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The Secret of Phantom Lake (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #19)
by William Arden[from the back cover] "Are the old stories really true? Is there pirate treasure buried at Phantom Lake? The Three Investigators are sure of it! They've just stumbled across the long-lost journal of a shipwrecked sailor, and it's full of secret clues to the hiding place. So off the boys go on a treasure hunt--a little scared of what they'll find. Because an ancient phantom may be standing guard over the buried riches!" This is the nineteenth book in the set of 43 Three Investigators books. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed mystery series with more on the way. In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #11 The mystery of the talking Skull, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Secret of the Crooked Cat, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #16 The Mystery of the Nervous Lion, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #20 The Mystery of Monster Mountain, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, #30 The Mystery of Shark Reef, #35 The Mystery of the Kidnapped Whale, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with all the rest on the way.
The Secret of Platform 13
by Eva IbbotsonA forgotten door on an abandoned railway platform is the entrance to a magical kingdom--an island where humans live happily with mermaids, ogres, and other wonderful creatures. Carefully hidden from the world, the Island is only accessible when the door opens for nine days every nine years. When the beastly Mrs. Trottle kidnaps the Island's young prince, it's up to a strange band of rescuers to save him. But can the rescuers--an ogre, a hag, a wizard, and a fey--sneak around London unnoticed? Fans of Roald Dahl, Lewis Carroll, and E. Nesbit will delight in this comic fantasy.
The Secret of Red Gate Farm (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #6)
by Carolyn KeeneWhat do a chance purchase of exotic perfume, a sickly girl job-hunting, and a struggling farm have in common? Nancy, accompanied by George and Bess visit Millie and her Grandma at Red Gate Farm and become suspicious of a secret society. Amidst learning about farm life, they daringly investigate, but what will they find? <p><p> This facsimiled edition of the original volumes and story lines is not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions.
The Secret of Red Gate Farm: The Secret Of Red Gate Farm (Nancy Drew #6)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends, Bess and George, meet Joanne Byrd on a train ride home. Joanne lives at Red Gate Farm with her grandmother, but if they do not raise enough money to pay the mortgage, they will soon lose the farm! <P><P>Nancy, Bess, and George decide to stay at Red Gate for a week as paying customers. Soon, they learn about the strange group of people who rent a cave on the property. They describe themselves as a nature cult called the Black Snake Colony. Nancy investigates their group and helps to uncover a ring of counterfeiters in town!
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #5)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy Drew arrives in Phoenix, Arizona, eagerly looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch, but abruptly finds herself involved in a baffling mystery. The ranch is being haunted by an unknown enemy. <P><P>Local people believe that the ghostly animal is carrying out the curse of Dirk Valentine, the romantic outlaw who was killed many years ago at Shadow Ranch, where he had gone to fulfill a promise to his sweetheart. Aided by her friends Bess Marvin and George Fayne, Nancy comes face-to-face with disaster when she is trapped inside a building that is toppled by a rockslide --a rockslide which is deliberately caused. But the pretty titian-haired detective remains undaunted in her determination to solve the mystery.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #5, Original Version)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her buddies travel to Arizona to help evaluate a run-down ranch and possibly help ready it for sale. Once in Arizona, Nancy uncovers a strange mystery about a kidnapped child. Follow their mishaps, multiple rides they get lost on, and an odd cast of characters leading to a most unlikely reunion. This is a facsimiled edition of the original volume; story line is not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions.
The Secret of Shark Reef (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #30)
by William Arden[from the back cover] "Danger lurks on Shark Reef! Deadly sharks infest its waters. Jagged rocks threaten to destroy any passing ship. And buried on the reef is a secret that will spell disaster for one man if it ever becomes known. The secret might have stayed hidden forever--if it hadn't been for the arrival of The Three Investigators!"
The Secret of Skeleton Reef (Hardy Boys #144)
by Franklin W. DixonWhen Frank and Joe find a young woman washed up on the beach of the Caribbean’s St. Lucia Island, they realize there’s trouble in paradise. Who is the mystery woman? What is she hiding? The answers lie offshore, where a ship’s crew scavenges for pirate gold. But in the face of spearguns and man-eating sharks, the Hardys discover that the sea hides more than gold.
