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The Mystery Of The Scarlet Rose
by Irene AdlerIn London, at Christmas time in 1870, a strange message in the classified ads leads the three young detectives to murders that appear to be connected with the Scarlet Rose Gang, whose leader was killed years before.
The Mystery of the Scar-faced Beggar (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #31)
by Mary V. Carey[from the back cover] "Wanted: one scar-faced beggar who dropped his wallet. Wears dark glasses and a grimy jacket. Last seen outside a bank--just as a daring robbery began inside! The Three Investigators are eager to find this man. They're sure he was a lookout for the robbers. The young detectives have a clue to where he lives--but no idea that he'll lead them onto a trail of terror!" This is the 31st book in the Three Investigators series. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed mystery series with more on the way. In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which often lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #11 The Mystery of the Talking Skull, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Mystery of the Crooked Cat, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #16 The Mystery of the Nervous lion, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, # 32 The Mystery of the Blazing Cliffs, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with many more on the way.
Mystery of the Sassafras Chair
by Alexander KeyIn the Carolina hills, a friend reaches out from beyond the graveHis parents dead, Timor is brought to America to live with his uncle in rural Appalachia. Although half-American, this shy young boy has never lived outside of Indonesia and finds it hard to adjust to life in the mountains. His only friend is Wiley Pendergrass, a mysterious old hermit who sees magic in discarded wood. For Timor, Wiley makes a ladder-back chair out of sassafras—a hard yellow wood with powers that will change Timor&’s life forever. Accused by a local gem collector of stealing a precious box, Wiley pushes his ancient pickup as hard as he can to escape the police. Screaming around a hairpin mountain turn, he loses control and sails off the side of a cliff. Soon after, the chair begins speaking to Timor in Wiley&’s voice. His friend may be gone, but with the help of a little Appalachian magic, Timor has a chance to clear Wiley&’s name.
The Mystery of the Samurai Sword (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #60)
by Franklin W. DixonShortly after his arrival in the United States, a Japanese business tycoon mysteriously disappears. Then a valuable samurai sword, said to have belonged to the missing tycoon's family for generations, is stolen from an auction gallery in New York.
The Mystery of the Russian Ransom
by Roy MacgregorThe third new title in the Screech Owls series: In the ancient land of land of Ivan the Terrible, a terrible fate awaits a member of the Screech Owls! The Screech Owls have never had such a wonderful surprise. A famous Russian billionaire has offered to pay and fly the whole team to his country. He wants the Owls to visit his homeland so the Russians can learn from the Screech Owls' style of play. The team will play in a tournament while they are there, but even before their first practice on Russian ice, Sarah is taken off the snowy streets. Her kidnappers want ten million rubles in exchange for her safe release! The billionaire wants to pay for Sarah's safe return, but Travis and his teammates decide to take matters into their own hands.
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (Boxcar Children #98)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they are trying to catch a runaway ghost! When the Aldens visit their friend Fran in Wisconsin, they can't wait to hear her tell the story of the runaway ghost. Fran's family ghost hasn't been spotted in years, but the Aldens still shiver at the spooky tale of the ghost's bell clanging after dark. Then Violet hears a mysterious ringing in the middle of the night, and the children start to wonder--could the runaway ghost be back?
The Mystery of the Ruby Queens (Connie Blair, Book #12)
by Betsy AllenIN THE HEART of historical Philadelphia, within the shadow of Independence Hall, Connie Blair solves one of the most baffling mysteries she has ever encountered. Connie is sent on a research assignment by the Reid and Renshaw Advertising Agency to an old mansion which is being restored to its original Colonial character. Caroline Calder, the eccentric late owner of the mansion, willed a valuable set of six porcelain figurines to her niece, Maryanne Jessup. But the figurines have disappeared. Everyone except Maryanne insists that the unpredictable Miss Calder simply disregarded the terms of the will and gave the Ruby Queens, as she did other possessions, to someone else before she died. Connie decides to go along with Maryanne's theory and help find them. Through a curious circumstance, Connie discovers a clue that the Ruby Queens had been well hidden in the mansion, and only recently removed. Convinced that the Ruby Queens have been stolen, Connie does some careful sleuthing, in which she is aided by Happy Wallace, a handsome architectural student from the University of Pennsylvania. In her efforts to locate the figurines and apprehend the culprit, Connie faces many dangerous and exciting situations before the pattern of this intriguing mystery finally becomes clear.
