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Trouble in Zombie-town by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn unofficial minecrafter's adventureWith his sister stuck in Minecraft, Gameknight999 will have to face a new enemy to save her!Gameknight999 was sucked into the world of Minecraft when one of his father’s inventions went haywire. Trapped inside the game, the former griefer learned the error of his ways...Categorized as:
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The Falcon's Feather by Trudi Trueit
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCruz, Sailor, and Emmett, along with their new ally Bryndis, embark on their first globe-trotting mission aboard the ship Orion. Cruz jumps right back into school and starts using the latest technology in submersible underwater dives, but is soon reminded of the dangers of exploration when his equipment fails and he almost drowns...Categorized as:
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The Land of Flowers by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters as they travel to help a new magical land! The mice encounter fairies and other strange and fantastical creatures as they work together to solve a mystery to save the realm from peril...Categorized as:
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Thea Stilton and the Mystery on the Orient Express by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsGeronimo's adventurous sister Thea narrates this fabulous adventure that's packed with action, mystery, and friendship!The Thea Sisters are boarding the famouse Orient Express for a journey from Paris to Istanbul! The train is on a special trip to return a precious wedding dress stolen years ago from an Istanbul museum...Categorized as:
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Thea Stilton and the Chocolate Sabotage by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are visiting a friend in Ecuador who has a sweet job -- he runs a chocolate factory! His factory is in the running for a major award for its environmental methods. But suddenly, chocolate production starts to malfunction...Categorized as:
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Overworld in Flames: Herobrine?s Revenge Book Two (A Gameknight999 Adventure): An Unofficial Minecrafter?s Adventure by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMysterious fires are burning the Overworld to the ground!The NPCs of Minecraft barely had time to celebrate their victory over the spider queen and the king of the skeletons before terrible new crimes broke the hard-earned peace. Inexplicable fires are breaking out under mysterious circumstances, the flames destroying more and more land with every tick of the CPU...Categorized as:
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The Journey to Atlantis by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn all-new hardcover adventure featuring Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters!At the beach by Mouseford Academy, one of the Thea Sisters discovers a mysterious boy with blue skin washed up on the shore. He speaks an unfamiliar language, so the Thea Sisters call Thea Stilton to help figure out how to communicate with him...Categorized as:
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Thea Stilton and the Secret of the Old Castle by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGeronimo's sister Thea Stilton narrates this action-packed adventure!When the Thea Sisters' friend Bridget returns to Scotland for a family emergency, the five mice offer to help... -
The Treasure of the Sea by Thea Stilton, Tea Stilton
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThea Stilton and the Thea Sisters are needed to help another magical land. The music of the sea has disappeared from the depths of the enchanted Land of the Ocean! If it doesn't return soon, the kingdom will perish.The mouselets and their friend Will Mystery travel to the underwater realm to search for the magical music...Categorized as:
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সাবাস প্রোফেসর শঙ্কু by Satyajit Ray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsপ্রফেসর শঙ্কু সিরিজের তৃতীয় এই বইটিতে রয়েছে ৫টি গল্প -১. আশ্চর্য প্রাণী (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৭১ সনের শারদীয় সংখ্যায়)২.স্বপ্নদ্বীপ (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৭১ সনের মে-জুন সংখ্যায়)২.মরু রহস্য (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৭২ সনের মে-জুন সংখ্যায়)৪. কর্ভাস (প্রথম প্রকাশিত হয় সন্দেশ পত্রিকার ১৯৭২ সনের শারদীয় সংখ্যায়)৫... -
The Super-Secret Science Club: Case of the Disappearing Glass by S.C. Davis
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI’ll never forget my science teacher’s words the day he recruited us as spies:"I’m a member of a secret organization called the Rosalind Group, whose original mission was to find and prevent cases of stolen scientific research. But one day, everything changed, and I didn’t understand why... -
Thea Stilton and the Great Tulip Heist by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!While Violet is taking an art class in the Netherlands, her friend's father mysteriously disappears! The missing mouse is a renowned botanist -- and his disappearance is linked to the rare black tulip. The Thea Sisters are eager to help find him... -
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. Will it be fun? Like the commercials say. .Categorized as:
