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Mungyanchi Gosta
by Vishal TayadeThis is a story of ants. There were two communities and always fight with each other. One day a piece of rock sugar falls and they fight for it. First, they blame each other for the rock and when they come to know that it is a rock sugar they fight for acquiring it. After some time the rock sugar is taken away by someone and they wonder where it is gone.
Munschworks
by Robert MunschFrom the book jacket: Favorite stories from one of North America's best-loved storytellers: Pigs; Mortimer; Purple, Green and Yellow; Murmel, Murmel, Murmel; Something Good; The Paper Bag Princess; The Fire Station; I Have to Go!; David's Father; Thomas' Snowsuit. "Wonderful details and explorations produce great tales. In all his stories, munsch combines familiar themes, independent children, humor, easy readability, and contemporary settings." Day Care and Early Childhood Education, New York, NY
Murakhraj Ane Tena Be Bhaio
by M. K. Gandhiટોલ્સ્ટોયની સુપ્રસિદ્ધ વાર્તા—ધિ સ્ટોરી ઓફ ઇવાન ધિ ફૂલની આ ગુજરાતી અનુકૃતિ પ્રગટ કરતાં અમને આનંદ થાય છે. ગાંધીજી દક્ષિણ આફ્રિકામાં હતા ત્યારે ટોલ્સ્ટોયનાં લખાણોનો તેમણે ઘણો અભ્યાસ કર્યો હતો. તેમાંથી તેમણે આ વાર્તાનો ગુજરાતી અનુવાદ કરી પુસ્તિકા રૂપે પ્રગટ કરેલો...ગાંધીજીએ સાદી અને સહેલી ભાષામાં અનુવાદ કર્યો છે, જેનો પૂરો લાભ એક બાળક પણ લઈ શકશે. ગાંધી-વિચાર સમજવામાં આ પુસ્તિકા ઉપયોગી સિદ્ધ થશે એવી આશા છે.
Mural Island
by Katie YamasakiA young artist discovers a place to express themselves and the joy of an art community in this evanescent picture book. Kengi drew. Fast, busy, everywhere their hands could reach and feet could travel. On the front steps, inside the fridge, across the bathroom mirror, atop the cafeteria tables, even on the roll of toilet paper. Kengi’s parents are frustrated, and their principal tells them they need to stop. But Ms. Beatriz tells Kengi there’s somewhere in the neighborhood that they should visit. When Kengi arrives at Mural Island, they discover a place where people can paint safely, freely, and joyfully. So Kengi does. But they’re not the only one painting each day, and soon Kengi recognizes that their art doesn’t have to be permanent to be monumental. With an electric, eye-catching new style from acclaimed picture book creator Katie Yamasaki, Mural Island celebrates art, expression, and the communities that cherish both.
Murals for Joy (Leveled Readers 4.4.3)
by Veronica Freeman EllisA story about how murals bring a girl and community together.
Murano Mice: Tales for Wise Children II
by May KolianderThe creatures in these tales are faced with challenges. They will have to rely on their resilience, inventiveness and the ability to relate to others to tackle what comes their way. Rebecca, the matron heading the Glassworks mice, is frantically searching for a misplaced will. She will need her daughter’s help to outwit crafty Micio, the alley cat, and retrieve the precious document before it is too late. Gloomy Daisy, an unconsolable dairy cow who has been deprived of her calves, ventures away from the pasture where her companions are peacefully grazing to enter the realm of the great auroch, thereby finding happiness. And what about Taco and Pico, the lab mice? Being made to run through mazes all day is no fun. The pair make a daring escape, but are in for a few surprises, among which learning that not all mice are white. Or Leonardo, a young fox who finds out at his expense that he would have done well to heed his mother’s warning. Going into the woods on one of the ‘Terrible Nights’ has dire consequences; it won’t be easy for him to put things right. There are many more creatures within the pages of this book – among which a bombastic tardigrade – just waiting to share their stories with you.
