(3) 4-6 Unnaturals series. Illustrated by Owen Richardson. Bat-winged fox Kozmo has always lived in hiding at a laboratory for Unnaturals. She escapes with a friendly new dog to join eagle-dog Castor (The Battle Begins) and his team, who are being hunted. New characters mesh well with returning heroes; the deepening mystery surrounding the Unnaturals' creation raises the stakes, leading to a game-changing cliffhanger. Dynamic black-and-white spot art opens each chapter.

Reviewer: Russell Perry