Books in The Adventures of Pickle Ben series

The X-Men were the breakout stars of the 1990s - and, not content with their own titles, they also stole the show with highly animated all-ages adventures in the pages of SPIDER-MAN MAGAZINE! Now, these rarely seen tales are collected for the very first time! Join the X-Men's most iconic lineup -Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, Jean Grey, Rogue, Gambit, Beast, Jubilee and Professor X -as they confront awesome enemies including Magneto, Juggernaut, Mystique, Sabretooth, Mojo, the Morlocks and the Sentinels! Plus a titanic two-part team-up with Spider-Man himself! But why is Cyclops battling Gambit? And can Jubilee survive when she stows away on a Savage Land safari? Plus, bonus backups featuring Iron Man and the Fantastic Four!

Pug and his faithful companion, Lady Miranda, are going to be cowboys for the day--and first of all, they're going to obtain a horse! But after their noble steed Horsey is safely acquired, it's not long before they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Can Pug the reluctant hero overcome his fears and save the day once more?This delightful story of friendship is perfect for fans of Bad Kitty and Diva and Flea.

BY SEA, BY BUS, OR BY MAGIC CARPET Polo explores more of his magical world. A simple boat ride turns into a journey of fun and discovery with towering waves leading to a mysterious forest and a strange koala carrying a flute. When the Koala disappears with a *pop*, Polo sets out to find him, traveling by giant snail-bus to a mystical tower. Worldless, captivating, and sure to become a new bedtime favorite.

Follow a charming pug whose appetite leads him into trouble in this illustrated chapter book for fans of Bad Kitty and Diva and Flea.After Pug and his best friend, Lady Miranda, have a scary run-in with a lion (it might be hiding under the bed), Miranda decides Pug must face his fears-on a safari adventure! Pug becomes a bit of a scaredy-cat when he finds out he'll go nose-to-nose with a rare lion cub. But when he realizes the safari animals are in trouble, can Pug embrace his wild side and save the day?

Benbrook Cucumber, of the Cucumber family of Crockett Farm, is the middle child in his family. Looking after his younger brother Campbell is one of his many jobs as a member of his family. So one day, when Ben sees his little brother Campbell about to fall into a kettle of vinegar, he has to save him! Cause, do you know what happens when cucumbers fall into a kettle of vinegar??? Ben does!

Animated-style adventures from one of the X-Men's greatest eras! Wolverine takes on the savage Hulk - but whose side are Havok and X-Factor on? And what does the gamma-powered Leader have to do with it all? Meanwhile, Beast and Gambit face the evil machinations of Mister Sinister...with a little help from Spider-Man! Things take an occult turn for Cyclops, courtesy of the demonic N'Garai and the Dweller-in-Darkness! And when Magneto and his Brotherhood commit an act of war, the X-Men must respond - but as the situation explodes out of control, it just might bring about the Apocalypse...that's with a capital A! Who will be left standing in the ultimate survival of the fi ttest battle?

Benbrook Cucumber is a part of the Cucumber family of Crockett farm. After mistakenly falling into a kettle of vinegar, Ben became a pickle! Pickle Ben loves to play outside with his friends. One day, Ben and Palmer Eggplant are finding shapes in the clouds, when Palmer has to go home. Ben isn't ready to go home, so he begins to follow a bee buzzing from flower to flower. After chasing the bee, Ben looks around and realizes he is LOST! Pickle Ben wonders how anyone will be able to find him, when he doesn't even know where he is!

In the transition from elementary to middle school, there are natural highs and lows a student may face. But add to that, a crush on a girl, low self esteem, a week away from home, and the addition of a pet, and you have the an emotional roller coaster. This is what happens to Bruce Veign, better known as Bobo. The summer promises to shape Bobo's life and outlook on it in so many ways.