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The Mystery of the Lake Monster (Boxcar Children #62)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe Aldens find evidence that the stories about a monster in Lake Lucille might be real.
The Mystery of the Masked Rider (Nancy Drew #109)
by Carolyn KeeneRevenge rides a dark horse—and Nancy’s the target! Nancy is going to visit one of her best friends, Colleen, who is horse crazy and has her own horses. With one of the best of them, Nightingale, she is going to race in the Midwest International Horse Show. The prizewinning filly is worth a cool $200,000, and that kind of cash can breed plenty of greed, ambition, and danger. Soon Nancy has her hands full trying to stop the mysterious culprit, The Masked Rider, who wants to kill Nightingale.
The Mystery of the Memorial Day Fire (Trixie Belden #35)
by Kathryn KennySupersleuth Trixie Belden searches for an arsonist after a fire destroys a local store and a warehouse during the annual Memorial Day parade.
The Mystery of the Merry Magician (The Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories #10)
by Ellery Queen Jr. Jr.When Ellery Queen goes out of town, his nephew takes on a cosmic case For weeks, Gulliver Queen has looked forward to going on vacation with his uncle Ellery, the world-famous author and sleuth. But on the eve of their departure, Ellery is called away on government business. Gully is heartbroken--until Ellery deputizes him as his assistant, tasking him with taking down information from anyone who comes by looking to hire the great detective. There is only one rule: No solving mysteries! But Ellery hasn't been gone an hour when Gully gets a case he cannot resist. The client is Fisty Jones, a rough-and-tumble citizen of the New York docks who claims to have seen something impossible: a one-eyed, black-skinned monster direct from outer space. Gully quickly finds himself sucked into the baffling tangle of tattooed bruisers, cheerful magicians, and questionable characters who call the waterfront their home. Ellery Queen is one of the world's finest detectives, but his adventures are nothing compared to the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories. Join Queen's nephew, Gully, on adventures filled with danger, suspense, and thrills.
The Mystery of the Mexican Graveyard (The Home School Detectives #3)
by John BibeeWhen Carlos and Julie Brown go on a short missions trip with their parents to Mexico, odd things start happening. Many report seeing a ghost at the graveyard and the orphanage. The pastor and several children suddenly get ill. And two mysterious men in town warn that the orphanage is in danger. Suspicious about the ghost, Carlos begins an investigation into the strange events. Following the clues of bits of mud, pieces of candy and a watch that glows in the dark, he works to uncover a plot that is much bigger than the little Mexican town he is visiting. Probe this dark mystery with Carlos and his friends at the orphanage as they strive to reveal the truth.
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog (Boxcar Children #81)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauWhen the Aldens first arrive in Elbow Bend, they meet Kate Frances, who tells them all sorts of ghost stories about the town! The scariest tale is about a ghost dog who howls at midnights and appears to warn people of danger! The Aldens think it is just a story until they hear dogs all over Elbow Bend howling at midnight. Does the ghost dog really exist or is someone playing a trick on them? The Boxcar Children are determined to find out.
The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost: Book 2 (Adventure Island Ser.)
by Helen MossWhen Scott , Jack and Emily hear that a film is being made at the nearby manor house they can't resist going to watch. But when the glamorous star of the film vanishes the friends realize they have a new mystery to solve!Has the star been kidnapped by a crazed fan? Could she have run off with her boyfriend? Or did she venture into the manor's attic at midnight and fall foul of the legendary ghost that haunts the old house?The second gripping mystery in this exciting new adventure series!
The Mystery of the Missing Mascot (Nancy Drew #119)
by Carolyn KeeneThe River Heights High Wildcats are facing their bitter rivals, Red Rocks High, in a girls’ softball play-off game. But before the first pitch is thrown, the spirit of foul play intrudes. Someone breaks into River Heights High and steals the school’s prized trophies—a treasured portrait of a pioneering woman coach and the team mascot’s cougar costume! Nancy, however, is convinced that the theft is not a simple case of bad sportsmanship. For the closer she comes to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes. The burglar has already demonstrated a talent for disguise and deception…and has now decided to play true hardball, taking aim at Nancy Drew!
