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The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt (Johnny Dixon #2)
by John BellairsA clever young man and an eccentric professor search for a missing fortune, in this spooky adventure full of &“marvelous surprises&” (Publishers Weekly) H. Bagwell Glomus built an empire out of cereal. In the 1920s, his Oaty Crisps were the most popular breakfast in the United States, and Mr. Glomus was the wealthiest man in the little town of Gildersleeve, Massachusetts. But he was not a happy man. In 1936, he took his own life and his will was never found. Legend has it that his last will and testament is hidden somewhere in his office, but so far, no one has been able to find it and claim the $10,000 reward. Yet, no one has looked as hard as Johnny Dixon. A precocious young boy who&’s happier reading old books than playing outside, Johnny has a best friend in the eccentric old Professor Childermass, who knows every detail of Mr. Glomus&’s story—except the location of the will. Together, along with a new pal from Boy Scout camp named Fergie, they intend to crack the puzzle—but before they can claim their prize, they must defeat an ancient evil force: a living mummy intent on destroying them. From the award-winning author of The House with a Clock in Its Walls, the Johnny Dixon stories are a refreshingly old-fashioned series of adventure and supernatural mystery. In the world of young adult suspense, few authors have the magic touch of John Bellairs.
The Murder Game
by Carrie DoyleA murder at a boarding school is gruesome enough, but what if the murderer is your roommate? Perfect for fans of A Study in Charlotte comes a gripping prep school novel filled with dark mystery and suspense.What if your best friend and roommate killed a teacher at your prep school? Or what if he didn't do it, but he's being framed, and you're the only person who can save him? What if you aren't sure which it is?Luke Chase didn't mean to get caught up solving the mystery of Mrs. Heckler's murder. He just wanted to meet up with the new British girl at their boarding school, and if that meant sneaking out to the woods after hours, then so be it.Little did he know someone would end up dead right next to their rendezvous spot, and his best friend and roommate Oscar Weymouth would go down for it. With suspects aplenty and a past that's anything but innocent, Luke Chase calls on his famous survival skills to solve the mystery and find the true killer."A taut, high-energy whodunit."—Booklist2018 Literary Classics Silver Award Winner for YA Mystery2018 Dane Rosetti YA Award Semi-Finalist
The Murderer's Ape
by Jakob WegeliusA captivating story about dark truths and heinous crimes as well as unexpected friendships, with detailed black-and-white illustrations throughout. Perfect for fans of mystery and detective stories. <P>Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she’s an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja’s turban, this unique gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a cargo boat. A job they are offered pays big bucks, but the deal ends badly, and the Chief is falsely convicted of murder. For Sally Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival and to clear the Chief's name. Powerful forces are working against her, and they will do anything to protect their secrets. <br> <b>*Winner of the 2018 Batchelder Award</b>
The Murk
by Robert Lettrick<p>In the Okefenokee Swamp grows a rare and beautiful flower with a power unlike any other. Many have tried to claim it-no one has come out alive. But fourteen-year-old Piper Canfield is desperate, and this flower may be her only chance to keep a promise she made a long time ago. <p>Accompanied by her little brother, Creeper, her friend Tad, and two local guides, Piper embarks on the quest of a lifetime. But there's a deadly predator lurking unseen in the black water, one nearly as old as the Oke itself. Some say it's a monster. Others say an evil spirit. The truth is far more terrifying. <p>Piper's task is simple: find the flower . . . or die trying.</p>
The Murmuring Portrait (Kay Tracey Mystery #10)
by Frances K. Judd"Snakes!" The place is alive with them. They're dropping from that tree!" While Betty and Wilma Worth run for safety, Kay goes to investigate the weird attack, which she finds has not happened by accident, but has been planned by a thief after their pocketbooks. Kay, though alert to danger, finds herself each day more deeply involved in a strange mystery. It leads her finally to the Moleson Mansion, where the "murmuring portrait" of a gypsy hangs. Suddenly the picture vanishes, then reappears. Why? And where is the sinister-looking person who poses for it? Is the missing Moleson heir the same person? How to untangle a seemingly hopeless riddle takes all the uncanny insight of Kay's sleuthing ability, as she endeavors to prove the identity of a odd character, and to protect a fabulous treasure sought by a crafty gang of thieves.