Murder & Chips (Jiggy McCue #13)
by Michael LawrenceWhen Jiggy and co get a little stressed about their upcoming exams, Jiggy's mum reckons she has the perfect solution: a murder mystery weekend! Unfortunately for Jiggy, it's not entirely relaxing. Can he stop the murderous madness before it's too late?
Murder Fit for a King
by Larry MccloskeyDani and Caitlin, two 12-year-old Ottawa girls, have a talent for meeting ghosts. Fresh from their adventures with the spirit of fabled Canadian painter Tom Thomson, the girls find themselves in Quebec, across the river from the capital city of Canada, touring the Kingsmere estate of longdead prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. While there the friends run into someone famous for seeing ghosts himself the old prime minister, or at least his phantom! King, affectionately known as Rex, presents the sleuthing duo with a series of problems. It seems developers are keen on despoiling the dead prime minister’s estate, not to mention another city park dear to Caitlin’s heart. Thrown into the mix are a couple of murders, a former prime minister’s place in history, and maybe even a federal crime. Dani and Caitlin are on the job, and the politicians on Parliament Hill better watch out!
Murder House: Book Three in the Murder House Trilogy
by Franklin W. DixonATAC Briefing for Agents Frank and Joe Hardy MISSION: To finally get to the bottom of the ongoing deadly scares taking place on the set of the reality TV show Deprivation House. LOCATION: A huge villa in Beverly Hills, CA, without a single luxury left inside. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Every contestant on the reality show is in extreme danger. SUSPECTS:It's possible one of the new contestants has a devious agenda, or else someone who's been there all along is hiding a huge secret.
Murder Is Bad Manners: Murder Is Bad Manners; Poison Is Not Polite; First Class Murder; Jolly Foul Play; Mistletoe And Murder (A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery)
by Robin StevensTwo friends form a detective agency--and must solve their first murder case--in this start to a middle grade mystery series at a 1930s boarding school.Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are best friends at Deepdean School for Girls, and they both have a penchant for solving mysteries. In fact, outspoken Daisy is a self-described Sherlock Holmes, and she appoints wallflower Hazel as her own personal Watson when they form their own (secret!) detective agency. The only problem? They have nothing to investigate. But that changes once Hazel discovers the body of their science teacher, Miss Bell--and the body subsequently disappears. She and Daisy are certain a murder must have taken place, and they can think of more than one person with a motive. Determined to get to the bottom of the crime--and to prove that it happened--before the killer strikes again, Hazel and Daisy must hunt for evidence, spy on their suspects, and use all the cunning, scheming, and intuition they can muster. But will they succeed? And can their friendship stand the test?
Murder On Stage: An Action-Packed YA Thriller (Victorian London Mysteries #3)
by Cora HarrisonAlfie is at the theatre when he witnesses actor Harry Booth being poisoned. Alfie runs backstage to help, but it’s too late, Harry is dead. And now Alfie was the last person seen with the body. With Alfie now a chief murder suspect, his brother Sammy and cousins Jack and Tom must band together to find the real murderer. Does somebody in the theatre know what happened? Can the gang clear Alfie’s name? Or will he find himself locked up for the murder on the stage...?
Murder at Midnight
by AviA middle grade historical murder mystery from a Newbery Medalist, “readers will be glued to this suspenseful, headlong caper from first page to last” (Kirkus Reviews).A plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing in the Kingdom of Pergamontio. Scholarly Mangus the magician—along with his street-smart and faithful new servant boy, Fabrizio—have been marked as easy scapegoats for the traitor lurking within the king’s court. Together, these two unlikely partners must gather clues to solve the mystery and prove their innocence before the stroke of midnight . . . or face death!Intricate plotting, surprise twists, and lively prose make for another suspenseful page-turner that stands alone or sets the stage for Avi’s–bestselling sequel, Midnight Magic.“The suspense simmer[s] right through to the end.” —Booklist
Murder at the Mall
by Franklin W. DixonHang onto your seats... Frank and Joe Hardy are taking you for one wild ride!A developer wants to transform the old Eastside Mall into an upscale shoppers' paradise--and turn the surrounding wetlands into a parking lot, over the objections of a militant enviromental group. When the conflict turns deadly, Joe and Frank are on the case.
