The mystry of the missing gifts

The mystry of the missing gifts
Author: SUBBA RAO & DR. CHANDRASHEKHAR KAMBAR
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 8184825080

Bhola is a kind-hearted but lazy old man, the despair of his hard working wife. When he catches a flock of sparrows, the king sparrow promises to reward him richly if he sets the birds free. Bhola agrees and is rewarded with a cow whose dung is pure gold! A wandering sanyasi comes to a village. The richest man refuses him alms but his brother who is poor gives him food and shelter. The sanyasi gives the poor man a magic flute. But his jealous brother cannot bear to see his good fortune.In these witty folk tales from Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, kindness and wisdom are always rewarded.

Mystery of the Missing Luck

Mystery of the Missing Luck
Author: Jacqueline Pearce
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459806026

Sara loves her grandmother's bakery. It's a special place-not only because of its delicious Japanese buns and pastries. She enjoys spending time with her obaachan, her grandmother. But things aren't going well for the bakery. When the bakery's lucky cat statue goes missing, Sara wonders if the bakery's luck is gone for good. But then a mysterious cat appears in the backyard one night and inspires a plan. With the help of her friend, Jake, Sara just might find the statue and restore the bakery's lost luck. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

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.

Mystery Of The Missing Cat (SMS Detective Agency Book 2)

Mystery Of The Missing Cat (SMS Detective Agency Book 2)
Author: Ravi Subramanian
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2021-12-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9354894852

The charming hill town of Solan is playing host to the cricketing match of the year - a match between India and Australia. Naturally, its close-knit community is all abuzz! Not only are the top cricketing stars going to descend upon them, but also the glamorous film star married to the dashing cricket captain. Will India manage to snatch a much-needed victory from the Aussies, is the big question. However, even before the match begins, it seems this victory might be slipping away. All because of a missing feline. Enter the Super Mystery Solvers or the SMS gang of Aditya and Akriti, the nine-year-old twins, and their close friend Kabir. Can they find the missing cat and help India win the match? Together, they must solve this mystery that has even the police completely baffled.

Detective Zebra & the Mystery of the Missing Tarts

Detective Zebra & the Mystery of the Missing Tarts
Author: Gill McLean
Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499486669

Young curious readers will meet Detective Zebra and his trusty partner Dot as they investigate their first mystery: the untimely disappearance of the jam tarts. Who could have taken the delicious sticky treats? Readers will follow the crumbs to find out.

Mystery of the Missing Map

Mystery of the Missing Map
Author: Lois Walfrid Johnson
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Blind
ISBN: 9781556612411

Kate, Anders, and Eric pay a visit to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where Kate's relatives, who work at a mansion, tell them about a lost treasure map hidden somewhere on the grounds. The appearance of two shady-looking men sets the stage for danger and excitement, as the kids try to get to the map before the they do.

All Our Hidden Gifts

All Our Hidden Gifts
Author: Caroline O'Donoghue
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1536225266

Maeve Chambers doesn't have much going for her. Not only does she feel like the sole idiot in a family of geniuses, she managed to drive away her best friend Lily a year ago. But when she finds a pack of dusty old tarot cards at school, and begins to give scarily accurate readings to the girls in her class, she realizes she's found her gift at last. Things are looking up--until she discovers a strange card in the deck that definitely shouldn't be there. And two days after she convinces her ex-best friend to have a reading, Lily disappears. Can Maeve, her new friend Fiona and Lily's older sibling Roe find her? And will Maeve's new gift be enough to bring Lily back, before she's gone for good?

Cat Bearing Gifts

Cat Bearing Gifts
Author: Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2012-11-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062200313

A car crash, stolen treasure, a dead thief, and a blonde divorcée have a feline P.I. and his four-legged cohorts clawing for justice in this cozy mystery. On the twisting road home from San Francisco, tortoiseshell Kit and her elderly housemates, Lucinda and Pedric Greenlaw, are hurt in a terrible car crash. The accident is terrifying enough, but then two dangerous men steal the Greenlaw’s town car, making off with a hoard of jewels and gold carefully hidden in the car. As paramedics rush the Greenlaws to the emergency room, a badly shaken Kit hides from hungry coyotes, waiting for Joe and their human friends to rescue her. Back home in Molena Point, Joe Grey and his tabby lady prowl an abandoned stone cottage where they’ve discovered two rough-looking men hiding. Determined to help the Greenlaws, Kit follows the two housebreakers: one badly injured, the other eager to end his partner’s misery in order to make off with more wealth than he realizes. But the cat’s investigation is in trouble as they claw their way to the truth, hoping that tomcat Misto and his unfailing memory might provide some answers to their questions. Praise for Cat Bearing Gifts “Talking cat fans will welcome Murphy’s exciting 18th mystery featuring feline Joe Grey. . . . Anyone unfamiliar with this cozy series will be quickly drawn in by the complete believability of Murphy’s crime-solving felines and their helpful human companions.” —Publishers Weekly

The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol

The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol
Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807556068

It's a big day at the Silver City Mall, where hundreds of people are lined up to audition for the show Pop Star Sensation! The Aldens are in line, too, because Violet wants to meet one of the judges—her favorite pop star, Madlynn Rose. But just before the show starts, Madlynn vanishes! Can the Aldens track down the superstar before it’s too late?

The 13th Gift

The 13th Gift
Author: Joanne Huist Smith
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2015-01-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1458798518

Every day can be Christmas. After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children - especially with the holidays approaching. The cheerfulness of the season made her feel more alone than ever, no matter how much she wanted to reach out to her children and find some way to comfort them. But thirteen days before Christmas, a poinsettia appeared on the Smiths' doorstep. The next day, another gift arrived … then another, and another. Each present was accompanied by a note with lyrics to the carol ''The Twelve Days of Christmas'' rewritten to fit the gift and and signed, ''Your true friends.'' Although Jo resisted the intrusion at first, the gifts began to work a kind of magic on her and the kids. As they puzzled over the mystery together - who were the true friends? when would the next delivery arrive? could anyone catch the gift givers in the act? - their grieving hearts began to heal. The 13th Gift is a true story about the everyday miracles that can occur during the holiday season. It is a heartwarming reminder that with love, community, and family, even the most broken of hearts can be mended.