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The Case of the Curious Scouts (Secret Spy Society #2)
by Veronica MangGifted Girls. Daring Dames. Marvelous Mysteries.The Secret Spy Society is back with a new case to solve!After officially naming themselves the Petite Private Eyes, Peggy, Rita, and Dot are ready to take on a new assignment from the Lady Spies. The Fashion Twins, two local designers, have been robbed! When the girls go undercover to investigate, they find themselves joining a curious scout troop run by a mysterious scout leader. With the help of the Lady Spies and a feisty pet cheetah, will the girls crack the case and make some new friends?
The Case of the Double Cross (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crosby BonsallWizard's private eyes don't want any girls in their clubhouse. But a funny little man double-crosses the boys with a message in code. Then Marigold and her girlfriends get to show just how much the private eyes really need them.
The Case of the Elevator Duck (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Polly Berrien BerendsEleven-year-old Gilbert, self-styled private eye, takes on his toughest case when he finds a duck in the elevator of his housing project. In this easy-to-read mystery, "the solution is credible, the plot is fresh, the style casual and natural."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Case of the Fire Alarm (The Buddy Files #4)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerBuddy is starting his work as therapy dog at Four Lakes Elementary School, where Connor attends and Mom is the principal. On his very first day, he accidentally knocks down a little kid on the playground, convincing the first grade teacher that school is no place for a dog. Then the fire alarm goes off. The school is evacuated, but there's no fire. . . it's a false alarm. Who could have set it? Buddy fans will cheer as their favorite dog detective solves another case with his own great doggy style.
The Case of the Hungry Stranger (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Crosby BonsallWho ate Mrs. Meech's blueberry pie? Mrs. Meech calls on private eyes Wizard, Skinny, Tubby, and Snitch to help her find out!
The Case of the Library Monster
by Jeremy Tugeau Dori Hillestad Butler Dan CrispOne of Buddy's jobs as a therapy dog is to read books with kids in the school library! One day he hears a noise in the bookshelves. He tries to get closer--and comes face to face with a creature that has a blue tongue! What is it? And how did it get in the school? Dori Butler's fifth book in The Buddy Files series is full of mystery, fun, and adventure.
The Case of the Library Monster (The Buddy Files #5)
by Dori Hillestad ButlerBuddy is in the school library while kids take turns reading with him. Suddenly he hears rustling in the shelves behind him. And something smells strange. Not human. . . not canine. . . not like anything Buddy has ever smelled before. Could it be the school ghost Buddy has heard so much about? Buddy goes over to the shelves to investigate. . . and comes face to face with a mysterious creature that has a long blue tongue! Buddy fans will cheer as their favorite dog detective solves another case with his own great doggy style.
The Case of the Lost Boy
by Jeremy Tugeau Dori Hillestad ButlerThe Edgar Award-winning first book in Dori Hillestad Butler's Buddy Files seriesKing's family is missing, and he's been put in the P-O-U-N-D. Why doesn't his beloved human, Kayla, come to get him? When King is adopted by Connor and his mom, things get more confusing. The new family calls him Buddy! Then Connor disappears! Buddy (aka King) has some big problems to solve. Mystery fans and dog lovers will be swept up in Dori Butler's entertaining story about a smart, funny, loyal dog . . . and left eager for Buddy's next adventure.
The Case of the Lost Boy (The Buddy Files #1)
by Dori Hillestad Butler"My name is King. I am a dog. I am also a detective. " King has a very big mystery to solve. His family is missing, and he's been put in the P-O-U-N-D. Why doesn't his beloved human (Kayla) come to get him? When King is adopted by Connor and his mom, things get more confusing. The new family calls him Buddy! And just as Connor and Buddy start to get acquainted, Connor disappears! Buddy (aka King) has big problems to solve, but with some help from his friend Mouse (a very large dog) and the mysterious cat with no name, he shows what a smart, brave dog can do. Mystery fans and dog lovers will be swept up in Dori Hillestad Butler's funny, satisfying story. . . and left eager for Buddy's next adventure.
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 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 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 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 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 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 Musical Mishap (Secret Spy Society #3)
by Veronica MangGifted Girls. Daring Dames. Marvelous Mysteries.The Secret Spy Society is back with a new case to solve!Peggy, Rita, and Dot are practicing for the upcoming band concert. But when the school's instruments start to disappear one by one, their big performance is in jeopardy. With the help of some secret codes and the most enigmatic women in history who worked as spies, with the girls be able to solve the mystery and face the music?
The Case of the Nibbled Pizza #1 (Dino Detective and Awesome Possum, Private Eyes #1)
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 Grandma Thunderclaps's pizza is found with all the pepperoni missing, who's to blame? Dad's been at work, Grandma's a strict vegetarian, and everyone knows Plant couldn't be the culprit... So with a thirst for the truth, and a hunger for justice (and pizza), our heroes are on the case! 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 School Ghost
by Jeremy Tugeau Dori Hillestad ButlerBuddy's a lucky dog. He gets to go to the fourth grade sleepover at school with Connor! He's hoping to find out more about the old legend of Agatha, the school ghost. But the sleepover has plenty of other strange things going on, too: mysterious packages, secret notes, and whispers from a ghostly voice! Who--or what--is haunting Four Lakes Elementary? The sixth book in the award-winning series The Buddy Files by Dori Butler delivers chills and thrills.
