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Batman: the Story of the Dark Knight
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| NZ$ 20.50 each |
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| Author: Ralph Cosentino |
| Published by: Penguin Books Ltd |
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Batman is an iconic hero of the comic book superworld. He is an ordinary man by day and an all conquering saviour by night. His persona is at once menacing and mysterious, but his character is all heart and redemption. In the original version of the story, Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a billionaire playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist. Witnessing the murder of his parents as a child, Wayne trains himself both physically and intellectually and dons a bat-themed costume in order to fight crime. Batman operates in the fictional American Gotham City. Unlike most superheroes, he does not possess any superpowers; he makes use of intellect, detective skills, science and technology, wealth, physical prowess, and intimidation in his war on crime. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. Batman became very popular soon after his introduction and
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Best Friends
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| Author: Jacqueline Wilson (illus Nick Sharratt) |
| Published by: Corgi Yearling |
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Gemma and Alice, born on the same day, have been devoted best friends ever since. Despite Gemma's larger-than-life personality and Alice's quieter, calmer character, the two are inseparable - until that is Alice has to move house, all the way to Scotland. Gemma is utterly distraught, particularly at the thought that Alice might find a new best friend. Is there anything Gem's brothers, or perhaps her grandad, can do to help? Established fans, especially male readers, will be delighted to re-encounter the flamboyant Biscuits, co-star of Buried Alive! and Cliffhanger. A charming, funny and touching story will be adored by all Wilson fans from 7 upwards.
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