Suzanne Collier’s Second Book of Mysteries and Mayhem


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Leaving the safety of her home with Nana in Kansas, Suzanne travels on trains to reunite with her family. She has many adventures on the way. Her long-suffering father keeps her from danger when he can. She saves cattle from rustlers and a friend from kidnapping. Once settled in a new home, she rescues an elderly woman and helps a bully become a friend.




Suzanne Collier’S Little Book of Mysteries and Mayhem


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Seven-year-old Suzanne Collier has great insights and a quirky personality that fit perfectly with her dream of wanting to be a detective. Motivated by her desire to solve crimes, Suzanne drives everyone crazy by asking too many questions. But when she stumbles upon her biggest mystery yet, Suzanne begins a quest to understand why people do the things they do. As Suzanne attempts to solve the case of a dead hobo in an Illinois cornfield, she uncovers clues, helps two friends in need, and hopes she can solve the case before someone else gets hurt. Her next case comes quickly as Suzanne is led to help unravel a highway crime in Michigan where she saves a dogs life and learns the consequences of her thoughtless comments. In her final case, Suzanne exposes evil motives amid a dinosaur dig in Kansas, all while facing big changes as her family prepares to move to Minnesotathe place where Suzanne is certain witches, vampires, and frozen souls reside. In this young adult novel, a girl turned amateur detective must rely on her skills and face her fears while attempting to solve three mysteries.




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Water, Water


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One morning Rafe wakes up to discover his bedroom is floating in a vast sea of water. An unforgettable illustrated novel for ages 10 and up with elements of James and the Giant Peach meets Waterworld and The Road. One morning Rafe wakes up to discover his bedroom is floating in a vast sea of water. Alone with only his dog for company, Rafe adapts to this strange new world by fishing cans of food out of the water and keeping watch. Boxes float by, as does a woman, playing her cello. Then, one day, Rafe fishes out a young girl, who joins him in his room — they don't speak the same language, but they will face this uncertain future together.




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