The Secret of Skull Island (Double Detectives)
by Zack NorrisFrom the moment Otis and Cody Carson arrive on Skull Island to stay at their aunts inn, they know something is wrong. A giant snake turns up on their aunts bed, one of the rooms is violently ransacked, and then a celebrity guest goes missing. Could a ghost be responsible--or pirates?
The Secret of White Stone Gate (Black Hollow Lane #2)
by Julia NobelEmmy and her friends battle the Order of Black Hollow Lane in the exciting sequel to the bestselling mystery series, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Blackthorn Key series.When Lola is framed for a crime she didn't commit, the Order wants Emmy to give up her secrets about her father … and if she doesn't someone she loves will pay the price.We were best friends. We still betrayed each other. Trust no one.After spending the summer at home, Emmy cannot wait to return to Wellsworth for the new school year and reunite with her best friends, Lola and Jack. Before she leaves Emmy receives a note from her father telling her to hide the remaining relics The Order of Black Hollow Lane are after—and to trust no one.When Lola is framed for a serious crime she didn't commit, Emmy knows that she and her friends are not safe. The Order wants Emmy to give up her father's location... if she doesn't, those she loves will pay the price.Emmy and Jack need to figure out a way to clear Lola's name without bending to the Order's sinister demands. And Emmy needs to figure out who she can trust with her secrets before it's too late.The Black Hollow Lane series is perfect for middle schoolers and 10 year olds who love twisty mysteries with:Boarding schoolsSecret, sinister societiesClandestine relicsCryptic lettersA fantastic group of friends
The Secret of Willow Ridge
by Claudia Black Helen H. Moore John C. BlackfordLikeable Gabe makes the journey from being an almost friendless, unhappy, and skeptical young boy reeling from mistreatment at the hands of his addicted father and the effects the disease of addiction have had on his family, to a hopeful, happy youngster who takes pride in his dad's greatest accomplishment: recovery.
The Secret of Zoom
by Lynne JonellCan two friends foil a dastardly plan and save orphans from a fate worse than death?Christina lives in a big, old stone mansion on the edge of a dark forest surrounded by barbed wire. Deep within the forest is the laboratory where her father works—and where her mother was blown to bits years ago. Christina's father knows just how dangerous the world can be, so he keeps her safe at home, forbidding her from talking to the very interesting orphans down the road. But when an orphan boy named Taft talks to her, she's thrilled to help him search for a secret tunnel. But soon she discovers there's more to the orphanage, the lab, and the mystery of her mother's accident than she ever suspected. Sinister things are in the works—and the secret of zoom is the most dangerous secret of all!“This exciting tale, with just a touch of fantasy and humor, is a winner. … Jonell displays pitch-perfect skills in an expertly crafted story that never flags and that includes plenty of heart-stopping situations to keep readers fully engaged.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review
The Secret of Zoone (Zoone #1)
by Lee Edward FodiWelcome to Zoone: crossroads of the multiverse. In this inventive fantasy, fans of Diana Wynne Jones and Lisa McMann will step through an enchanted doorway and into a world filled with infinite portals to new—and sometimes perilous—lands. When a bright blue winged tiger appears on his aunt’s sofa, Ozzie can tell he’s in for an adventure. He’s thrilled to follow Tug—a skyger—through a secret door in the basement and into Zoone, the bustling Grand Central Station of the universe, where a thousand doors act as portals to strange and wonderful worlds.But some doors also hide dangers—and when the portal back to Earth explodes behind him, Ozzie gets more adventure than he bargained for. In a station full of wizards, creepy-crawlies, and the occasional cursed princess, Ozzie has to find a way to repair his door… and possibly save the multiverse in the process. Brimming with colorful characters, magical mayhem, and endless adventure, this new tween series has a doorway for every reader—just be sure to close the door behind you!
The Secret of the Bloodred Key (The Stolen Dreams Adventures #2)
by David FarrThis dazzling sequel to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams that Publishers Weekly compared to the work of Kelly Barnhill and Lemony Snicket sees Rachel shouldering her new responsibility as key keeper when a girl goes missing.After defeating the tyrant Malstain, Rachel and Robert are the heroes of Krasnia…but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of their ailing father, who&’s lost without their beloved mother. Rachel has also become the keeper of the hidden blood red key that opens the way into the Hinterland and is sworn to answer when it calls. So when a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save her. But Elsa&’s fate is linked to Krasnia&’s, and Rachel&’s rescue mission turns into a battle to save her home as she knows it.
