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The Case of the Tender Cheeping Chickies (Hank the Cowdog Series, #47)
by John R. EricksonIn the course of his job as Head of Ranch Security, Hank the dog is asked to guard five chicks, despite the fact that poultry is his favorite kind of dinner.
The Case of the Terrible T. rex (Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives)
by Michele TorreyDoyle and Fossey, science detectives, are on the case again-and this time theyre investigating werewolves on Waxberry Hill, a perilous picnic, a fiesta fiasco, and a dino-disaster…involving a T. rex! Kids will learn all about pressure on the Earths core, how pollution affects ecology, and more. Plus, budding scientists can try actual experiments!
The Case of the Thanksgiving Thief (Calendar Club Mystery November)
by James Bernardin Nancy Star[From the back cover:] "Not a month goes by without a mystery being solved! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Fruitvale is abuzz with its yearly window decorating contest. All the stores participate, and it's Casey, Dottie, and Leon's job to make sure Mrs. Calendar's bakery wins first place! As if the three friends don't have enough on their hands making pinecone turkeys and pilgrim hats, they learn that people all over town are missing jewelry. Can the Calendar Club crack the case of the missing jewels and get the bakery window looking fabulous in time for the contest?" The first Calendar Club book, The Case of the missing Pumpkins is in the Bookshare Collection. Calendar Club mysteries for the rest of the months of the year are on the way.
The Case of the Threatened King (Andrew Tillet, Sara Wiggins & Inspector Wyatt #4)
by Robert NewmanFrom the ancient sewers of London to the heights of a barren attic prison, Andrew and Sara race to uncover a wicked plot Though he&’s usually more of a cricket fan, Andrew Tillet would never miss a chance to see American baseball played in London—especially not in the company of his best friends, Sara Wiggins and Inspector Peter Wyatt. And of course it&’s nice to bump into Wyatt&’s charming sister-in-law, Harriet, on their way home. When Harriet disappears with nothing but a cryptic note left behind, Wyatt doesn&’t seem as concerned as Andrew and Sara think he should be. And when someone else disappears, someone even closer to Wyatt, the clock starts ticking down.
The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit (Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective)
by Octavia Spencer Vivienne ToMeet Randi Rhodes, the world's first ninja detective. Mystery abounds in this delightful new middle grade series from Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer. Deer Creek is a small town whose only hope for survival is the success of their Founder's Day Festival. But the festival's main attraction, a time capsule that many people believe hold the town's treasure, has gone missing. Randi Rhodes and her best friend, D. C., are Bruce Lee-inspired ninjas and local detectives determined to solve the case. Even if it means investigating in a haunted cabin and facing mean old Angus McCarthy, prime suspect. They have three days to find the treasure... the future of their whole town is at stake Will these kids be able to save the day?
The Case of the Tortoise in Trouble: The Case of the Tortoise in Trouble (Jack Gets a Clue #2)
by Nancy KrulikThird grader Jack Doyle has a secret -- he can talk to animals! Can they help him crack this case?Yeah! My third grade class was going on a field trip to a farm, and I couldn’t wait for a day off from regular school. But I wasn’t expecting to hear a voice coming from my backpack during the bus ride to the farm. It turns out my annoying little sister had hidden her pet tortoise, Tut, inside, and the voice was his! It’s true--I can talk to animals, and they can talk to me. As if babysitting a tortoise wasn’t bad enough, things got worse when Tut disappeared. My mystery-solving partner, Elizabeth, and I had to interview all the cows, horses, goats, and flies on the farm as we looked for clues. It was up to us to find Tut before the end of the day, and we were on the case!
The Case of the Tour de Tricks and Other Mysteries
by L. E. WolfeJack B. Quick is surrounded by clues to solve each of four short suspense stories related to sports themes--among them bicycle racing, rowing, and orienteering. While the solution appears in the final paragraph, amateur sleuths will appreciate the trendy lingo and setting.
The Case of the Trail Mix-Up (Wright & Wong #3)
by Laura J. Burns Melinda MetzOn the school camping trip to Bottomless Lake, Orville's nemesis Stu Frysley disappears. The adults freak out and call a search and rescue team. Could Stu have been eaten by Trixie, the Bottomless Lake monster? Wright and Wong are sure to get to the bottom of things at Bottomless Lake.
