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The Mystery of the Dancing Angels (Three Cousins Detective Club #4)
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyTHREE COUSINS DETECTIVE CLUB #4 It's Sarah-Jane, Timothy, and Titus from the Three Cousins Detective Club! These three ten-year-olds are ready to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit while solving more exciting, adventure-filled mysteries! In The Mystery of the Dancing Angels, Sarah-Jane Cooper has to baby-sit her pesky cousin Patience when the three cousins visit an historic mansion. Taking care of an ordinary four-year-old is hard work, but taking care of Patience proves next to impossible! Then Patience disappears and reappears with a story about "dancing angels." Is it just another one of her silly tall tales? It's up to the TCDC to find out! Theme: Patience
The Mystery of the Dolphin Detective (Three Cousins Detective Club #8)
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyTHREE COUSINS DETECTIVE CLUB #8. It's Titus, Timothy, and Sarah-Jane from the Three Cousins Detective Club! These three ten-year-olds are ready to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit while solving more exciting, adventure-filled mysteries! In The Mystery of the Dolphin Detective, Titus McKay and his cousins take a trip to a dolphin study center that retrains the gentle animals for life in the wild. Titus has always dreamed of swimming with dolphins--now the big day has finally arrived! But a mysterious light in the night and a surprising discovery may spoil Titus's plans. Something fishy is going on! Is the dolphin's gift a clue? Theme: Gentleness Picture descriptions present.
The Mystery of the Haunted Lighthouse (Three Cousins Detective Club #7)
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyTHREE COUSINS DETECTIVE CLUB #7 It's Sarah-Jane, Timothy, and Titus from the Three Cousins Detective Club! These ,three ten-year-olds are ready to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit while solving more exciting, adventure-filled mysteries! In The Mystery of the Haunted Lighthouse, Sarah-Jane Cooper and her detective cousins are invited to explore an old lighthouse Mr. Cooper's friend is planning to buy. Sarah-Jane is excited about her first chance to see a real lighthouse, but she can't help thinking it looks a little spooky. Is it just her imagination, or is someone trying to scare them away? It's up to the TCDC to unmask the lighthouse's secret! Theme: Faithfulness
The Mystery of the Hobo's Message (Three Cousins Detective Club #5)
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyTHREE COUSINS DETECTIVE CLUB 5 It's Titus, Timothy, and Sarah-Jane from the Three Cousins Detective Club! The three ten-year-olds are ready to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit while solving more exciting, adventure-filled mysteries! In The Mystery of the Hobo's Message, Titus McKay notices some mysterious markings carved in an old tree while rescuing a cat. Grandpa Gordon explains they are a hobo code. The cousins' new friends, Matthew and Amanda, seem especially excited about the message, but they won't say why. What are they trying to hide? Can the three cousins find out before it's too late? Theme: Kindness Picture and symbol descriptions included.
The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure (Three Cousins Detective Club #6)
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyTHREE COUSINS DETECTIVE CLUB 6 It's Timothy, Titus, and Sarah-Jane from the Three Cousins Detective Club! These three ten-year-olds are ready to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit while solving more exciting, adventure-filled mysteries! In The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure, Timothy Dawson and his cousins are stuck playing the Three Wise Men in a Christmas-in-July celebration. It's the hottest day of the year, and the cousins are dressed in long robes and heavy crowns. When stolen treasures are shoved into their hands, the TCDC have to come up with a plan to return them to their owner-but the thief is watching! Theme: Goodness
A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch (Worst Witch #3)
by Jill MurphyMildred gets off to a good start in her second year at Miss Cackle’s Academy, but her sworn enemy, Ethel Hallow, is plotting misfortune, setting Mildred up for a very bad spell, indeed. [From the back cover:] "A new term spells disaster for Mildred! Mildred is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation as the worst witch Miss Cackle's Academy has ever seen, but things rapidly get out of hand!" It isn't easy to stay out of trouble when Mildred's arch enemy Ethel promises to make Mildred pay for scaring her little sister. When a spell turns Mildred into an animal she must run for her life. Then she finds another animal who was once human. It going to be risky for Mildred to save herself and her new friend but Mildred's no quitter! Ages 8-12 Pictures are described. Read all seven magical adventures in this series about a witch school for girls in the Bookshare Library. #1. The Worst Witch, #2. The Worst Witch Strikes Again, #4. The Worst Witch at Sea, #5. The Worst Witch Saves the Day, #6. The Worst Witch to the Rescue and #7 The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star.
