Arthur Chapter Books Series by Marc Brown, Stephen Krensky, Joe Fallon

Arthur and his friends wait for the latest Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club book to hit the library shelves. When the book arrives, crowds of kids rush over-only to be told that the series has been banned! Arthur, Francine, Buster, and the rest of the gang make a plan. Can their scheme get their books back? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this intriguing adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.

The Mystery of the Stolen Bike tells of Francine who acquires a bicycle once owned by her father. She's embarrassed by the bike, but when she reports that it's stolen, her friends rally to find the thief. Will Arthur and his friends discover the true fate of Francine's bike?

Arthur becomes a local hero when he tries to rein in Buster's ego. B&W illustrations.