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The Mysterious Visitor: Trixie Belden (Trixie Belden, Girl Detective)
by Julie CampbellThere&’s a new face in Sleepyside, and Trixie Belden is sure this stranger is up to no good. Too bad no one else believes her. But if anyone can get to the truth of this visitor&’s real motives, it&’s detective Trixie!Trixie Belden hasn&’t talked to Diana Lynch in a long time—not since her family got incredibly rich…and snobby. But the week before Halloween, Trixie and her best friend, Honey, spot Diana looking a little down, and Trixie knows it is time to put old grievances in the past.Except the past is exactly the problem for Diana. Her long-lost uncle Monty recently arrived from Arizona, and Diana is less than thrilled about the reunion. Monty won&’t stop pulling pranks, he is eager to buy lavish presents, and he constantly embarrasses Diana in front of all of her friends. Worst of all, he&’s insisting that Diana host a Halloween party.Monty may have fooled the adults, but Trixie is convinced he&’s wearing a costume of his own. Can Trixie unmask Uncle Monty&’s tricks and prove he is an imposter—or will Di be the one who is sent packing?
The Mysterious Woods of Whistle Root
by Christopher Pennell"An enchanting, fast-paced fantasy in the vein of E. B. White."—Booklist "Charming black-and-white illustrations add to the overall effect of the story, which will remind readers of beloved works by Kate DiCamillo and E. B. White. . . . It's all rather old-fashioned and quite lovely."—School Library Journal —
The Mystery Across the Secret Bridge (Greetings from Somewhere #7)
by Harper ParisEthan and Ella find a mystery atop Machu Picchu in the seventh book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure.The Briar family is off to Peru! They explore small towns within the Sacred Valley, go horseback riding up into ancient salt mines, help weave alpaca wool into blankets, and then travel to Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” While Ethan and Ella are exploring the incredible site, they come across a wooden bridge that leads them to a mysterious stone structure. What is it, why haven’t they heard about it—and why does it seem to look like a snake, a bird, and a puma at the same time? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
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 Bookstore (Boxcar Children #48)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe boxcar children go to New Orleans where they help to clean up an old, dusty bookstore. They discover a beautiful set of fairy tale books, and one vanishes!
The Mystery Cruise (Boxcar Children #29)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar, but now they live with their grandfather. And he's taking them on a wonderful cruise in the Caribbean! No sooner has the cruise begun, than things start to go wrong. The ship's radio breaks. It appears someone has fallen overboard-but it turns out to be a false alarm. And then there's engine trouble. Is someone deliberately tampering with the ship? It's a mystery-and fortunately the Boxcar Children are on board!
The Mystery Girl (Boxcar Children #28)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar, but now they live with their grandfather. And they're working in a general store, to help out a friend of Aunt Jane's. It seems to the children that the young girl who works in the store is behaving very strangely. She seems nervous and won't answer any questions about her past. Then a strange man comes to the store asking about her. What secret is the mystery girl hiding?
The Mystery Horse (Boxcar Children #34)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're spending their vacation on a farm. The children learn to do everything from milking cows and making homemade jam to raising a barn. Then one day they spot a beautiful horse locked up in the stable. Who is this mysterious horse? And why is it hidden?
The Mystery Of History: The Early Church And The Middle Ages
by Linda Lacour HobarOne of Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum The Mystery of History provides a historically accurate, Bible-centered approach to learning ancient history. The completely chronological lessons shed new light on who walked the earth when, as well as on where important Bible figures fit into secular history. Volume 2 covers the Early Church to the Middle Ages. This unique history curriculum was written for 4th-8th graders, but it is adaptable for both older and younger students.
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 Moss-Covered Mansion (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #18)
by Carolyn Keene Russell H. TandyWhy is the moss covered mansion so fiercely guarded by the red bearded man and what are the horrible sounds coming from there? And, can Nancy help her dad find a missing heiress? Join Nancy Drew along with Bess Marvin and George Fayne as they help the famous lawyer, Carson Drew, locate a missing heiress, uncover multiple crimes, and reunite long lost friends. This is the original story lines, not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions. This eighteenth book in the Nancy Drew series was originally published in 1941. In the late 1950s, the Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This is the version published before the revisions.
The Mystery Of The Television Dog (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level L)
by Susanna Natti David AdlerMysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to a book signing. Cam is waiting in line for a book "pawtograph" from famous TV dog Poochie when he mysteriously disappears and is replaced with an imposter! Can Cam find the real Poochie?