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The Alcatraz Escape by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSleuthing duo Emily and James tackle their most challenging mystery yet set on the haunting Alcatraz Island in Book 3 of the New York Times bestselling Book Scavenger series!Legendary literary game-maker Garrison Griswold is back in action―this time with “Unlock the Rock...Categorized as:
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Mr. Lemoncello's All-Star Breakout Game by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMr. Lemoncello is going LIVE ACROSS THE NATION with his brand new television BREAKOUT!After months of anticipation, Mr. Lemoncello is launching his first-ever GAME SHOW on the world-famous Kidzapalooza TV network—where kids rule! Kyle can't wait to audition! But only a lucky few will make it through the auditions to compete in front of MILLIONS of viewers in Mr...Categorized as:
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The Berenstain Bears: The Bear Detectives by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIllus. in full color. "Papa Bear tries to solve the mystery of Farmer Ben's missing pumpkin. Will keep beginning readers in stitches and prove enticing even to reluctant readers." School Library Journal... -
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratings#1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein is back with the third fantastically fun, puzzle-packed MR. LEMONCELLO adventure!On your marks. Get set. Lemon, cello, GO!Everyone's favorite game maker, Mr...Categorized as:
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Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park by Aaron Johnson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSecret Codes - Lost Landmarks - Hidden Clues - Real LocationsBefore Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the heart of Colorado’s wild and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park...Categorized as:
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Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game by Chris Grabenstein
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBefore Mr. Lemoncello became everyone's favorite game maker, he was a kid who liked to roll the dice . . .Discover the origins of Mr. Lemoncello's Library in this PREQUEL to Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.Go back to the START and meet thirteen-year-old, PUZZLE-obsessed Luigi Lemoncello!Luigi has a knack for games and puzzles. But sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against him...Categorized as:
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Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash by Wendelin Van Draanen, Tara Sands
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book ReviewSammy Keyes has three wads of cold hard cash in her hot little hands. An old guy gave them to her. Well, actually, he told her to throw them away. Begged her. With his last dying breath. Which he was taking because Sammy had just scared the life right out of him. So . .Categorized as:
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Detective Camp by Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDink, Josh, And Ruth Rose are back! This time, they’re off to a camp for detectives! The camp directors have set up a week of lessons in forensics and fun mysteries for the campers to solve. The kids are following the planned clues when they stumble upon a real crime...Categorized as:
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The Unbreakable Code by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMr. Quisling is definitely up to something mysterious, and Emily and James are on high alert. First, there’s the coded note he drops at a book event. Then, they uncover a trail of encrypted messages in Mark Twain-penned books hidden through Book Scavenger. What’s most suspicious is that each hidden book triggers an arson fire.As the sleuthing friends dig deeper, they discover Mr...Categorized as:
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The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums by Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis exclusive companion book to the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series is a mind-bending collection that will put YOU to the test! With full-color artwork throughout, this companion features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers compiled by Mr. Benedict himself, with the help of Reynie, Kate, Sticky, Constance, and other Society associates...Categorized as:
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Gossie by Olivier Dunrea
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMeet Gossie, a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red boots—every day. One morning Gossie can’t find her beloved boots. She looks everywhere for them: under the bed, over the wall, even in the barn. Preschoolers will enjoy helping Gossie find her red boots and delight in where Gossie finally finds them... -
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The Kidnapped King by Ron Roy
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsK is for Kidnapped! Someone has kidnapped the king and queen of Socotra. For safety's sake, their son is staying with Dink until they are safe...Categorized as:
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Lost and Found by Anne Schraff
