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Mystery of the Fallen Treasure (The Boxcar Children #132)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerOn their trip to Oregon, the Aldens are excited to find out that Watch has the right skills to be a search and rescue dog! When they start training him in the woods one of the first things he "rescues" is a backpack filled with valuable jewelry--and it fell out of a plane! How could that have happened? When the children try to return the backpack to its owner, the mystery becomes even deeper!
Mystery of the Flying Express (Hardy Boys #20)
by Franklin W. DixonAfter the new hydrofoil they are guarding is stolen, the Hardy boys face frequent danger in solving a mystery involving criminals who operate by signs of the zodiac.
Mystery of the Glowing Eye (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #51)
by Carolyn KeeneWhen Nancy Drew eagerly agrees to help her lawyer father solve the mystery of the glowing eye, she has no way of knowing that it will involve the kidnapping of her close friend Ned Nickerson. <P><P>A puzzling note in Ned's handwriting set Nancy and her friends Bess and George on a hazardous search for a bizarre criminal. From their base of operations, the Emerson College campus, the three girl detectives and Ned's college pals follow a maze of clues to locate the kidnapper's hideout and rescue Ned. Not only is Nancy greatly worried about Ned, but also she is alarmed by the high-handed methods of a woman lawyer who tries to take the case away from her.Readers will follow Nancy's exciting adventures as she unravels this dangerous web of mystery.
Mystery of the Island Jewels
by Joyce A. StengelOn the search for an ancient treasure... On a cruise to the Caribbean, fourteenyearold Cassie Hartt hopes to reconnect with her father, who she hasn't seen since her parents' divorce. But spending time with her new stepmother and stepsister leaves her feeling like an outsider. So she's thrilled when she meets Charles. Not only is he a cute boy her own age, but he's on a mysterious mission. Charles is headed to Martinique to find an ancient silver statue that may be the cause of a curse on his family. Cassie can't resist a good mystery, so she decides to team up with Charles. But they aren't the only ones looking for the statue -- and the other interested parties will stop at nothing to get their hands on it....
Mystery of the Lost Heirloom (Sara & Sam Series, Book #3)
by Ruth Nulton MooreWhile accompanying their father to Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, to do research on a French refugee settlement of 200 years ago, twins Sam and Sara become involved in a search for the valuable stolen pendant of an Indian princess.
Mystery of the Melting Snowman
by Florence Parry Heide Sophie Escabasse Roxanne Heide PierceIt's snowman season in the neighborhood, but the Spotlighters discover that someone's not just playing! They find a curious iron figurine hidden inside one of the snowmen. Who was hiding it--and why? When a stranger comes looking for it, it's clear the Spotlight Club has another mystery to solve!
Mystery of the Midnight Rider: Curse Of The Arctic Star; Strangers On A Train; Mystery Of The Midnight Rider; Once Upon A Thriller (Nancy Drew Diaries #3)
by Carolyn KeeneSome equestrians are up to more than horseplay in this third book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.At the prestigious--and competitive--River Heights Horse Show, the prizes, which range from money to possible placement on the Olympic Team, are so highly coveted that anyone from the riders to the owners will do anything to win...even drug the horses! Who's up to no good? Nancy, Bess and George are on the case!
Mystery of the Missing Food (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)
by ScholasticKids can practice their reading skills with some of their favorite Pokemon in this Level 2 reader.Join Ash and Pikachu on an adventure with their friend Goh and his partner Raboot in this Level 2 reader! Goh realizes that every tray of Pokemon food in Cerise Park is empty, even though he just filled them—and Pokemon are still hungry! A huge Pokemon brawl erupts, and it’s up to Ash and Goh to solve the mystery of the missing food. Can they bring peace back to the park?
Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion: Mystery Of The Moss-covered Mansion (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #18)
by Carolyn KeeneA friend of Carson Drew’s has been arrested and charged with sending a truck loaded with explosive oranges into the Space Center complex at Cape Kennedy. Knowing that Mr. Billington could not possibly be guilt of sabotage, Nancy and her father rush to the defense of the accused man. During the Drews’ investigation Nancy become suspicious of an old spooky mansion that houses fierce African wild animals on its extensive grounds. Soon, she discovers that something besides the training of wild animals is going on at the mysterious estate. Many dangerous moments await Nancy before she proves Mr. Billington’s innocence and thwarts the plans of treacherous subversives bent on undermining the U.S. space program.
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.
Mystery of the Secret Room (Choose Your Own Adventure, No #63)
by Ellen KushnerAunt Celia's house is filled with exotic things. In her garden there are strange herbs, plants and deadly nightshade. She has a Venus's-flytrap in the kitchen and a wonderful collection of shrunken heads from Borneo. Now Great-aunt has gone off on another expedition. She's left you the keys to the house and a list of things for you to take care of while she's gone. While taking care of your eccentric great-aunt's house, you come upon a secret room in which she has prepared a surprise for you...