The Case of the Tricky Trap (Hank the Cowdog Series, #46)
by John R. EricksonSomeone has been getting into the feed shed, and Slim puts out a trap. Hank, must check the trap and help Slim nab the culprit. Unfortunately, the trap is trickier than Hank thought, and he soon comes face to face with his old buddy, Eddy the Rac.
The Case of the Troublesome Turtle (The High-Rise Private Eyes #4)
by Cynthia RylantBunny and Jack, animal detectives, investigate the disappearance of the balloons from the neighborhood toy store.
The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears
by Carolyn KeeneOn the trail of a teddy bear thief, nancy unwraps double-dealing and double crosses! Bess is working during the Christmas rush at Beary Wonderful, a toy and teddy bear shop, when the holiday season takes a sudden scary turn. The owner's prized collection of antique teddy bears -- cute, cuddly, and worth a bundle -- has been ripped off. But the break-in is only the beginning of a much bigger and more brazen teddy bear caper. The attempted theft of Bess's own bear -- a replica of one of the antiques -- leads Nancy to believe that more is at stake than a couple of burgled bears. For Nancy knows that even something as innocent as a teddy bear can be stuffed with intrigue!
The Case of the Twisted Kitty (Hank the Cowdog Series, #43)
by John R. EricksonIt's winter in the Texas Panhandle and the ranch is buried in snow and ice, but Sally May needs to go into town. Hank decides to follow Pete's misguided advice and bravely escort her car down the slick road. Before Hank realizes what's happening, Sally May's car skids into a snowdrift and she is angrier than ever before. And who does she blame--poor Hank! After consulting with his trusty partner Drover, Hank decides the only way to win back Sally May's affection is to be on his best behavior. Will Hank be able to turn over a new leaf and become the well-mannered dog that every owner dreams of?
The Case of the Vampire Cat (Hank the Cowdog Series, #21)
by John R. EricksonWhen Slim accidentally abandons Hank at a neighbor's ranch, Hank ends up with a new sidekick, Mary D Cat, who he's sure is a vampire
The Case of the Vampire Vacuum Sweeper (Hank the Cowdog Series, #29)
by John R. EricksonA gang of marauding dogs is threatening the calves on the ranch, but Hank is trapped inside at the mercy of Slim's vampire vacuum sweeper. Will Hank be able to save the cattle?
The Case of the Vanishing Boy
by Alexander KeyHis memory gone, a mysterious youth knows only one thing: It&’s time to runOn a crowded commuter train, a young boy shakes with fear, unable to remember how he got there or where he&’s going. His memory is a total blank. He doesn&’t even know his name. But beside him is a blind girl, Ginny, who has a way of seeing deep within people&’s souls. Looking inside the boy&’s addled memory, she discovers that his name is Jan—and he has every reason to be afraid. When the train stops, Jan flees into the night, and the police come charging after him. No matter where he goes—a church, the woods, the back alleys of this cozy suburban town—the hunters keep getting closer. He has incredible powers, and the government wants to use them for evil purposes. As his memory returns, Jan will tame his powers and stop running. With Ginny&’s help, he will begin to fight back.
The Case of the Vanishing Corpse (Andrew Tillet, Sara Wiggins & Inspector Wyatt #2)
by Robert NewmanSherlock Holmes isn&’t the only detective in London—Andrew Tillet and Sara Wiggins at your service! Andrew Tillet can hardly believe his luck. Only one year ago he landed in London completely unaware of his real name and identity, or that his mother was the beautiful and accomplished actress Verna Tillet. Now that he and Verna have been reunited and Sara and her family are well provided for, it seems like all their dreams are coming true. But no amount of good fortune can spoil Andrew and Sara&’s taste for adventure, and when they run across an unusually observant policeman named Constable Wyatt, they have a feeling they&’ll be seeing him again. When they do, it&’s sooner than expected. The fabulous Denham diamonds have been stolen from Verna Tillet&’s own bedroom, and Andrew, Sara, and Constable Wyatt jump on the case. But how did the thief get into the second-floor window without a ladder? When Andrew and Sara find a fresh corpse on their lawn one night, only for it to disappear before the police arrive, can they convince anyone to follow the clues and recover the jewels before it&’s too late?
