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The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy (Three Investigators #3)
by Robert ArthurThe Three Investigators undertake a case involving an Egyptian mummy which whispers, but only to one man.
The Mystery of the Whistling Caves: Book 1 (Adventure Island #1)
by Helen MossWhen Scott and Jack Carter have to stay with their great aunt for the summer they steel themselves for the most boring holiday ever. But then they meet Emily Wild and her loveable dog, Drift. Emily shows them the lighthouse, the castle - and the amazing whistling caves. Legend has it that when the caves stop whistling the castle will be attacked - and that's exactly what happens!Priceless treasures are stolen and Emily and the boys are determined to investigate. But how was the treasure smuggled out of the castle? Why did the caves stop whistling? And can the friends solve the mystery in time to catch the thief? The first in an exciting new adventure series - with five more gripping mysteries to come!
The Mystery of the White Rose Serial Killer: Darkness is an Element of Weakness, A White Rose a Symbol of Death
by Zalman DavisWhen arriving home after work, George Knox makes a gruesome discovery. His beloved wife, Anna, is dead—hanging from a beam in their basement. Upon cutting her down, thinking it is a suicide, he realizes it is a cover-up for a brutal murder. Trying to figure out what happened to his wife, George finds out that she was not the person he thought she was but rather a Hawks agent investigating a case of a serial killer who had escaped from prison after killing 26 people George gets arrested and put in prison for his wife's murder. He befriends Khalid and together they escape; only to learn Khalid is hired to kill him and part of the organ harvesting syndicate.
The Mystery of the Widow's Watch (The Home School Detectives #8)
by John BibeeIt was her husband's gold pocket watch. But why was Mrs. Babbage so extremely upset about losing it? Why was she so desperate to have it back? To make matters more difficult, Clarice pushed her way into the case, offering the Home School Detectives help they really didn't want from their annoying friend. As Julie and her friends launch another investigation, however, the girls unexpectedly find Mrs. Babbage unconscious in her room. They also begin to wonder if Mr. Benton's death was actually murder. Are the two events connected? Is there a bigger puzzle underneath waiting to be solved? Join the Home School Detectives as they unravel the mystery of the widow's watch.
The Mystery of the Wild Ponies (Boxcar Children #77)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauThe Aldens have promised Grandfather a vacation from mysteries during their island visit. But the promise proves hard to keep when things start to go missing. Then an old fisherman tells Benny of the island's ghost horse, and late that very night Benny sees a mysterious stallion galloping down the beach. Could the ghost horse have something to do with the disappearances?
The Mystery of the Wild Surfer (Ladd Family Adventure #6)
by Lee RoddyJosh Ladd encounters a series of life-threatening situations when he befriends a mysterious young surfer named Duke.
The Mystery of the Wild West Bandit (The Boxcar Children #135)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens are at Wildcat Crossing, a recreated frontier town full of cowboy fun! But when horses disappear and other pranks threaten to ruin the Wild West show, the Boxcar Children must find out who's the varmint causing all the trouble!
The Mystery of the Yellow Room
by Gaston LerouxThis novel - the classic French detective story - was written in 1907 by Gaston Leroux, once a reporter who covered the famous trials of his time. For sheer originality and ingenuity this story may be reckoned as one of the best tales since Gaboriau. How could a crime take place in a locked room which shows no sign of being entered? For the many who delight in following the intricacies of crime and the avenging hand of Justice, this is a favorite of whodunit fans everywhere.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room: Extraordinery Adventures Of Joseph Rouletabille, Reporter
by Gaston LerouxThe world-famous locked-room mystery from a master of detective fiction, the author of The Phantom of the Opera. A frightful act of malice committed in Paris: the dastardly attempted assassination of the daughter of a famed scientist who was working late in his laboratory with an assistant when the attack took place in the adjacent room. A locked chamber, windows barred, no one hiding inside. The poor young lady unconscious, covered with blood, violent marks on her throat and a wound at her temple. The scientist&’s revolver removed from its cabinet and sealed in the room with her. The only trace of her assailant is a large, bloody handprint on the wall. At a loss, the chief of the Sûreté telegraphs for the famous detective Frédéric Larsan to be assigned to the seemingly unsolvable case. A genre-defining novel, The Mystery of the Yellow Room follows the investigation step by step, with thorough descriptions of the crime scene to allow the reader access to the same opaque clues to the crime that the detectives have. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. &“All through there is truth, concealed with a careful and cunning use of words . . . A masterpiece.&” —Agatha Christie in The Clocks
The Mystery of the Zorse's Mask
by Linda Joy SingletonWhen a mysterious stranger claims to own Becca's beloved zorse, Zed, something seems suspicious. Besides, if this person is Zed's real owner, the Curious Cat Spy Club fears he might be responsible for abusing Zed in the past. Kelsey, Becca, and Leo are determined to uncover the truth before they have to give Zed away. But when a daring rescue attempt puts Kelsey in danger, does the CCSC have enough spy skills to save her or are they in over their heads?
