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The Case of the Purple Pool (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)
by Lewis B. MontgomeryHow can a pool suddenly turn purple? And who could be behind it? Detective duo Milo and Jazz make a splash as they investigate their most colorful case yet! (Super Sleuthing Skills: Infer, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)
The Case of the Rock 'N' Roll Dog (First Kids Mystery #1)
by Martha FreemanMost days Cammie is tired of being the daughter of the first female president of the United States and just wants her real life back. She's feeling the stress of having to be on display so often. Plus, her oversized and overly enthusiastic dog Hooligan keeps getting into trouble. That's why she's thrilled when her very favorite group, the famous teenage sensation called The Song Boys, is scheduled to perform at a literacy event at the White House. But when White House objects disappear, the event is in jeopardy. With some help from her younger sister Tessa and Hooligan, Cammie tackles the mystery—and helps save the concert.
The Case of the Ruby Slippers (First Kids Mystery #3)
by Martha FreemanAunt Jen, the official White House hostess, is being thrown a surprise party with a Wizard of Oz theme. A dog that looks just like Toto will be there -- and so will the famous ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in the movie. But when the box arrives from the Smithsonian Museum, the slippers aren't in it! Never fear, First Kids Cammie and Tessa are on the case. White House dog Hooligan finds one slipper, but no one know where or how. A surprising revelation reveals the thief's identity. Filled with humor and White House inside information, this third First Kids Mystery is exciting from start to finish.
The Case of the Safecracker's Secret (Nancy Drew #93)
by Carolyn KeeneSomeone has broken into the safety depository at the Wilputte Bank & Trust, but nothing has been stolen. Nancy is called in to investigate--and meets a couple of robbers comparable to Bonnie and Clyde!
The Case of the Secret Tunnel (The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins #5)
by Holly WebbIn Victorian London, young Maisie balances her chores at the boarding house with a hunt for a suspected thief…Mr. Fred Grange claims to work as a clerk for a biscuit company, but he&’s out and about on the London streets at odd hours—and girl detective Maisie Hitchins soon discovers something very precious hidden in his rooms. Maisie is determined to unmask him as a thief, but the truth is far more complicated—and dangerous. Before long, Maisie and her friends are led into a web of mystery lurking in the London Underground. With entertaining illustrations throughout, this is another mystery starring the young heroine who takes care of chores at her grandmother&’s boarding house, with a little sleuthing in between.
The Case of the Somerville Secret (Andrew Tillet, Sara Wiggins & Inspector Wyatt #3)
by Robert NewmanFamous archaeologist Lord Somerville leads a quiet life behind high walls, but is he keeping something out—or in? Things are looking up for Peter Wyatt. Now promoted to inspector and in possession of his own office, the sharp young detective is giving Andrew Tillet a tour of Scotland Yard when they run into an old friend—someone who Andrew is surprised to see again the next morning talking to police in front of Lord Somerville&’s villa. He&’s even more surprised a week later, when he learns that this man has been murdered. Andrew and the fearless Sara Wiggins are determined to find out what&’s inside the mysterious villa. With the help of Sara&’s acting skills and a young French chimney sweep named Pierre, the sleuths begin to piece together the clues, which point to blackmail and a family secret . . . one that someone is willing to kill to conceal.
The Case of the Stinky Socks (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #1)
by Lewis B. MontgomeryThe high school’s star pitcher is missing his lucky socks, and his pitching is going to pieces! Can detective duo Milo and Jazz find the thief—before the big game? (Super Sleuthing Skills: Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)
The Case of the Stolen Sixpence
by Holly Webb Marion LindsayIn the tradition of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries comes The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins!Twelve-year-old Maisie is a noticing sort of person. Thats why she is convinced she would make an excellent detective if she ever got the chance! But instead of detecting, she spends her days polishing the banisters at her grandmother's boarding house or fetching fish for the lodgers' dinner. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie's big chance to prove herself finally arrives when crime strikes her Victorian London neighborhood. While the grown-ups turn a blind eye to the whodunit and justice goes un-served, Maisie and her canine sidekick, Eddie, search the streets for clues to crack the case.This first book in a series features black and white illustrations and a rollicking mystery complete with tricks, disguises, danger, and a little dog too!
The Case of the Stolen Sixpence: The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins Book 1
by Holly Webb Marion LindsayIn the tradition of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries comes The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins!Twelve-year-old Maisie is a noticing sort of person. Thats why she is convinced she would make an excellent detective if she ever got the chance! But instead of detecting, she spends her days polishing the banisters at her grandmother's boarding house or fetching fish for the lodgers' dinner. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, Maisie's big chance to prove herself finally arrives when crime strikes her Victorian London neighborhood. While the grown-ups turn a blind eye to the whodunit and justice goes un-served, Maisie and her canine sidekick, Eddie, search the streets for clues to crack the case.This first book in a series features black and white illustrations and a rollicking mystery complete with tricks, disguises, danger, and a little dog too!
The Case of the Superstar Scam (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ® #10)
by Lewis B. MontgomeryWhen teen idol Starr Silveira comes to Westview to film an episode of her hit TV show, Super Starr, the entire town is abuzz. But when kids start receiving mysterious letters from "Starr" asking them to hand over their valuable show memorabilia, Milo and Jazz suspect one thing: a super scam! Super Sleuthing Skills: Venn Diagrams, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)
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 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 Train without Wheels and Other True History Mysteries for You to Solve (Seriously True Mysteries Ser.)
by Patrice Sherman
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 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 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.
The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken: The Next Misadventure
by Doreen Cronin Kevin CornellThe Chicken Squad is back for their second (mis)adventure, and this time they're solving the mystery of a kidnapped...HOUSE? A hilarious, "easy to read" (Booklist) chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and The Trouble with Chickens.Dirt, Sugar, Sweetie, and Poppy are the four members of The Chicken Squad, and business is booming. A weird blue bird has just flown into Chicken Squad headquarters squawking on about a house-napper (yes, house-napper), and it is once again up to the squad to uncover who is up to no good. But there is something NUTS about this story that the squad can't quite put their feather on...and oh, brother, is it key to solving the case!