The Secret of the Blue Glass
by Ginny Tapley Takemori Tomiko InuiOn the first floor of the big house of the Moriyama family, is a small library. There, on the shelves next to the old books, live the Little People, a tiny family who were once brought from England to Japan by a beloved nanny. Since then, each generation of Moriyama-family children has inherited the responsibility of filling the blue glass with milk to feed the Little People and it's now Yuri's turn. The little girl dutifully fulfils her task but the world around the Moriyama family is changing. Japan is caught in the whirl of what will soon become World War II, turning her beloved older brother into a fanatic nationalist and dividing the family for ever. Sheltered in the garden and the house, Yuri is able to keep the Little People safe, and they do their best to comfort Yuri in return, until one day owing to food restrictions milk is in shorter supply...From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Secret of the Crooked Cat (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #13)
by William Arden[from the back cover] "The carnival's in town! But for The Three Investigators, it's not just fun and games. A thief runs off with a carnival prize--an oddly shaped stuffed cat. The boys suspect that the cat holds a clue to a much more valuable prize--one worth thousands of dollars! The thief is probably a carnival showman. Could he be the fearless lion tamer? The silent clown? The hulking strongman? The three young sleuths rush in eagerly to catch the crook--only to find the carnival loaded with dangerous traps!" This is the 13th book in the Three Investigators series. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed mystery series with more on the way. In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which often lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #25 The Mystery of the Dancing Devil, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, #30 The Secret of Shark Reef, #31 The Mystery of the Scar-faced Beggar, #32 The Mystery of the Blazing Cliffs, #35 The Mystery of the Kidnapped Whale, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with all of the rest on the way.
The Secret of the Crystal Fairies: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Thea Stilton #7)
by Thea StiltonJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with fantasy and friendship!The Thea Sisters are just about to head off on their separate family vacations when they receive a call from Will Mystery. Once again, there is trouble in one of the imaginary kingdoms! A crack has been discovered in one of the maps in the Hall of Roses. The girls head to the Crystal Kingdom to help uncover the mystery. There, they find that a dragon has been wreaking havoc all over the land. He has been turning all of their precious gems into stone and leaving a path of destruction wherever he goes. The sisters figure out why and help break the spell.
The Secret of the Dragon Gems
by Rajani LaRocca Chris BaronCo-written by Newbery Honor-winning author Rajani LaRocca and Chris Baron, this page-turning novel is told through letters, e-mails, instant messages, and video chats between camp friends Tripti and Sam over their shared love of a book series and some mysterious rocks they brought home from summer camp.Eleven-year-olds Tripti Kapoor, a feisty "word nerd" from Massachusetts, and Sam Cohen, a shy, imaginative, budding geologist from California, are both miserable at Camp Dilloway, a summer camp in upstate New York. On the last night of camp, they follow a shooting star to a quiet creek. There they find two silvery rocks glowing in the night. They each take one home, and their long-distance friendship begins.It's soon clear that these are no ordinary rocks. They seem to move on their own, get strangely hot, and even take over Tripti and Sam's thoughts! Inspired by their mutual love of their favorite book series, The Dragon Gems, they dub the rocks Opal and Jasper, after the Dragon Gems in the books.But others are interested in the stones too--including the owner of Camp Dilloway, who hides a secret of his own. Tripti and Sam must crack the Dragon Gems' code and keep them out of Dilloway's clutches, all while navigating the rocky road of middle school friendships and learning to stand up for what is right.
The Secret of the Fairies: A Geronimo Stilton Adventure (Thea Stilton)
by Thea StiltonA magical world is in danger! The Thea Sisters are on their way. . . .Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are on an expedition to the fantastical Land of Erin. While they are searching for a missing friend, they learn that the land itself is in peril! The mouselets are ready to help.On their journey, they encounter fairies, pixies, and other magical creatures -- some helpful, but some out to trick them! Can the Thea Sisters save the Land of Erin before it's too late? It's an adventure full of mystery and friendship!