The Case of the Secret Tunnel (The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins #5)
by Holly WebbIn Victorian London, young Maisie balances her chores at the boarding house with a hunt for a suspected thief…Mr. Fred Grange claims to work as a clerk for a biscuit company, but he&’s out and about on the London streets at odd hours—and girl detective Maisie Hitchins soon discovers something very precious hidden in his rooms. Maisie is determined to unmask him as a thief, but the truth is far more complicated—and dangerous. Before long, Maisie and her friends are led into a web of mystery lurking in the London Underground. With entertaining illustrations throughout, this is another mystery starring the young heroine who takes care of chores at her grandmother&’s boarding house, with a little sleuthing in between.
The Castle Behind Thorns
by Merrie HaskellThis magical adventure set in an enchanted castle surrounded by thorns tells a tale of the power of memory and story, forgiveness and strength, and the true gifts of craft and imagination. By the acclaimed author of The Princess Curse and Handbook for Dragon Slayers, this original fantasy is perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine, Karen Cushman, and Shannon Hale.When blacksmith apprentice Sand wakes up in a ruined castle, he has no idea how he got there, but the thorny brambles that surround the walls prevent him from leaving. As he begins to fix up the castle in order to survive, everything he touches somehow works better than it should. Then, as he continues to explore, Sand discovers the castle’s secrets, including its long lost heir, Perrotte. Together they must fully repair the broken castle if they ever want to leave.
The Cat From Hunger Mountain
by Ed YoungCaldecott Medalist Ed Young delivers a visually stunning, poignant story about humility, wastefulness, and appreciating what one has.A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2016!An Amazon Best Book of the Year!A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!"Young creates a stunning visual symphony with a surprising and unsettling emotional power."--New York Times Book Review* "The well-paced fable is visually stunning . . . Young is at the height of his powers in this fable that offers a feast for the eyes, mind, and soul. A visual masterpiece."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Caldecott-winning author/illustrator Young has created another stunning and meaningful picture book to be enjoyed by all ages. This book is exquisite in text, tone, and illustration. A compelling fable that is crucial for humanity and will spark meaningful classroom conversations."--School Library Journal, starred review* "Young weaves an elegant cautionary fable."--Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn a place called Hunger Mountain there lives a lord who has everything imaginable yet never has enough. To satisfy his every desire, he hires builders to design the tallest pagoda; a world-famous tailor to make his clothing from silk and gold threads; and a renowned chef to cook him lavish meals with rice from the lord's own fields. What more could he possibly want?Yet when drought plagues the land, Lord Cat is faced with his first taste of deep loss, he ventures down the mountain and what he discovers will change his life forever.Rendered in exquisite mixed-media collage, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's deceptively simple fable is a deeply affecting tale about appreciating the value of treasures that need not be chased.
The Cat Man of Aleppo
by Irene Latham Karim Shamsi-BashaThe Caldecott Honor-winning true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who in the midst of the Syrian Civil War courageously offered safe haven to Aleppo's abandoned cats. Aleppo's city center no longer echoes with the rich, exciting sounds of copper-pot pounding and traditional sword sharpening. His neighborhood is empty--except for the many cats left behind.Alaa loves Aleppo, but when war comes his neighbors flee to safety, leaving their many pets behind. Alaa decides to stay--he can make a difference by driving an ambulance, carrying the sick and wounded to safety. One day he hears hungry cats calling out to him on his way home. They are lonely and scared, just like him. He feeds and pets them to let them know they are loved. The next day more cats come, and then even more! There are too many for Alaa to take care of on his own. Alaa has a big heart, but he will need help from others if he wants to keep all of his new friends safe.
The Cat Sleeps (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Jack LatimerNIMAC-sourced textbook. Nap Time. Cats live in many different places. But they all find a good place to take a nap.
The Cat Who Ate Christmas
by Thomas Docherty Lil ChaseA charming Christmas story for the whole family about a cat who is up to no good!It's Christmas, and Jingles the kitten has knocked over the Christmas tree and unwrapped all of the presents! What a naughty kitty. When Jingles eats the entire Christmas turkey, it's the final straw! Jingles is in big trouble now. While his family is busy cleaning up the mess, a guilty Jingles disappears. Realizing what matters most, the family sets out to look for their naughty kitten--it won't be Christmas without him.To continue in the holiday spirit, this book includes fun Christmas facts, Christmas jokes, the best recipe for cocoa, and even instructions for making your very own Christmas tree topper. The Cat Who Ate Christmas is the perfect gift this holiday season.