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The Mystery of the Vanishing Skeleton: Book 6 (Adventure Island Ser.)
by Helen MossA string of unusual crimes hits Castle Key and the chief suspect seems to be a skeleton! Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog immediately start investigating, but nothing about the mystery makes sense.Will the friends finally be defeated by this baffling mix of crimes and the mysterious culprit, or can they uncover the sinister secret that connects them all?The sixth gripping mystery in the exciting new Adventure Island series!
The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #5)
by Robert ArthurMissing: One fabulous, jewel-encrusted belt, once owned by the ancient emperors of Japan. The Three Investigators are ready to jump into action, but officials at the Peterson Museum turn them away for being too young. Then a strange twist of fate brings Jupe, Pete, and Bob on the case, and the boys are soon surrounded by master criminals--who will stop at nothing to hold on to their stolen fortune! Is the priceless belt lost for good, or will the Three Investigators be able to save the day? [From the back cover:] "Chasing thieves is work for men--not boys!" growled the official, and he threw The Three Investigators' business card to the floor. Someone had to search for the fabulous, jewel-encrusted Golden Belt, but it would not be Jupe and his friends. Then a strange twist of fate brought the boys back on the case. Soon they were surrounded by master criminals--who would stop at nothing to keep their stolen fortune! This is the fifth 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, #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, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #21 The Mystery of the Haunted Mirror, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with many more on the way.
The Mystery of the Vanishing Victim (Trixie Belden #33)
by Kathryn KennyThe Bob-Whites attract attention when they are given a Model T Ford to auction for the Hospital rummage sale, and are helped by a stranger when the car breaks down. When the stranger is run down by a van before their eyes, Trixie becomes determined to find out who is responsible.<P> But the victim can't even remember his own name, and when he disappears and the Model T is vandalised, Trixie is the only one who believes he is innocent and vows to solve the mystery and find the vanishing victim.
The Mystery of the Velvet Gown (Trixie Belden #29)
by Kathryn KennyThe Bob-Whites are excited when Di wins the part of Juliet in the school play which is to be directed by their new drama teacher, Eileen Darcy. The cast are thrilled when she organises for some rare costumes to be loaned to them for the school play, but Trixie soon suspects that something is not quite right with the young drama teacher and her handsome fiancé.<P> Trixie learns that Miss Darcy's father has been kidnapped and Honey has a feeling she's seen her fiancé somewhere before, while Miss Darcy becomes quite protective of the costumes and is acting very strangely. Trixie and Honey try to investigate the pair while trying to protect Di from a jealous classmate and solve the mystery of the Velvet Gown.
The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish
by Tim FlanneryIt's 1932, and the Great Venus Island Fetish, a ceremonial mask surrounded by thirty-two human skulls, now resides in a museum in Sydney, Australia. But young anthropologist Archie Meek, recently returned from an extended field trip to Venus Island, has noticed something amiss: a strange discoloration on some of the skulls.Has someone tampered with the fetish? Is there a link between it and the mysterious disappearance of Cecil Polkinghorne, curator of archaeology? And how did Eric Sopwith, retired mollusks expert, die in the museum's storeroom? Could Archie's life be at risk as well? But these are not the only concerns that weigh upon the assistant curator's mind. Why hasn't his beloved Beatrice--registrar, anthropology--accepted his proposal of marriage and the love token he brought back from Venus Island? Has something been lost in translation? Tim Flannery's The Mystery of the Venus Island Fetish is a delightfully risqué caper, full of eccentric characters, intrigue, and adventure.
The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators Book #3)
by Robert Arthur[from the back cover] ""Listen! The mummy is whispering again!" Cautiously, the Three Investigators creep toward the mummy-case--and hear an eerie voice. What terrible message is it trying to tell? Is the evil curse of Ra-Orkon about to strike again? Jupiter, Bob, and Pete must find out--before it's too late, before all three become its next victims!" Bookshare has the following books in the Three Investigators series with more on the way. Look for: #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock,
The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy (Three Investigators #3)
by Robert ArthurThe Three Investigators undertake a case involving an Egyptian mummy which whispers, but only to one man.
