Zootopia. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Zootopia: Junior Novelization
Suzanne Francis, 2016
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Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush, 2016

In a world of anthropomorphic mammals, rabbit Judy Hopps from rural Bunnyburrow fulfills her childhood dream of becoming a police officer in urban Zootopia. Bogo reprimands her, but an otter, Mrs. Otterton, enters Bogo’s office pleading for someone to find her husband Emmitt, one of fourteen animals who are missing.


The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2019 comic book
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
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Peter Baynton, 2022

The poignant and heartfelt journey follows the unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse travelling together in the boy’s search for home.


Thor: Ragnarok. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1965 comic book, The Mighty Thor
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The Mighty Thor
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, 1965
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Taika Waititi, 2017

Two years after the battle of Sokovia, Thor is imprisoned by the fire demon Surtur, who reveals that Thor’s father Odin is no longer on Asgard. He explains that the realm will soon be destroyed during the prophesied Ragnarök, once Surtur unites his crown with the Eternal Flame that burns in Odin’s vault. Thor frees himself, defeats Surtur and takes his crown, believing he has prevented Ragnarök.


Thor: Ragnarok. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Thor Ragnarok: The Junior Novel
Jim McCann, 2017
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Taika Waititi, 2017

Two years after the battle of Sokovia, Thor is imprisoned by the fire demon Surtur, who reveals that Thor’s father Odin is no longer on Asgard. He explains that the realm will soon be destroyed during the prophesied Ragnarök, once Surtur unites his crown with the Eternal Flame that burns in Odin’s vault. Thor frees himself, defeats Surtur and takes his crown, believing he has prevented Ragnarök.


Beasts of No Nation. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Beasts of No Nation
Uzodinma Iweala, 2005
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Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2015

A civil war is breaking out in an unspecified West African country. The battalion’s many bloody victories earn them a summons to the rebel headquarters, where the Commandant, accompanied by Agu, Strika, and a few other soldiers, go to meet with the NDF leader, Dada Goodblood.


The Suicide Squad. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1987 comic book, Suicide Squad
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Suicide Squad
Steve Anglehart, 1987
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James Gunn, 2021

Imprisoned convicts of Belle Reve penitentiary are sent as members of Task Force X to the South American island of Corto Maltese to destroy Jotunheim, a Nazi-era prison and laboratory which held political prisoners and conducted experiments. During the mission, they come into conflict with Starro, a giant, telepathic alien starfish.


The Jungle Book. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1894 book
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The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling, 1894
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Jon Favreau, 2016

In the jungles of India, Mowgli is a man-cub raised by the Indian wolf Raksha and her pack, led by Akela, in an Indian jungle ever since he was brought to them as an infant by the black panther Bagheera. Bagheera trains Mowgli to learn the ways of the wolves, but the boy faces certain challenges and falls behind his wolf siblings.


Molly's Game. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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Molly's Game
Molly Bloom, 2014
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Aaron Sorkin, 2017

Molly Bloom is a world-class mogul skier with Olympic aspirations, the result of years of enforced training from her overbearing father. Once she arrives, she becomes a bottle service waitress at a club, where she meets Dean, an ostentatious but unsuccessful real estate developer. Molly earns large sums of money in tips alone.


Finding Dory. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Finding Dory: The Junior Novelization
Suzanne Francis, 2016
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Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane, 2016

Dory, the regal blue tang, gets separated from her parents, Jenny and Charlie, as a child. As she grows up, Dory attempts to search for them, but gradually forgets them due to her short-term memory loss. Later, she joins Marlin the clownfish, looking for Nemo.


Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1994 book, Long Walk to Freedom
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Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela, 1994
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Justin Chadwick, 2013

Based on South African President Nelson Mandela’s autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President of South Africa and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society.


Thor. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1965 comic book, The Mighty Thor
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The Mighty Thor
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, 1965
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Kenneth Branagh, 2011

In 965 AD, Odin, king of Asgard, wages war against the Frost Giants of Jotunheim and their leader Laufey, to prevent them from conquering the nine realms, starting with Earth. The Asgardian warriors defeat the Frost Giants in Tønsberg, Norway, and seize the source of their power, the Casket of Ancient Winters.


Thor: The Dark World. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Thor: The Dark World
Tomas Palacios, 2013
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Alan Taylor, 2013

Eons ago, Bor, father of Odin, clashes with the Dark Elf Malekith, who seeks to unleash a weapon known as the Aether on the nine realms. After conquering Malekith’s forces, including enhanced warriors called the Kursed, on their home world of Svartalfheim, Bor safeguards the Aether within a stone column. Unknown to Bor, Malekith, his lieutenant Algrim and a handful of Dark Elves escape into suspended animation.