R is for Racehorse . . . And they’re off! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited to see Uncle Warren's new racehorse, Whirlaway, in action. But the night before the big race, the horse disappears! He shows up the next day, just in time to lose the race. Why is Whirlaway suddenly so slow? Can the kids figure it out–or is Whirlaway out of the winner’s circle for good? A to Z Mysteries are fast-paced, collectible mysteries for beginning chapter book readers!
人人皆知的主人公杰罗尼摩-斯帝顿,经营着鼠城畅销报纸《鼠民公报》,他博学而睿智,却因过分的原则性而显得古板憨厚。他有一个爱玩的表弟赖皮、一个精力旺盛的妹妹菲、一个聪明的侄儿本杰明,每一次,在家人的“煽动”下杰罗尼摩一次又一次陷入或神秘或恐怖或疯狂的旅行探险中,而且每一次的旅行都将给小读者带来许多有趣的科学文化知识呢。 天啊,这是怎样的一次冒险啊! 杰罗尼摩和家人们前往出发鬼岛找寻遗失的宝藏。 但是,杰罗尼摩真的不喜欢旅行,呆在海中央的船上,对他而言,可不是一件有意思的事情…… 随着各种突发事件的发生,杰罗尼摩开始怀疑自己是不是只是出来找宝藏的…… 故事惊险刺激、扣人心弦又妙趣横生,配上全彩图片,独特的“老鼠语言”,牢牢抓住孩子的眼球!
It's " one for all and all for one " as D'Artagnan and his three pals follow a course of swashbuckling intrigue and adventure in 17th-centry France.
Y is for YACHT . . . Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose love visiting their friend Sammi, the prince of Costra. They swim, soak in the sun, and admire the bright yellow yacht that is moored just offshore. But the owners of the yacht are acting a little suspicious. And there’s suddenly been a robbery on the island. Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose find out a connection between the robbery and the mysterious yellow yacht?
Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the feathers from Doodle, the weather-vane cockerel in charge of the weather. It's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get each of the feathers back from Jack Frost's goblins, with a little bit of help from the weather fairies. Goldie the sunshine fairy is all hot and bothered without her shimmery sunshine feather. Can Rachel and Kirsty seek it out and put a stop to a sticky situation?
Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the feathers from Doodle, the weather-vane cockerel in charge of the weather. It's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get each of the feathers back from Jack Frost's goblins, with a little bit of help from the weather fairies. Rachel and Kirsty know that Crystal's snow feather is nearby, but can they find it and persuade the goblin to give it back...?
Moldy mozzarella, it was every mouse's worst nightmare! My old friend Creepella von Cacklefur called me one night and ordered me to join her for the weekend at her family's spooky castle. And before I could say "boo!" she'd mouse-napped me! Now I was stuck in the gloomiest, eeriest castle I'd ever seen. Even worse, I was surrounded by Creepella's creepy family! Oh, would I ever escape back to my safe, cozy mouse hole in New Mouse City?
Moody Margaret and the Secret Club strike back! With theirmost ingenious dares and hilarious jokes, it's time for the girlsto get their own back on Henry and his friends. But Henry isn'tabout to let anyone get the better of him, resulting in ahilariously horrid showdown! Filled with witty comments and acerbicasides from Henry and Margaret's friends, enemies, families andteachers, along with brand new Tony Ross illustrations, this bookshould keep Henry's (and Margaret's!) fans mischievously quiet.
Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the feathers from Doodle, the weather-vane cockerel in charge of the weather. It's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get each of the feathers back from Jack Frost's goblins, with a little bit of help from the weather fairies: Crystal the Snow Fairy, Abigail the Breeze Fairy, Pearl the Cloud Fairy, Goldy the Sunshine Fairy, Evie the Mist Fairy, Storm the Lightning Fairy and Hayley the Rain Fairy. Hayley the rain fairy is all adrift without her dazzling rain feather. Can Rachel and Kirsty reach it before the flood carries it away forever...?
In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic love of King Arthur and Sir Lancelot for Guinevere, and Tristan for Iseult. The Arthurian legends are the most potent of the thrilling and mist-enshrouded tales of adventure to be passed down from pre-recorded history, and they have as much appeal today as they did in the age of the troubadours.
When the gang takes a popularity test in a magazine for teenage girls, something strange happens to Fern and Sue Ellen. Fern; usually quiet, suddenly turns aggres-sive, while Sue Ellen, typically so good at everything,starts to falter in all she attempts. Will the changes make the girls more likable, as they think? Or will their friends long for the old Fern and Sue Ellen to return? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this thought-provoking tale will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.