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!
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?
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 Walrus Mountain (Ghost Twins, #3)
by Dian Curtis Regan[from the back cover] "Robbie and Rebeka are twins. They have a St. Bernard. Fifty years ago they became ghosts! Now their house is a vacation rental. What do these ghosts do with their time? Haunt unsuspecting guests! The Mystery on Walrus Mountain Noah French was an expert skier until he broke his leg last year. Now, he won't get back on his skis. His parents, who are professional ski racers, take him to stay at the Kickingbird Lake Resort. There, the ghost twins watch him play a skiing/adventure game on his computer. They become caught up in the game and then Thatch, their St. Bernard, goes into the computer! The twins try to get him out. Can Noah help them? Can the twins and Thatch get Noah back to skiing on a real mountain? If you haven't read the 7 other books in this series, there's lots of ghostly goings on ahead for you. Bookshare has all of the Ghost Twins Books. Check out #1 The Mystery of Kickingbird Lake, #2 Mystery of One Wish Pond, #4 The Missing Moose Mystery, #5 The Mystery of the Disappearing Dogs, #6 The Haunted Campground Mystery, #7 The Mystery of Hanover School and #8 The Mystery of the Haunted Castle.
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 Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe 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!
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?
The Mystery on the Oregon Trail: Covered Wagons, Prairies And Pioneers
by Carole MarshChristina, Grant, Mimi and Papa "head em out!" on a real covered wagon trek across the prairie, encountering adventure much as the pioneers of yore, and a mystery that you could say leaves Grant "upChucking!" LOOK whats in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! Gateway Arch, "Americas Gateway to the West" Facts The Prairie: Geology; Geography Covered Wagons "Prairie Schooners" Wagon train; Oregon Trail: Clothing worn on the Oregon Trail; Supplies needed on the Trail; Food Served while on the trail; Entertainment on the trail Chuck Wagon Wagon Wheels Dangers travelers faced on the trail The Pony Express Buffalo Bill Cow chips & Buffalo chips; Fuel for fires Independence Rock history Chimney Rock history Scotts Bluff history Fort Laramie history "Old Susannah" Corral Hiram Scott Joel Hembry. Fort Kearny State Park, MO: Post Office; Blacksmith Shop; Exhibit Hall Nebraska: Ash Hollow; Courthouse Rock; Jail Rock; Chimney Rock; Scotts Bluff Wyoming: Army Outpost Museum; Artillery and Wagon Museum, Fort Laramie; Independence Rock Fort Hall, ID The Dalles River, OR; End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Oregon City. This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that keep kids begging for more! Each mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, Built-In Book Club and activities. Each Carole Marsh Mystery will have an Accelerated Reader quiz, a Lexile Level, a Fountas & Pinnell guided reading level and a Developmenal Reading Assessment.
The Mystery on the Train (Boxcar Children #51)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're going on a train trip across the country with their Aunt Jane! The Boxcar Children love exploring the train, watching the beautiful scenery from the observation car, and eating in the dining car. But the train ride gets really interesting when they meet a young woman who has had something very valuable stolen from her. Can the Aldens solve the mystery before the train pulls into the last stop?
The Mystery on the Underground Railroad (Real Kids, Real Places #12)
by Carole MarshWhen four kids visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Philadelphia, they study the history, geography, and secrets of the Underground Railroad as they race to find stolen quilts before the grand opening.