Dear Hound
by Jill MurphyAlfie's your average deer hound puppy--curious about the world around him, happy to chase the cat and laze around in his favorite beanbag bed, and very loyal to his boy, Charlie. So he's extremely upset when Charlie goes away and leaves him with a sitter--upset enough that he escapes into the woods. With the help of some friendly foxes, Alfie learns to live in the wild, but he never stops thinking of Charlie and trying to find his way home. And Charlie, of course, never stops thinking of Alfie, either. Will these two be able to find each other before it's too late? Featuring irresistible black-and-white line drawings on every spread,Dear Hound is both an accessible, heartwarming story and the perfect choice for readers graduating out of early chapter books.
The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star (Worst Witch #7)
by Jill Murphy[from the back cover] "Be careful what you wish for! Mildred Hubble, the clumsiest witch at Miss Cackle's Academy, is now a senior student! Will her new responsibilities keep her out of trouble, or will a lovable stray get her into it? Read all the magical adventures in the internationally best-selling series!" The pictures are described. Have a cackling good time reading the complete Worst Witch Series in the Bookshare library. The books are: #1. The Worst Witch, #2. The Worst Witch Strikes Again, #3. A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, #3. The Worst Witch at Sea, #4. The Worst Witch Saves the Day, #5. The Worst Witch to the Rescue and #6. The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star.
The Worst Witch at Sea (The Worst Witch #4)
by Jill MurphyFans of the new Worst Witch series airing on both HBO and HBOFamily can follow the adventures of their favorite characters in the original novels--now in paperback with all new TV tie-in covers! [from the back cover] "Mildred is in deep water on the school trip! Mildred Hubble, the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, can't bear to leave behind her beloved cat, Tabby, when the class takes a trip to the seaside. But bringing Tabby leads Mildred into even more trouble." Ages 8-12 Pictures are described. Read all seven magical adventures in the in this series about a witch school for girls in the Bookshare Library. ! #1. The Worst Witch, #2. The Worst Witch Strikes Again, #3. A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, #4. The Worst Witch at Sea, #5. The Worst Witch Saves the Day and #6.The Worst Witch to the Rescue.
The Worst Witch to the Rescue (Worst Witch #6)
by Jill MurphyMildred Hubble, the worst student at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, returns in a new escapade for young magic lovers. Lovable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches. She always tries her best, but her spells never seem to go right. In her latest adventure, Mildred is set up for disaster by her arch-nemesis, Ethel Hallow. Ethel steals Mildred’s summer project and her enchanted tortoise, Einstein, and Mildred must brave a broomstick flight through a violent thunderstorm to rescue him. But will she ever get back into Miss Hardbroom’s good graces? Since 1974, millions of readers have enjoyed Mildred’s exploits, and now she’s back to cast her spell on a new generation of readers. Read all of Mildred's adventures. Bookshare has all seven of the Worst Witch Series. Look for #1 The Worst Witch, #2 The Worst Witch Strikes Again, #3 A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, #4 The Worst Witch at Sea, #5 The Worst Witch saves the Day and #7 The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star.
Baffling & Bizarre Inventions
by Jim MurphyA talking watch. An overcoat for two. A pair of pants for poodles. In his companion to Weird & Wacky Inventions, Jim Murphy shows kids some additional baffling and utterly silly inventions in the form of a guessing game that is both challenging and fun. What is a finger-supporting device used for? Can you really buy that talking watch? What on earth is a beard grinder? Whether it's a device for shaping the upper lip or a life preserver for horses, this parade of unusual inventions is a real treat for trivia lovers and any curious kid with an interest in science and inventions. Ages: 9-12.
The Giant and How He Humbugged America
by Jim MurphyTwo-time Newbery Honor Book author has written an amazing account of one of America's most famous hoaxes!<P><P> When a 10-foot tall purported "petrified man" is unearthed from a backyard in upstate New York in 1869, the discovery immediately turns into a spectacle of epic proportions. News of the giant spreads like wildfire, and well over a thousand people come to view him in the first five days alone!<P> Everyone has their own idea of his true origin: Is he an ancient member of the local Onandaga Indian tribe? Is he a biblical giant like Goliath? Soon the interests of world-renowned scientists and people from around the globe are piqued as arguments flare over who he is, where he came from, and if he is real--or just a hoax. <P> In a riveting account of how the Cardiff Giant mystery snowballed into one of America’s biggest money-making spectacles--and scams--Jim Murphy masterfully explores the power of 19th-century media and the unexpected ripple effect that a single corrupt mastermind can produce when given a stage.
The Great Fire
by Jim MurphyAn account of the Great Chicago Fire combines archival photographs and drawings with personal accounts by its survivors and historical documents.