The Secret of the Ghostly Hot Rod (Bloodhounds, Inc. #7)
by Bill MyersMadcap MYSTERIES With a MESSAGE The Secret of the Ghostly Hot Rod What's with the Widow Sanks? Has her son really come back from the dead? How can a speeding hot rod, with no driver, disappear into thin air? Is Midvale really being terrorized by a ghost? Teen detectives Sean and Melissa Hunter keep the faith as the citizens of Midvale freak out over a hot-rod-driving . . . ghost? Throw in a marching band, a medium, and an Elvis impersonator, and well . . . better hang on to your rocket-powered Rollerblades! It's another wild ride with BLOODHOUNDS, Inc.
The Secret of the Ginger Mice: The Gerander Trilogy
by Frances WattsAlistair, Alex, and Alice have always been an inseparable (though not necessarily harmonious) triplet of miceOC that is until Alistair is kidnapped one summerOCOs night. While Alistair tries to make heads or tails of falling from the sky onto another young ginger-colored mouse named Tibby Rose (a most unusual incident on all accounts), Alex and Alice set off to find their missing brother. But in a world where spies abound and an elusive underground organization called FIG is only heard about in shushed bits and pieces, figuring out whom to trust is no small task for this intrepid trio. The key to the mystery seems to be within their grasp, but it only hints at another hair-raising adventure and creates more questions that seemed destined to remain unanswered. aFull of warm, clean humor and whippet-quick wit, Frances WattsOCO new trilogy will effortlessly charm readers and adventurers alike. Chosen as a ChildrenOCOs Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2011"
The Secret of the Golden Pavillion: The Secret Of The Golden Pavillion (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #36)
by Carolyn KeeneOne of Mr. Drew's new clients, Mr. Sakamaki, requests Nancy's help solving a mystery. Mr. Sakamaki recently inherited his grandfather's estate in Hawaii, but two strangers arrive, claiming to also be the grandchildren of his deceased grandfather. Can Nancy uncover the truth?
The Secret of the Haunted Mirror (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #21)
by Mary V. Carey[from the back cover] "Wanted: GHOST BUSTERS To investigate dread phantom seen in antique mirror. Glass said to carry curse. Originally made for Chiavo, dangerous Spanish sorcerer. Owners since then plagued by tragedy. Sudden pressure on latest to sell. Several visitations by ghost. Current owner very upset; flipping wig. Tough case. But not too tough for the Three Investigators! And who are the Three Investigators? Meet Jupe, Pete, and Bob--three amazing kids from Rocky Beach, California. They crack cases like you wouldn't believe. For thrills, chills, and chuckles, read their off-the-wall adventures. Millions already have!" [from the back cover] "Wanted: Ghost Busters To investigate dread phantom seen in antique mirror. Glass said to carry curse. Originally made for Chiavo, dangerous Spanish sorcerer. Owners since then plagued by tragedy. Sudden pressure on latest to sell. Several visitations by ghost. Current owner very upset; flipping wig. Tough case. But not too tough for the Three Investigators! And who are the Three Investigators? Meet Jupe, Pete, and Bob--three amazing kids from Rocky Beach, California. They crack cases like you wouldn't believe. For thrills, chills, and chuckles, read their off-the-wall adventures. Millions already have!" This is the 21st book in the Three Investigators series. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed mystery series with more on the way. In the middle of a junk yard the boys have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which often lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #4 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with many more on the way.
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: Journey to Jericho, Book 4 (The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls #4)
by M.J. ThomasThe Hidden Scrolls send siblings Peter and Mary back to the Battle of Jericho in this fourth installment of the time-traveling chapter book series.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In this fourth adventure, the time-traveling trio journeys to an ancient desert and finds the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land. With limited time to solve the secret of the scroll, Peter and Mary join Israelite spies on a reconnaissance mission to Jericho; sneak Rahab to safety; and ultimately face the scheming man in black as the walls of the city begin to crumble. Fans of the series will love this whirlwind adventure that brings the Bible to life.
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: Miracles by the Sea, Book 8 (The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls #8)
by M.J. ThomasIn Book 8 of the time-traveling chapter book series, the Hidden Scrolls send Peter and Mary back to Jerusalem, where a teacher named Jesus has started teaching and performing miracles.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history.In their eighth adventure, the trio journeys back in time to Jerusalem. They quickly discover that Jesus, whom they met in Bethlehem as a baby, has grown up and become a famous teacher. As they race to evade capture by temple guards, Peter and Mary witness miracles, follow Jesus, and uncover a secret plot.