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!
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?
Sun, sand--and sunken treasure? That's what Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose discover when they go on vacation to Florida. An old ship has been found off the coast, and it's full of gold! Two divers are collecting donations to bring up the loot. They're promising to share whatever they find, but is this too good to be true? It's up to Dink and his friends to get to the bottom of it! A brand-new map of the Florida coast and fun black-and-white drawings make The Goose's Gold a must for kids who love mysteries!
On the ultimate treasure hunt young Jim Hawkins finds himselfbattling the infamous Long John Silver in this illustrated,easy-reading adaptation of the classic pirate yarn. Reading level:2.5.
W is for Wolf. . . . Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are thrilled to visit Wallis Wallace at her new cabin in the Maine wilderness. On their very first day, they glimpse a white wolf and her babies on a cliff. But soon after the kids spy the wolf family, the pups are wolf-napped! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose sniff out the culprits before the white wolf starts suspecting them? "An appealing combination of intrigue, ingenuity, and good fun. A great recreational choice for newly independent readers." --School Library Journal
Arthur is looking forward to having the Brain spend an entire weekend at his house, but then the Brain shows up and starts acting a little too much like the perfect family member. Illustrated in b&w.
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.
Book De*ion A is for author.... Dinkwrites to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, andinvites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink's amazement, Wallace sayshe'll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to befound. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspectsfoul play. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and RuthRose, to find the famous writer--before it's too late! Book Dimension : length: (cm)19.8 width:(cm)13
M is for Mummy. . . . It's Mummy Monday at the museum, and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited about the new Egyptian exhibit. It features a child mummy in an actual tomb! But then the mummy is stolen and the tomb robbed of its treasure. Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose unravel the mystery and return the mummy to its rightful resting place?
This new chapter book presents Arthur and his friends for fans ready to read on their own. "Buster's New Friend" is written at a third-grade reading level and has loads of kid appeal. Since Arthur is in top form as he tries to save his friendship with Buster, Arthur fans will want to read and collect this edition to the Arthur family.
Pis for Panda. . . . There’s pandemonium in Green Lawn! The town is building a new park for a panda and her baby. But as soon as the pandas arrive, the baby is stolen! All the panda-nappers want in return is a million dollars. . . . Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose collar the culprits before Green Lawn has to cough up the cash?
ghostly guest has checked into the Shangri-la Hotel! It's almost Halloween and reports of strange sounds and even stranger sights are coming from Green Lawn's only hotel. Hotel guests and neighbors are being scared away, and it's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to figure out what's going on--before Green Lawn turns into a ghost town!
If Arthur and Buster cannot find a way to get Francine and the Brain to stop fighting, their soccer team will never make it to the playoffs. Illustrations.
Arthur fans who are ready to read on their own now have a new chapter book to add to their collection. The book features a longer adventure with Arthur, D.W. and the rest of the gang.
Arthur's friend Buster is searching for a crime to solve. When the quarters Arthur has collected for Mrs. MacGrady's charity drive mysteriously disappear, Buster is committed to cracking the case. Will Buster be able to prove Arthur's innocence so that he can attend the class picnic? For beginning readers, this suspenseful adventure will surely be a hit.
Arthur finds a lost diary in this latest chapter book in the popular series.
This new chapter book features a longer Arthur adventure for fans ready to read on their own. In this story Arthur would rather watch TV than go to school, but what happens if he actually does? Illustrations.
Someone has been writing "Binky Rules" all over school property. The principal gets Arthur's friend, Binky, to clean up the mess, but Binky denies he's the one who did it. Super sleuths Buster and Fern try to solve the mystery. The only problem is they can't seem to agree on anything. Will they be able to discover who's been writing the graffiti before Binky really gets into to trouble?
Arthur is thrilled to make the Little League team but worries that he won't be able to play as well as all his friends. At practice, he acts like a klutz, and Francine won't let him forget it. The first game creeps closer-will Arthur be able to show his teammates they can count on him? In chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this exciting adventure will surely be a hit among Arthur fans.
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit New York City! Dink's uncle is the curator of a museum with a dazzling new treasure — a statue of a jaguar cradling an emerald between its front paws. But when it's discovered that the emerald has been replaced with a fake, Dink's uncle is the chief suspect. He'll go to jail if Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can't uncover the real thief!