The Mystery Of The Winged Lion (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #65)
by Carolyn Keene Paul FrameNancy and her friends are looking forward to a relaxing vacation in Venice, Italy. Then, they get shocking news. Their boyfriends, hoping to surprise the girls, have flown into Venice- but they have landed in jail! When they are kept in jail for an art theft that they did not commit, the boys must depend on Nancy to clear their names. Scrambling to prove their innocence, Nancy meets a Duchess from one of Venice's oldest families. She begs the young sleuth to help locate her kidnapped nephew and to stop the kidnappers from ruining her family's glass making business. Can Nancy solve these baffling mysteries? If she can, she and her friends are in for a fun-filled vacation and one of the world's most romantic cities. But if she can't... Their boyfriends will stay in jail and the kidnappers may get away with murder! Picture descriptions included.
The Mystery Off Glen Road (Trixie Belden #5)
by Julie CampbellWhen a storm blows through Sleepyside, the Bob-Whites' clubhouse is crushed by a fallen tree. Trixie, Honey, and their brothers set to work at the Wheelers' game preserve to raise the money to repair it. Of course, no one expected Trixie to stumble across the trail of a dangerous poacher!
The Mystery at Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #4)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy wants desperately to help a friend recover her inheritance when she comes of age. Twists and turns and too many clues and too many suspects leave Nancy feeling she may never solve this riddle. So, she takes a risk, only to find herself in a pickle! How will she ever get away to find the inheritance and restore it to its rightful owner? Beginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were revised and shortened. This is the original version of this title.
The Mystery at Lilac Inn: The Mystery At Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #4)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friend Helen visit their friend Emily Willouby at the Lilac Inn, which Emily now owns, to help her plan her wedding. Emily plans on selling inherited diamonds in order to help fix up the Lilac Inn. <P><P>However, Nancy soon learns that someone has been impersonating her and making expensive purchases under her name. Soon after, Emily's diamonds are stolen! Can Nancy find the thieves and recover the missing diamonds?
The Mystery at Maypenny's (Trixie Belden #31)
by Kathryn KennyTrixie put her finger over her lips, dropped to a crouch, and moved silently toward the clearing. As she turned around, an arm snaked around her and a hand was clamped over her mouth...
The Mystery at Peacock Hall (Boxcar Children #63)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangA distant relative asks for the help of the Boxcar children when enigmatic events start happening at her mansion.
The Mystery at Skeleton Point (Boxcar Children #91)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauWhen Grandfather's friend bought Skeleton Point, she invited the Alden children to help her fix it up. But this empty mansion is even spookier than it looks. The man who used to live there studied bones--and the house it filled with skeletons! Then the mansion's valuable statues begin to disappear. Could the Skeleton Point ghost be causing mischief?
The Mystery at Snowflake Inn (The Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities Specials #3)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, this illustrated chapter book series is full of wholesome excitement, danger, and mystery. Grandfather is taking everyone on a special holiday trip to an old-fashioned New England inn. The Aldens have fun playing in the snow, ice-skating, and working puzzles. Then mysterious things start to happen at the inn, and the owner worries he'll have to shut down. Can the Boxcar Children find the culprit, or will their winter vacation be cut short?
The Mystery at the Alamo (Boxcar Children #58)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe Aldens are asked to be extras in a movie while visiting the Alamo but things are not picture perfect. They have to discover who stole a precious ring from the beautiful star, Claire, and they find out many people are jealous of her.
The Mystery at the Ballpark (Boxcar Children Special #4)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and are joining a baseball team! Jessie and Violet are selected to play on the local baseball team, Henry gets a job helping the coach, and even Benny has a special role--as batboy. But at this ballpark, there's more than just a game going on--there's a mystery. A special bat is stolen, Jessie's favorite glove disappears, and the team almost doesn't make it to their first game. Can the Boxcar Children solve the mystery and save the team?
The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede (The Boxcar Children #140)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens head up north for the Calgary Stampede--a cowboy celebration of Canada's frontier spirit! But when a valuable piece of jewelry from the festival's history vanishes, the children are on the case. Can the Boxcar Children find the thief before the big show?
The Mystery at the Crooked House (Boxcar Children #79)
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 are visiting the Crooked House, Mrs. McGregor's childhood home in the snowy countryside. When Mrs. McGregor, the Aldens Housekeeper, learns that she cannot afford to keep the Crooked House, the Aldens want to help. Mrs. McGreggor tells them that ever since she was a little girl, there was an unsolved riddle about the house. And solving that riddle could lead to a treasure! Could the treasure save the Crooked House? Can the Boxcar Children find it in time?
The Mystery at the Dog Show (Boxcar Children #35)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're going to a dog show. The Boxcar Children meet all kinds of dogs, from a spotted Dalmatian to a big, hairy sheepdog. But then strange things start happening at the dog show, and no one knows why. Can the children solve the mystery and save the day?