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The Case of the Flying Toenails (Secret Agent Dingledorf... and His Trusty Dog, Splat #3)
by Bill MyersIt started out with just one little lie. But now, everybody is coming down with the dreaded disease--Priscilla, parents, even Super-dud, er, Super-dog, Splat. They go to bed perfectly normal one night, then wake up the nest morning with jet-powered toenails! Who knows the truth behind this awful sickness? Who can stop it? Only Secret Agent Dingledorf and his not-so-trusty (at least in this book) sidekick Splat can find the cure and save the day...while discovering how important it is to be honest and tell the truth.
The Case of the Girl in Grey (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency #2)
by Jordan StratfordThis history-mystery series continues with another fine display of brains and bravery from the Wollstonecraft Girls—Ada Bryon Lovelace and Mary Shelley. Inspired fun for middle grade readers and fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and Lemony Snicket! The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency was supposed to be a secret constabulary, but after the success of their first case, all of London knows that Lady Ada and Mary are the girls to go to if you have a problem. Their new case is a puzzle indeed. It involves a horrible hospital, a missing will, a hasty engagement, and a suspiciously slippery servant. But Mary&’s stumbled onto a mystery of her own. She spotted a ghostly girl in a grey gown dashing through the park. A girl who is the spitting image of their new client. The two cases must be linked . . . or else there&’s a perfectly supernatural explanation.
The Case Of The Good-For-Nothing Girlfriend
by Mabel ManeySecond in the Nancy Clue and the Hardly Boys series; parody.
The Case of the Halloween Ghost (Hank the Cowdog Series, #9)
by John R. EricksonOn Halloween, Hank hears a strange sound in the cake house and is sure it is a ghost. Can Hank rid the ranch of this unwanted visitor? Or will he be spooked for good?
The Case of the Haystack Kitties (Hank the Cowdog Series, #30)
by John R. EricksonHank doesn't like cats. So when a mother cat and her kittens start livijg in a haystack, he tries to get them to leave. But they have no where to go and Hank has to protect them from a bull.
The Case of the Hooking Bull (Hank the Cowdog Series, #18)
by John R. EricksonWhen Sally May and Loper are out of town for a wedding, Hank knows it's up to him to keep things under control. A vicious bull is terrorizing the north pasture, and Hank has to find a way to stop him.
The Case of the Invisible Dog
by Diane StingleyIn the start of a charmingly imaginative cozy series sure to delight fans of Carolyn Hart and Diane Mott Davidson, Diane Stingley introduces a blundering detective who believes herself to be the great-great-granddaughter of the legendary Sherlock Holmes. After failing to launch her career as a Hollywood actress, Tammy Norman returns home to North Carolina, desperate for a regular paycheck and a new lease on life. So she accepts a position assisting Shirley Homes, an exceptionally odd personage who styles herself after her celebrated "ancestor"--right down to the ridiculous hat. Tammy isn't sure how long she can go on indulging the delusional Shirley (who honestly believes Sherlock Holmes was a real person!), but with the prospect of unemployment looming, she decides to give it a shot. Tammy's impression of her eccentric boss does not improve when their first case involves midnight romps through strangers' yards in pursuit of a phantom dog--that only their client can hear. But when the case takes a sudden and sinister turn, Tammy has to admit that Shirley Homes might actually be on to something. . . .Advance praise for The Case of the Invisible Dog "A protagonist with panache stars in a delightful twist on the Sherlockian tradition. This dazzling series debut is sheer fun."--Carolyn Hart, bestselling author of the Death on Demand series and winner of the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards"Crazy-like-a-fox Shirley Homes is the funniest sleuth I've read in years, and she's sure to steal the reader's heart as she did mine. In Diane Stingley's fresh, fabulous, and fast-paced The Case of the Invisible Dog, the game's definitely afoot!"--Sarah Graves, bestselling author of the Home Repair is Homicide series
The Case of the Kidnapped Collie (Hank the Cowdog Series, #26)
by John R. EricksonBelulah, the collie of Hank's dreams, snubs him in favor of Plato the Bird Dog, but when she is in the clutches of a ruthless cannibal, Hank knows he's the only dog tough enough to save her.