The Mystery of the Missing Masterpiece: Book 4 (Adventure Island Ser.)
by Helen MossWhen thieves raid the house of a neighbour, Emily, Jack and Scott are ready to investigate. But, strangely, the neighbour doesn't seem to want the thieves to be caught!The burglars didn't escape with much this time but could the raid be connected to a much older crime involving millions of pounds? The friends begin to uncover the truth, but are they leading themselves into serious danger?Mystery, menace and adventure await in the fourth book of this gripping new series!
The Mystery of the Missing Mermaid (The Three Investigators #36)
by M. V. Carey[from the back cover] "Missing:5-year-old boy. Name: Todd Stratten. Last seen with pet dog at Fourth of July parade, Venice Beach. Boy known for wandering off, mischief. Could be anywhere. Kidnapping not ruled out. Mother frantic. Investigator with gift for gab needed to suss out oddball neighborhood. Also missing: ceramic mermaid. Fishy case. Just the thing 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 last book in the action packed Three Investigators series about three boys whose headquarters is hidden in the middle of a junk yard where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which involve them in 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 books 1 through 42 in the Bookshare collection. A list of all of the titles is on pages 183 and 184 of this book.
The Mystery of the Missing Microchips (The Home School Detectives #2)
by John BibeeWhen Carlos and the others don't show up for ice cream, Julie and Emily start looking for them. Soon they find not only their friends' abandoned bicycles but also several small computer chips. When a strange man with a red beard shows up, wanting to know everything about the chips, the mystery deepens. Join the Home School Detectives as they are swept into a high-stakes game of high-tech crime. It's a case that is bigger than they could ever imagine.
The Mystery of the Missing Mum
by Frances MoloneyAn anxious boy searches for his missing mum in this heartfelt, funny and unique ode to perfectly imperfect familiesOne day, Jake wakes up to a different world: his mum seems to have vanished into thin air! With his Grandma snoring in the kitchen and older sister Rose spending hours getting ready, Jake starts the search for his mum by making a list of places she might be: Tesco? The EU? Hospital? The Bahamas? Being a detective turns out to be quite hard work and everyone Jake turns to for help seems frustratingly busy. Life at home wasn't perfect, but he can't understand why she would simply run off like this. And why doesn't everyone else seem more concerned?
The Mystery of the Moon Tower (The Pathfinders Society)
by Francesco Sedita Prescott SeraydarianSummer camp just became a whole lot more interesting when five curious kids accept a mysterious project: work together as a team to uncover a series of strange clues, reveal a secret path--and follow its twists and turns to a legendary treasure!Join in the fun in this lively, clever debut graphic novel sure to appeal to fans of the Last Kids on Earth and Lumberjanes series.Kyle is a new kid in town who likes to draw. Vic is a cool cheerleader who's secretly a math whiz. Quiet Beth is a history buff, while goofball Harry likes performing magic tricks, with the help of his patient wingman, Nate. Five kids unlikely to form a team, for sure.But then they're thrown together at summer camp, where they watch a grainy old movie about the history of their town, Windrose, and one of its illustrious citizens of a bygone era: the intrepid explorer-inventor Henry Merriweather. He's the one who established their camp. Merriweather's Camp Pathfinders' motto? Plus Ultra: more beyond!The five kids soon find there is indeed "more beyond" in their pokey town with its weird weather and sudden geysers of smelly air. Deciphering a route of historical markers leads them to Merriweather's old castle, which is lined with ornate, beautiful tiles in hallways that lead to secret rooms full of odd objects--and where time itself is warped!Kyle, Vic, Beth, Harry, and Nate witness scenes from Merriweather's past and realize his experiments and eccentricities are pointing toward a path--that could lead to the rumored lost treasure of Windrose.This is the path our heroes are meant to follow, on a journey that will take them back and forth through time, through woods, and across waterways revealed by moonlight, right up to the looming Moon Tower itself--which holds Merriweather's secret . . . and the treasure!