The Mystery of the Whistling Caves: Book 1 (Adventure Island #1)
by Helen MossWhen Scott and Jack Carter have to stay with their great aunt for the summer they steel themselves for the most boring holiday ever. But then they meet Emily Wild and her loveable dog, Drift. Emily shows them the lighthouse, the castle - and the amazing whistling caves. Legend has it that when the caves stop whistling the castle will be attacked - and that's exactly what happens!Priceless treasures are stolen and Emily and the boys are determined to investigate. But how was the treasure smuggled out of the castle? Why did the caves stop whistling? And can the friends solve the mystery in time to catch the thief? The first in an exciting new adventure series - with five more gripping mysteries to come!
The Mystery of the White Rose Serial Killer: Darkness is an Element of Weakness, A White Rose a Symbol of Death
by Zalman DavisWhen arriving home after work, George Knox makes a gruesome discovery. His beloved wife, Anna, is dead—hanging from a beam in their basement. Upon cutting her down, thinking it is a suicide, he realizes it is a cover-up for a brutal murder. Trying to figure out what happened to his wife, George finds out that she was not the person he thought she was but rather a Hawks agent investigating a case of a serial killer who had escaped from prison after killing 26 people George gets arrested and put in prison for his wife's murder. He befriends Khalid and together they escape; only to learn Khalid is hired to kill him and part of the organ harvesting syndicate.
The Mystery of the Widow's Watch (The Home School Detectives #8)
by John BibeeIt was her husband's gold pocket watch. But why was Mrs. Babbage so extremely upset about losing it? Why was she so desperate to have it back? To make matters more difficult, Clarice pushed her way into the case, offering the Home School Detectives help they really didn't want from their annoying friend. As Julie and her friends launch another investigation, however, the girls unexpectedly find Mrs. Babbage unconscious in her room. They also begin to wonder if Mr. Benton's death was actually murder. Are the two events connected? Is there a bigger puzzle underneath waiting to be solved? Join the Home School Detectives as they unravel the mystery of the widow's watch.
The Mystery of the Wild Ponies (Boxcar Children #77)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauThe Aldens have promised Grandfather a vacation from mysteries during their island visit. But the promise proves hard to keep when things start to go missing. Then an old fisherman tells Benny of the island's ghost horse, and late that very night Benny sees a mysterious stallion galloping down the beach. Could the ghost horse have something to do with the disappearances?
The Mystery of the Wild Surfer (Ladd Family Adventure #6)
by Lee RoddyJosh Ladd encounters a series of life-threatening situations when he befriends a mysterious young surfer named Duke.
The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit (The Boxcar Children #135)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are at Wildcat Crossing, a recreated frontier town full of cowboy fun! But when horses disappear and other pranks threaten to ruin the Wild West show, the Boxcar Children must find out who's the varmint causing all the trouble!
The Mystery of the Yellow Room
by Gaston LerouxThis novel - the classic French detective story - was written in 1907 by Gaston Leroux, once a reporter who covered the famous trials of his time. For sheer originality and ingenuity this story may be reckoned as one of the best tales since Gaboriau. How could a crime take place in a locked room which shows no sign of being entered? For the many who delight in following the intricacies of crime and the avenging hand of Justice, this is a favorite of whodunit fans everywhere.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room: Extraordinery Adventures Of Joseph Rouletabille, Reporter
by Gaston LerouxThe world-famous locked-room mystery from a master of detective fiction, the author of The Phantom of the Opera. A frightful act of malice committed in Paris: the dastardly attempted assassination of the daughter of a famed scientist who was working late in his laboratory with an assistant when the attack took place in the adjacent room. A locked chamber, windows barred, no one hiding inside. The poor young lady unconscious, covered with blood, violent marks on her throat and a wound at her temple. The scientist&’s revolver removed from its cabinet and sealed in the room with her. The only trace of her assailant is a large, bloody handprint on the wall. At a loss, the chief of the Sûreté telegraphs for the famous detective Frédéric Larsan to be assigned to the seemingly unsolvable case. A genre-defining novel, The Mystery of the Yellow Room follows the investigation step by step, with thorough descriptions of the crime scene to allow the reader access to the same opaque clues to the crime that the detectives have. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. &“All through there is truth, concealed with a careful and cunning use of words . . . A masterpiece.&” —Agatha Christie in The Clocks
The Mystery of the Zorse's Mask
by Linda Joy SingletonWhen a mysterious stranger claims to own Becca's beloved zorse, Zed, something seems suspicious. Besides, if this person is Zed's real owner, the Curious Cat Spy Club fears he might be responsible for abusing Zed in the past. Kelsey, Becca, and Leo are determined to uncover the truth before they have to give Zed away. But when a daring rescue attempt puts Kelsey in danger, does the CCSC have enough spy skills to save her or are they in over their heads?