Mystery of the Stone Tiger (Dana Girl Mystery Stories #25)
by Carolyn KeeneA black-robed ghost roams the streets of the Danas' home town. A tiger stalks the woods on the outskirts of Oak Falls. And the Hilary Museum is plagued by a phantom prowler who seemingly passes through locked doors and windows. Louise and Jean Dana, returning home from a long trip, are horrified by these events. Their friend Elise Hilary begs them to solve the mystery surrounding the private museum. Elise, however, can volunteer no clue to what the ghostlike intruder is searching for, nor can she offer any clue to the sender of a threatening note. Center of the sinister conspiracy is the magnificent marble tiger presented to the museum by a maharajah. Its eyes glow by night, the black-robed ghost attempts to mutilate it, and the sound of flute music floats eerily from somewhere in the museum. Determined to unravel the spooky puzzle, Louise and Jean involve themselves in some frightening adventures as they follow a maze of clues to the solution of this suspense-filled mystery.
Mystery of the Tolling Bell: Mystery Of The Tolling Bell (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #23)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy becomes involved in another mystery when she accepts an invitation from Mrs. Chantrey, a client of Mr. Drew, to vacation at her cottage in a picturesque seaside town. Carson Drew has promised to join his daughter, but fails to arrive. <P><P>The alarming disappearance of Mr. Drew and the odd circumstances surrounding his rescue are only the start of a series of highly dangerous adventures for Nancy and her friends Bess and George. Mrs. Chantrey's story about a nearby Cliffside cave reputedly inhabited by a ghost intrigues Nancy and she decides to investigate. Several frightened townspeople claim to have seen an apparition and heard the weird sounds of a tolling bell just before water rushes from the cave. Will Nancy discover the true cause of these mysterious occurences?
Mystery on Magnolia Circle
by Kate KliseRear Window meets Nancy Drew in this middle-grade novel by Kate Klise about a girl who believes she has witnessed a crime What happens when two best friends take on the world’s worst summer?On the first day of vacation, ten-year-old Ivy Crowden falls down the stairs and breaks her leg. Stuck in a plaster cast, she’s certain her summer is doomed. Not even Teddy, her neighbor and best friend, can cheer her up because he’s dealing with his own pain: the loss of a beloved dog. But when Ivy witnesses a possible burglary from her living room window, her summer takes a sudden turn from meh to mysterious. Who are the criminals? Might a classmate be involved? And . . . uh-oh. A second mystery is nipping at Ivy’s heels. Cue the best friends, the best dog, and the best chance that summer can be saved!
Mystery on Mirror Mountain: A Mirror Mountain Adventure (Mirror Mountain Adventure #1)
by Wynnette FraserJohnny Finlay thought living on Mirror Mountain was about the greatest thing that could happen to a kid. But then the judge said he had to go back down the mountain to school. Three years was a long time to be away from school... and friends. Everything seemed harder--especially making new friends. He didn't seem to fit in. Johnny yearns to stay on the mountain and help his Great Aunt Lou with her wild herb business. But whether he's on the mountain or in school, Johnny struggles to " let God stand up tall and strong inside him," because as Aunt Lou reminds him, "The Lord don't come into nobody just to set down and twiddle His thumbs." Eleven-year-old Johnny's fears about returning to school after a three-year absence dissipate when he meets a sympathetic teacher and makes a new friend who is interested in his life on Mirror Mountain. Read the other exciting books about life in the mountains in this series including #2. Courage on Mirror Mountain. with more on the way.
Mystery on Mushroom Island (Unofficial Minecraft Mysteries #6)
by Winter MorganEdison and Billy finally have a chance for a vacation, joining Amira to celebrate her birthday on peaceful Mushroom Island. But before celebrations can get underway, Mushroom Island is rocked by a mysterious explosion. As they investigate the fire, they discover rumors that the island, itself, is cursed. Of course, Edison and Billy don’t believe in curses. There must be a logical explanation behind the explosion, and they just have to find it. So not only do they have solve the mystery of the fire, but they have to prove to theirs friend and the residents of Mushroom Island that there is no such thing as a curse.Join Edison and Billy their explosive final adventure in the final installment of the Unofficial Minecraft Mystery series!
