From master of suspense author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes another page-turning stand-alone adventure perfect for fans of Cog and Bad Magic.No matter what anyone tells you, I'm real.That's what the note says that Max finds under his keyboard.He knows that his best friend, Josie, wrote it. He'd know her handwriting anywhere. But why she wrote it--and what it means--remains a mystery.Ever since t ...

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.

Part mystery, part adventure, the fast-moving story explores themes of honesty, power, family, and friendship. Memorable characters create opportunities for prequels and sequels, yet the story is satisfying on its own.

In this mystery set in the 19th century, a spunky girl uses her wits to try to save the family estate from ruin, and restore respect for her late grandfather's reputation.

Back in print A longtime favorite of several generations of Tar Heels, Taffy of Torpedo Junction is the thrilling adventure story of thirteen-year-old Taffy Willis, who, with the help of her pony and dog, exposes a ring of Nazi spies operating from a secluded house on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, during World War II. For readers of all ages, the book brings to life the dramatic wartime events ...

Though the writing is a little difficult to follow in places, and some characters aren't as developed as others, the moral and judicial dilemma "kid lawyer" Theodore must address make this a valuable springboard for a quality discussion of justice and problem solving among middle school readers.

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.

The book rides a wave of intrigue and action from the opening sentence ("The boy appeared out of nowhere.") to the final page. Along the way, the author introduces concepts begging for discussion: family, friendship, honesty, cleverness, problem-solving, and more. Young fans of mystery and action will have difficulty putting the book down as its march toward the protagonist-antagonist showdown is ...

A mystery, a school story, and an adventure all wrapped up in one book. Great past-meets-present-and-influences-future plot!

The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.

The mysterious death of an eccentric millionaire brings together an unlikely assortment of heirs who must uncover the circumstances of his death before they can claim their inheritance.

For 25 years, Raskin's Newbery Medal-winning mystery novel has been an enduring favorite and is now reissued with a brand-new jacket by Kevin Hawkes and an Introduction by Ann Durell.

When Becky is accused of stealing a rare book from the library, she and her twin brother set out to catch the real thief and prove her innocence. Soon, the twins realize that the soultion to the mystery leads to a secret treasure! Can they figure out the puzzle before the thief does?

While maneuvering his sailboat through the narrow channels between offshore islands, Tony suddenly loses his sense of direction and becomes involved in a daring hunt for a 200-year-old shipwreck.

"The rescue is everything," explains Siria's firefighting father. While watching her courageous father chase sirens through city nights, Siria worries she will lose him, her only parent. Enter a stray dog, suspicions about a close friend who may be an arsonist, and the caring love of several adults, and Siria soon learns despite danger, courage can lead to extraordinary outcomes. As Christmas and ...