The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
December, 22 2024 07:53:38
The Dark Lady
By Adler, Irene
While on summer vacation, little Irene Adler meets a young William Sherlock Holmes. The two share stories of pirates and have battles of wit while running wild on the sunny streets and rooftops. When Sherlock's friend, Lupin, joins in on the fun, they all become fast friends. But the good times end abruptly when a dead body floats ashore on the nearby beach. The young detective trio will have to put all three of their heads together to solve this mystery.
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9781434265234
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Hardcover
Horton Halfpott
By Angleberger, Tom
Tom Angleberger's latest, loopiest middle-grade novel begins when M'Lady Luggertuck loosens her corset (it's never been loosened before ) , thereby setting off a chain of events in which all the strict rules of Smugwick Manor are abandoned. When, as a result of "the Loosening, " the precious family heirloom, the Luggertuck Lump (quite literally a lump) , goes missing, the Luggertucks look for someone to blame. Is it Horton Halfpott, the good-natured but lowly kitchen boy who can't tell a lie? Or one of the many colorful cast members in this silly romp of a mystery. Praise for "Horton Halfpott" A positively gleeful historical mystery farce. Short chapters, a fast pace and plenty of linguistic and slapstistic humor will have young readers hoping that a sequel is planned. The scribbly pen-and-ink chapter-heading cartoon illustrations are just icing on the cake or pickle eclair. A romp from start to finish. "Kirkus Reviews " Exaggerated black-and-white drawings emphasize the often wacky humor in this goofy faux-British mystery. Sprawling, outlandish tale. "The Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books " Readers will enjoy Angleberger s penchant for the absurd as well as his many droll asides. With Angleberger s many eclectic characters, his wild-and-witty storytelling, and a lighthearted but perplexing mystery involving a lump of diamonds, a couple of wigs, and a bust of Napoleon readers are in for a treat. "Publishers Weekly " From the author of "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, " here s an amusing romp of a mystery that balances skulduggery with just rewards. "BOOKLIST " "" Much like Dickens or Dahl, an opinionated narrator with a strong sense of the ridiculous directs this story. "School Library Journal""
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9780810997158
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Book
Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits
By Beil, Michael D.
"An atmospheric late-1930s adventure with old-time cinematic appeal. Fans of fast-paced, far-fetched action will lap it up as enthusiastically as Sam swallows his favorite brand of sardines." - Kirkus Reviews Lantern Sam is the wise-cracking, sarcastic, talking cat (for those who can hear him, that is) who lives on board the Lake Erie Shoreliner train and is one of the best detectives no one knows about. He doesn't have much patience for humans (unless they bring him sardines), but when 10-year-old traveler Henry can't find his new friend, the exuberant Ellie, Sam's enlisted to help. A ransom note is soon discovered and just like that, Sam and Henry are on the case, with the help of Clarence the Conductor (who supplies Sam's sardines). But is Ellie still on board the train? Did the salesman with his trunk full of samples sneak her off? And why does that couple keep acting so suspiciously? Veteran middle-grade mystery author Michael D.
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9780385753173
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Hardcover
The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
By Berlin, Eric
Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! Chock-full of puzzles to solve, some tied to the mystery and some not, this treasure hunt will keep readers' brains teased right up to the exciting ending!Perfect for fans of The Westing Game, exciting mysteries, and, of course, puzzles!
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9780142413883
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Paperback
Book Scavenger
By Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss
A New York Times-Bestseller!For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger (a game where books are hidden in cities all over the country and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles) . Upon her arrival, however, Emily learns that Griswold has been attacked and is now in a coma, and no one knows anything about the epic new game he had been poised to launch. Then Emily and her new friend James discover an odd book, which they come to believe is from Griswold himself, and might contain the only copy of his mysterious new game. Racing against time, Emily and James rush from clue to clue, desperate to figure out the secret at the heart of Griswold's new game -- before those who attacked Griswold come after them too.This title has Common Core connections.
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9781627791151
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Hardcover
THE SISTERS GRIMM BOOK ONE
By Buckley, Michael
Please ask if you need a specific version. The data provided here may not be correct. With buying and not asking you are accepting the book as is.
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9780810959255
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Hardcover
The Tower Treasure #1
By Dixon, Franklin W
The Hardy Boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies!Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Tower Treasure, the first book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy work together to solve a high-stakes jewel heist. A special treat for Hardy Boys fans and any reader who's new to the series!
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9780448489520
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Hardcover
The Secret of the Old Clock
By Keene, Carolyn
Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will.
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Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will.
