Mystery on Makatunk Island


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While on spring vacation at their aunt's house in Maine, the brothers discover some shady dealings among the local people.




Mystery on Makatunk Island


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While vacationing with their friend Chet on Makatunk, an island off the coast of Maine, Frank and Joe Hardy discover that a group of saboteurs threatens to destroy the island.




The Case of the Dangerous Solution


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There is a epidemic of crime. Some of the deliveries from the pharmacy have proved disastrous. Nancy is convinced that foul play is involved ...




The Case of Capital Intrigue


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Nancy investigates a shocking crime at the White House.




The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors


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The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers.




The Secret of Sigma Seven


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With more than six and a half million copies in print, the Hardy Boys add up to super sales. When the only copies of director Simon Devoreaux's latest blockbuster film are stolen, the worlds of science fiction and fantasy become dangerously real to Frank and Joe as they investigate the crime.




The Tale of the Pulsating Gate


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Scott Fong dreams of a parallel universe, where there are no problems and he's the most popular kid at school. In real life, not only is he a shy kid, but he has to listen to everyone laughing at his eccentric grandfather and his strange ideas. Like his grandfather's latest invention - a useless gate that leads nowhere. But what if the gate led somewhere after all? What if he could walk through to a world where everything was the same, only better? Scott soon discovers that parallel worlds aren't always an improvement. Alternate dimensions are more than just distorted - they can be dangerous, too - especially when you don't know how to get back to your real life . . .




The Robot's Revenge


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When the Hardys enter their robot creation in a competition, someone tries to sabotage their efforts.




The Tale of the Three Wishes


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Duncan is presented with a mysterious checkbook capable of granting him three wishes. But he soon learns that everyone who uses the checks must pay a terrible price.




Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers


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Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.