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While staying at the Winding River Lodge, the Aldens hear an old legend about a zombie who lives in the forest! Everyone knows zombies aren’t real—but when Benny sees a strange figure lurching through the woods, the Boxcar Children begin to wonder if the old legend is true after all....

L. M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century. This is the sixth book in this classic series. While eagerly following each stage of the new stone manor house his father is building to replace their old wooden Saxon hall, a young boy, part Saxon and part Norman, becomes involved with ancient magic that carries him through time.

Meet twelve-year-old twins, Carter and Cooper Sullivan, whose bond is as strong as their knack for solving mysteries! Teaming up with the wise and witty retired Irish detective, Mr. Amos Murphy, the boys embark on a whirlwind of thrilling escapades, from uncovering hidden treasures to deciphering cryptic clues. Together, they navigate the complexities of family, loyalty, and friendship, learning to appreciate one another's unique strengths and weaknesses.

As a Labrador Retriever, Sydney knows she should be brave. She wants to live up to her breed’s expectations, but she has a secret: she’s afraid of being home alone. And sometimes, when she’s home alone, Sydney misbehaves. One day, Bean gets adopted into the family. At first, Sydney’s not so sure she wants to share her humans and her home with her new little Labrador sister. But when one of their human’s family heirlooms goes missing and Sydney is blamed, the dogs must band together to solve the mystery.

When Maya’s brother’s prize-winning cupcake disappears from the school Bake-Off, it looks like the contest is over before it begins. But Maya and her best friends, Sophie and Eli, refuse to give up. Together, they form the Junior Detectives Club—and set out to solve their very first school mystery adventure. With makeshift crime scenes, laugh-out-loud stakeouts, and plenty of red herrings, the trio follow clues that lead from prankster classmates to suspicious teachers, even to the mayor himself. But the truth turns out to be closer than they think—and more surprising than they ever imagined.

In a world that has forgotten its colors, a velveteen rabbit with a patched-up heart holds onto a single dream: to become Real. For a hundred silent years, Alistair has watched the grey, empty world from behind the glass of a broken storefront. His only companions are the Echoes—faint whispers of human emotion that grant him consciousness. His only hope is the legend of The Last Cradle, a mythical place that can turn a toy into a living being. His lonely existence is interrupted by the arrival of Kael, a clockwork fox, a Sentinel bound by a forgotten duty.

The town of Tinkerton isn't just a place, it's a sound. It's the whirr of a thousand tiny gears, the click of a hundred shop bells, and, most importantly, the deep, resounding BOOOOONG! of the Grand Central Clock Tower that keeps the entire town in perfect harmony. But one evening, the BOOOOONG! never comes. The great clock has stopped. The town is frozen in a dreadful silence. The giant, gleaming Midnight Minute has vanished, and the only clue is a peculiar purple pocket watch and a mysterious note left by a villain who calls himself Captain Chronos.

When 12-year-old Jax Ember signs up to help at the run-down Trillberry Community Theater, he expects bad lighting and old costumes... not flickering ghosts, creepy whispers, and warnings scrawled in dust. But something — or someone — is haunting the stage. An actress vanished decades ago during rehearsal. Now her story is clawing its way back into the spotlight. Alongside his best friends Maya and Leo, Jax will have to outsmart spooky shadows, decode forgotten clues, and face down a phantom with unfinished business... all before opening night.

Kai and Koa are ready for some “Friendly Island” fun — Moloka‘i. But when they hear whispers about a centuries-old fishpond that glows at night, their relaxing trip turns into a wild mystery. Is it haunted by ancient Hawaiian fishermen? Is it filled with glow-in-the-dark sea creatures? Or is someone up to sneaky business? With Captain Nibbles stashed in their backpack, the brothers dive into a puzzle that takes them from starlit beaches to ancient stone walls, and from secret underwater tunnels to a surprising showdown.

Mike and Kate are pumped to watch the Brewers take on the Cubs. But before the first pitch, a new bobblehead of the Brewers' star hitter mysteriously disappears and a frozen custard cone bobblehead pops up in its place!

March 24. Billionaire Lyndon Surway takes off in his private plane and never returns. His will leaves the entirety of his wealth - one of the largest fortunes in history - to his dear friend Lucian Baker. Only there is no trace of anyone by that name. And the fortune itself is nowhere to be found.

Solveig, a princess, is trapped in a hidden fortress with her siblings. As they wait for the winter and the unending ice to break, acts of treachery soon make it clear that a traitor lurks in their midst. Can Solveig, her siblings, and her best friend Mark survive the long winter months and expose the traitor before he (or she) succeeds in destroying the king, his empire, and his children?

There's something spooky going on at the ranch! When Halloween arrives, Hank - the self-appointed Head of Ranch Security - has got his hands full of adventure. First there's a problem with the Tricker Trees. Then the ranch is invaded by two skeletons, a witch, and a pirate. And when Hank goes to investigate a strange sound in the cake house, he's sure it can only be one thing...a ghost. Can Hank rid the ranch of this unwanted visitor? Or is he destined to be spooked for good?

Dude Perfect brings tricks, flips, fist bumps, and that puzzling panda to middle school in this funny fiction series from YouTube's biggest trick shot stars. In Operation Trick Shot, eighth graders Cory, Coby, Tyler, Garrett, and Cody have a growing video channel, mysterious new skills, and a...

Dylan Parry has a problem: his dangerous sleepwalking has taken him to a narrow ledge in the middle of the night. Desperate for answers, he’s sent to the mysterious Midnight Sleep Lab, run by the unsettling Dr. Sandman. But instead of helping, she may be hiding secrets far darker than Dylan ever imagined. At the creepy old mansion, Dylan meets two other kids—Kezia, the brainy problem-solver, and Tomas, the football-obsessed prankster—each struggling with their own strange sleep problems. Together, they begin to uncover disturbing clues.

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they spend a summer on their aunt's ranch, unraveling mysteries along the way. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they investigate a mysterious house on their family’s private island. Perfect for early readers learning to read simple...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate the mystery of the mummy's curse! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences. The Aldens are...

In the second part of "The Sullivan Detective Agency" series, the Sullivan twins, Carter and Cooper, travel to Ireland with their retired detective neighbor, Mr. Amos Murphy, to investigate the secrets of the legendary Murphy family castle. Along the way, they encounter a mysterious creature, a hidden servants' quarters, and a series of strange occurrences that lead them on a thrilling adventure.

The can't-miss final installment of beloved author Pseudonymous Bosch's bestselling Bad Books trilogy! At Earth Ranch, Clay encountered a haunted library, a castaway boy, and a fire-breathing dragon--not to mention incredible magic. Now he faces his most dangerous foes yet: the mysterious...