The Mystery of the Missing Cake

The Mystery of the Missing Cake
Author: Claudia Boldt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-09
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9781849766500

When Harold is invited to a fancy dress birthday party, he and his friends must come up with some fantastic outfits. The party is going really well but when the birthday boy's cake is stolen during a game in the dark, everyone is a prime suspect in the mystery of the missing cake. Can Harold piece the clues together to solve the mystery and save the party? Find out in this fantastic new adventure starring everyone's favourite fox detective, the irrepressible Harold. A funny story which encourages honesty and sharing, this is set to become a family favourite.

Spy Camp

Spy Camp
Author: Stuart Gibbs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442457546

As 13-year-old Ben, a student at the CIA's academy for future intelligence agents, prepares to go to spy summer camp, he receives a death threat from the evil organization SPYDER, in this companion novel to "Spy School."

Evil Spy School

Evil Spy School
Author: Stuart Gibbs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442494913

In the third book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben gets kicked out of the CIA’s spy school and enrolls with the enemy. During a spy school game of Capture the Flag, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accidentally shoots a live mortar into the principal’s office—and immediately gets himself expelled. Not long after going back to the boring real world, Ben gets an offer to join evil crime organization SPYDER. And he accepts. Ben can tell he’s a key part of their sinister plan, but he’s not quite sure what the plan is. Can Ben figure out what SPYDER is up to—and get word to the good guys without getting caught—before it’s too late?

Into the Dark

Into the Dark
Author: C. J. Loughty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2020-11-11
Genre:
ISBN:

If you like Harry Potter and you like horror, you'll love INTO THE DARK ... A new home. A new town. And a (terrifying) new start.Ella Tickles is certain that the new house she and her family are about to move into is haunted. Her parents and brother try to convince her that she's being silly. But when the black mould on the walls and ceilings begins to move like it's alive, Ella knows something has to be done. She learns from a neighbour that the house has been cursed by the previous owner, Maud Bellingham, who was a witch. No matter what anyone does to get rid of the mould, it keeps coming back - with vengeance. Whilst visiting a magic shop, Ella learns of a way to lift the curse. And she also learns something else: that she is a witch, too ...

Spy School

Spy School
Author: Stuart Gibbs
Publisher: Youth Large Print
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Twelve-year-old Ben Ripley leaves his public middle school to attend the CIA's highly secretive Espionage Academy, which everyone is told is an elite science school.

Good Books Matter

Good Books Matter
Author: Larry Swartz
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2008
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1551387948

Based on extensive research on the features that make children's books appealing and appropriate, this valuable teacher resource offers guidance on selecting books, strategies for specific grade levels, suggestions for extension, and tips for assessment. This teacher-friendly book is organized around the major genres — traditional literature, picture books, nonfiction, poetry, and multicultural texts — that will inspire young readers. Throughout the book, teachers will find suggestions for using literature to implement shared reading, reading aloud, and response strategies with emergent, developing, and independent readers. This comprehensive book is rooted in the belief that educators must consider and offer a wide range of choice to ensure that students read "good" books. It argues that the choices children make about what they read should be governed by their interests and desire to learn; not by a grade or reading level.

How to Write a Real Kids Real Places Mystery

How to Write a Real Kids Real Places Mystery
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2011-10-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0635099772

The How to Write Your Own Real Kids Real Places Mystery includes lots of detailed writing tips as your teacher's guide. A great way to inspire student creativity, and build strong writing skills! The How to Write Your Own Real Kids Real Places Mystery is a perfect. The book includes: Title Page o Copyright The Real Characters Page Š The Location Page Š The Table of Contents Page all the way through completing the mystery Š The Author Page Š The Glossary Page Š The Scavenger Hunt Page Š Coming Soon Page!

The Zany Zoo Mystery

The Zany Zoo Mystery
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0635080079

You belong in a zoo! Christina tells her brother Grant with a grin. But grins soon turn to grimaces as Mimi, Papa, Christina and Grant head for the zoo and find that there's trouble in Paradise! A mystery is afoot, but whose foot is it...well, you'll just have to read the story to see! Learn zoo animal fact and trivia along the way! Like all of Carole Marsh's Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids .begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.7 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 114992 Lexile Measure: 720 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Developmental Assessment Level: 38

The Awesome Aquarium Mystery

The Awesome Aquarium Mystery
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0635068648

This mystery takes boys and girls on a fabulous tour of the world's largest aquarium where they encounter Ralph and Norton (the world's largest fish!), a living coral reef, beluga whales, "jellies," a very friendly octopus, a "4-D" movie, and more as they try to solve a mystery that lands one character in "the tank!" Readers also learn what an aquarist is, the mission of an aquarium, how one operates, how fish are fed and cared for, plus there's lots of fun and humor and a Built-In Book Club so you instantly have discussion questions and activities to do at home or in your classroom! Make your visit to an aquarium a real experience by reading The Awesome Aquarium Mystery before or after your visit...and if you can't visit, the book and activities make a great "virtual" field trip! Classroom cartons are available so a whole class, a whole grade, or the whole school can read the book and learn together. Like all of Carole Marsh's Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.7 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 105326 Lexile Measure: 700 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: P Developmental Assessment Level: 38

The Mystery at Jamestown

The Mystery at Jamestown
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0635070235

Four children visit Historic Jamestown for the 400th anniversary celebration where they encounter history, mystery, legend, and lore and have fun while solving a fascinating mystery!