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448095017
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The London Eye Mystery
By Dowd, Siobhan
A five-star mystery now in paperback!Ted and Kat watched their cousin Salim board the London Eye, but after half an hour it landed and everyone trooped off - except Salim. Where could he have gone How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air Ted and his older sister, Kat, become sleuthing partners, since the police are having no luck. Despite their prickly relationship, they overcome their differences to follow a trail of clues across London in a desperate bid to find their cousin. And ultimately it comes down to Ted, whose brain works in its own very unique way, to find the key to the mystery. This is an unput-downable spine-tingling thriller - a race against time. "Everything rings true here, the family relationships, the quirky connections of Ted's mental circuitry, and, perhaps most surprising, the mystery.
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9780385751841
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Paperback
A Recipe for Robbery
By Kelsey, Marybeth
Lemonade. Corn dogs. Strawberry shortcake.Veggies?The Bloomsberry Cucumber Festival is under way, and Lindy plans to avoid all vegetables, as usual. But then she ends up with a plateful of Granny Goose's slimy, disgusting stewed cucumbers.And a mystery.How did a valuable stolen locket end up buried in cucumber sludge?Granny Goose is a wacky lady, but Lindy knows she'd never steal from anyone. So, with best friend Margaret and know-it-all Gus Kinnard, Lindy sets out to find out who's behind the frame-up.Can the threesome work together? And can they untangle the mess of clues fast enough to save Granny Goose - and collect a hefty reward?
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9780061288432
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Print book
The Secret of Skull Island
By Norris, Zack
From the moment Otis and Cody Carson arrive on Skull Island to stay at their aunts inn, they know something is wrong. A giant snake turns up on their aunts bed, one of the rooms is violently ransacked, and then a celebrity guest goes missing. Could a ghost be responsible--or pirates?
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9781402779121
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Paperback
"Who Could That Be at This Hour?"
By Snicket, Lemony
In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldnt have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldnt be read. This is the first volume.,
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9780316123082
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Hardcover
Two Crafty Criminals!
By Pullman, Philip
Benny Kaminsky and Thunderbolt Dobney lead a rag-tag gang of neighborhood rowdies. Their territory is the New Cut on London's South Bank—a place bristling with swindlers, bookies, pickpockets, and the occasional policeman. And their aim is to solve crimes.When counterfeit coins start showing up in their neighborhood, Thunderbolt fears his own father may be behind the crime. But his friends devise a way to trap the real culprit. Then the gang takes on the case of some stolen silver. They have just two clues—a blob of wax, and an unusually long match. But even this slippery thief is unmasked by the determined kids of the New Cut. Filled with silly sleuthing, improbable disguises, crazy ruses, and merry mayhem, these stories are action-packed romps from one of the best storytellers ever—Philip Pullman.
The Dark Lady
By Adler, Irene
While on summer vacation, little Irene Adler meets a young William Sherlock Holmes. The two share stories of pirates and have battles of wit while running wild on the sunny streets and rooftops. When Sherlock's friend, Lupin, joins in on the fun, they all become fast friends. But the good times end abruptly when a dead body floats ashore on the nearby beach. The young detective trio will have to put all three of their heads together to solve this mystery.
Horton Halfpott
By Angleberger, Tom
Tom Angleberger's latest, loopiest middle-grade novel begins when M'Lady Luggertuck loosens her corset (it's never been loosened before ) , thereby setting off a chain of events in which all the strict rules of Smugwick Manor are abandoned. When, as a result of "the Loosening, " the precious family heirloom, the Luggertuck Lump (quite literally a lump) , goes missing, the Luggertucks look for someone to blame. Is it Horton Halfpott, the good-natured but lowly kitchen boy who can't tell a lie? Or one of the many colorful cast members in this silly romp of a mystery. Praise for "Horton Halfpott" A positively gleeful historical mystery farce. Short chapters, a fast pace and plenty of linguistic and slapstistic humor will have young readers hoping that a sequel is planned. The scribbly pen-and-ink chapter-heading cartoon illustrations are just icing on the cake or pickle eclair. A romp from start to finish. "Kirkus Reviews " Exaggerated black-and-white drawings emphasize the often wacky humor in this goofy faux-British mystery. Sprawling, outlandish tale. "The Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books " Readers will enjoy Angleberger s penchant for the absurd as well as his many droll asides. With Angleberger s many eclectic characters, his wild-and-witty storytelling, and a lighthearted but perplexing mystery involving a lump of diamonds, a couple of wigs, and a bust of Napoleon readers are in for a treat. "Publishers Weekly " From the author of "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, " here s an amusing romp of a mystery that balances skulduggery with just rewards. "BOOKLIST " "" Much like Dickens or Dahl, an opinionated narrator with a strong sense of the ridiculous directs this story. "School Library Journal""
Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak Bandits
By Beil, Michael D.
