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"Widely acknowledged as the first English novel, Daniel Defoe's adventure story of a shipwrecked sailor became an instant classic upon its publication in 1719 and the yardstick for countless castaway narratives to follow." "Robinson Crusoe, an English sailor, finds himself marooned on a desert island after the rest of his shipmates drown in a terrible wreck. He survives on the island for nearly three decades, domesticating livestock, cultivating plants,...

Conflict arises when the merciless Kree and the Skrulls go to war, placing the Earth in danger as it waits for help from Captain Mar-Vell and the Avengers.

Born the son of King Odin, Thor is destined to be the future ruler of the magical realm of Asgard. When his father forges a magical hammer, it forces Thor to prove his worthiness. Time and time again, Thor proves to his father that he is brave, strong, and honest. But when Thor finally picks up the hammer, the power goes to his head. King Odin banishes Thor to Earth to learn humility as a human. In the end, Thor rediscovers his hammer and becomes...

Meet Earth's Defender, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, one of the universe's most powerful Super Heroes, and Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, who is able to change shape and size and even take the appearance of others! In this book, young readers can learn all about Carol and Kamala and those who fight alongside cosmic Captain Marvel and help protect Earth from evil. Join forces with these marvelous heroes as they fight back against evil alien invaders...