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The Mystery on Alaska's Iditarod Trail (Real Kids, Real Places #8)
by Carole MarshFour real kids head north to Alaska just in time for the Iditarod Trail dogsled race and find themselves in the cold about a mystery that takes digging through Gold Rush history to solve!
The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain (Boxcar Children #86)
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're setting off on a wild winter adventure! The Aldens are helping to map out a new trail on Blizzard Mountain. As the young explorers traipse through a frozen wilderness, they learn that this winter wonderland holds a hidden secret. There's buried treasure somewhere on the mountain! The children begin to search for it--but are they the only ones? Someone is trying to chase the Aldens off the mountain. Is Blizzard Mountain haunted by a snowy ghost, or is someone after the treasure? The Aldens are determined to find out and finish blazing their trail!
Mystery on Church Hill (The Virginia Mysteries #2)
by Steven K. SmithWhen sleuthing brothers Sam and Derek visit Richmond’s historic St. John’s Church for a reenactment of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, something’s hidden in the basement. Something important. As the brothers and their classmates dig deeper, they find clues from Thomas Jefferson, George Wythe, and other Founding Fathers in a quest for a priceless document hidden over the centuries. <p><p> But they’re not the only ones searching, and if they don’t solve the puzzles fast, a cunning adversary named Jerry may steal this precious piece of our nation’s history. Secret inventions, hidden passageways and tales of murder are all part of this high-stakes chase from the cemeteries of Richmond to the streets of Colonial Williamsburg. <p><p> Mystery on Church Hill is the second book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it can also be read as a standalone. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you’ll love author Steven K. Smith’s exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from Virginia history. These fast-paced books are popular in the 7-12 age group, appealing to even reluctant readers!
The Mystery on Cobbett's Island (Trixie Belden #13)
by Kathryn KennyWhen the Bob-Whites arrive on Cobbett's Island for vacation, Trixie finds a mysterious letter. Many years ago, a fortune was hidden. But the clues in the letter are hard for Trixie to understand. What does "start sailing" mean? Is this a treasure hunt on land ... or on sea?
Mystery on Mackinac Island
by Anna W. HaleThirteen-year-old Hunter Martineau, an Ottawa Indian, and his tourist friends, Rusty and Jancy, investigate the mystery of stolen bicycles on Mackinac Island.
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 Magnolia Circle
by Kate Klise Celia KrampienRear Window meets Nancy Drew in this middle-grade novel by Kate Klise about a girl who believes she has witnessed a crime <p><p> What happens when two best friends take on the world’s worst summer? <p><p> 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. <p><p> 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 Makatunk Island (Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #125)
by Franklin W. DixonWhen Frank and Joe accompany their friend Chet to vacation on a small undeveloped island, they uncover a plan to steal and develop the land.
Mystery on Maui
by Carolyn KeeneNancy, Bess, and George are on Maui to check out a major international surfing competition. But there's trouble in paradise--big money is at stake in the contest, and someone's playing a dirty game.
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 October Road
by Jane Lawrence Mali Alison Cragin HerzigSomething very strange is happening in the house next door to Casey's. A mysterious man has moved in. He always wears a mask and a slouchy hat. He has two huge animals that stalk around his property. And what is he doing working in his yard in the middle of the night? Casey and her friends are determined to find out. Will their plan work?
Mystery on Pine Lake: A Cooper And Packrat Mystery (Cooper And Packrat Ser. #1)
by Carl Dirocco Tamra WightCooper thought living at a campground would be cool. But summer's turning out to be all chores, no fun. Cooper's only bright spot is his new friend, Packrat, a guy who carries the world in his coat pockets and leaves his troubles behind. But trouble has come to the Wilder Family Campground and Pine Lake, where a family of loons is trying to build a nest. Someone is out to harm the loons. Is it the bully with a chip on his shoulder? The irritable camper with a shady past? Or the publicity-seeking reporter? It's up to the boys to figure out who, why, and how to stop the culprit - before it's too late.
