Alexander L : 656 books

Jamie and Kendall Broderick were downtown, trying to find a present for their friend. Suddenly they heard footsteps behind them. “Help! My purse!” a woman screamed. Can the Brodericks help find the purse and catch the thief? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks...

Mayday! Mayday! We had just finished a bombing run and we were lost. The fog was as thick as pea soup, and our instrument panel had been damaged by enemy gunfire. Would anyone come to our rescue?Suddenly the radio crackled to life and I heard a voice. But where would it lead us?Read this short,...

There are many amazing animals in the world. Some are funny and some are strange. This book will tell you about seven interesting, but amazing animals. Each book covers six subjects: What is it, where does it live, what does it eat, who are its enemies, how are babies born and raised, and some fun...

“I’m sorry if I’m such a pain,” Mr. Sidney said as I adjusted his pillows with a sigh.“Oh! It’s not you, I promise,” Janet exclaimed. “I just have some things on my mind.”“They don’t seem to be happy things,” Mr. Sidney noted with a wheeze. “Is it all this taking care of...

From the shadowed realms of the paranormal comes 16 chilling tales that dwell in the South and Southwest. Resurrected in your very hands are stories that will make you laugh, ponder, and shiver as the reader is introduced to spirits that are humorous, saddened, and vengeful. From 16 authors,...

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk lid.Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words:This trunk belongs to President Abraham LincolnSpringfield, Illinois“This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked.“We could sell this for hundreds!” someone...

Jamie and Kendall Broderick catch up to their father at a fancy party. An expensive crystal vase has been stolen. Kendall and Jamie Broderick watch as the police ask their father to go through his movements at the party. Can they help the police find the stolen vase? See if you can solve this...

A ship sails into port, running fast ahead of a storm. No one in the town thinks she will make it to shore, but she does. That's when the townsfolk discover something strange. There is no one on board!The ship is filled with provisions, water, and everything needed, except a crew.The townspeople...

"We did it! We finished 1,000 cupcakes for the school bake sale." Suddenly Shing Lee notices that her lucky necklace charm is missing. The iron dragon charm has been in her family for generations and it brings them good luck. Kendall and Jamie Broderick Quickly search the room with their friend. The...

Kendall and Jamie's cousin is going skating with them, but has left her helmet upstairs in her mother's office. They go up to discover that her expensive new laptop computer is missing. There are only two other people in the building and both say they didn't take it. Who is lying and...

“Thank you all for coming,” Alice said. “It seems we’ve had a break in. The police have already come and checked everything out. Unfortunately they didn’t find any fingerprints or anything else.”“I’d like to start by asking John, the caretaker, to tell you what happened tonight,”...

Sara Oglethorpe’s father was a drunk. When he drank he got mean, and Sara hated him for it.Then one night the neighbors heard a huge fight coming from the Oglethorpe house. The next day Sara wasn’t in school. On Sunday she never made it to church.Find out what happened to Sarah and her...

Benny Samson walked up to Kendall and Jamie just as they were about to leave the school yard. “I want to hire you guys to help me win the big chili contest on Saturday.” “Help you win?” Kendall asked. “Yeah,” Benny said. “I know my chili recipe is better than Jerry Smart’s, but only...

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk lid. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. “We could sell this for hundreds!”...