"Liliandra picked up the backpack, unzipped it, and lifted out the plastic bag with the dress inside. When the sun hit the golden threads running through the pink silk, Liliandra and the other girls gasped. Dozens of fingers reached out to touch the glittery material."
A Puzzling Case of Murder and the hunt for an ancient lost treasure call master detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted assistants, the Baker Street Irregulars, to action. But as the sleuths begin their investigations in Victorian London's crime-ridden underworld, they quickly find themselves in grave danger. Holmes's partner, Dr. Watson, has been kidnapped, and the Irregulars are being pursu…
It's the first day of school at Plumstead Middle School, and already there's trouble. It starts with Sunny Wyler, who is determined to do whatever it will take to get herself suspended. Then there's Eddie Mott, who has a three-point plan for fitting in, but still gets beaten up on the morning bus. Salem Brownmiller is all too pleased to witness Eddie's troubles - as a future famous writer, she'…
George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school - and now they're going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret, even he doesn't know who he is!
Eva and Isabel went to Eiffel Tower almost three and a half hours ago. They have to come down sometime. What are they doing up there, anyway? Abby Hayes : The Hayes family is visiting Paris, the City of Lights. Too bad it's also the City of Fights! Abby's family bickers just as much on vacation as they do at home and Abby's totally fed up. But then she's allowed to tour the city alone with her…
Andy Shane would like to pick for his first-ever Culture Fair Project. But Dolores Starbuckle says she is the Queen of Egypt, and she won't give Andy Shane a moment's peace until he agrees to do the project together. But Andy is not so sure he wants to work with the bossy Dolores. Will the two friends find a way to cooperate?
That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on saturday--except Junie B.! Should she have her own birthda party six month early ad not invite Jim? Or should she move to It's a small world after all in Disneyland?
Mother and Dady even said so. But then why is there monster drool on Junie B.'s pillow? Oh, no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right-what if she really does have a monster under her bed? If Junie B. goes to sleep, the monster might see her feet hanging down. And he might think her piggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages!
Cam is caught in a canine caper! Cam and Eric can't wait to meet Poochie, the famous TV dog, star of his own show. But while they are waiting in line for a "pawtograph," Poochie mysteriously dissapears and is replaced with an imposter! Can cam come up with a plan to track down the dognapper and rescue the famous Poochie?