The Case of the Lady in Apartment 308
by Lass SmallWHAT ED HOLLINGSWORTH KNOWS ABOUT THE LADY IN 308:1. She's a very slow housepainter. (What's she really doing?)2. She keeps a pair of binoculars on her windowsill. (Who's she spying on?)3. She never, ever flirts. (Why?)4. She has big, hunky male friends who show up at the most inopportune moments. (Lovers?)5. She would make a perfect bride-if only she'd stop refusing to date!Ed cam to Apartment 308 to evict his scofflaw tenant-but now all he wants to do is make Marcia Phillips his own!
The Case of the Measled Cowboy (Hank the Cowdog Series, #33)
by John R. EricksonSally May and Loper are away. Slim's down with measles. A blizzard hits the ranch. It's up to Hank the Cowdog to sort it all out. Number 33 in the Hank series.
The Case of the Midnight Rustler (Hank the Cowdog Series, #19)
by John R. EricksonHank joins Slim on a stakeout to catch the theives stealing calves from Uncle Johnny's pasture.
The Case of the Missing Bird Dog (Hank the Cowdog Series, #40)
by John R. EricksonPlato the Bird Dog is missing and Beulah asks Hank for help finding him. Before he can catch the scent of the spotted bird-dog, he finds himself face-to-face with an angry mother hog.
The Case of the Missing Cat (Hank the Cowdog Series, #15)
by John R. EricksonHank devises a plan to get rid of Pete the Barncat, but sticking to his evil plot is more difficult than he imagined.
The Case of the Missing Donut
by Alison McGhee“…this tale of doughnut perfidy takes the cake.” - The New York TimesThe sheriff and his deputy dog have been charged with a mission: to bring a dozen donuts home safely. All seems to be going well until the young sheriff peeks inside the box to check on the tasty treats. They’re practically calling his name, and in the blink of an eye (and with just a few nibbles), a donut disappears! Wherever could that missing donut be? Luckily, this is one mystery the sheriff and his deputy are sure to bring to a close.
The Case of the Missing Moonstone (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book #1)
by Kelly Murphy Jordan StratfordHistory, mystery, and science collide in a new series for middle-grade readers, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and Lemony Snicket! Jordan Stratford imagines an alternate 1826, where Ada Lovelace (the world's first computer programmer) and Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein) meet as girls and form a secret detective agency! Lady Ada Byron, age eleven, is a genius. Isolated, awkward and a bit rude--but a genius. Mary Godwin, age fourteen, is a romantic. Adventurous, astute, and kind, Mary is to become Ada's first true friend. And together, the girls conspire to form the Wollstonecraft Detective Agency--a secret constabulary for the apprehension of clever criminals. Their first case involves a stolen heirloom, a false confession, and an array of fishy suspects. But it's no match for the deductive powers and bold hearts of Ada and Mary. Mystery fans will love this tween girl riff on Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. History buffs will be delighted to see all the real figures who play a role in this story and appreciate the extensive backmatter that helps separate truth from fiction. Parents and educators hoping to promote the STEM fields for girls will be thrilled to have a series where two girls use math, science, and creative analytical thinking to solve crimes. But most especially--emerging readers will love this series filled with humor, action, intrigue and wonderful artwork from Kelly Murphy.From the Hardcover edition.
The Case of the Most Ancient Bone (Hank the Cowdog Series, #50)
by John R. EricksonHank the Cowdog Head of ranch security is on the case in his fiftieth mystery! And this is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill ranch intrigue. No sir, this is a real, honest-to-goodness archaeological adventure! when an old friend of Slim's starts an archaeological dig near the ranch, it doesn't take long before little Alfred gets caught up in the excitement. And once Alfred manages to get himself invited to the dig, it isn't long before Hank follows. once there, Hank finds himself face-to-face with the most ancient of bones a huge bison bone that Hank just knows has been aged to delicious perfection. Hank should be protecting the bone, but can he keep his doggie instincts at bay and uphold his position? or will the most ancient of bones get the best of him?
The Case of the Night-Stalking Bone Monster (Hank the Cowdog Series, #27)
by John R. EricksonWhen Hank's three juicy T-bones disappear before he can enjoy them, he's sure there's a dreaded Bone Monster loose on the ranch.
The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse (Hank the Cowdog Series, #8)
by John R. EricksonTuerto the Killer Stud Horse breaks free and it's up to Hank to protect Little Alfred's cousins.