The Mystery of the Phantom Lights: Book 14
by Helen MossSomething strange is afoot on the moors above Castle Key - sinister noises, lights in the sky and mysterious figures moving in the dark. Are aliens invading, as Jack suspects? Could it be smugglers, as Emily thinks? Or is there another explanation? Scott, Jack, Emily and Drift the dog are on the case!
The Mystery of the Purple Pirate (The Three Investigators #33)
by William Arden"Missing: Pirate Treasure Fabulous hoard of gold, silver, old Spanish jewelry. Plundered from California coast early last century. Pirate's name: William Evans a.k.a. Purple Pirate. Slippery customer; never caught. Loot never found. Mysterious intruders now invading former lair of pirate. Heir needs help protecting property. It's a perfect case 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 thirty-third novel in the Three Investigators series. Bookshare has all of the 43 books in this action packed mystery series. 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, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #11 The Mystery of the Talking Skull, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Mystery 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, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, #28 The Mystery of the Deadly Double, #29 The Mystery of the Sinister Scarecrow, #31 The Mystery of the Scar-faced Beggar, #32 The Mystery of the Blazing Cliffs, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock. A complete list of the titles is provided at the end of each of the books.
The Mystery of the Purple Pool (Boxcar Children #38)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe Boxcar children look into various pranks that are pestering the guests and staff of the New York hotel where they are staying.
The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle
by Taryn SoudersFrom the Edgar-nominated author of Coop Knows the Scoop comes an exciting mystery perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Holes.When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them in her will, they can only imagine what it might be. When it turns out it's an old scrap of 300-year-old tapestry, they are bitterly disappointed. But the cloth comes with a note saying, "This is no ordinary piece of needlework. It's a treasure map. Riddles and Clues. To the victor go the riches." Grady's dad dismisses it, but Grady thinks this could be the chance of a lifetime. With the help of his friends Thad, Clemmie, and the town dog Ophelia, Grady is determined to crack the clues and find the treasure.But when someone tries to break into Grady's house one night, and then the local antiques expert who examined the tapestry is found unconscious, Grady realizes that he's not the only one who knows about the treasure map. There's more at risk than he bargained for, and solving this mystery just got a lot more dangerous.You will love Grady and his adventures if you are looking for:Mystery books for kids 9-12Heartfelt and quirky stories for young readersKids detective books5th grade mystery books
The Mystery of the Rogues' Reunion (The Three Investigators Mystery #40)
by Marc Brandel[from the back cover] "Jupiter Jones was once one of the Wee Rogues, a group of child movie stars. Now the Rogues are facing each other one last time—in a TV quiz show. And it really may be the last appearance for Jupiter—because someone is out to win at any price! Who is the desperate competitor? What's so important about the quiz show? The answers are buried in Jupiter's amazing show-business past. To find them, Jupe and his fellow Investigators must risk their lives and dig deep...into a frightening case of theft, kidnapping, and more!" This is the fortieth novel in the 43 book action packed mystery series, The Three Investigators. Bookshare has them all! 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. Read them all beginning with #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle and ending with #43 The Mystery of the Cranky Collector. A complete list of the titles is provided at the end of this book.
The Mystery of the Ruby Glasses
by Lindsay CrippsThe Mystery of the Ruby Glasses is a clever, original page turner with a series of enthralling, exotic adventures.Shey is staying at her Uncle Ruben?s dusty house full of paintings when she discovers a beautiful old pair of opera glasses, studded with rubies.When Shey looks through the glasses she?s transported into the paintings. Suddenly she?s confronting a dragon and facing a sandstorm in Egypt. But what is Uncle Ruben doing in the paintings?Even more peculiar are the clues left behind by Ruben?s missing wife, Maria. Where will her clues lead Shey and Ruben?