I have never been a brave mouse...but lately, my fears were taking over my life! So Thea and Trap decided to cure me by dragging me all the way to the jungle, where I was forced to eat bug soup, swim in raging rivers, and even wrangle snakes! How would a 'frady mouse like me ever survive?
X is for X-RAY . . . Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are having an excellent time at the Penelope Gwinn concert. But during intermission, Dink injures his arm! At the same time, the singer’s diamond necklace is stolen. Could the two mishaps somehow be connected? And could Dink’s X-ray be a clue? It’s up to the kids to examine the evidence and find out in this exciting yet easy-to-read chapter book mystery.
purchased are all stacked on top of each other at the bottom of a muddy little pond, he thinks he's been bamboozled. But McBroom knows he's got the better of the bargain when the pond dries up to reveal an acre of soil so rich that seeds spring up into full-grown plants in no time and nickels grow into quarters.
It’s a bone-afide mystery at Dink’s school. Some sneaky soul has stolen the skeleton from the nurse's office! The principal promises free aquarium tickets to the savvy sleuths who can track down poor Mr. Bones. Soon mysterious clues are showing up all over the school. It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to follow the clues and put those old bones to rest.
Okay, I'll admit it: I'm a bit of a cheesy mouse from time totime. What can I say? I'm a romantic! That's why Valentine's Day isone of my favorite holidays. This year I had a date with a veryspecial rodent-- Petunia Pretty Paws! But then I got a call from myprivate investigator friend Hercule Poirat. He had a mystery tosolve, and he desperately needed my help. The most beloved,romantic, and famous painting in New Mouse City had been stolen!Now I had to help Hercule AND impress Petunia at the same time.Holey swiss cheese, what was a gentlemouse to do?
My grandfather William Shortpaws -- also known as Cheap Mouse Willy -- was back at The Rodent's Gazette, and he was determined to torture me. He wanted to publish a guide book to Ratzikistan, the Siberia of Mouse Island. And he ordered *me* to go there to write it! But as you know, dear reader, I HATE TRAVELING!
This book is one of a new series of books, "Read andDiscover", designed to encourage children to learn about the worldas they learn to read. You can use it for fishing, hunting, tying,pulling, lifting and carrying - a piece of string is a wonderfulthing! It supports KS1-2 Science and Literacy. It is written inconsultation with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education. Itoffers non-fiction for developing readers. It features texts andillustrations which support children learning to read. It containsextra information section at the back of the book with index,author and illustrator biography.
Product De*ion Ahoy! Geronimo's on a quest for pirate booty! From the Publisher EARLY CHAPTER BOOKS FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT! A NEW ADVENTURE APPEARS EVERY MONTH! Oh, what a day! I had just published New Mouse City's first phone book--and almost every single number was wrong. My customers were out for my fur. So when Thea, Trap, and my nephew Benjamin asked me to join their quest for a legendary island covered in silver, I agreed. But no sooner had we set out then we were attacked by a ship of pirate cats. They mousenapped us and threatened to make us their dinner. Would we escape with our lives...or find ourselves in the soup? 作者简介: Geronimo Stilton was born in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. He is Rattus Emeritus of Mousomorphic Literature and Neo-Ratonic Comparative Philosophy. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton collects antique cheese rinds and plays golf. But what he most enjoys is telling stories to his favorite nephew, Benjamin.
学校里的每个人都知道,五年级的葛兰洁老师拥有“透视眼”,没有人能在教室里逃过她的法眼。这还不是糟的,她对“字典”的狂热简直无人能及,尼克觉得很不可思议,天底下竟有这么无聊的人?然而,尼克偶然间发现一篇有趣的文章,谈到文字的奥秘和来源,他突然灵光乍现,暗中拟定一个伟大的计划:他要发明一个“新字”。从现在开始,一枝笔再也不叫“笔(pen)”——而叫“粉灵豆(frindle)”。过不了多久,“粉灵豆”深入大家心中,这股风潮快速席卷整个学校和城镇,大家都兴奋得不得了。尼克的爸妈和葛兰洁老师不希望他做这种无厘头的事。但事情没这么简单,“粉灵豆”再也不只专属尼克一个人,此刻他只能退居幕后,静观其变…… Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school -- and he'salways had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interes