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The Circus of Adventure and the River of Adventure: Two Great Adventures


Enid Blyton - 2002
    When Bill disappears in The River of Adventure, the children journey down a river through ancient desert lands to find him. Their search leads them to an ancient temple and a terrifying encounter.

From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (Scholastic Literature Guides)


Terry Cooper - 1997
    Each guide includes an author biography, background information, summaries, thought-provoking discussion questions, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that motivate students.

Child In Darkness


Robert Hill - 1985
    Nicky's sudden impulse to inspect the blocked up entrance to the cave near his tree house leads to the unexpected discovery of a creature living in the cave.

Chrissa


Mary Casanova - 2008
    On the advice of her grandmother, Chrissa tries first to be nice, and then to ignore the mean girls. But they just won't quit, and when the teasing turns into serious bullying, Chrissa must find the courage to stand strong and speak out.

The Pearl in the Attic


Karen McCombie - 2017
    Here Scarlet comes across a real treasure: a novel that Gran wrote, imagining the life of a girl just like Scarlet, who once upon a time lived in the flat and worked in a cake shop downstairs. But as Scarlet reads about Ruby's life in Victorian London, she begins to realise this is no piece of fiction - Ruby was real! A real life, facing real danger - and a mystery that unravels to the present day.

Princess of Egypt: An Egyptian Girl's Diary, 1490 BC


Vince Cross - 2008
    But when a prophecy foretells that 'a young woman will prove to be the best man in the Two Kingdoms', she's caught up in a world of plots and danger.

Search for the Shadowman


Joan Lowery Nixon - 1996
    Stine comes Search for the Shadowman from four-time Edgar Allen Poe Young Adult Mystery Award winner Joan Lowery Nixon.          Twelve-year-old Andy Thomas isn’t thrilled with his teacher’s assignment to explore family history. But when he starts asking questions about his ancestors, he is surprised to discover a black sheep named Coley Joe Bonner. No one wants to discuss what happened in the family’s past. Everyone, including Andy’s own relatives, advises him to stop his investigation. But Andy continues and searches everywhere, from the Internet to the local cemetery, to discover the truth. Will Andy’s search hurt those he loves or make them realize that it’s never too late to seek social justice?   “A riveting tale of suspense set against a background of fascinating historical context.” – School Library Journal   “Hints of disgrace and treachery…children will read the story for the fun of guessing who is warning Andy off the case.” – Booklist

Partners in Crime


Kim Harrington - 2012
    Someone is missing, and it's up to Darcy and Norah to take on the search. Unfortunately, there's someone else out there who doesn't want the two detectives stirring up any trouble. . . .With the help of hidden clues, spy gadgets, and trusted friends, can Darcy and Norah crack the case in time?

Babysitters Club Collection #6 (The Babysitters Club, #16-18)


Ann M. Martin - 1998
    Jessi's Secret Language17. Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery 18. Stacey's Mistake

The Recruit


Robert Muchamore - 2004
    For official purposes, these agents do not exist. They are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists, hack into crucial documents, and gather intel on global threats—all without gadgets or weapons. It is an exceptionally dangerous job, but these agents have one crucial advantage: adults never suspect that teens are spying on them. James is the latest CHERUB recruit. He’s a bit of a troublemaker, but he’s also brilliant. And CHERUB needs him. James has no idea what to expect, but he’s out of options. Before he can start in the field he must first survive one hundred grueling days of basic training, where even the toughest recruits don’t make it to the end.

A to Z Mysteries: Books Q-Z [Boxed Set]


Ron Roy - 2001
    Rex- The Unwilling Umpire- The Vampire's Vacation- The White Wolf- The X'ed-Out X-Ray- The Yellow Yacht- The Zombie Zone

The Case of the 202 Clues


Nina Alexander - 1998
    Her best dogfriend, Sparky, had also disappeared. And then Clue was snatched right from under our noses!Oh no! How are we ever going to find so many missing dogs when we were totally clueless?

The Perfect Spylet


Jill Marshall - 2008
    When Janey is given access to a secret shop for spies, she's in spylet-heaven! And with some particularly nasty little spylets on the loose, it's lucky Janey's kitted out with the latest spy-gear!

What the Witch Left


Ruth Chew - 1973
    OR IS IT?

Driver's Ed


Caroline B. Cooney - 1994
    If the parents only knew . . .