Murder in Orbit
by Bruce CovilleA young scientist discovers a zero-gravity homicide onboard a space station Rusty McPhee was born on Earth, but he hasn't been on solid ground for so long that he hardly remembers what it's like. He was raised on the space station known as ICE-3, and he knows the ins and outs of this floating research platform better than anybody. He's working in the waste disposal unit, watching garbage dissolve and be recycled, when he sees something terrifying: a dead body, half decomposed, face down in the muck. Before he can tell anyone what he's found, the machines finish processing the body, and he's left without any evidence that a murder ever happened. Not one of ICE-3's twenty-five thousand inhabitants is missing--so where did the body come from? As he tracks the zero-G killer, danger lurks around every airlock, and it will take just one misstep for Rusty to fall from the sky. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Bruce Coville including rare images from the author's collection.
Murder in the Holy Place (Left Behind: The Kids #30)
by Tim Lahaye Jerry B. Jenkins Chris FabryAfter witnessing a horrific plane crash, Judd and Lionel must find a way back to Jerusalem on their own. A terrifying scene awaits them as Nicolae Carpathia prepares for another deadly display. Back in the States, Vicki helps a new believer by contacting an acquaintance of long ago. The decision thrusts the kids into a meeting with a Global Community worker and leads to an unexpected adventure. Join the Young Tribulation Force as they band together to help people understand the truth.
Murder in the Middle Pasture (Hank the Cowdog Series, #4)
by John R. EricksonAfter a brutal murder on the ranch, Hank investigates and thinks he knows who the guilty party is. But before he can make an arrest, he's captured by a bloodthirsty pack of coyotes.
Murder on Ice
by Carolyn KeeneA weekend on the slopes is just what Nancy and Ned need to rekindle their romance. Joined by Bess and George, they head for the mountains--and run straight into deadly peril. First, Nancy's towline breaks, then she and Ned careen toward the edge of a cliff in an out-of-control Jeep! Among the suspects is a good-looking ski instructor who George is already falling for. Nancy's got to move fast--before an avalanche of murder buries them all!
Murder on Mars
by Hugh WaltersMorrey, Serge and Tony are sent to Mars to investigate the murder of William Baines, an electronics specialist who has been found dead in a crater. There are more than a hundred people working in Mars city, and at first the astrotecs, as Commander Morrison calls them, see no reason to suspect one more than another. However, investigations on the spot soon narrow down the field to a few suspects, and gradually all the clues begin to point in one direction. Morrey and Serge are sure that the case is solved, but Tony still has doubts, and he decides on an independent - and dangerous - piece of detective work.
Murder on Mars
by Hugh WaltersMorrey, Serge and Tony are sent to Mars to investigate the murder of William Baines, an electronics specialist who has been found dead in a crater. There are more than a hundred people working in Mars city, and at first the astrotecs, as Commander Morrison calls them, see no reason to suspect one more than another. However, investigations on the spot soon narrow down the field to a few suspects, and gradually all the clues begin to point in one direction. Morrey and Serge are sure that the case is solved, but Tony still has doubts, and he decides on an independent - and dangerous - piece of detective work.
Murder on the Baltimore Express: The Plot to Keep Abraham Lincoln from Becoming President
by Suzanne Jurmain"A perfect example of excellent narrative nonfiction and a must-have for any middle school library. This work will stand solidly beside books by James Swanson and Steve Sheinkin."--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW"Interesting, well-researched, and very well done." --Kirkus Reviews"As Jurmain points out in her thoroughly documented biographical thriller, it was a dangerous ride....The train ride that brought Lincoln home in 1865 has received more attention, but readers may find this one just as memorable."--BooklistFind out how Detective Allan Pinkerton uncovered the plot to murder Lincoln and whisked him safely to Washington D.C. under the darkness of night!While on his inauguration tour, Abraham Lincoln was to travel 2,000 miles by railroad to Washington. D.C. At this time, Confederates were desperate for Lincoln not to take office. Unhappy that Lincoln was against slavery, a group known as the Knights of the Golden Circle devised a plan. In Baltimore, Lincoln would be assassinated. But when Detective Allan Pinkerton learns of the plot, he and his detective agency come up with a plan of their very own. Dive into this incredibly fun and suspenseful true story and learn all about Lincoln's great escape!