The Museum of Us
by Tara Wilson ReddAn intoxicating debut novel that will leave you questioning what is real and why we escape into fantasy, perfect for fans of Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer and Falling into Place by Amy Zhang.Secrets are con artists: they trick you into letting them out. Sadie loves her rocker boyfriend Henry and her running partner and best friend Lucie, but no one can measure up to her truest love and hero, the dazzling and passionate George. George, her secret. When something goes wrong and Sadie is taken to the hospital calling out for George, her hidden life may be exposed. Now she must confront the truth of the past, and protect a world she is terrified to lose."A teen learns to use her rich interior world to fight trauma, but is this the only way out? This honest, heartfelt tale is deep and mysterious as imagination itself." --Judy Blundell, author of What I Saw and How I Lied and Strings Attached"You'll inhale as you skid into the first chapter and only exhale as you cling to the last. A beautiful book about longing and loss . . . and what is real." --Teresa Toten, author of The Hero of Room 13B, winner of the Governor General Award, and Beware That Girl
The Music of What Happens
by Bill KonigsbergFrom the award-winning author of Openly Straight, a story about two teens falling in love over a summer that throws everything possible to keep them apart.* "Konigsberg demonstrates once again why he is one of the major voices in LGBTQ literature." -- Booklist, starred reviewMax: Chill. Sports. Video games. Gay and not a big deal, not to him, not to his mom, not to his buddies. And a secret: An encounter with an older kid that makes it hard to breathe, one that he doesn't want to think about, ever.Jordan: The opposite of chill. Poetry. His "wives" and the Chandler Mall. Never been kissed and searching for Mr. Right, who probably won't like him anyway. And a secret: A spiraling out of control mother, and the knowledge that he's the only one who can keep the family from falling apart.Throw in a rickety, 1980s-era food truck called Coq Au Vinny. Add in prickly pears, cloud eggs, and a murky idea of what's considered locally sourced and organic. Place it all in Mesa, Arizona, in June, where the temp regularly hits 114. And top it off with a touch of undeniable chemistry between utter opposites.Over the course of one summer, two boys will have to face their biggest fears and decide what they're willing to risk -- to get the thing they want the most.
The Mysteries of The Haunted Isle
by Ron J. WallingtonThe small Island of Eck, near the western shore of Scotland was a very nice place. But people believed it was full of ghosts and no visitors came there. Young Alan and his sister Jane, on vacation with their parents, wanted to discover the island. They did not expect that it would be the most unforgettable, and frightening adventure of their lives yet.
The Mysterious Ancient Maya
by L. L. OwensWhy don't we know more about this mysterious ancient culture?
The Mysterious Fireplace (Dana Girls Mystery #10)
by Carolyn KeeneJean and Louise are excited to be spending Christmas vacation at Highfort, a property that Captain Dana's friend Tom Fairweather is in the processing of purchasing. The Danas' trip turns out much more exciting than anticipated, because several other people show up at Highfort claiming ownership to the property including arrogant Mrs. Plimpton and the Danas' school friend Sonya Olavu and her brother Tranley. Mr. Fairweather disappears before his arrival at Highfort, further complicating the situation. The Danas feel loyal to Mr. Fairweather, but he cannot defend his claim to the property. The situation becomes more grim with the disappearance of Sonya's jeweled star and a mysterious nighttime visitor who wrecks the Christmas tree. The Danas must solve the mystery but are at a loss to know how to begin.
The Mysterious Half Cat (Judy Bolton Mysteries #9)
by Margaret SuttonJudy is excited that her old friend, "Scottie", is returning to Farringdon. They plan a huge welcoming party for Scottie at the railroad station, but things turn for the worse when Scottie is upset and agitated, trying to control her little sister, Carol. Carol is a very difficult child and Scottie expects Judy to help her find a way to help Carol while also searching for lost relatives. Unfortunately, Judy is in the midst of two other mysteries. Strange happening at the Chinese laundry and disappearing objects have Judy in detective mode. Follow Judy as she helps solve Carol's problem and helps everyone come together. The thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.