Mystery of the Roman Ransom
by Henry WinterfeldThe purchase of a slave for their teacher leads a group of schoolboys in ancient Rome into dangerous intrigue.<BR>
The Mystery of the Rogues' Reunion (The Three Investigators Mystery #40)
by Marc Brandel[from the back cover] "Jupiter Jones was once one of the Wee Rogues, a group of child movie stars. Now the Rogues are facing each other one last time—in a TV quiz show. And it really may be the last appearance for Jupiter—because someone is out to win at any price! Who is the desperate competitor? What's so important about the quiz show? The answers are buried in Jupiter's amazing show-business past. To find them, Jupe and his fellow Investigators must risk their lives and dig deep...into a frightening case of theft, kidnapping, and more!" This is the fortieth novel in the 43 book action packed mystery series, The Three Investigators. Bookshare has them all! In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which often lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Read them all beginning with #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle and ending with #43 The Mystery of the Cranky Collector. A complete list of the titles is provided at the end of this book.
The Mystery of the Riverboat Robber (Step into Reading)
by Geoffrey HayesIs a robber loose in Boogle Bay? Otto the alligator investigates in this funny, high-spirited Otto & Uncle Tooth Mystery for early readers by Geoffrey Hayes, winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. Otto wants to be a hero like Uncle Tooth, so he follows the shady figure who is skulking around the riverboat docked in the harbor. Readers young and old will enjoy this madcap adventure full of silly disguises and mistaken identity. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle
by Taryn SoudersFrom the Edgar-nominated author of Coop Knows the Scoop comes an exciting mystery perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Holes.When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be. When it turns out it's an old scrap of 300-year-old tapestry, they are bitterly disappointed. But the cloth comes with a note saying, "This is no ordinary piece of needlework. It's a treasure map. Riddles and Clues. To the victor go the riches." Grady's dad dismisses it, but Grady thinks this could be the chance of a lifetime. With the help of his friends Thad, Clemmie, and the town dog Ophelia, Grady is determined to crack the clues and find the treasure.But when someone tries to break into Grady's house one night, and then the local antiques expert who examined the tapestry is found unconscious, Grady realizes that he's not the only one who knows about the treasure map. There's more at risk than he bargained for, and solving this mystery just got a lot more dangerous.You will love Grady and his adventures if you are looking for:Mystery books for kids 9-12Heartfelt and quirky stories for young readersKids detective books5th grade mystery books
The Mystery of the Queen's Necklace (Trixie Belden #23)
by Kathryn KennyTrixie and some of the detectives of Belden-Wheeler Detective Agency go to England to unearth the mystery of Honey's inheritance and run into danger. Between pickpockets and Shakespeare, the Bobwhites learn more about Honey's governess, Miss Trask.
The Mystery of the Queen's Jewels (Boxcar Children Special #11)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Boxcar Children are vacationing in London, England, where there is so much to see and do. Yet, as they eat their fish and chips, watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, and see the famous crown jewels of England, Violet can't shake the feeling that someone is following them. Have the Aldens flown across the ocean straight into a mystery?
The Mystery of the Purple Pool (Boxcar Children #38)
by Charles Tang Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Boxcar children look into various pranks that are pestering the guests and staff of the New York hotel where they are staying.
The Mystery of the Purple Pirate (The Three Investigators #33)
by William Arden"Missing: Pirate Treasure Fabulous hoard of gold, silver, old Spanish jewelry. Plundered from California coast early last century. Pirate's name: William Evans a.k.a. Purple Pirate. Slippery customer; never caught. Loot never found. Mysterious intruders now invading former lair of pirate. Heir needs help protecting property. It's a perfect case for the Three Investigators! And who are the Three Investigators? Meet Jupe, Pete, and Bob--three amazing kids from Rocky Beach, California. They crack cases like you wouldn't believe. For thrills, chills, and chuckles, read their off-the-wall adventures. Millions already have!" This is the thirty-third novel in the Three Investigators series. Bookshare has all of the 43 books in this action packed mystery series. In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which often lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #11 The Mystery of the Talking Skull, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Mystery of the Crooked Cat, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #16 The Mystery of the Nervous lion, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, #28 The Mystery of the Deadly Double, #29 The Mystery of the Sinister Scarecrow, #31 The Mystery of the Scar-faced Beggar, #32 The Mystery of the Blazing Cliffs, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock. A complete list of the titles is provided at the end of each of the books.
