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[[Image:leap.jpg|right|thumb|400x400px|'''''Leaping Lizards'''''.]]
[[File:leap.jpg|thumb|400x400px|The cover of ''Leaping Lizards'']]
'''''Leaping Lizards''''' is the second title in the [[Nintendo Adventure Books]] series.
'''''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 Synopsis==
==Plot synopsis==
'''The Story from the Back Cover:'''
'''The story from the back cover:'''
<blockquote>The [[Mushroom Kingdom]] is Hopping Mad<br><br>When [[Mushroom King|His Royal Highness]] is turned into a [[rabbit]] by the devious [[Morton Koopa Jr.]], 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!<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-or go down in final defeat!</blockquote>
<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]]
*[[Magic Wand|Magic wand]]
*[[Frog Suit]]
*[[Frog Suit|Frog suit]]
*Wings
*[[P-Wing|Wing]]s
*Pogo Stick
*[[Pogo stick]]
*[[Anchor]]
*[[Anchor]]


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*Angus Boomer
*[[Angus Boomer]]
*[[Bowser]]
*[[Bowser]] (cameo)
*Brock
*[[Brock (character)|Brock]]
*Feldspar
*[[Feldspar]]
*Gerkins
*[[Gerkins]]
*[[Iggy Koopa]]
*[[Iggy Koopa]]
*[[Lemmy Koopa]]
*[[Lemmy Koopa]]
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*[[Mario]]
*[[Mario]]
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*[[Morton Koopa Jr.]]
*[[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton Koopa]]
*[[Mushroom King]]
*[[Mushroom King]]
*[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]
*[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]
*Queen Trufflessa IV <small>(mentioned)</small>
*Queen Trufflessa IV <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Roy Koopa]]
*[[Roy Koopa]]
*[[Spike (Leaping Lizards)|Spike]]
*[[Toad]]
*[[Toad]]
*[[Wendy O. Koopa]]
*[[Wendy O. Koopa]]
*[[Wooster]]
*[[Wooster]]
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Either [[Larry Koopa]] or [[Ludwig von Koopa]] are also competing in the International Mushroom Games with their siblings.


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
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*[[Baby Blooper]]
*[[Blooper Baby|Bloober baby]]
*[[Blooper]]
*[[Blooper|Bloober]]
*[[Blooper Nanny]]
*[[Blooper Nanny|Bloober Nanny]]
*[[Cheep-Cheep]]
*[[Cheep Cheep]]
*[[Cobrat]]
*[[Cobrat]]
*[[Fire Snake]]
*[[Jelectro|Electric jellyfish]]
*[[Fire Snake|Firesnake]]
*[[Goomba]]
*[[Goomba]]
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*[[Hoopster]]
*[[Hoopster]]
*[[Jelectro]]
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*[[Koopa Troopa]]
*[[Koopa Troopa]]
*[[Muncher]]
*[[Muncher]]
*[[Piranha Plant]]
*[[Piranha Plant|Piranha plant]]
*[[Shy Guy]]
*[[Shy Guy|Shyguy]]
*[[Sledge Bro.]]
*[[Sledge Bro|Sledge Brothers]]
*[[Spike (enemy)|Spike]]
*[[Rocky Wrench]]
*[[Rocky Wrench]]
*[[Thwomp]]
*[[Thwomp]]
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*[[Airship]] <small>(referred to as "Doomship")</small>
*[[Brooklyn]]
*[[Brooklyn]]
*[[Desert Hill]] <small>(mentioned, referred to as "Desert Land")</small>
*[[Airship#Nintendo_Adventure_Books|Doom Ship]]
*[[Earth]]
*[[Ice Land]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Iced Land]] <small>(mentioned, referred to as "Ice Land")</small>
*Iggy's lab
*Iggy Koopa's Laboratory
*Kansas <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Kansas]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Desert Land|Koopahari Desert]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Koopamart]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Koopamart|Koopermarket]] <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Mario Bros. Plumbing]]
*[[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing|Mario Brothers Plumbing]]
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*Morton Koopa Jr.'s Houseboat
*Morton's houseboat
*Mount Morel <small>(mentioned)</small>
*Mount Morel <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Princess Peach's Castle|Mushroom Palace]]
*[[Mushroom Kingdom]]
*[[Mushroom Kingdom]]
*[[Pipe Maze]] <small>(referred to as "Pipe Land")</small>
*[[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Palace]]
*[[Sea Side]] <small>(referred to as "Water Land")</small>
*[[Pipe Land]]
*Sponge Mines <small>(mentioned)</small>
*Sponge Mines <small>(mentioned)</small>
*Topeka <small>(mentioned)</small>
*Topeka <small>(mentioned)</small>
*[[Water Land]]
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==Score Chart==
==Score chart==
*801 or more pts. &mdash; Mushroom Games Champ and Master Plumber
*801 pts. or more &ndash; Mushroom Games Champ and Master Plumber
*601-800 pts. &mdash; Drain Chief - Two Plumbs Up
*601–800 pts. &ndash; Drain Chief—Two Plumbs Up
*401-600 pts. &mdash; Major League Faucet-Fixer
*401–600 pts. &ndash; Major League Faucet-Fixer
*201-400 pts. &mdash; Minor League Faucet-Fixer
*201–400 pts. &ndash; Minor League Faucet-Fixer
*200 pts. or less &mdash; 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:Publications]]
[[Category:Leaping Lizards|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Adventure Books]]

Latest revision as of 18:44, October 4, 2023

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]