The Mysterious Hideaway (Adventures of the Northwoods #6)
by Lois Walfrid JohnsonJohnson's series has shown turn-of-the-century northern Wisconsin to be a captivating setting for young readers. As the spring terms at Spirit Lake School begins, Kate hears a strange noise that is followed by even stranger happenings around the school.
The Mysterious Neighbors (Kay Tracey Mystery #18)
by Frances K. Judd"Stay away from The Witch . . . It's a jinx boat!" Such a grim warning would have frightened a less courageous girl than Kay Tracey. But to this amateur detective the threat is only a challenge to make a trip on The Witch. Kay and her friends, the Worth twins, peppy Betty and studious, quiet Wilma, board the trim little houseboat. Sailing close behind and always mooring near them, is the strange black Ajax, guarded day and night by a vicious watchdog. Two mysterious, unfriendly men are aboard, armed with guns and wary of any boat approaching them. At night, from the darkened Ajax, a flashlight winks a message in code and is answered by a beam from the shore. Can there be any connection between this sinister gang and the recent jewel robberies the police had been unable to solve? Kay, Wilma and Betty find that their holiday cruise has turned into a precarious chase. The trail leads the girls into danger on the Sharon River from which there seems to be no escape . . . THE MYSTERIOUS NEIGHBORS is exciting entertainment, with Kay Tracey doing her keenest detective work. This was Kay Tracey Mystery #18 in original printing, #4 in this run, 1951. Misspells (and there are many!) in original text preserved as dictated by copyright law.
The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II's Most Dangerous Spy
by Claudia FriddellHow did a young lady from a wealthy family in Maryland end up as the Gestapo&’s most wanted spy? This YA biography of Virginia Hall, World War II&’s most successful female spy, will inspire reluctant readers and budding history buffs alike.Virginia Hall, known to her family as &“Dindy,&” was an athletic, outdoorsy girl who dreamed of joining the foreign service and becoming an ambassador. Despite numerous setbacks, including losing her leg to gangrene after an accident, Virginia never wavered in her determination to serve her country. After the outbreak of World War II, a chance meeting on a train changed her life—George Bellows, an agent of the British Special Operations Executive, recruited her as one of its first women agents. Working for Allied intelligence services in France, Virginia Hall organized French resistance fighters, performed daring rescues, and provided the Allies with intelligence that was key for ousting the Nazis and earned her numerous medals, including the US Army&’s Distinguished Service Cross.With chapters titled for each of the many aliases and nicknames used by Virginia Hall, this book takes readers through her extraordinary life and her evolution as a resistance fighter and intelligence operative. Award-winning author Claudia Friddell brings Virginia Hall&’s bravery, intelligence, and determination to life in this thoroughly researched and photo-filled biography endorsed by Hall&’s family.
The Mysterious Visitor
by Jay WinogradDeep in Penguin Land lived two best friends, Clutch and Haiven. Haiven was serious and studious, while Clutch was imaginative and playful. One day, a newcomer arrived in Penguin Land. He looked and sounded different from the other penguins, and because of this, they refused to accept him. But when danger struck Penguin Land, could the newcomer be the one to save the day?
The Mystery At Dolphin Cove
by Carole MarshIn The Mystery at Dolphin Cove you will encounter…. One dolphin darling! Two bottlenoses breaching! Three dejected dolphins! Four wet kids! And lots of click and whistles!
The Mystery Of The Brass Bound Trunk (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #17)
by Carolyn Keene Russell H. TandyA trunk that Nancy receives from her father for a trip to Buenos Aires becomes the center of a mystery. Beginning in the late 1950s, the Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This is the version published in 1934, before the changes.
