Children's Literature This fourth book in a series about a detective-turned-therapy dog gets Buddy back into detective work as he helps to identify who pulled the school fire alarm and why. The story is told in Buddy's voice which allows us to feel his passion for righting wrongs as well as his frustration at not being able to communicate his thoughts to humans. Nonetheless, with input from dog pals Mouse and Jazzy, as well as Cat with No Name, Buddy narrows the suspect list to three kids—plus a possible ghost—then helps to solve the mystery. Ease of reading is enhanced by the periodic lists Buddy develops to organize his thoughts and to track clues. The book's format, with chapter titles and black and white illustrations will help young readers ke ep pace with the detailed plot. Kids will also appreciate the detective's notebook-like spiral print at the top. Everyone will want to read to the end to find out who did it. Part of the "The Buddy Files" series. Reviewer: Miriam Chernick

A Junie B. Jones Book,#18 Hurray, hurray for a brand-new schoolyear! Only, for Junie B. Jones, things are not actually that pleasant.’Cause first grade means having to get used to a whole newclassroom. And a whole new teacher. And a whole new bunch ofstrange children. But here’s the worst thing of all: when Junie B.tries to read words on the chalkboard, she can’t seem to see whateveryone else is seeing! Is it possible she might actually end up wearing glasses?

"My Name is Buddy. I am a dog. I am also a detective." Buddy is in the school library and kids are taking turns reading with him. While Buddy listens to a ghost story, he hears rustling in the shelves behind him. He turns to look, but doesn't see anyone back there. He hears a book fall. Something smells strange. Not human…not canine, not like anything Buddy has ever smelled before. Could it maybe be the school ghost Buddy has heard so much about? When the child he's sitting with leaves, Buddy goes over to the shelves to investigate…and comes face to face with a mysterious creature that has a long, blue tongue. Buddy fans will cheer as their favorite dog detective solves another case with own great doggy style.

One of Junie B. Jones’s top front teeth is loose! Only JunieB. is not that thrilled about this development. Because what if shelooks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse . . . what’s allthis tooth fairy business? Like, who is this woman, really? Andwhat does she do with all those used teeth? So many questions, solittle time.

Dink, Josh, And Ruth Rose are back! This time, they’re off to acamp for detectives! The camp directors have set up a week oflessons in forensics and fun mysteries for the campers to solve.The kids are following the planned clues when they stumble upon areal crime. This exciting extension to the A to Z Mysteries chapterbook series features favorite characters, a longer plot, alphabetclues, and a 26-letter message hidden in the art. “I will be so sad when I have read Z, and there will be no moreDink, Josh, and Ruth Rose.”—Jack P. “I think if you’re not that busy, you could do every letteragain.”—Abigail D. With the publication of The Zombie Zone in April 2005, the Ato Z Mysteries series was complete. But, A to Z fans, no need tofear . . . the A to Z Mysteries Super Editions are here! The fanswanted more, and they’re getting it—more adventure, moreillustrations, more Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose—all in a book nearlydouble the length of standard A to Z Mysteries. The alphabet may befinish

N is for Nugget... Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are spending a week at a dude ranch. Everything is normal in a cowboy kind of way–until Josh finds a huge gold nugget! Just as they are deciding what to do with their newfound riches, the nugget disappears. Will the kids be able to track down the thief before it’s time to mosey on home? Card catalog de*ion When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit a dude ranch in Montana, they find themselves with another mystery to solve, this one involving the theft of money from the ranch's safe and of a large gold nugget that Josh had found.

Junie B. is the bestest spier in the whole world. That's 'causeshe has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn't whistle when shebreathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And realpeeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble!

It's St. Patrick's Day in Green Lawn. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy dress up a leprechaun statue for the town's yearly contest. They leave it out on the porch overnight, but the next morning, it's missing! Who is behind the mischief? It will take four kids and the luck of the Irish to find out. Ron Roy perfectly captures the reading level and interest of the earliest chapter book readers in this exciting spinoff of his popular A to Z Mysteries series.

The star of the PBS series "Postcards from Buster" showcaseshis visits to various parts of the country in these new leveledreaders that celebrate America's rich cultural diversity. Fullcolor.

Buster and his father visit South Dakota and send postcardshome describing their visit to the Crazy Horse monument, theirexperience with buffalo, and more.

Buster sends postcards to his friends back home when he goesto Oregon and learns about pumpkins.

Hello! My name is Buddy. I'm a therapy dog. That means I go to school and help kids. Sometimes I help them with reading. Sometimes I help them solve problems. Sometimes I just put my head in their laps and let them pet me. Petting a dog helps

In Buster Catches a Wave, Buster and his dadtravel to Cocoa Beach, Florida and learn about surfing and oceanlife.

What's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what!And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But firstshe needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunnyslippers. And her dog. And maybe even...herself? Is Junie B. on herway to a great new career? Or is she about to have the worst hairday ever?

Q is for "Quicksand. . . . Everyone in Green Lawn is quaking about the ducks that keep crossing River Road. But just when the town raises enough cash to build a special duck bridge, the money is stolen! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on a quest to find the culprit. But to catch their quarry, the kids have to go wading . . . through quicksand!

An illustrated collection of seven stories about various animals, including a frog with magnificent legs, a hungry brontosaurus, and a mouse who gets married.

Based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS animated television series, this chapter book series is for fans ready to read on their own.

Capitalize on kids' interest in President Obama, Washington, D.C., and the White House with the newly rebranded Capital Mysteries series! Legend says that on each dead president's birthday, his ghost haunts the grounds of the remote retreat Camp David. But KC and Marshall aren't worried, even though they will be there on October 14, President Eisenhower's birthday. That is, they aren't worried until strange things start happening. How did a bat get trapped in their cabin? Why is there blood-red dirt in the trunk by the couch? And what is making the weird thumping noise underground? It's not Eisenhower's ghost... is it?