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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 Million Dollar Mystery (Jigsaw Jones Super Special #2)
by James PrellerThere's a contest in Jigsaw's school to come up with a prize-winning invention. The kids are convinced the prize is a million dollars and everyone wants to win. But someone sneaky is messing up the contest. Jigsaw and Mila may have to invent some super-sleuthing gadgets of their own to solve this million-dollar mystery.
The Case of the Million-Dollar Diamonds (Sweet Valley Kids Super Snooper #6)
by Molly Mia Stewart Francine PascalJessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and their friends in the Snoopers Club are on the trail of a diamond thief. They saw him in the mall jewelry store just before the precious gems were stolen. With the Snoopers' help, store guards catch the thief, but he has no diamonds! The Snoopers are determined to find them before the thief gets away with the million-dollar jewels. Will they catch him in time?
The Case of the Mischievous Doll
by Erle Stanley GardnerPerry Mason is hired to identify a woman based on an appendix scar because she fears that looking like an heiress may lead to a setup for her arrest. Mason later defends the heiress on murder charges.
The Case of the Missing Bronte (Perry Trethowan #3)
by Robert BarnardScotland Yard Superintendent Perry Trethowan is enjoying a vacation evening at a cozy Yorkshire pub when an old woman shows him an original, unpublished Bronte manuscript. Trethowan agrees to engage in a little literary detective work, but he doesn’t realize that for a criminal the manuscript is motive for theft, torture—and murder.
The Case of the Missing Calf (Sugar Creek Gang #36)
by Paul HutchensLittle Jim's calf Wandering Winnie has vanished into thin air. Has someone stolen her? Will Little Jim's offer of a $100 reward help lead to her recovery? Is Wandering Winnie the carcass dumped in the swamp or the calf riding in the back of the pickup truck with the mysterious couple? All these questions are answered in The Case of the Missing Calf. This final installment of the Sugar Creek Gang series also gives a wonderful example of the power of sacrificial love. The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life. Now that these stories have been updated for a new generation, you and your child can join in the Sugar Creek excitement. Paul Hutchens's memories of childhood adventures around the fishing hole, the swimming hole, the island, and the woods that surround Indiana's Sugar Creek inspired these beloved tales.
The Case of the Missing Cheetah (Secret Spy Society #1)
by Veronica MangThe first book in a highly illustrated new chapter book series about three delightfully mischievous young girls and some of the most enigmatic women in history who worked as spies. It's a dark and stormy night when three sleuthing little girls get pulled into a web of mystery. <P><P>They have mistakenly uncovered a secret society of some of the most famous female spies in history. A glamorous spy named Josephine Baker enlists the girls to find out who has kidnapped Chiquita, her precious pet cheetah. Do the girls have what it takes to become spies themselves? <P><P>Debut author-illustrator Veronica Mang has created a playful pastiche full of masters of disguise, martial artists, codebreakers, and double agents in the first of this new illustrated chapter book series. Secret Spy Society: The Case of the Missing Cheetah introduces young readers to three delightfully mischievous girls and some of the most enigmatic and unforgettable women in history.
The Case of the Missing Deed (Teaspoon Detectives #1)
by Ellen SchwartzTake a dash of colorful characters, a pinch of danger, and generous scoops of adventure and you have a terrific culinary mystery for young readers.Five cousins are looking forward to their annual vacation at their grandmother's cottage. None of them knows that this may be their last such summer. A mining company has set its sights on the land and is determined to seize it. Grandma must produce the deed to prove that the property is really hers, but her memory is not what it used to be, and she can't find it. The children suspect there may be clues to the deed's whereabouts somewhere in the family's cherished trove of recipes. But can they solve the mystery in time?Adult mystery buffs have had many culinary mysteries to choose from. Ellen Schwartz introduces her young readers to a delicious genre. She even provides easy-to-follow and yummy to eat recipes.From the Hardcover edition.
The Case of the Missing Dinosaur Egg (First Kids Mystery #5)
by Martha FreemanA week before the annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn, First Kids Cammie and Tessa, daughters of the first female president, and their cousin Nate attend the opening of a new dinosaur exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History. As the prize display, a seventy-million-year-old dinosaur egg is being presented, it cracks, and a tiny hatchling emerges! This is no dinosaur, but an ostrich. But where is the real dinosaur egg? The First Kids and, of course, First Dog Hooligan are on a new case as their investigation leads them behind the scenes at the museum, to an ostrich farm, and to a foreign embassy. This is the fifth book in the First Kids Mystery series.
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 Drag Queen (Luke Tanner Mysteries #1)
by Michael RupuredA Luke Tanner MysteryBroke, saddled with a mountain of debt, and dependent on his Aunt Callie's support, aspiring writer Luke Tanner has returned to Kentucky to put his life back together after a failed five-year relationship. On his twenty-fifth birthday, Luke meets diminutive Pixie Wilder, a long-time performer at the Gilded Lily. After headliner Ruby Dubonnet doesn’t show up, Pixie takes her place as the star of the show—a motive that makes her a suspect in Ruby’s disappearance. Luke reluctantly agrees to help his newfound friend clear her name. He and Pixie set out to find the missing drag queen, and in the process, put themselves in danger.
