The Case of the Feathered Mask

The Case of the Feathered Mask
Author: Holly Webb
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544787684

In this exciting mystery set in Victorian London, a young girl and her dog must search for a stolen artifact with just a feather to guide them. In this fourth mystery about twelve-year-old Maisie, the young detective must solve a crime for her friend Professor Tobin. The professor travelled all over the world collecting strange and wonderful objects, and the British Museum is opening a special room to house his collection. But before the professor’s donation, a thief steals a valuable Amazonian tribal mask! With just a single feather left behind, Maisie doesn’t have much to go on, but the stakes in her newest case are higher than ever. Can’t get enough of Maisie's mysteries? Look for The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, The Case of the Vanishing Emerald, and The Case of the Phantom Cat!

The Case of the Stolen Sixpence

The Case of the Stolen Sixpence
Author: Holly Webb
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544339282

Junior sleuth Maisie Hitchins, who lives in her grandmother's boarding house in Victorian London, uncovers an intriguing plot involving stolen sausages, pilfered halfpennies, and a fast-paced bicycle chase.

The Case of the Phantom Cat

The Case of the Phantom Cat
Author: Holly Webb
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544582438

Alice's father invites twelve-year-old Maisie and her dog Eddie to join Alice on a trip to the country, but the manor her father has rented seems to be haunted, terrifying Alice and putting Maisie's detecting skills to the test. Includes quizzes, activities, and more.

The Case of the Secret Tunnel

The Case of the Secret Tunnel
Author: Holly Webb
Publisher: Stripes Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Burglars
ISBN: 9781847154361

Maisie Hitchins longs to be a detective. She's sure there are lots of adventures to be had on the streets of Victorian London. And, together with her faithful puppy, Eddie, she is determined to follow even the slightest scent of a mystery - no matter what! In Book 5 of the Maisie Hitchins series, Maisie is intrigued by a new lodger, Mr Fred Grange, who isn't quite what he seems...Mr Grange claims to work as a clerk for a biscuit company, but he's out and about on the London streets at odd hours, and Maisie soon discovers something very precious hidden in his rooms. Determined to unmask him as a thief, she soon discovers that the truth is far more complicated - and dangerous. Before long, Maisie and her friends are led into a web of mystery lurking underground...A fantastic mystery series from best-selling author Holly Webb, packed with adventure, Maisie Hitchins is perfect for readers aged six to eight years.

Protector of the Small Quartet

Protector of the Small Quartet
Author: Tamora Pierce
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 718
Release: 2014-09-23
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0385388799

Tamora Pierce’s New York Times bestselling series The Protector of the Small Quartet is available now in one ebook collection, including First Test, Page, Squire, and Lady Knight. In the medieval and fantastic realm of Tortall, Keladry of Mindelan (known as Kel) is the first girl to take advantage of the decree that permits women to train for knighthood. But not everyone in Tortall believes a woman is up to the task, and Kel faces harsh discrimination. With unparalleled determination and a knack for leadership, she captures the hearts of her peers and proves that she is not a girl to underestimate! From probationary Page to Lady Knight, Kel’s challenging journey is filled with friendship, romance, and unforgettable adventure.

The Case of the Secret Tunnel

The Case of the Secret Tunnel
Author: Holly Webb
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544868250

In Victorian London, young Maisie balances her chores at the boarding house with a hunt for a suspected thief… Mr. Fred Grange claims to work as a clerk for a biscuit company, but he’s out and about on the London streets at odd hours—and girl detective Maisie Hitchins soon discovers something very precious hidden in his rooms. Maisie is determined to unmask him as a thief, but the truth is far more complicated—and dangerous. Before long, Maisie and her friends are led into a web of mystery lurking in the London Underground. With entertaining illustrations throughout, this is another mystery starring the young heroine who takes care of chores at her grandmother’s boarding house, with a little sleuthing in between.

Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask
Author: Dana Ridenour
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781634899031

"It's not always our enemies who betray us."

Picture-Book Professors

Picture-Book Professors
Author: Melissa Terras
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1108540325

How is academia portrayed in children's literature? This Element ambitiously surveys fictional professors in texts marketed towards children, who are overwhelmingly white and male, tending to be elderly scientists. Professors fall into three stereotypes: the vehicle to explain scientific facts, the baffled genius, and the evil madman. By the late twentieth century, the stereotype of the male, mad, muddlehead, called Professor SomethingDumb, is formed in humorous yet pejorative fashion. This Element provides a publishing history of the role of academics in children's literature, questioning the book culture which promotes the enforcement of stereotypes regarding intellectual expertise in children's media. This title is also available, with additional material, as Open Access.

The Case of the Blind Beetle

The Case of the Blind Beetle
Author: Holly Webb
Publisher: Stripes Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-02-02
Genre: Detective and mystery stories
ISBN: 9781847155139

Professor Tobin's old university acquaintance Lord Dacre is furious about the theft of his prized golden scarab beetle. The artifact turns up on the bank of the Thames, but it's missing its precious ruby eyes. When the wrong man is convicted of the robbery, it's up to Maisie to find our who the real scarab stealer is.

The Complete Dirty Laundry Comics

The Complete Dirty Laundry Comics
Author: Aline Kominsky-Crumb
Publisher: Last Gasp
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1993
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780867193794

The Complete Dirty Laundry Comics collects the two issues of Dirty Laundry Comics as well as other comics that were collaborations between Robert Crumb and his wife Aline Kominsky-Crumb. Against the backdrop of the wild 1970s, the Crumbs appear as themselves in autobiographical vignettes. They wander through various situations ranging from the banal (Aline complaining that she doesn't draw as well as Robert) to the extreme (Robert shoving Aline's face into a pool of vomit). While both of these artists share an almost unrelenting frankness, they each have unique personalities and art styles.