"An atmospheric late-1930s adventure with old-time cinematic appeal. Fans of fast-paced, far-fetched action will lap it up as enthusiastically as Sam swallows his favorite brand of sardines." - Kirkus Reviews Lantern Sam is the wise-cracking, sarcastic, talking cat (for those who can hear him, that is) who lives on board the Lake Erie Shoreliner train and is one of the best detectives no one knows about. He doesn't have much patience for humans (unless they bring him sardines), but when 10-year-old traveler Henry can't find his new friend, the exuberant Ellie, Sam's enlisted to help. A ransom note is soon discovered and just like that, Sam and Henry are on the case, with the help of Clarence the Conductor (who supplies Sam's sardines). But is Ellie still on board the train? Did the salesman with his trunk full of samples sneak her off? And why does that couple keep acting so suspiciously? Veteran middle-grade mystery author Michael D.
The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
By Berlin, Eric
Winston Breen says the only thing better than discovering a puzzle is stumping someone else with it. But when his sister uncovers mysterious strips of wood with words and letters on them, even Winston himself is stumped. Soon the whole family (and some friends) are caught up in the mystery and off on a scavenger hunt that just may lead to a ring worth thousands of dollars! Chock-full of puzzles to solve, some tied to the mystery and some not, this treasure hunt will keep readers' brains teased right up to the exciting ending!Perfect for fans of The Westing Game, exciting mysteries, and, of course, puzzles!
Book Scavenger
By Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss
A New York Times-Bestseller!For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger (a game where books are hidden in cities all over the country and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles) . Upon her arrival, however, Emily learns that Griswold has been attacked and is now in a coma, and no one knows anything about the epic new game he had been poised to launch. Then Emily and her new friend James discover an odd book, which they come to believe is from Griswold himself, and might contain the only copy of his mysterious new game. Racing against time, Emily and James rush from clue to clue, desperate to figure out the secret at the heart of Griswold's new game -- before those who attacked Griswold come after them too.This title has Common Core connections.
THE SISTERS GRIMM BOOK ONE
By Buckley, Michael
Please ask if you need a specific version. The data provided here may not be correct. With buying and not asking you are accepting the book as is.
The Tower Treasure #1
By Dixon, Franklin W
The Hardy Boys series, first published in 1927, has sold more than 70 million copies!Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss! In The Tower Treasure, the first book in the incredibly popular, long-running series, Frank and Joe Hardy work together to solve a high-stakes jewel heist. A special treat for Hardy Boys fans and any reader who's new to the series!
The Secret of the Old Clock
By Keene, Carolyn
Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will. Show more Show less #outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Nancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will.
The London Eye Mystery
By Dowd, Siobhan
A five-star mystery now in paperback!Ted and Kat watched their cousin Salim board the London Eye, but after half an hour it landed and everyone trooped off - except Salim. Where could he have gone How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air Ted and his older sister, Kat, become sleuthing partners, since the police are having no luck. Despite their prickly relationship, they overcome their differences to follow a trail of clues across London in a desperate bid to find their cousin. And ultimately it comes down to Ted, whose brain works in its own very unique way, to find the key to the mystery. This is an unput-downable spine-tingling thriller - a race against time. "Everything rings true here, the family relationships, the quirky connections of Ted's mental circuitry, and, perhaps most surprising, the mystery.
A Recipe for Robbery
By Kelsey, Marybeth
Lemonade. Corn dogs. Strawberry shortcake.Veggies?The Bloomsberry Cucumber Festival is under way, and Lindy plans to avoid all vegetables, as usual. But then she ends up with a plateful of Granny Goose's slimy, disgusting stewed cucumbers.And a mystery.How did a valuable stolen locket end up buried in cucumber sludge?Granny Goose is a wacky lady, but Lindy knows she'd never steal from anyone. So, with best friend Margaret and know-it-all Gus Kinnard, Lindy sets out to find out who's behind the frame-up.Can the threesome work together? And can they untangle the mess of clues fast enough to save Granny Goose - and collect a hefty reward?
The Secret of Skull Island
By Norris, Zack
From the moment Otis and Cody Carson arrive on Skull Island to stay at their aunts inn, they know something is wrong. A giant snake turns up on their aunts bed, one of the rooms is violently ransacked, and then a celebrity guest goes missing. Could a ghost be responsible--or pirates?
"Who Could That Be at This Hour?"
By Snicket, Lemony
In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldnt have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldnt be read. This is the first volume.,
Two Crafty Criminals!
By Pullman, Philip
Benny Kaminsky and Thunderbolt Dobney lead a rag-tag gang of neighborhood rowdies. Their territory is the New Cut on London's South Bank—a place bristling with swindlers, bookies, pickpockets, and the occasional policeman. And their aim is to solve crimes.When counterfeit coins start showing up in their neighborhood, Thunderbolt fears his own father may be behind the crime. But his friends devise a way to trap the real culprit. Then the gang takes on the case of some stolen silver. They have just two clues—a blob of wax, and an unusually long match. But even this slippery thief is unmasked by the determined kids of the New Cut. Filled with silly sleuthing, improbable disguises, crazy ruses, and merry mayhem, these stories are action-packed romps from one of the best storytellers ever—Philip Pullman.