The Great Fire
by Jim MurphyA vertible cinematic account of the catastrophe that decimated much of Chicago in 1871, forcing more than 100,000 people from their homes. Jim Murphy tells the story through the eyes of several survivors. These characters serve as dramatic focal points as the fire sweeps across the city, their stories illuminated by fascinating archival photos and maps outlining the spread of fire. <P><P> 1996 Newbery Honor Book.
The Journal of James Edmond Pease: A Civil War Union Soldier, Virginia, 1863 (My Name is America)
by Jim Murphy<P>Ignorant to the bitter realities of military life, 16-year-old James enlists in the Union Army at the dawn of the Civil War. <P>When his lieutenant assigns him to be the company historian of the G Company of the 122nd Regiment, New York Volunteers, he is initially at a loss as to what exactly he is supposed to record. <P>As the days pass, James settles into his role, but he cannot take comfort in it. <P>His country is divided by a bloody war, and his unit struggles through the hardships and turmoil. <P>Through his journal entries, James poignantly captures the terror of battle, the drudgery of day-to-day life in the infantry, the loss of comrades, and the disillusionment of a young soldier.
My Face to the Wind: The Diary of Sara Jane Price, A Prairie Teacher (Dear America)
by Jim MurphySarah Jane Price keeps a diary as a promise to her late father, the former school teacher in Broken Bow Nebraska. She accounts her struggle to gain acceptance as the new teacher even though she is so young. She tells of the harshness of the weather, her trials at balancing relationships between herself and her pupils as well as herself and the rest of the townspeople.
Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting
by Jim MurphyOn July 29, 1914, the world's peace was shattered as the artillery of the Austro-Hungarian Empire began shelling the troops of the country to its south. What followed was like a row of falling dominoes as one European country after another rushed to war. Soon most of Europe was fighting in this calamitous war that could have been avoided. This was, of course, World War I. But who could have guessed that on December 25 the troops would openly defy their commanding officers by stopping the fighting and having a spontaneous celebration of Christmas with their enemies? In what can only be described as a miracle, this beautiful and heart rending narrative will remind everyone how brotherhood and love for one another reach far beyond the boundaries of war and politics.
Weird & Wacky Inventions: More Weird And Wacky Inventions
by Jim MurphyA hair-cutting machine, a used gum receptacle, jumping shoes, and more of the strangest inventions ever! A hat that can tip itself. A suitcase that turns into a bathtub. A pair of protective eyeglasses for chickens. These are just three of the hundreds of unusual inventions that people have dreamed up over the last two centuries. Some, such as the mustache guard, made perfect sense when they first appeared. Others were considered just plain silly. Jim Murphy has compiled a collection of the weirdest and wackiest inventions and presented them in a quiz style that is challenging and fun. Simple, clear explanations are provided on how the inventions worked or failed to work. Complete with over 100 colored illustrations of these crazy creations, this is the perfect gift for any child interested in science and inventions. Ages: 9-12.
Camp Sylvania (Camp Sylvania)
by Julie MurphyFrom Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish.Magnolia “Maggie” Hagen is determined to be in the spotlight . . . if she can just get over her stage fright. This summer, though, she has big plans to finally attend Camp Rising Star, the famous performing arts camp she’s been dying to go to for three whole summers.But on the last day of school, her parents break the news: Maggie isn’t going to Camp Rising Star. She’s being shipped off to fat camp—and not just any fat camp. She’s going to Camp Sylvania, run by world-famous wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania, who is known for her soon-to-be-patented Scarlet Diet.When Maggie arrives at camp, things are . . . weird. There are the humiliating weigh-ins and grueling workouts, as expected. But the campers are also encouraged to donate blood—at their age! The cafeteria serves only red foods and the oddly specific rules change every day. There are even rumors of a camp ghost.Despite these horrors, Maggie makes friends and starts to actually enjoy herself. There are even tryouts for a camp production of The Music Man! This place might not be so bad . . . until campers start going missing and other suspicious things begin happening—especially after dark. The camp ghost might be the least scary thing about this place. . . .
