children's stories

"When a priceless painting is stolen, our dauntless heroines, Sophie and Lil, find themselves faced with forgery, trickery and deceit on all sides! Be amazed as the brave duo pit their wits against this fiendish puzzle! Marvel at their cunning plan to unmask the villain and prove themselves detectives to be reckoned with - no matter what dangers lie ahead ..."--Back cover.

Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top ... even if it means bullying others. Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself? And is she in The Group -- or out?.

You are cordially invited to attend the grand opening of Sinclair's Department Store. Enter a world of bonbons, hats, perfumes and mysteries around every corner. Wonder at the daring theft of the priceless Clockwork Sparrow! Tremble as the most dastardly criminals in London enact their wicked plans! Gasp as our bold heroines, Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lilian Rose, break codes, devour iced buns and vow to bring the villains to justice ... A splendid adventure awaits you --.

Photographs and simple text help toddlers learn sequencing while learning how a tomato plant grows from seed to maturity. Includes tips for helping young children learn sequencing skills.--.

A boy describes how much he loves his dinosaur, in a book with touch-and-feel panels.

Goldie Bell competes in Queen Titania's Fancy-Dress Party on the Mainland and needs to overcome various obstacles without the support of her sisters.

The kids in Ms. Rooney's class are off to tour Philadelphia. It's going to be a great trip, except that Mrs. Miller the Killer, the substitute teacher is coming along.

Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.

When Captain Tornado begins robbing banks, will Peter Powers and his totally lame superpowers step up to save the day?.

This year Sharie's mother wants their family to celebrate Kwanzaa. And she has to work on a project with Caitlin, who insists on studying her family's Greek Christmas. Hannah, Sharie's best friend, invites her over for Hanukkah.