Mystery on Skull Island (American Girl History Mysteries #15)
by Elizabeth Mcdavid JonesIn 1724, twelve-year-old Rachel and her friend Sally discover a pirates' hiding place on a deserted island near Charles Town, South Carolina, and they suspect it may be connected to the woman who will soon become Rachel's stepmother.
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.
The Mystery on Stage (Boxcar Children #43)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe Aldens become involved in a community theater production of "The Wizard of Oz," which is systematically and mysteriously being sabotaged.
The Mystery on the California Mission Trail (Real Kids, Real Places #5)
by Carole MarshA series of clues in Spanish lead four real kids down California's famous Old Mission Trail in search of a solution to a mystery of history and hilarity!
The Mystery on the Freedom Trail (Real Kids, Real Places #2)
by Carole MarshTake your mark and race after four kids ages 7-14 as they try to track down the mysterious whereabouts of their school-teacher cousin who has disappeared from the famous Boston Marathon-right in the middle of the race More than a race, a mystery! More than a mystery, there's Boston and Marathon history! More than frights and scares -- it's funny!
The Mystery on the Great Barrier Reef (Around the World in 80 Mysteries #6)
by Carole MarshIt's a trip "Down Under" for Christina, 10, Grant, 7, and their mystery-writing grandmother Mimi. Lots of surprises and mysterious activities unfold as the group travels through the Outback, Queensland, and finally to the Great Barrier Reef. During a glass-bottom boat ride, they discover more than coral and fish under the water. Scuba divers and flesh-tearing moray eel lurk beneath their boat.
The Mystery on the Great Wall of China (Around the World in 80 Mysteries #5)
by Carole MarshMimi, Papa, Grant, and Christina are headed to China in Papa's little red and white airplane, The Mystery Girl. Thousands of miles away from home, surrounded by hundreds of years of imperial history, Christina, 10, and Grant, 7, discover puzzling clues as soon as they arrive at the airport.
The Mystery on the Ice (Boxcar Children Special #1)
by Charles Tang Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens have an adventure right in Greenfield. It all starts with some special news from Cousins Joe and Alice. Then a figure skating troupe comes to town--and a blizzard, too! Not long afterward, a house nearby is burglarized, and the evidence seems to point to the skaters. Once again, the Boxcar Children find themselves investigating a mystery!
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?
Mystery on the Menu
by Carolyn KeeneWHEN CRIME TAKES THE CAKE, IT'S TIME FOR NANCY TO EAT, DRINK, AND BE WARY! George's prize-winning Raspberry Chiffon Cake has earned her, Bess, and Nancy a week at the Wolfe Culinary Institute in upstate New York. But soon after their arrival, Nancy discovers that ambition, jealousy, and greed are also on the menu. Attempted murder provides plenty of food for thought, but that's a mere appetizer to the dangers to come. In her search for the chef with a taste for terror, Nancy knows she'll have to watch her diet and watch her back, The kitchen is crammed with suspects, and tensions are fast coming to a boil. The knives are all sharp, the ingredients are all poison, and the final course -- most likely fatal -- has yet to be served!
The Mystery On The Mighty Mississippi (Real Kids, Real Places #14)
by Carole MarshSome call it the mightiest river in the land. We call it a GIGANTIC history lesson! This comprehensive guide enhances the many dramatic learning opportunities students can gain from reading The Mystery on the Mighty Mississippi by Carole Marsh. INCLUDES: A chapter guide of additional information, trivia, historical facts, and more to help teachers be "experts" on earthquakes, the Natchez Trace, and more! Activity ideas that make the book come dramatically to life for young readers! The author's additional comments and thoughts about zydeco, alligators, and more! Additional information on Mark Twain, the Mississippi River, and more! Reproducible activities for math, science, geography, english, and much more! Great out-of-the-box ideas like stick puppets, edible rafts, and much more!
The Mystery on the Mississippi (Trixie Belden #15)
by Kathryn KennyIt's full steam ahead for Trixie as she travels down the Mississippi River by boat. No, it's not the old-fashioned paddle wheeler she dreamed of, but the trip is still filled with excitement. Someone keeps trying to steal the mysterious papers Trixie found in a trash can in her hotel room in Memphis. Why are they so important? Could there be more to the drawings than meets the eye?