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The Mystery of the Missing Lion: A Precious Ramotswe Mystery For Young Readers (Precious Ramotswe Mysteries for Young Readers #3)
by Alexander Mccall SmithA detective in the wild.Precious Ramotswe gets a very special treat. She gets a trip to visit her Aunty Bee at a safari camp. On her first day in camp, a new lion arrives. But this is no average lion: Teddy is an actor-lion who came with a film crew. When Teddy escapes, Precious and her resourceful new friend Khumo decide to use their detective skills to help track him. They will brave the wilds of the bush--and its hippos and crocodiles--as they try to find where Teddy has gone.With a Reader's Guide and a Special Recipe
The Mystery of the Missing Key (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Gold #Level N)
by Victoria Smith"There's a bank robber on the loose. Strangers are lurking. And Nick has lost his apartment key ... again! getting grounded is bad, but if the robber has found the key, things could get much, much worse."
The Mystery of the Missing Heiress (Trixie Belden #16)
by Kathryn KennyHoney's adopted brother, Jim, discovers (thanks to Trixie) that he has a cousin. Candy Stripers Trixie and Honey meet a young amnesia victim, Janie, at the hospital.
The Mystery of the Missing Everything
by Ben H. WintersThere has been a shocking crime at Mary Todd Lincoln Middle School. In a glass case in the front hall, a trophy-the trophy, the first trophy ever won in the school's lackluster competitive history-has been stolen. Even more horrifying, an outraged Principal Van Vreeland has canceled everything fun until the trophy is back, including the eighth graders' long-awaited, once-in-a-lifetime field trip to Taproot Valley. Rock climbing, ropes courses, ecology hikes, s'mores . . . all gone! Luckily, Bethesda Fielding is on the case. As self-appointed sleuth extraordinaire, Bethesda's confident she'll be able to track down the culprit in no time and save her class trip! Except it seems like the more she searches for answers, the more mysteries she reveals. . . . Can Bethesda solve this baffling mystery-or are the eighth graders doomed for a Week of a Thousand Quizzes instead?
The Mystery of the Missing Cat (Boxcar Children #42)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar, but now they have a home with their grandfather. And now they're looking for a very special cat that has disappeared. When the children hear that Mr. Woods's cat, Spotzie, is missing, they immediately help out by putting up LOST CAT posters and going door-to-door with a photograph of the cat. But along the way they meet some strange characters, receive frightening phone calls, and even find a cat that looks just like Spotzie - but is it? It seems the more they search, the more mysterious the mystery becomes!
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 Midnight Menace (Monster Hunters Case #2)
by Nancy GardenBrian had met Darcy and Numbles the summer before when Brian had been paying his annual visit to his grand¬parents' Vermont farm, and together the three of them had unraveled a mystery there, which had turned out to contain a heavy dose of the supernatural. After-wards, Brian, Darcy, and Numbles had decided to call themselves Monster Hunters, and dedicate themselves to solving any unexplained crime that could have a monster behind it.
The Mystery of the Midnight Marauder (Trixie Belden #30)
by Kathryn KennyTrixie searches the Wheelers' mansion to find out what happened to Reddy. Can she identify the midnight marauder?
The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost: Book 2 (Adventure Island Ser.)
by Helen MossWhen Scott , Jack and Emily hear that a film is being made at the nearby manor house they can't resist going to watch. But when the glamorous star of the film vanishes the friends realize they have a new mystery to solve!Has the star been kidnapped by a crazed fan? Could she have run off with her boyfriend? Or did she venture into the manor's attic at midnight and fall foul of the legendary ghost that haunts the old house?The second gripping mystery in this exciting new adventure series!
The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost: Book 2 (Adventure Island #2)
by Helen MossWhen Scott , Jack and Emily hear that a film is being made at the nearby manor house they can't resist going to watch. But when the glamorous star of the film vanishes the friends realize they have a new mystery to solve!Has the star been kidnapped by a crazed fan? Could she have run off with her boyfriend? Or did she venture into the manor's attic at midnight and fall foul of the legendary ghost that haunts the old house?The second gripping mystery in this exciting new adventure series!