The Case of the Vanishing Emerald: The Mysteries Of Maisie Hitchins Book 2 (The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins #2)
by Holly WebbA young girl and her dog are on the hunt for stolen jewels and a saboteur in this mystery set in the theater world of Victorian London.“Isn’t it a bit strange that all these horrible things are happening to Miss Massey now . . . Just in time to make her think that the curse is working.”Sarah Massey, talented lead actress in Circus Sweethearts, is a mess. She should be dancing on air—after all, her boyfriend just proposed. But she has lost his gift: a beautiful emerald necklace with a storied history. Rumor has it whoever loses the necklace will be cursed, and now everything around Miss Massey is falling apart. She turns to Maisie Hitchins and her dog, Eddie, for help. But when Maisie shows up at the London theater, things only get stranger. Maisie begins to wonder if it’s really the lost emerald causing all of these problems, or if someone in the troupe is green with envy . . .This follow up to The Case of the Stolen Sixpence is the second book in the Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series.
The Case of the Vanishing Fishhook (Hank the Cowdog Series, #31)
by John R. EricksonLittle Alfred goes fishing and Hank the Cowdog accompanies him. A fishing hook ends up in Hank's belly. Unpleasantry follows. Number 31 in the Hank series.
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
by Sandra MarkleIn this real-life science mystery, readers will travel to Panama and follow a scientific team studying why golden frogs are disappearing and what can be done to help them. Along the way, readers will also learn about threats to frog populations worldwide.
The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees: A Scientific Mystery (Into Reading, Trade Book #9)
by Sandra MarkleNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Case of the Vanishing Painting (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #25)
by James PrellerThere's a missing painting at school and Jigsaw and Mila are again on another detective case.
The Case of the Vanishing Veil
by Carolyn KeeneA Boston Wedding... A Veiled Threat... A Dangerous Environment... When Nancy attends a wedding in Boston, she encounters a marriage marred by mischief. The groom may have stolen the bride's heart, but a thief has made off with her antique lace veil! From a mansion in Cape Cod to a museum of witchcraft in Salem, Nancy, Bess, and George follow a trail of intrigue and deceit across the New England countryside. They uncover the shocking story behind the wedding-day prank -- and a $60 million mystery behind the vanishing veil!
The Case of the Video Game Smugglers
by Bruce Lansky M MastersTwelve-year-old amateur sleuths, and best friends, Hawkeye Collins and Amy Adams love to solve cases. They invite readers to follow the clues and sketches to solve crimes in their hometown of Lakewood Hills. All of the books in the "Can You Solve the Mystery" series contain 9-10 short mysteries. Readers are given written clues as well as visual clues to help them solve the crime. The answers and a brief wrap-up are given in the back of the book.The Case of the Computer Camp Kidnap; The Secret of the Tomato Pincher; The Mystery of the Unknown Rescuer; The Case of the Video Game Smugglers; The Mystery at Mill Creek Bridge; The Secret of the Author's Autograph; The Mystery of the Rainy Night Robbery; The Mystery of Amy's Disappearance; The Case of the Sloppy Vandals; The Secret of the Ancient Treasure. Part 3: The Mysterious Message
The Case of the Watching Boy (Andrew Tillet, Sara Wiggins & Inspector Wyatt #9)
by Robert NewmanIt&’s one thing to be interested in history—it&’s another to thing to make it Andrew Tillet is just looking out for a younger classmate when he gets pulled into a heroic scheme—a mission to return an abducted boy to his heartbroken mother. Andrew and his friend Christopher carry out their mission perfectly, but Andrew has curious mixed feelings about several details. The next day, he&’s still thinking things over when police arrive at school with news that a local child has been kidnapped, and suddenly it&’s clear there&’s been a terrible mistake. Andrew, Christopher, Sara, Inspector Peter Wyatt, and even Verna Tillet will put their heads together to follow the trail all the way back to London&’s highest social circles, to reunite a child with his real mother . . . and maybe save a country or two while they&’re at it.
The Case of the Watching Boy (Andrew Tillet, Sara Wiggins & Inspector Wyatt #9)
by Robert NewmanIt&’s one thing to be interested in history—it&’s another to thing to make it Andrew Tillet is just looking out for a younger classmate when he gets pulled into a heroic scheme—a mission to return an abducted boy to his heartbroken mother. Andrew and his friend Christopher carry out their mission perfectly, but Andrew has curious mixed feelings about several details. The next day, he&’s still thinking things over when police arrive at school with news that a local child has been kidnapped, and suddenly it&’s clear there&’s been a terrible mistake. Andrew, Christopher, Sara, Inspector Peter Wyatt, and even Verna Tillet will put their heads together to follow the trail all the way back to London&’s highest social circles, to reunite a child with his real mother . . . and maybe save a country or two while they&’re at it.