Dear Sweet Pea
by Julie MurphyThe first middle grade novel from Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ (now a popular Netflix film), is a funny, heartwarming story perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Benjamin, and Holly Goldberg Sloan. <P><P>Patricia “Sweet Pea” DiMarco wasn’t sure what to expect when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She never could have imagined that they would have the “brilliant” idea of living in nearly identical houses on the same street. In the one house between them lives their eccentric neighbor Miss Flora Mae, the famed local advice columnist behind “Miss Flora Mae I?”Dividing her time between two homes is not easy. And it doesn’t help that at school, Sweet Pea is now sitting right next to her ex–best friend, Kiera, a daily reminder of the friendship that once was. <P><P>Things might be unbearable if Sweet Pea didn’t have Oscar—her new best friend—and her fifteen-pound cat, Cheese.Then one day Flora leaves for a trip and asks Sweet Pea to forward her the letters for the column. And Sweet Pea happens to recognize the handwriting on one of the envelopes. <P><P>What she decides to do with that letter sets off a chain of events that will forever change the lives of Sweet Pea DiMarco, her family, and many of the readers of “Miss Flora Mae I?”
Camp Sylvania: Moon Madness (Camp Sylvania)
by Julie Murphy Crystal MaldonadoFrom Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, and acclaimed coauthor Crystal Maldonado comes the sequel to the hilarious and creepy middle grade summer-camp story—this time featuring werewolves! Last year, Maggie and Nora didn’t exactly get the summer of their dreams. Instead, they had to survive a camp run by a covert clan of vampires. But this year, Camp Sylvania is back and under new management—gentle, hippie-dippie Luna Lupowski. So the girls are convinced to give camp another try.All Nora wants is an unforgettable experience with her best friend. But it’s hard to have fun with Maggie fixated on all things otherworldly—and spending time with Logan, the boy she met at camp last year.When creepy things start happening, Maggie insists on investigating. But Nora has found an interest of her own—the strange effects of Luna’s homemade “moon water.” It removes zits, adds lustrous shine to hair, and even seems to straighten teeth! No braces? No problem!It isn’t long before the girls are caught up in another supernatural adventure. But when their friends find themselves in danger, can Maggie and Nora put their differences aside to save them? Is it possible to just have one normal summer, please?
A Festival of Ghosts
by Kelly Murphy William AlexanderNational Book Award winner William Alexander conjures up a spooky adventure full of excitement in this entertaining sequel to A Properly Unhaunted Place.Rosa Ramona Diaz, the ghost appeasing assistant librarian, has unleashed all the ghosts who were previously shut out of the small town of Ingot. Now ghosts are everywhere, and the town’s living residents are either learning to cope or trying to do the one thing no one can successfully do—banish the ghosts. At school, something supernatural is stealing kids’ voices and leaving them speechless. And it’s Rosa’s job to solve the mystery and set things right. Meanwhile her best friend Jasper is dealing with what remains of the Renaissance Festival, where ghosts from Ingot’s past are now battling it out with the ghosts of the Renaissance reenactors. And Rosa is experiencing a haunting of her own—could her father’s ghost have followed her here? Somehow Rosa and Jasper are going to have to find a way to bring Ingot back to normal—in a world where the living are now residing side-by-side with the dearly departed.
A Properly Unhaunted Place
by Kelly Murphy William AlexanderFrom National Book Award–winning author William Alexander comes a wryly humorous story about two kids who try to save their town by bringing back its ghosts.Rosa Ramona Díaz has just moved to the small, un-haunted town of Ingot—the only ghost-free town in the world. She doesn’t want to be there. She doesn’t understand how her mother—a librarian who specializes in ghost-appeasement—could possibly want to live in a place with no ghosts. Frankly, she doesn’t understand why anyone would. Jasper Chevalier has always lived in Ingot. His father plays a knight at the local Renaissance Festival, and his mother plays the queen. Jasper has never seen a ghost, and can’t imagine his un-haunted town any other way. Then an apparition thunders into the festival grounds and turns the quiet town upside down. Something otherworldly is about to be unleashed, and Rosa will need all her ghost appeasement tools—and a little help from Jasper—to rein in the angry spirits and restore peace to Ingot before it’s too late.
Behind the Bookcase
by Kelly Murphy Mark SteenslandSpending the summer at her grandmother's house is the last thing Sarah wants to do--especially now that Grandma Winnie has died--but she has no choice. Her parents have to fix the place up before they can sell it, and Sarah and her brother, Billy, have to help. But the tedious work turns into a thrilling mystery when Sarah discovers an unfinished letter her grandmother wrote: Strange things are happening behind the bookcase. . . . Sarah's mother dismisses the letter as one of Grandma Winnie's crazy stories, but Sarah does some investigating and makes a remarkable discovery: behind the bookcase is a doorway into Scotopia, the land where shadows come from. With a talking cat named Balthazat as her guide, Sarah begins an unforgettable adventure into a world filled with countless dangers. Who can she trust? And can she face her fears, not only in Scotopia, but also back at Grandma Winnie's house, where more secrets and strange goings-on await her?
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.