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWelcome to Bluford High. This widely acclaimed teen series set in an urban high school features engaging, accessible writing and appealing, contemporary storylines.Darcy Wills is in big trouble. And she does not know where to turn for help. First there was the mysterious stranger who started following her. Then there was the threatening note left on her desk at Bluford High School... -
The Case of the Mysterious Mr. Jekyll by Daniel Kenney, Emily Boever
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSixth-graders Stanley, Charlotte, Gertie and Felix did more than just start a detective agency. Using their math skills and their gut instincts, they actually solved a crime the police couldn't crack. Now the Math Inspectors are called in to uncover the identity of a serial criminal named Mr. Jekyll, whose bizarre (and hilarious) pranks cross the line into vandalism... -
Kestrel Island by A.B. Martin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome friendships are worth risking your life for. In a sleepy English seaside town, Sophie Watson isn’t expecting much excitement. But when she befriends a strange and charismatic girl called Sienna, she is drawn into a thrilling adventure where the future security of the world may be under threat. To find out the truth, they must go to Kestrel Island...Categorized as:
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Richard Scarry's The Great Pie Robbery and Other Mysteries by Richard Scarry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMeet Sam Cat and Dudley Pig, detectives: They find fingerprints and search for clues. They catch robbers... -
The All-Star Joker by David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNext up to the plate—book #5 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! The stars are out in Kansas City . . . the baseball stars, that is! Mike and Kate are at the All-Star game, and even get to go on the field during the Home Run Derby to catch pop-ups! That's where they meet Andy, whose dad, Josh Robinson, is an All-Star catcher... -
The San Francisco Splash by David A. Kelly, David A. Kelly
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTime for a seventh-inning stretch! The San Francisco Splash is book #7 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark!Splash! A hit soars over the walls of the San Francisco ballpark on the bay and drops into the water. But then Mike and Kate hear another, much larger splash nearby . . . and this time it's not a baseball... -
Time Thief by Carolyn Keene
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA mystery for the history books! River Heights Elementary School has been waiting a generation for this day to come. All the kids in Mrs. Ramirez's class, including Nancy Drew and her friends Bess and George, have gathered to watch Principal Newman dig up the time capsule that was buried over 30 years ago. But, when it's unearthed, a very important vintage doll is missing from the capsule...Categorized as:
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The Mystery of the Griefer's Mark by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSteve is back and ready for more adventures! But this time the excitement lands closer to home. While walking home from the village, Steve is surprised to hear a loud BOOM! When he returns home, he finds his wheat farm destroyed and a huge crater where the wheat once grew. And his diamond sword is missing! Steve believes it’s the act of a griefer with a lot of TNT...Categorized as:
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Journey on a Runaway Train by Gertrude Chandler Warner, Anthony VanArsdale
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations―all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus Society, a secret guild whose mission is to return lost artifacts and treasures to the sites they were taken from...Categorized as:
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Partners in Crime by Kim Harrington
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhodunit?When best friends Darcy and Norah have to create a fake business for a school assignment, they come up with a great idea: a detective agency! Darcy loves mysteries, and Norah likes helping people, so it's a perfect fit.But then their pretend agency gets a real case. Someone is missing, and it's up to Darcy and Norah to take on the search... -
The Disappearance of Sloane Sullivan by Gia Cribbs
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNo one wants me to tell you about the disappearance of Sloane Sullivan.Not the lawyers or the cops. Not her friends or family. Not even the boy who loved her more than anyone. And most certainly not the United States Marshals Service...Categorized as:
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Cover-Up: Mystery at the Super Bowl by John Feinstein
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNew York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein tackles doping in the NFL in this exciting football mystery. The Super Bowl. America’s biggest sports spectacle. Over 95 million fans will be watching, but teen sports reporters Stevie and Susan Carol know that what they’ll be watching is a lie...Categorized as:
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The Candy Smash by Jacqueline Davies
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWith the help of Class 4-0, Jessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial and even unmasked a bell thief. In the fourth installment, Valentine's Day and a lesson about the distinctive power of poetry collide when someone leaves mysterious candy hearts for the class... -
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day by Harry G. Allard Jr.
