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'''''Leaping Lizards''''' is the second book in the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'' series. The book was written by {{wp|Russell Ginns|Clyde Bosco}}. Its title is a reference to the catchphrase of the titular character of the comic strip ''{{wp|Little Orphan Annie}}''.


==Plot Summary==
==Plot synopsis==
[[Luigi]] arrives late at a royal picnic to find all the food gone, and learn that while everyone was out picnicking [[Morton Koopa]] sneaked into the castle and turned [[Peach]]'s father into a rabbit. To get the only thing that can change him back, the Mario Bros. and their friends must compete in the International Mushroom Games.
'''The story from the back cover:'''
<blockquote>'''The [[Mushroom Kingdom]] Is Hopping Mad'''<br>When [[Mushroom King|His Royal Highness]] is turned into a [[rabbit]] by the devious [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton Koopa]], only one plumber can save him. [[Luigi]] leaps into action to save the King from a life of hopelessly hopping&mdash;and almost becomes a [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]] casualty himself!<br><br>As in all Nintendo Adventure Books, you control the action. Only you can make the choices that allow Luigi to beat Morton and the rest of the [[Koopalings|Koopa Kids]]. Help him crack codes, solve puzzles, conquer mazes, and subdue enemies. You and Luigi must outwit the Koopas at their own game&mdash;or go down in final defeat!</blockquote>


==Items==
==Items==
[[Magic Scepter]], [[Frog Suit]], Wings, Pogo Stick, [[Anchor]]
*[[Magic Wand|Magic wand]]
*[[Frog Suit|Frog suit]]
*[[P-Wing|Wing]]s
*[[Pogo stick]]
*[[Anchor]]
 
==Characters==
{|
|-
|
*[[Angus Boomer]]
*[[Bowser]] (cameo)
*[[Brock (character)|Brock]]
*[[Feldspar]]
*[[Gerkins]]
*[[Iggy|Iggy Koopa]]
*[[Lemmy|Lemmy Koopa]]
*[[Luigi]]
*[[Mario]]
|
*[[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton Koopa]]
*[[Mushroom King]]
*[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]
*Queen Trufflessa IV <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Roy|Roy Koopa]]
*[[Spike (Leaping Lizards)|Spike]]
*[[Toad]]
*[[Wendy|Wendy O. Koopa]]
*[[Wooster]]
|}
 
==Enemies==
{|
|-
|
*[[Blooper Baby|Bloober baby]]
*[[Blooper|Bloober]]
*[[Blooper Nanny|Bloober Nanny]]
*[[Cheep Cheep]]
*[[Cobrat]]
*[[Jelectro|Electric jellyfish]]
*[[Fire Snake|Firesnake]]
*[[Goomba]]
|
*[[Hoopster]]
*[[Koopa Troopa]]
*[[Muncher]]
*[[Piranha Plant|Piranha plant]]
*[[Shy Guy|Shyguy]]
*[[Sledge Bro|Sledge Brothers]]
*[[Rocky Wrench]]
*[[Thwomp]]
|}
 
==Locations==
{|
|-
|
*[[Brooklyn]]
*[[Airship#Nintendo_Adventure_Books|Doom Ship]]
*[[Ice Land]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
*Iggy's lab
*Kansas <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Desert Land|Koopahari Desert]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Koopamart|Koopermarket]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing|Mario Brothers Plumbing]]
|
*Morton's houseboat
*Mount Morel <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Mushroom Kingdom]]
*[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Palace]]
*[[Pipe Land]]
*Sponge Mines <small>(mentioned)</small>
*Topeka <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Water Land]]
|}


==Score chart==
==Score chart==
*801 or more pts. = Mushroom Games Champ and Master Plumber
*801 pts. or more &ndash; Mushroom Games Champ and Master Plumber
*601-800 pts. = Drain Chief - Two Plumbs Up
*601–800 pts. &ndash; Drain Chief—Two Plumbs Up
*401-600 pts. = Major League Faucet-Fixer
*401–600 pts. &ndash; Major League Faucet-Fixer
*201-400 pts. = Minor League Faucet-Fixer
*201–400 pts. &ndash; Minor League Faucet-Fixer
*200 pts. or less = Monkey With a Wrench
*200 pts. or fewer &ndash; Monkey with a Wrench


==Gallery==
<gallery>
Leaping Lizards alt cover.jpg|Alternate cover, released as part of a {{wp|Pringles}} promotion
</gallery>


[[Category:Merchandise]]
{{Publications}}
[[Category:Books]]
[[Category:Leaping Lizards|*]]
[[Category:Publications]]
[[Category:Nintendo Adventure Books]]

Latest revision as of 22:10, October 4, 2024

The cover of Leaping Lizards.
The cover of Leaping Lizards

Leaping Lizards is the second book in the Nintendo Adventure Books series. The book was written by Clyde Bosco. Its title is a reference to the catchphrase of the titular character of the comic strip Little Orphan Annie.

Plot synopsis[edit]

The story from the back cover:

The Mushroom Kingdom Is Hopping Mad
When His Royal Highness is turned into a rabbit by the devious Morton Koopa, only one plumber can save him. Luigi leaps into action to save the King from a life of hopelessly hopping—and almost becomes a Koopa casualty himself!

As in all Nintendo Adventure Books, you control the action. Only you can make the choices that allow Luigi to beat Morton and the rest of the Koopa Kids. Help him crack codes, solve puzzles, conquer mazes, and subdue enemies. You and Luigi must outwit the Koopas at their own game—or go down in final defeat!

Items[edit]

Characters[edit]

Enemies[edit]

Locations[edit]

Score chart[edit]

  • 801 pts. or more – Mushroom Games Champ and Master Plumber
  • 601–800 pts. – Drain Chief—Two Plumbs Up
  • 401–600 pts. – Major League Faucet-Fixer
  • 201–400 pts. – Minor League Faucet-Fixer
  • 200 pts. or fewer – Monkey with a Wrench

Gallery[edit]