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Two-Minute Mysteries

Written by Donald J. Sobol
Whether testing their own sleuthing abilities by working against the clock or enjoying the intrigue...
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Carbuncle

Written by Charles Ryder
Addapted from the short story, this play presents Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective using all...
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Red-Headed League

Written by Caryn Hart
This classic whodunit has been adapted from the book into a theatrical script perfect for reading...
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Raven Hill Mysteries: Dirty Tricks

Written by Emily Rodda

The Help-for-Hire gang's toughest challenge yet begins when a new teacher assigns too much homework...

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Scholastic Classics: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories

Written by O. Henry
A young man and his wife each make a drastic decision in order to surprise the other at Christmas. A...
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Star Wars: Rebel Force: Hostage

Written by Alex Wheeler
In these critical battles between the Rebels and the Empire, the Force itself hangs in the balance...
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Backstage Pass

Written by Margaret Magnarelli
Get exclusive backstage access to 25 of your favorite stars
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History's Greatest Spies (Undercover Women)

Written by F.S. Kim
This book is about women spies from the Civil War to recent decades. You'll learn their fantastic...
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NFL: Dynamic Duos

Written by K. C. Kelley
Get reluctant readers into the game with this easy-to-read book featuring profiles of the today's...
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Sleepers, Wake

Written by Paul Samuel Jacobs
Dody, a space pioneer of the future, wakes long before anyone else during his ship's journey and...
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You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy

Written by David Stewart
To enter the afterlife as a wealthy ancient Egyptian, a body had to go through some astounding—and...
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Lost Star

Written by Patricia Lauber
A fascinating look at the life of America’s most famous female aviator by the Newbery Honor author....
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Medical Miracles

Written by Andrew T. McPhee
Be prepared to be amazed at these true medical miracles.
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Under Wraps

Written by Meish Goldish

Ancient Egyptians believed that dead people should be preserved because they went to another world...

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Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Written by Patricia Lauber
All the latest scientific data about the natural phenomena of earthquakes and volcanoes. Fascinating...
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Willow Smith

Everything kids want to know about eleven-year-old pop sensation Willow Smith, with pages of fun...
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Hiroshima

Written by Laurence Yep

Based on real accounts by Hiroshima survivors, the fictional story of twelve-year-old Sachi follows...

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I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, 79 A.D.

Written by Lauren Tarshis
History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how...
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I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Written by Lauren Tarshis
History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how...
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Killer Species: Feeding Frenzy

Written by Michael P. Spradlin
A genetically engineered super predator is wreaking havoc on the environment, and 12-year-old sleuth...
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Snow Treasure

Written by Marie McSwigan
The true story of Norwegian children who smuggled nine million dollars in gold past Nazi sentries...
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The Eagle Has Landed

Written by Peter Merchant
The history of the space race is explored in this middle grade leveled book.
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I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

Written by Lauren Tarshis
History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how...
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George Washington's Socks: A Time Travel Adventure

Written by Elvira Woodruff

A mysterious rowboat transports five adventurous kids back in time to the eve of the Battle at...

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