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this companion to Miss Nelson Is Missing —the classic, hilarious story of a misbehaving class—the notorious Miss Swamp returns to Horace B. Smedley School to coach their failing football team. The Smedley Tornadoes haven't won a game all year, and the entire school is down in the dumps... -
The Deadly Dungeon by Ron Roy
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDink's favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, has invited Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose for a sleepover--in a haunted castle! But as soon as the young detectives arrive, they start hearing screams behind the walls...Categorized as:
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The Canary Caper by Ron Roy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsHelp Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! C is for Canary . . -
Break Us by Jennifer Brown
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNikki Kill doesn’t see the world in black and white. Her synesthesia shades everything in view, transforming numbers, words, and emotions into colorful clues. Which means she’s a dangerous commodity to anyone with something to hide.Nikki has already taken on the Hollises—one of L.A.’s most powerful families—for murdering her half sister, Peyton...Categorized as:
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Ada Lace Sees Red by Emily Calandrelli, Tamson Weston
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom Emily Calandrelli—host of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MIT—comes the second novel in a brand-new chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology.Ada Lace is building a new robot! She’s determined to beat Milton in the upcoming robotics competition... -
Noah's Rainy Day by Sandra Brannan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom birth, Noah Hogarty has lived with severe cerebral palsy. He is nearly blind, unable to speak, and cannot run, walk, or crawl. Yet his mind works just as well as any other twelve-year-old’s—maybe even better. And Noah holds a secret dream: to become a great spy, following in the footsteps of his aunt, Liv “Boots” Bergen... -
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The Happy Hollisters and the Castle Rock Mystery by Jerry West
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn abandoned rock quarry, mysterious flying objects, and a valuable deposit of titanium lead the five Hollister children -- Pete, Pam, Ricky, Holly, and Sue -- into their latest thrilling adventure. When a package of instruments from a weather balloon is parachuted onto their front lawn, the Hollisters are baffled and very excited...Categorized as:
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The Secret City by Chris Archer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpies. Underground tunnels. Old maps. New enemies. Pirate oaths. Hidden treasure. Endless danger.This series has real boy appeal. It has a fast pace, adventure, international intrigue, and more.George is fascinated by his family's legacy, the stories that link his ancestors to the infamous pirate Captain Kidd. But for 12 years, everyone has told him the stories are rumors...Categorized as:
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Unicorn Uproar by Carolyn Keene
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Great Unicorn Caper!Sparkle the unicorn has gone missing from the town's medieval festival. Did third-grade diva Destiny Delgado or the mischievous Toby Leo steal Sparkle? Or did the wand Nancy bought from the fortune-teller make Sparkle disappear? Once again it's up to Nancy, Bess, and George to look for clues and find the culprit...Categorized as:
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Dance Off by Carolyn Keene
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDance fever has hit River Heights! Kids Can Dance, the famous reality tv show, is holding auditions at River Heights Elementary. Nancy and her friends are eager to try out, and meet the famous host, Bryce Brown...Categorized as:
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Princess Mix-up Mystery by Carolyn Keene, Macky Pamintuan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Princess Mix-up Mystery , Nancy Drew and her friends must uncover a stinky plot at the local princess makeover beauty parlor...Categorized as:
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Babysitting Bandit by Carolyn Keene, Carolyn Keene
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhoa, baby!When a neighbor hires Nancy, Bess, and George to take care of her eighteen-month-old identical twins, the girls are happy to help. After all, the Clue Crew has stopped would-be thieves, uncovered scams, and recovered stolen objects -- how hard can watching a couple of babies be?But being a mother's helper is trickier than they thought, especially when the twins' toys start disappearing...
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