Mystery on Skull Island (Mysteries through History #15)
by Elizabeth McDavid JonesIn 1724, Rachel Howell leaves New York for South Carolina . . . and plunges into a dangerous world of pirates and hidden treasure that threatens her family&’s futureWhen New York–born and –raised Rachel Howell sails for South Carolina to be reunited with her father, the last thing she expects is to be attacked by pirates! She&’s lucky to escape with her life, but the attackers take a pearl necklace belonging to her dead mother. Things go from bad to worse when Rachel arrives safely in Charles Town and learns her father is getting married again. The one bright spot is her friendship with Sally Pugh, the daughter of the local tavern owner. Until Papa&’s bride-to-be arrives . . . and forbids Rachel from seeing Sally. Determined to remain friends, Rachel and Sally search for a secret place to meet. They discover a hidden island in the Charles Town port, containing a sinkhole filled with quicksand, rocks with mysterious markings, . . . and a human skull. But when the girls are stranded overnight and overhear men in a hidden lagoon, they realize they&’ve stumbled onto something big. It could destroy Rachel&’s father&’s business . . . and Rachel&’s life. This ebook includes a historical afterword.
Mystery on the Mayhem Express (Hardy Boys Adventures #23)
by Franklin W. DixonBrother detectives Frank and Joe go full-steam ahead to find the truth in the twenty-third book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.The Hardys and some of their friends hop aboard an old train that&’s been restored and turned into a murder mystery experience. A cast of actors will perform an immersive theatrical production while passengers dine in style, assume roles in the game, and ultimately try their hand at solving the case. This should be a cakewalk for Joe and Frank! The production is a mess. The actors are lousy, fumbling their lines and spelling out obvious clues. At least the food is pretty good. But just as the Hardy Boys are trying to make the most of a disappointing situation, one of the cast members goes missing. At first, the audience thinks that the show is taking a turn for the better, but it quickly becomes clear that this is not part of the act. For the Hardys, the mystery has gone from good fun to deadly serious. And trapped on a train full of people who aren&’t who they say they are, everyone is a suspect. Will Frank and Joe be able to figure out how someone can vanish into thin air on a moving train before this case goes completely off the rails?
Myth Raiders: Book 1
by A Hunter James La RueDo you DARE gaze upon Medusa?When geology-mad Sam goes to stay with her American cousin, Trey, neither of them have any idea what adventures they're about to unleash. They bring together two pieces of The Heart of Light and -whoosh! - they're thrown back into Ancient Greece, where angry harpies and satyrs live. That's not all - they've been set the challenge of saving the world from destruction. But first, they need to rescue an enchanted fragment of The Warrior's Shield, protected by a deadly mythical creature. How will they survive a venomous encounter with Medusa...?
Myth Raiders: Book 2
by A Hunter James La RueBeware the claws of the sphinx...Geology-mad Sam and her American cousin Trey are the Chosen Ones, destined to save the world from destruction by gathering together the scattered fragments of The Warrior's Shield. They've already rescued one section of the enchanted shield from the terrifying Medusa, and now learn that the second piece is being guarded by a fearsome sphinx - a creature with the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle and the face of a human. So Sam and Trey must travel to Ancient Egypt, and face mummies, beast-headed warriors... and the deadly sphinx itself!
MythQuest 4: Garuda
by Anuradha Kumar`The vanara army looked on awestruck as Garuda approached the battlefield, flapping his immense red wings?? He was as magnificent as a beacon of fire in the sky and as splendid as the gods. Garuda, the devourer of snakes, carried Lord Vishnu as he fought great battles against powerful enemies. Garuda appeared on earth whenever it was threatened by the evil serpents. Read about his wondrous adventures?
MythQuest 5: Airavata
by Anuradha Kumar`The mighty Airavata would stretch his trunks into water reservoirs, suck up the water and then spray it into the clouds?? He was the mighty white elephant, who could weave clouds and create rain. He was Lord Indra?s magnificent mount, who could make any demon quake in fear. First among all elephants, Airavata could cross the universe in a few strides and was gentle, loyal and brave. Read about his marvellous feats?
MythQuest 6: Sheshanaga
by Anuradha Kumar`Shesha appeared in his true form as the magnificent many-hooded snake and reared up his heads above Vasudeva, forming a protective umbrella over the child who was no other than Lord Krishna?? He was all-powerful, he was as old as the universe, he was the wise serpent-king. Sheshanaga, the endless snake, was a celestial being with the power of a deva. He carried the underworld on his many hoods and Lord Vishnu himself rested on his immense coils. Read about his multiple avatars and magical transformations?
Mythbusters: Confirm or Bust! Science Fair Book #2
by Samantha MarglesThis fun follow-up book to the successful MythBusters Science Fair Book is packed with more than thirty brand-new experiments for school and at home.
Mythical Beasts & Beings: A Visual Guide to the Creatures of Folklore (Xist Children's Books)
by Lisa GravesA Mythical Creatures Guide with Stunning Illustrations Lisa Graves takes on monsters, fairies, gods and dragons in this illustrated guide to mythological creatures. Featuring legends from around the world, this collection provides information for fans of mythology, magic and more in a lovely volume.