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 at Disney World (Real Kids, Real Places #11)
by Carole MarshWhat was supposed to be a vacation for four real kids at Walt Disney World turns into a wild ride as first one kid disappears, then another, and there's only one left to solve the mystery!
The Mystery at Hartwood House (Vicki Barr, Book #7)
by Julie TathamVicki Barr's current assignment is helping Ruth Benson interview applicants at the Hartwood House Hotel in Chicago. Events take a strange turn when an attractive applicant named Linda Murray tries to leave before her interview and claims to have lost her memory. At the time, Vicki does not doubt Linda's story, since Linda appears nervous and confused. When Vicki tries to take Linda home to the address she supplied on her application, Linda flees from Vicki. Does the girl suffer from amnesia, or is she playing some type of bizarre prank? A famous actress, Chalice Dawn, occupies the room adjoining Vicki's. Vicki tries to help Miss Dawn when her vial of perfume, Chadawn, goes missing. Miss Dawn is quite superstitious and believes that she cannot go on stage on opening night unless she is wearing her Chadawn. Miss Dawn is frantic with worry that she won't be able to find it. Vicki is struck by something about Chalice Dawn that reminds her of Linda Murray. She can't quite figure out exactly what the similarity is, but Vicki is convinced that the unknown similarity is the key to solving both of her mysteries.
The Mystery at Kill Devil Hills (Real Kids, Real Places #9)
by Carole MarshFour real kids attending the Centennial of Flight celebration in Kitty Hawk find themselves racing through aviation history to find a missing plane-but is it really missing?
The Mystery at Star-C Ranch
by Hildegarde HawthorneA thrilling and joyous story has been told by Hildegarde Hawthorne in relating these new adventures of the boys and girls who already have appeared in Makeshift Farm and other books by this author. Deedah and Wendy, the girls, and Enley and Zach, the boys, and Treachy the youngest, go to visit their friend, Ralph St. Clair, on his father's big ranch in Wyoming. They are all primed for adventure and excitement which they find galore. The young people go on a long horseback trip through Yellowstone National Park, participate in a big round-up and a thrilling adventure with some cattle rustlers. The mystery in the plot will keep every reader absorbed in the story until the last chapter, while the lively and attractive boys and girls make every page enjoyable.
The Mystery at the Ski Jump (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #29)
by Carolyn KeeneWhen Nancy learns that the Drews' housekeeper has been duped by an elegantly dressed woman into buying a stolen fur piece, the young detective starts a search for the clever swindler. To Nancy's astonishment, she discovers that the woman is using the name Nancy Drew. The dishonest acts of the impostor point the finger of suspicion at Nancy herself and result in her being questioned by the police. Nancy's determination to capture the elusive, dangerous Mitzi Channing takes her to northern New York State and Canada. At a gala winter event Nancy meets this situation and turns the tables on Mitzi Channing and her fellow thieves makes another thrilling Carolyn Keene mystery. In the late 1950s the Nancy Drew books were shortened and condensed, This is the version published before the revision.
The Mystery of Flight 908 (Vicki Barr, Book #15)
by Helen WellsVicki is back to working for Federal while on leave from Worldwide. While in Miami, while resting on the beach, Vicki overhears a possible hijacking plan for one of Federal's flights, it might be even hers. She isn't sure. But after notifying the FBI, she attempts to fly to San Fransisco. Can Vicki, her fellow stewardesses and their brave Captain Mallinson be able to handle the hijackers, and get everyone safe home again?
The Mystery of Glengary Castle (Robin Kane #3)
by Eileen HillThirteen-year-old Robin Kane and her group of friends are planning an event for the annual Fair Day. They kick off their planning with a spooky party at Robin's house. When Robin tells them a spooky story, they decide to visit Glengary Castle, built where the story happened, and find a great idea for Fair Day--and much more! Spooks follow Robin and her friends in the apparently haunted Glengary Castle, and mysterious happening including the tragic disappearance of the valuable Chinese puppets, have all the kids on edge. Are there ghosts or is the missing Chinaman behind the haunting? Picture descriptions added.