Here are 4 classic mysteries for younger readers:Sea View Secret, by Elizabeth KinseyWhen the Bowmans moved to the suburbs, Peter and Jane discovered there weren't any kids their own age in the neighborhood...except at Sea View, a crumbling old mansion with a secret all its own!The Mystery of Morgan Castle, by John and Nancy RambeauGabby thought a dog-walking job would fix his money problems, but he never dreamed he'd find danger instead -- and need the help o...

Bonnie and Sam are best friends who love horses. They befriend the ponies and horses in their Austrialian townexcept for one, Drover, who used to be wild. All she dreams about is getting back to the mountains to be free. One evening, when a wild, mountain horse—who could be Drover's twin—comes face to face with the cantankerous, corralled Drover, both horses get their chance at a new life. Illustrated with lively watercolor throughout, this endearing tale is a sure hit.

A Gothic thriller and captivating love story set in Civil War MississippiSeventeen-year-old Violet Dancey has been left at home in Mississippi with a laudanum-addicted stepmother and love-crazed stepsister while her father fights in the war—a war that has already claimed her twin brother. When she comes across a severely injured Union soldier lying in an abandoned lodge deep in the woods, things begin to change. Thomas is the enemy—one of the men who might have kil...

C. J. Dennis'Äôs "A Book for Kids" is a delightful journey into a whimsical world crafted for young readers, utilizing a playful yet accessible literary style. Rich with lively illustrations and rhythmic verses, this collection of poems captures the essence of childhood wonder, exploring themes of adventure, imagination, and the innate curiosity that characterizes youth. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Australian literary movements, Dennis'Äôs work reflects a unique blend of...

Juvenile delinquent and budding pyromaniac Max Segredo belongs in juvie hall. At least, that's what his most recent foster family would tell you. Instead, Max ends up on the doorstep of Merry Sunshine Orphanage-their very heavily guarded doorstep. As he begins to acclimate to his new home, Max learns a few things straightaway: first, cracking a Caesar Cipher isn't as hard as it seems; second, never sass your instructor if she's also holding throwing knives; and third, he may not be an orph...

The year is 1838 and Ellie's grandmother has arrived all the way from England. Ellie is horrified to discover that the forbidding old woman intends to take her back to Britain to be raised properly. Ellie is determined that she will not go, but what can a nine-year-old girl do in the face of an adult with her mind made up?

Nine-year-old Ethan Cooper has managed to keep his family together for a year in a Pennsylvania orphanage. Now he and his siblings are boarding a train headed west. He can’t help but worry: Mr. and Mrs. Rush in Nebraska have agreed to adopt all four Cooper children, but what if they change their minds?In the meantime, Ethan and his siblings encounter their first dust storm, explore train cars, and watch friend after friend leave with new parents. The children dream...

In this Dog Diaries–meets–Horse Diaries Special Crossover Edition, a no-nonsense fire dog meets her match in the biggest, hottest flames Chicago has ever seen—and a rescue horse with an attitude!In the 1800s, firefighters used horses to pull fire trucks. But horses spook easily and run away from fire—so they needed fire dogs.And there’s no better fire dog than Sparky. Sparky is so good at her job, she knows when the alarm is going to ring ...

A merry tale of two scoundrels, two friends, a toad-fairy, and an unforgettable escapade by one of Germany's greatest children's book authors. This quirky adventure story is perfect for reading out loud.The Robber Hotzenplotz works hard at his job, waking early to hide in the woods and waylay new victims. One morning Kasperl’s grandmother is sitting in the sun outside her house, grinding coffee in her new musical coffee mill—a birthday gift from Kasperl and his bes...

From Banjo Paterson to Spike Milligan, Rudyard Kipling to Hilaire Belloc, Lewis Carol to CJ Dennis - the most definitive collection of verse ever collected for Australian children.The Big Book of Verse for Aussie Kids is the most comprehensive, authoritative and definitive book of poetry ever published in Australia for children.In this wonderfully eclectic collection the famous rub shoulders with schoolyard rhymes, alphabets and nonsense verse. Her...

Four best friends—Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby—travel to Never Land, where they find adventure and friendship. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter-book series for readers ages 6 to 9—Disney The Never Girls!

This is the second book in the mystery series of Hanna Rae O’Brien.Hanna Rae is thirteen and lives with her Mother and two brothers Samuel and JC. Next year she’ll be going into jr. high. A part-time job at the pawnshop downstairs gives her some excitement.A rare mask was stolen from the pawnshop leaving very few clues. The drive is on for Hanna Rae to solve the mystery before her mother decides it could be dangerous working there. Hanna Rae will retrace her steps after fir...