The Case of the Perilous Palace (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency)
by Jordan Stratford Kelly MurphyThe history-mystery-science series concludes as the Wollstonecraft Detectives--Ada Byron Lovelace and Mary Shelley--take on a case by royal request.Ada's imperious grandmother has absolutely shut the Wollstonecraft Detective Agency down--until they get a case from a princess, that is.The princess Alexandrina Victoria, age 9 (who will grow up to be Queeen Victoria), is the most closely watched girl in England. She is never alone. Every morsel she eats is catalogued. Every visitor overseen. Every move noted down. She has but one thing of her own--a sketchbook she uses as a secret diary, where she records her private thoughts in code. But now, somehow, that sketchbook has disappeared.And so the princess enlists Ada and Mary to figure out what has happened to the sketchbook without arousing the suspicions of her minders. A most clandestine case indeed! One that will involve breaking into Kensington Palace and uncovering a host of surprising royal secrets...This funny, Christmas-time romp of a caper will delight history and mystery fans alike.
The Case of the Phantom Treasure
by Nick SheridanThree unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery: the second book in the laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Sam Copeland. It's the school holidays in Snoops Bay, and Riz, Olly, Drew and Anton are looking for their next adventure. When they decide to visit the town's most unremarkable tourist spot, Bony Beach, they're shocked to discover a long-lost shipwreck that sunk to the bottom of the sea with treasure aboard. But their exploration of the ruin is quickly thwarted when they come face to face with the phantom figure of the ship's captain, Horatio Huxley, and accidentally put a curse on Snoops Bay. Undeterred, our heroes vow to get to the bottom of the mystery once and for all. What kind of treasure is aboard the shipwreck? And who (or what) is so determined to keep it all for themselves? A treasure-hunt with a difference, fully illustrated by David O&’Connell. There&’s always a mystery to solve in Snoops Bay!
The Case of the Piggy Bank Thief (First Kids Mystery #4)
by Martha FreemanTessa Parks, daughter of the president, has the best hiding place ever for her piggy bank. So when it disappears, she figures somebody must have stolen it. Is there really a thief loose in the White House? Meanwhile, a metal detector says there's gold buried on the White House South Lawn; but when the First kids have a look, they find only a hold in the ground. Is there a link between the two mysteries? And can too-energetic White House dog Hooligan track the culprit? FInd ou in the fourth installment of the funny, fast-paced First Kids Mysteries!
The Case of the Plagued Play
by David LewmanThe school play is in danger of closing before it even opens if Club CSI: can't figure out who's ruining rehearsals!Someone is trying to sabotage the school play, and it's up to Hannah, Ben, and Corey to make sure the show goes on. Club CSI: learns that the play was written by an eighth grader at Woodlands Junior High... Is the culprit a jealous classmate? Or could a disgruntled actor be to blame? As more props go missing and the set is vandalized, Club CSI: must use all of the investigation and forensic science techniques in their arsenal to crack the case. Because if they don't, the play's final curtain call might happen before opening night! © 2013 CBS & Ent. AB Funding LLC. All Rights Reserved. CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION in USA is a TM of CBS and outside USA TM of Ent. AB Funding LLC.
The Case of the Poisonous Pigs
by Nick SheridanThree unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery: the third book in the laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Sam Copeland. There&’s something growing in Snoops Bay. It started as a lump, then it became a bump, then a mound, then a hill. Now it&’s a fully-fledged mutant mountain. Young detectives Riz, Olly, Drew and Anton know there&’s more to the story than meets the eye and are determined to uncover the mystery. Little do they know, the biggest clue is lying a few miles away at Pigtopia, a brand-new pig theme park that&’s hiding a mutant-sized secret . . .There&’s always a mystery to solve in Snoops Bay!
The Case of the Raging Rottweiler (Hank the Cowdog Series, #36)
by John R. EricksonThe ranch is in the middle of a sweltering heat wave and to make matters worse, Bruiser the Rottweiler is loose, attacking a defenseless fawn and threatening to come after Hank!
The Case of the Runaway Brain
by Nick SheridanThree unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery. The first in a brand-new, laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Sam Copeland. When a child escapes Madame Strang&’s Academy for Incredibly Irritating Children in the dead of night, Madame Strang, her cool and calculating right-hand man, Mr Grule, and her overweight sausage dog, Mangler, will do anything to track him down. But friends Riz and Olly know a good story when they see one, and with the help of runaway Drew Hill, the trio are soon on a mission to uncover the secret that Madame Strang is so desperate to keep . . . one that involves a dastardly brainwashing invention and an academy full of plain and perfectly behaved children.There's always a mystery to solve in Snoops Bay!