In this gripping medieval page-turner, Roger and his sister Alice are kidnapped and held for ransom in an ancient tower. To escape and find their uncle, the children must summon all their courage and imagination. "Designed as easy-reading material for middle-graders, this has the virtues of an attractive format and illustrations, a fast plot, and even a feminist fillip: Alice is the more intrepid ...

The ball he caught himself. The ball he got signed by the player who had hit it. The ball he took proudly to school to show his classmates. That ball goes missing, and Zach needs the help of his sister Zoe to find the prized moment and the culprit.

When her dog Rover is accused of tearing up Mrs. Ruston's tomato plants, Noelle investigates with her friend Todd and finds long yellow hairs that may point to the real culprit. B&W illustrations.

Strange noises, sudden appearances, and rumors—do these add up to Yankee Stadium having its own ghost? If so, Mike and Kate are determined to find it. Or find out who's behind these strange occurrences. Or maybe just catch a ballgame. A fun mystery with a pair of cousins who combine talents to be effective sleuths.

The principal of Jill and Gwen's school is on the roof honoring his promise that he'd spend the day there if the kids read 1,000 books during their marathon. He's even planning to read the story Gwen wrote. But he's going to fall off the roof if he doesn't stop sneezing. Fletcher and his flea pal, Jasper, know that Gwen wouldn't trick the principal with sneezing powder just to make her story come ...

A nice story that portrays positive sibling dynamics even in the midst of some frustration. When a thoughtful gesture turns into a confusing dilemma for Azaleah, she determines to figure out a solution using her reasoning and deduction skills. A pleasant read.

It isn't easy being Julian's younger brother. When Huey wants to study animal tracks with Julian and his friend Gloria, Julian tells him he's too young. But he's not a little kid. He's six years old and he's an adventurer, a chef, a tracker, a scout--and much more!

Now in "Knopf Paperback--"six genial, affectionate evocations of family interaction and childhood mischief. There's a glow here that's hard to resist."-- "Booklist

It was said of Diva: "…if anything ever happened, no matter how big or small, Diva would yelp and run away. Diva was very good at her job." And of Flea: "A great flaneur (someone who roams the streets to see what there is to see) has seen everything, but still looks for more, because there is always more to discover. Flea was a really great flaneur." So, when the two crossed paths, there was ...

Readers travel back to the days of King Arthur and the round table in this riveting tale of a brave boy who must flee Weldon Castle when his father disappears. Will Shawn ever return to the courtyard of the mighty tree to reclaim his father's sword and his rightful place as heir?

Who knew chickens could be so manipulative, and that J.J. Tully, the dog whose heart still holds a soft spot to rescue the troubled would fall for their shenanigans? First-person narrative and a far-fetched storyline keep pace with comical illustrations sure to entertain even the most reluctant readers.

Set in 1951 Tennessee, this story from an award-winning author is based on a real dog she knew when she was growing up. Leanne, Paul, and Jeannie wage a war against Tippy Lemmey, a dog who chases them. But when Tippy Lemmey is in trouble, the kids are the only ones who can help him. Should they help their sworn enemy? Illustrations.

In the third book of the American history cluster, Jack and Annie are whisked to a midwestern prairie in the 1870's where they visit a school, learn about pioneer life and run from a twister. Illustrations.

The cousins are back on Cobble Street for Aunt Lucy and Michael's wedding. Friends old and new will be gathering, but first the cousins have to plan special treats for the reception. Illustrations.

In this companion to "Summer Pony," Ginny finally has the pony she has always dreamed of, and now she and Mokey are looking forward to a winter full of new adventures. Now with all-new illustrations, this classic tale is back in print after more than 20 years.