Murder on the Canadian (Tom and Liz Austen Mystery #1)
by Eric WilsonTeenage thriller about Tom Austen, who fell into an unhappy sleep aboard the Canadian train, and woke up to a horrifying scream.
Murder on the Disoriented Express (Illusive)
by Emily Lloyd-JonesHe's a survivor. No matter the cost.Until he met Ciere and her crew of superpowered thieves, Alan Fiacre's life had been singularly focused on safeguarding the vaccine that changed the world. As an eidos, and reluctant heir to his father's legacy, it was his duty to ensure the formula never fell into the wrong hands. So it came as something of a shock to learn the right hands might belong to criminals.Now Alan and Ciere are conscripted into service with the Gyr Syndicate, notorious mobsters set on taking down all of the other crime families in the United States. Their latest mission: a train heist meant to derail a covert arms deal. It will put Alan--and the formula--in more danger than he's ever faced before. But if he's learned nothing else from Ciere, it's that there's more to life than survival.Word Count: ~12,000 words
Murder on the Fourth of July (Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys SuperMystery #28)
by Carolyn KeeneAMERICA'S TOP TEEN DETECTIVES TEAM UP TO DEFUSE A BOMBSHELL MURDER CASE NANCY DREW is in Seattle to join in a weekend celebration of the Orca Odyssey, a whale-saving campaign. But the celebration is short-lived. Nancy has learned that the group itself is in danger of extinction. The reason: A major fund-raiser, businessman Ian O'Brien, has been accused of murder! Convinced O'Brien has been framed, Nancy begins her own investigation...with the businessman's future and a potential million-dollar donation at stake. Meanwhile... FRANK and JOE HARDY have just arrived in Seattle from Bayport. They've come at the request of a fireworks manufacturer preparing the city's Fourth of July exhibition: A saboteur has targeted the stage for an Independence Day disaster. Although Nancy and the Hardys may be working different cases, they seem to be working with the same evidence. Is the sabotage connected to the murder? As explosive as the question may be, the fireworks are just beginning... in MURDER ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
Murder on the Line (Sweet Valley High Super Thrillers #5)
by Francine Pascal Kate WilliamJessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are looking forward to another summer as interns at the Sweet Valley News. Elizabeth can't wait to get to work as a reporter; Jessica can't wait to spend time with the gorgeous new editor. Jessica is even more excited when she discovers that a crossed telephone line allows her to eavesdrop on other people's conversations. She loves listening in on the private lives of Sweet Valley -- until she overhears plans for a murder! Elizabeth thinks Jessica's imagination is working overtime, until the body of a teenage girl washes up on the beach. The police make a connection between the girl and a local drug ring -- and Jessica makes the connection between the voice on the phone and someone who works in the newspaper office! When the twins start to get threatening calls at home, it's time to put the killer's plans on hold before he disconnects them forever!
Murder on the Safari Star: Adventures on Trains #3 (Adventures on Trains #3)
by M. G. Leonard Sam SedgmanIn this third book of the middle-grade Adventures on Trains series by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, amateur sleuth Hal Beck travels to South Africa with his uncle to a ride a famous train...and stumbles onto a murder mystery!Following his adventure on the California Comet, artist and amateur sleuth Hal Beck is looking forward to another railway journey with Nat, his journalist uncle—this time riding the historic Safari Star through South Africa. Then the already eventful journey becomes even more so when one of their fellow passengers dies on board!Accident . . . or murder?With help from a new friend, Winston (and his mongoose, Chipo), Hal is determined to figure out if a murder has really taken place and, if so, who among a long list of suspects is the killer—all before the Safari Star arrives at its final destination.