The Case of the Missing Falcon (Jigsaw Jones Super Special #3)
by James PrellerElana sells her brother's falcon by mistake and hires Jigsaw Jones and Mila to get it back.
The Case of the Missing Family
by Jeremy Tugeau Dori Hillestad ButlerBuddy has settled in with his adopted family, but he's never given up on finding his beloved human, Kayla, and his first family. One night he sees people taking things out of Kayla's old house and loading them into a van. What's up? In the middle of the night Buddy decides to make a daring move, leaving everything to find Kayla. Dori Butler's third chapter book in The Buddy Files will delight the many fans of this smart, funny, loyal dog.
The Case of the Missing Family (The Buddy Files #3)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerBuddy has settled with his adopted family, but he's never given up on finding his beloved human, Kayla, and his first family. One night he sees men taking things out of Kayla's old house and loading them into a van. What's up? Though his friend Mouse advises against it, in the middle of the night Buddy decides to make a daring move, leaving everything he knows behind. Dori Butler's third case in The Buddy Files will entertain and satisfy the many fans of this brave, funny, and loyal dog.
The Case of the Missing Ghost (A Clooz Calahan mystery #1)
by Michael ManleyThe Case of the Missing Ghost While working on the mystery of the missing millionaire, ace detective Clooz Calahan, his assistant, and their friend try to outmaneuver a car-theft ring. After discovering a priceless custom-built vintage Cadillac destroyed and its millionaire owner missing, ace detective Clooz Calahan, his loyal assistant Matthews, and their friend Mary Beth unravel a major car-theft ring. Find out how they escape from the clutches of the ringleaders in this spellbinding mystery." The chapters in this book are only about 5 pages long. Every chapter is packed with action and the unexpected. If you thought The Case of the Missing Ghost was exciting, wait until you read The Case of the BLEEDING LIMO, another Clooz Calahan Mystery.
The Case of the Missing Lady
by Agatha ChristieWhen a six-foot-tall tan giant of man comes into Albert Blunt's International Detective agency, Tommy and Tuppence-married couple and detective aficionados-are in for a treat. Not only has Mr. Stavansson emerged after a two-year Arctic adventure, but he's lost his fiancÉe Hermione too. What telegrams and scraps of information Tommy and Tuppence can gather are all the hope the adventurer has in finding her. But this information leads the duo into dangerous situations, investigating secluded country houses in the dead of night, and that's only the start of it....
The Case of the Missing Madonna: A Mystery With Wartime Secrets (The Patrick de Courvoisier Mysteries #2)
by Lin AndersonPrivate investigator Patrick de Courvoisier unearths a shocking wartime secret in this stylish Cannes-based mystery series.Brother Robert from the abbey on St Honorat, a picturesque island off the French coast, has requested Patrick de Courvoisier’s help in locating a valuable painting which has disappeared from the monastery’s vaults.At the same time, an old enemy from Patrick’s past has arrived in Cannes in search of a different stolen painting. As it becomes increasingly clear that the two investigations are linked, Patrick’s enquiries lead him to uncover a shocking wartime secret: a secret the British Royal family would prefer to keep hidden…
The Case of the Missing Maid (Harriet Morrow Investigates)
by Rob OslerThe acclaimed author of the Anthony, Agatha, Macavity, and Lefty Award-nominated Devil&’s Chew Toy delights with the first in a new historical mystery series set in turn-of-the-19th-century Chicago, as America is entering its Progressive Era and Harriet Morrow, a bike-riding, trousers-wearing lesbian, has just begun her new job as the first female detective at the Windy City's Prescott Agency . . . Rough-around-the-edges Harriet Morrow has long been drawn to the idea of whizzing around the city on her bicycle as a professional detective, solving crimes for a living without having to take a husband. Just twenty-one with a younger brother to support, she seizes the chance when the prestigious Prescott Agency hires her as its first woman operative. The move sparks controversy—with skeptical male colleagues, a high-strung office secretary, and her boss, Mr. Theodore Prescott, all waiting for her to unravel under the pressure . . . Only an hour into the job, Harriet has an assignment: Discover the whereabouts of a missing maid from one of the most extravagant mansions on Prairie Avenue. Owner Pearl Bartlett has a reputation for sending operatives on wild goose chases around her grand estate, but Harriet believes the stunningly beautiful Agnes Wozniak has indeed vanished under mysterious circumstances—possibly a victim of kidnapping, possibly a victim of something worse . . . With Mr. Prescott pushing a hard deadline, Harriet&’s burgeoning career depends on working through a labyrinth of eccentric characters and murky motives in a race to discover who made Agnes disappear. When her search leads to Chicago&’s Polish community and a new friendship in Agnes&’s charming older sister, Barbara, clues scattered across the city slowly reveal just how much depends on Harriet&’s inexperienced investigation for answers . . . and the deep danger that awaits once she learns the truth.
The Case of the Missing Marquess: An Enola Holmes Mystery (The Enola Holmes Mysteries #1)
by Nancy SpringerWhen Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers-all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother? .
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.