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog (Boxcar Children #81)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauWhen the Aldens first arrive in Elbow Bend, they meet Kate Frances, who tells them all sorts of ghost stories about the town! The scariest tale is about a ghost dog who howls at midnights and appears to warn people of danger! The Aldens think it is just a story until they hear dogs all over Elbow Bend howling at midnight. Does the ghost dog really exist or is someone playing a trick on them? The Boxcar Children are determined to find out.
The Mystery of the Mexican Graveyard (The Home School Detectives #3)
by John BibeeWhen Carlos and Julie Brown go on a short missions trip with their parents to Mexico, odd things start happening. Many report seeing a ghost at the graveyard and the orphanage. The pastor and several children suddenly get ill. And two mysterious men in town warn that the orphanage is in danger. Suspicious about the ghost, Carlos begins an investigation into the strange events. Following the clues of bits of mud, pieces of candy and a watch that glows in the dark, he works to uncover a plot that is much bigger than the little Mexican town he is visiting. Probe this dark mystery with Carlos and his friends at the orphanage as they strive to reveal the truth.
The Mystery of the Messed-up Wedding
by Elsbeth Campbell MurphyA wedding ring is missing, and the wedding is today! Can Tim, Ti, and Sarah-Jane find the ring before the ceremony begins? The bride and groom need it when they make their special promises to each other. Why would someone want to mess up a wedding? The three cousins intend to find out! When Timothy, Titus, and Sarah-Jane, the three cousins, get together the most ordinary events turn into mysteries. So they've formed the T.C.D.C. (That's the Three Cousins Detective Club.) And while the three cousins are solving mysteries, they're also learning about the Ten Commandments and living God's way.
The Mystery of the Merry Magician (The Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories #10)
by Ellery Queen Jr. Jr.When Ellery Queen goes out of town, his nephew takes on a cosmic case For weeks, Gulliver Queen has looked forward to going on vacation with his uncle Ellery, the world-famous author and sleuth. But on the eve of their departure, Ellery is called away on government business. Gully is heartbroken--until Ellery deputizes him as his assistant, tasking him with taking down information from anyone who comes by looking to hire the great detective. There is only one rule: No solving mysteries! But Ellery hasn't been gone an hour when Gully gets a case he cannot resist. The client is Fisty Jones, a rough-and-tumble citizen of the New York docks who claims to have seen something impossible: a one-eyed, black-skinned monster direct from outer space. Gully quickly finds himself sucked into the baffling tangle of tattooed bruisers, cheerful magicians, and questionable characters who call the waterfront their home. Ellery Queen is one of the world's finest detectives, but his adventures are nothing compared to the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories. Join Queen's nephew, Gully, on adventures filled with danger, suspense, and thrills.
The Mystery of the Memorial Day Fire (Trixie Belden #35)
by Kathryn KennySupersleuth Trixie Belden searches for an arsonist after a fire destroys a local store and a warehouse during the annual Memorial Day parade.
Mystery of the Melting Snowman
by Sophie Escabasse Roxanne Heide Pierce Florence Parry HeideIt'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!
The Mystery of the Masked Rider (Nancy Drew Mysteries #109)
by Carolyn KeeneRevenge rides a dark horse—and Nancy’s the target! Nancy is going to visit one of her best friends, Colleen, who is horse crazy and has her own horses. With one of the best of them, Nightingale, she is going to race in the Midwest International Horse Show. The prizewinning filly is worth a cool $200,000, and that kind of cash can breed plenty of greed, ambition, and danger. Soon Nancy has her hands full trying to stop the mysterious culprit, The Masked Rider, who wants to kill Nightingale.
