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The Case of the Missing Message (Brains Benton Mystery #1)
by Charles Spain VerralThe kangaroos have escaped! This secret code message spells trouble for Brains Benton and Jimmy Carson and leads them down a trail that involves a circus clown, a real live performing elephant, a fortune-teller, a tightrope walker, and a very pesky parrot. All clues seem to point toward a secret message which could bring the boys' new friend Skeets Fenton into his proper inheritance, and unmask the villains as well!
The Case of the Missing Monkey (The High-Rise Private Eyes #1)
by Cynthia RylantWhile having breakfast at their favorite diner, two detectives, Bunny and Jack, solve a mystery that is not what it seems.
The Case of the Missing Moola (Club CSI)
by David LewmanCrack a case with Club CSI: in this new middle-grade series about forensic science!Calling all kid crime-solvers: Forensic science isn't just for grown-ups anymore! Thanks to the popularity of shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, forensic science has made its way into the classroom. This new middle-grade series stars a group of students whose forensic science class inspires them to form a "Club CSI:" to investigate crimes and capers at school. As Club CSI: collects clues, readers will love trying to put the pieces together to find out what really happened in this series that is part mystery, part detective story, and just plain fun!In Club CSI: Untitled #2, Ben, Corey, and Hannah will have to use all they've learned about forensic science--plus good old-fashioned detective work and a little bit of luck--to solve their next case! Inspired by the CSI franchise, Club CSI: is "required reading" for young scientists-in-training, or for anyone who loves a good mystery!
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 Missing Moose (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries ®)
by Lewis B. MontgomeryMilo’s team is losing the camp Color War. But their awesome moose mascot could help them pull off a win. That is, until it mysteriously disappears. Can Milo and Jazz crack the case? (Super Sleuthing Skills: Communicate, Observe, Think Logically, Draw Conclusions)
The Case of the Missing Movie (Clue Jr. #4)
by Parker C. Hinter Delia RowlandThe Clue Club loves to solve mysteries. They are very good detectives and solve cases all over town.
The Case of the Missing Mummy (The New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley)
by Francess LantzMary-Kate and Ashley couldn't wait to see the mummy exhibit at their at museum. But when they got there, the mummy was gone! Join the Trenchcoat Twins as they solve one of their most puzzling mysteries ever!
The Case of the Missing Potatoes (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom)
by Tracey West Joe SutphinA Mystery to Solve The potatoes for the Emerson family picnic have disappeared. What could have happened to them? Weezer and Scout, mice detectives, are on the case! NIMAC-sourced textbook
The Case of the Missing Pumpkins (Calendar Club Mysteries October)
by Nancy Star Author James Bernardin[from the back cover] "Not a month goes by without a mystery being Solved! It's almost Halloween, and Dottie's pumpkin has disappeared from the front steps of her house. The Calendar Club is quick to get on the case. After all, what's Halloween without a pumpkin? But the three friends soon learn that Dottie's isn't the only gourd gone missing. Everyone all over town has had their pumpkins taken, too! Will the Calendar Club solve this strange mystery in time for the holiday?" Calendar Club mysteries for all of the months of the year are on the way.
The Case of the Missing Ruby and Other Stories (Smiffy Blue: Ace Crime Detective)
by Walter Dean MyersMeet Smiffy Blue, ace crime detective of Doober City. With his sidekick, Jeremy Joe, and his faithful dog, Dog, Smiffy Blue sniffs out clues that lead him all around town in search of crooks.
The Case of the Missing Servant: From the Files of Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator (Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator #1)
by Tarquin HallMeet Vish Puri, India's most private investigator. Portly, persistent, and unmistakably Punjabi, he cuts a determined swath through modern India's swindlers, cheats, and murderers.
The Case of the Missing Socks #2 (Dino Detective and Awesome Possum, Private Eyes #2)
by Tadgh BentleyMeet Dino Detective and Awesome Possum: the sister-and-brother duo who are on the hunt for the next big case! Designed to engage early readers, this story combines charming characters with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!By veteran author-illustrator Tadgh Bentley comes a new series, chronicling the misadventures of a dynamic detective duo. When Awesome Possum notices yet another sock has gone missing in the wash, his suspicions are raised. He senses foul play. If they aren't in the laundry... who could be taking them? Feels like the perfect case for Dino Detective and Awesome Possum Private Eyes! With full-color illustrations on every page, this humorous story is perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. The short chapters, early vocabulary, and amusing illustrations make reading easy and fun! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
The Case Of The Missing Trophy
by Angela Shelf MedearisThe Science Fair trophy is missing, and Cameron and his pals are on the case! Did the suspicious sixth graders take it? Or did the older cowboy have something to do with it? Cameron and his team have until Friday to find the missing trophy. Can they do it? It's time to put their detective skills to the test! Images are described. RL 3 Ages 7-10
The Case of the Missing Will: A Hercule Poirot Story
by Agatha ChristiePreviously published in the print anthology Poirot Investigates. When Violet Marsh's late uncle's first will seems to be a prank, she is desperate to find the second one.