The Mystery on Alaska's Iditarod Trail (Real Kids, Real Places #8)
by Carole MarshFour real kids head north to Alaska just in time for the Iditarod Trail dogsled race and find themselves in the cold about a mystery that takes digging through Gold Rush history to solve!
The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain (Boxcar Children #86)
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're setting off on a wild winter adventure! The Aldens are helping to map out a new trail on Blizzard Mountain. As the young explorers traipse through a frozen wilderness, they learn that this winter wonderland holds a hidden secret. There's buried treasure somewhere on the mountain! The children begin to search for it--but are they the only ones? Someone is trying to chase the Aldens off the mountain. Is Blizzard Mountain haunted by a snowy ghost, or is someone after the treasure? The Aldens are determined to find out and finish blazing their trail!
The Mystery on Cobbett's Island (Trixie Belden #13)
by Kathryn KennyWhen the Bob-Whites arrive on Cobbett's Island for vacation, Trixie finds a mysterious letter. Many years ago, a fortune was hidden. But the clues in the letter are hard for Trixie to understand. What does "start sailing" mean? Is this a treasure hunt on land ... or on sea?
The Mystery on Stage (Boxcar Children #43)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe Aldens become involved in a community theater production of "The Wizard of Oz," which is systematically and mysteriously being sabotaged.
The Mystery on Walrus Mountain (Ghost Twins, #3)
by Dian Curtis Regan[from the back cover] "Robbie and Rebeka are twins. They have a St. Bernard. Fifty years ago they became ghosts! Now their house is a vacation rental. What do these ghosts do with their time? Haunt unsuspecting guests! The Mystery on Walrus Mountain Noah French was an expert skier until he broke his leg last year. Now, he won't get back on his skis. His parents, who are professional ski racers, take him to stay at the Kickingbird Lake Resort. There, the ghost twins watch him play a skiing/adventure game on his computer. They become caught up in the game and then Thatch, their St. Bernard, goes into the computer! The twins try to get him out. Can Noah help them? Can the twins and Thatch get Noah back to skiing on a real mountain? If you haven't read the 7 other books in this series, there's lots of ghostly goings on ahead for you. Bookshare has all of the Ghost Twins Books. Check out #1 The Mystery of Kickingbird Lake, #2 Mystery of One Wish Pond, #4 The Missing Moose Mystery, #5 The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs, #6 The Haunted Campground Mystery, #7 The Mystery of Hanover School and #8 The Mystery of the Haunted Castle.
The Mystery on the California Mission Trail (Real Kids, Real Places #5)
by Carole MarshA series of clues in Spanish lead four real kids down California's famous Old Mission Trail in search of a solution to a mystery of history and hilarity!
The Mystery on the Freedom Trail (Real Kids, Real Places #2)
by Carole MarshTake your mark and race after four kids ages 7-14 as they try to track down the mysterious whereabouts of their school-teacher cousin who has disappeared from the famous Boston Marathon-right in the middle of the race More than a race, a mystery! More than a mystery, there's Boston and Marathon history! More than frights and scares -- it's funny!
The Mystery on the Great Barrier Reef (Around the World in 80 Mysteries #6)
by Carole MarshIt's a trip "Down Under" for Christina, 10, Grant, 7, and their mystery-writing grandmother Mimi. Lots of surprises and mysterious activities unfold as the group travels through the Outback, Queensland, and finally to the Great Barrier Reef. During a glass-bottom boat ride, they discover more than coral and fish under the water. Scuba divers and flesh-tearing moray eel lurk beneath their boat.