianna hanging out, she's surprised -- she encountered Arianna one night out on patrol. A demon had been attacking her, but Arianna fought back on her own. It seemed to Buffy like Arianna was well able to look after herself. What's that about? The more the gang gets to know Arianna, the more puzzled they become. She has super strength and accelerated healing power, just like a Slayer. But she also has a dark secret and an unusal past...and a dangerous legacy primed to reveal itself, just as soon as she turns sweet sixteen.

Andrew, the son of a Dinotopian innkeeper, makes a strange discovery one night when a hooded dinosaur leads him and two friends to a remote, sealed-off city. When they begin to explore the forbidden area, the trio are thrust into a dangerous adventure--one they can survive only if they can put aside their chronic rivalries and come to understand the lost race of TroÜdons, who have existed there in seclusion for centuries.