The Case of the Mixed-up Mutts (The Buddy Files #2)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerBuddy was adopted from the P-O-U-N-D and he likes his new family, but he's still searching for Kayla--his first family. What has happened to them? He hopes to solve that mystery soon, but right now he's got another urgent case-two dogs, Muffin and Jazzy, have been switched! How can Buddy get poor Muffin and Jazzy back to their real owners?
The Case of the Mixed-Up Mutts
by Jeremy Tugeau Dori Hillestad ButlerBuddy has been adopted from the P-O-U-N-D by Connor and his mom, but he's still searching for his first family and his beloved Kayla. What has happened to them? He hopes to solve that mystery soon, but right now he's got another urgent case--two dogs, Muffin and Jazzy, have been switched! How can Buddy get poor Muffin and Jazzy back to their real owners? Readers will cheer as Buddy solves the second case in Dori Butler's The Buddy Files, and eagerly await the next adventure of this famous dog detective.
The Case of the Monster in the Creek (The New Sugar Creek #6)
by Pauline Hutchens WilsonWhat Is the Mysterious Destroyer Lurking in Sugar Creek? When his trouble-making cousins come for a visit, Les finds himself babysitting a couple of little monsters! But that's not the worst of it. Because the New Sugar Creek Gang has evidence that there is a real monster hiding in the park. Now Les and the gang must face a frightening old woman--and a danger they never expected--as they fight to protect each other--and Sugar Creek!
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 Moth-Eaten Mink: A Perry Mason novel (Perry Mason)
by Erle Stanley Gardner'The bestselling author of the century ... a master storyteller' New York Times'Tantalising on every page and brilliant' Scott Turow, author of Presumed Innocent and TestimonyPerry Mason orders a double serving of trouble the night he and Della Street dine at an intimate restaurant after a hard day at law. In the middle of their steaks a waitress flees the premises in terror, leaving the puzzled proprietor holding her mink coat.Why a humble working girl abandons such a pricey wrap is only the first question in a cop-killer case that traps Mason's client with both an impossible story and the murder weapon, makes Perry himself a prime suspect, and blazes a gunpowder trail that leads straight to the heart of the police department itself.
The Case of the Moth-Eaten Mink
by Erle Stanley GardnerWhile dining at a restaurant after a grueling day, Perry Mason and his secretary, Della Street, find the proprietor angered by the sudden walkout of one of his waitresses. She leaves behind an old mink coat which ends up offering a number of clues to Perry in his next murder case.
The Case of the Mummy Mystery (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #6)
by James PrellerJoey Pignattano made a Halloween bet. He is going to eat a worm for a dollar. The only problem is, someone stole the worm. And the number one suspect is a mummy! It's going to take two top detectives like Jigsaw and Mila to unwrap this mystery.
The Case of the Murdered Mackenzie (The Masao Masuto Mysteries #7)
by Howard FastDetective Masuto reopens an investigation into a murderous film star—with deadly consequencesOn the day that Eve Mackenzie murders her husband, Masao Masuto is on a plane to Japan. For years he and his wife, both American-born Japanese, have dreamed of visiting their homeland, and though the trip is a delight, the Zen Buddhist detective cannot help but check the international papers for news of murder on his home turf of Beverly Hills. Part of him regrets missing the sensational Mackenzie killing. Once a high-profile film star, Eve faded from the public eye after wedding a wealthy Scotsman—an unhappy marriage that ended in bloodshed. When Masuto returns home, Eve is headed toward an inevitable conviction. Why, then, does he reopen the case? The evidence against the Hollywood starlet is so airtight that Masuto suspects a frame-up. As he pries into the closed case, more blood spills. Eve Mackenzie may not have murdered her husband, but she is far from innocent. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Howard Fast including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
The Case of the Murdered Madame (Peter Chambers Mystery #8)
by Henry KaneA petulant blonde bombshell with a deadly taste for danger ... A ham actor who stars dramatically in his own murder ... A sharpshooting hoodlum who takes his killing casually ... And a lady Greek philosopher with "the longest, shapeliest legs in New York" ... These are only a few of the characters who mix it up with Peter Chambers, as fiction's most eye-catching private eye vaults from one lighting-paced, hard-boiled adventure to another.
The Case of the Murdered Madame
by Henry KaneA petulant blonde bombshell with a deadly taste for danger … A ham actor who stars dramatically in his own murder … A sharpshooting hoodlum who takes his killing casually … And a lady Greek philosopher with “the longest, shapeliest legs in New York” … These are only a few of the characters who mix it up with Peter Chambers, as fiction’s most eye-catching private eye vaults from one lighting-paced, hard-boiled adventure to another.