The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure (Three Cousins Detective Club #6)
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyTHREE COUSINS DETECTIVE CLUB 6 It's Timothy, Titus, and Sarah-Jane from the Three Cousins Detective Club! These three ten-year-olds are ready to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit while solving more exciting, adventure-filled mysteries! In The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure, Timothy Dawson and his cousins are stuck playing the Three Wise Men in a Christmas-in-July celebration. It's the hottest day of the year, and the cousins are dressed in long robes and heavy crowns. When stolen treasures are shoved into their hands, the TCDC have to come up with a plan to return them to their owner-but the thief is watching! Theme: Goodness
The Mystery of the Magic Circle (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #27)
by M. V. Carey[from the back cover] "Terror strikes an entire apartment house! Ever since the statue of a phantom wolf-dog was stolen, things have gone wrong at Paseo Place. A creepy shadow that passes through walls haunts one apartment. A fire breaks out in another. The ghost of a priest long dead appears. Who is frightening the helpless tenants? Are supernatural forces at work? The Three Investigators must find out--before everyone is driven from their homes!" This is the twenty-third installment in the Three Investigators set of 43 novels. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed series with more on the way. In the middle of a junk yard the boys, before the time of computers, tablets and cell phones, 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, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #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, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #11 The Mystery of the Talking Skull, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Mystery of the Crooked Cat, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #16 The Mystery of the Nervous Lion, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #19 The Secret of phantom Lake, #20 The Mystery of Monster Mountain, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #22 The Mystery of the Dead Man's Riddle, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #24 The Mystery of Death Trap Mine, #25 The Mystery of the Dancing Devil, #26 The Mystery of the Headless Horse, #28 The Mystery of the Deadly Double, #29 The Mystery of the Sinister Scarecrow, #30 The Secret of Shark Reef, #31 The Mystery of the Scar-Faced Beggar, #32 The Mystery of the Blazing cliffs, #33 The Mystery of the Purple Pirate, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with more on the way.
The Mystery of the Lost Village (Boxcar Children #37)
by Charles Tang Gertrude Chandler WarnerWhen the Aldens try to save a forest from developers in a Navaho Indian reservation by proving there is a lost village there, they're met with sabotage.
The Mystery of the Lost Mine (Boxcar Children #52)
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 on a trip to the Arizona desert. There the Aldens learn about the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Everyone thinks the mine is filled with gold. Can the Aldens find out if the legend is true, and if it is, who will find the gold?
Mystery of the Lost Lynx
by Tamra WightWhen their favorite campground opens for winter break, Cooper, Packrat, and friends are hoping for a week of snowy fun. But a mysterious lynx kit, a reckless snowmobiler, and a potentially dangerous poacher send them off on a snowy adventure and an exciting chase. Can they solve the mystery and protect the camp’s wildlife from poachers before it’s too late? Author Tamra Wight introduces a new season and new characters in the fifth installment of her popular middle-grade series.
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.
The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne
by M. L. LongworthThe fifth entry in this acclaimed series finds Verlaque and Bonnet investigating a murder and the provenance of a mysterious painting Like Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri, M. L. Longworth's enchanting mystery series blends clever whodunits with gustatory delights and the timeless appeal of Provence. The Mystery of the Lost Cézanne adds a new twist by immersing Antoine and Marine in a clever double narrative that costars Provence's greatest artist.A friend in his cigar club asks Antoine to visit René Rouquet, a retired postal worker who has found a rolled-up canvas in his apartment. As the apartment once belonged to Cézanne, Rouquet is convinced he's discovered a treasure. But when Antoine arrives at the apartment, he finds René dead, the canvas missing, and a mysterious art history professor standing over the body.When the painting is finally recovered, the mystery only deepens. The brushwork and color all point to Cézanne. But who is the smiling woman in the painting? She is definitely not the dour Madame Cézanne. Who killed René? Who stole the painting? And what will they do to get it back?From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne: A Verlaque and Bonnet Mystery
by M. L. LongworthThe fifth entry in this acclaimed series finds Verlaque and Bonnet investigating a murder and the provenance of a mysterious painting Like Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri, M. L. Longworth's enchanting mystery series blends clever whodunits with gustatory delights and the timeless appeal of Provence. The Mystery of the Lost Cézanne adds a new twist by immersing Antoine and Marine in a clever double narrative that costars Provence's greatest artist.A friend in his cigar club asks Antoine to visit René Rouquet, a retired postal worker who has found a rolled-up canvas in his apartment. As the apartment once belonged to Cézanne, Rouquet is convinced he's discovered a treasure. But when Antoine arrives at the apartment, he finds René dead, the canvas missing, and a mysterious art history professor standing over the body.When the painting is finally recovered, the mystery only deepens. The brushwork and color all point to Cézanne. But who is the smiling woman in the painting? She is definitely not the dour Madame Cézanne. Who killed René? Who stole the painting? And what will they do to get it back?