The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (Boxcar Children #98)
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 are trying to catch a runaway ghost! When the Aldens visit their friend Fran in Wisconsin, they can't wait to hear her tell the story of the runaway ghost. Fran's family ghost hasn't been spotted in years, but the Aldens still shiver at the spooky tale of the ghost's bell clanging after dark. Then Violet hears a mysterious ringing in the middle of the night, and the children start to wonder--could the runaway ghost be back?
The Mystery of the Russian Ransom
by Roy MacgregorThe third new title in the Screech Owls series: In the ancient land of land of Ivan the Terrible, a terrible fate awaits a member of the Screech Owls! The Screech Owls have never had such a wonderful surprise. A famous Russian billionaire has offered to pay and fly the whole team to his country. He wants the Owls to visit his homeland so the Russians can learn from the Screech Owls' style of play. The team will play in a tournament while they are there, but even before their first practice on Russian ice, Sarah is taken off the snowy streets. Her kidnappers want ten million rubles in exchange for her safe release! The billionaire wants to pay for Sarah's safe return, but Travis and his teammates decide to take matters into their own hands.
The Mystery of the Scar-faced Beggar (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #31)
by Mary V. Carey[from the back cover] "Wanted: one scar-faced beggar who dropped his wallet. Wears dark glasses and a grimy jacket. Last seen outside a bank--just as a daring robbery began inside! The Three Investigators are eager to find this man. They're sure he was a lookout for the robbers. The young detectives have a clue to where he lives--but no idea that he'll lead them onto a trail of terror!" This is the 31st 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, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #11 The Mystery of the Talking Skull, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Mystery 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, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, # 32 The Mystery of the Blazing Cliffs, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with many more on the way.
The Mystery of the Secret Room: Book 13
by Helen MossWhen Boomerang the cat disappears into a tiny gap behind the fireplace at Stone Cottage, Scott, Jack and Emily are amazed to discover a secret room that Aunt Kate never knew existed! But what was the room created for? Inside is very little other than an enormous old chest which Jack is convinced must be full of treasure, but what secrets will be revealed when the friends finally manage to open the box?
The Mystery of the Shrinking House (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #18)
by William Arden[From the back cover:] "Worthless old junk--but it belonged to the Countess's dead brother, and she wants it all back! Unfortunately, everything has been sold--the old leather suitcases, the stuffed owl, even the strange paintings showing a house getting smaller and smaller. So the Countess hires The Three Investigators to track down her brother's belongings. The boys never dream that the "junk" might be valuable. But they soon discover that someone else is desperate to find the dead man's things--and will stop at nothing to get them!" This is the eighteenth installment in the Three Investigators set of 43 books. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed 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, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Mystery 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, # 19 The Secret of phantom Lake, #20 The Mystery of Monster Mountain, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #22 The Mystery of the Dead Man's Riddle, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #24 The Mystery of Death Trap Mine, #25 The Mystery of the Dancing Devil, #26 The Mystery of the Headless Horse, #27 The Mystery of the Magic Circle, #28 The Mystery of the Deadly Double, #29 The Mystery of the Sinister Scarecrow, #30 The Secret of Shark Reef, #31 The Mystery of the Scar-Faced Beggar, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with more on the way.
The Mystery of the Sinister Scarecrow (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #29)
by Mary V. Carey[From the back cover] "A ghostly scarecrow is terrorizing Letitia Radford. But no one on the secluded Radford estate will believe the beautiful heiress! Then her fear turns to hysteria--a colony of mutant army ants is on the loose! The Three Investigators know Letitia is telling the truth--after the rampaging scarecrow nearly chops their heads off! But they have to work fast. Letitia is more panicky with each passing hour. Someone is using the horrible scarecrow and the hungry killer ants to drive her mad!" This is the 35th 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, #16 The Mystery of the Nervous Lion #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #19 The Secret of Phantom Lake #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, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass, and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with all of the rest on the way.