The Mystery of the Pirate's Treasure (The Code Busters Club #3)
by Penny WarnerReaders will have tons of fun creating the codes right along with the characters in this interactive series. Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. love playing around with codes. In fact, they love codes so much they have their own club, with a secret hideout and passwords that change every day. On a class trip to the Cornell Mission, the Code Busters learn about Hippolyte de Bouchard, California's only known pirate. Now the Code Busters are on the trail of a new prize: pirate gold! But with a fortune at stake, the codes are bound to be hard. Will the Code Busters be able to figure them out, or will this mystery prove to be too difficult to solve?
The Mystery of the Pirate's Map (Boxcar Children #70)
by Charles Tang Gertrude Chandler WarnerWhile on the beach at a seaside resort, Benny finds a bottle with a tattered piece of paper inside. When the Aldens find out that it's part of a map that leads to a pirate's riches, they prepare to search for the buried gold. But the Aldens aren't the only ones looking for the hidden fortune. Will they be the first to solve the mystery of the pirate's map? Aye, mateys, this might be the Boxcar Children's biggest adventure yet.
The Mystery of the Phantom Lights: Book 14 (Adventure Island #14)
by Helen MossSomething strange is afoot on the moors above Castle Key - sinister noises, lights in the sky and mysterious figures moving in the dark. Are aliens invading, as Jack suspects? Could it be smugglers, as Emily thinks? Or is there another explanation? Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog are on the case!
Mystery of the Phantom Heist
by Franklin W. DixonIn this second book of a fresh approach to a classic series, Frank and Joe track down violent pranksters. Rich girl Lindsay Peyton is throwing the biggest and best Sweet Sixteen bash that Bayport has ever seen. But her party planning is off to a bad start when Frank and Joe discover that someone has keyed her very expensive car--an early birthday present--and has put the mean prank up on YouView. Soon after the prank goes viral, a group calling themselves the Scaredevils begin to film themselves committing acts of violent vandalism around town. Broken windows, Dumpster fires, and more threaten the security of Lindsay's party--and of Lindsay herself. Frank and Joe are determined to figure out who is the mastermind behind the videos before Lindsay's Sweet Sixteen turns into a party she will never forget...for all the wrong reasons.
The Mystery of the Phantom Grasshopper (Trixie Belden #18)
by Kathryn KennyTrixie introduces the rest of the Bob-Whites to a family tradition of saying hello to Hoppy, the grasshopper weather vane that sits on top of town hall, for good luck. But the tradition seems to bring bad luck to Hoppy, who disappears after a bad storm. Trixie is keen to find Hoppy and use the reward money to have the weather vane repaired, but a newcomer finds it first and Trixie can't help thinking it's suspicious. Meanwhile, Bobby has a secret that he shares with Trixie and he plays an important part in helping her find the clues and solve the mystery of the phantom grasshopper.
The Mystery of the Phantom (Robin Kane #2)
by Eileen HillThirteen-year-old Robin Kane solves mysteries using her natural curiosity and bravery. In the second mystery in the series, she and her group of friends search for an articulated fish made of gold which has disappeared from a movie set. Could the phantom in the old Williams house, where their new friend Joe lives, shed any light on the mystery? Picture descriptions added.
The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat: Book 7 (The Mystery Series #7)
by Enid BlytonA brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Mr Goon is on holiday and there's a new policeman in town. While the Find-Outers are up to their usual games, he stumbles upon a puzzling mystery: the theatre safe has been robbed! The top suspect is Boysie, the pantomime cat, but Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets aren't convinced. Who could the real thief be? First published in 1949, this edition contains the original text and is unillustrated.
The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat: Book 7
by Enid BlytonThe Find-Outers is a clever mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, and perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Mr Goon is on holiday and there's a new policeman in town. While the Find-Outers are up to their usual games, he stumbles upon a puzzling mystery: the theatre safe has been robbed! The top suspect is Boysie, the pantomime cat, but Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets aren't convinced. Who could the real thief be? This edition contains the original text first published in 1949.
The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat: Book 7 (Mysteries Ser. #No.7)
by Enid BlytonA brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Mr Goon is on holiday and there's a new policeman in town. While the Find-Outers are up to their usual games, he stumbles upon a puzzling mystery: the theatre safe has been robbed! The top suspect is Boysie, the pantomime cat, but Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets aren't convinced. Who could the real thief be? First published in 1949, this edition contains the original text and is unillustrated.
The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat: Book 7 (The Find-Outers #7)
by Enid BlytonThe Find-Outers is a clever mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, and perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Mr Goon is on holiday and there's a new policeman in town. While the Find-Outers are up to their usual games, he stumbles upon a puzzling mystery: the theatre safe has been robbed! The top suspect is Boysie, the pantomime cat, but Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets aren't convinced. Who could the real thief be? This edition contains the original text first published in 1949.