The Case of the Dognapped Cat


Book Description

When neighborhood dogs begin to mysteriously disappear, the newly-formed Crimebusters team takes on its first case and solves it with the help of Samson, a huge tomcat.




Escape


Book Description

When rebel soldiers arrest and plan to execute his father, a missionary in Ethiopia, Charlie faces sudden dangers while also trusting those who attempt a rescue.




The Runaway Princess


Book Description

Princess Brenna has been imprisoned by her ruthless uncle, Prince Zoran, who seized her rightful place on the throne. When the young princess manages to escape from the castle tower disguised as a servant girl, she wants only to keep her freedom. In the forest near the castle, she meets a twisted old man named Quintag and a boy who is a juggler. Although this strange pair seems willing to help her, she wonders why they would risk the wrath of Prince Zoran for a mere servant girl. Alarmed by the dark riders that dog her trail, and dismayed by the knowledge that even Quintag may have betrayed her, she dares not entrust her life to anyone. As Brenna searches bravely for her freedom, she learns to love and to trust, to accept a responsibility that she doesn't want, and to yield to God's will for her life. Book jacket.




The Treasure of Pelican Cove


Book Description

Besides Granny and Hiram, a small dog named Blackie is the best friend Jimmy has at Land's End. Hiram tells a fascinating story about a pirate called Pegleg, and before long, everyone is scrambling for hidden treasure. But then there's trouble--Blackie mysteriously disappears, and Jimmy is determined to find him. When the other children join forces to help Jimmy, they discover that Blackie's trail crosses another treasure hunter's trail. What does the man want with Blackie? How is Blackie connected to the treasure? Will the trail lead to treasure or to danger? Book jacket.




Captive Treasure


Book Description

The long days on the trail were filled with excitement for adventurous Carrie Talbot. And at the end of the trail waited more adventure -- she was going to start a brand new life at the Indian mission established by her uncle. Then a sudden encounter with an Indian raiding party left Carrie with more excitement than she wanted. As she rode off helplessly with her captors, frantic thoughts raced through Carrie's mind. Why was one of the Indians so interested in the family Bible she had managed to save? How could she escape? Even if she did, how could she ever find the wagon train again? The raiding party took Carrie deep into the wilderness to a Cheyenne camp on the banks of a distant river. There Carrie met the Indian called the Keeper and began a life far different from any she had ever imagined. - Back cover.




These Are My People


Book Description

Lord, use me! -- Tickets to China -- Escape from Russia -- West of the mountains -- The Inn of the Eight Happinesses -- The Mandarin -- The riot -- The children -- War -- The scorched earth -- My grace is sufficient -- Across the mountains -- The long journey -- Safe at last -- Epilogue.




The Secret of the Golden Cowrie


Book Description

Years ago a beautiful golden cowrie was part of Uncle Philip's collection of rare shells. Now it's missing because Uncle Philip hid it. But where did he put it? With Aunt Laura's help, Connie begins to search for the golden cowrie. But someone else is also looking for the shell--someone who could be dangerous. Connie's visit to Aunt Laura takes a mysterious turn in The Secret to the Golden Cowrie.




Mice of the Herring Bone


Book Description

After stowing away on a pirate ship manned by nasty sea dogs, mice Charles and Oliver become involved in their plot to attack a ship of cats and steal a load of sunken treasure belonging to the Queen of England.




The Mystery of Pelican Cove


Book Description

Jimmy and Blackie, his dog, have been watching the dark shadow in the water, and Jimmy can't figure out what it could be. A submarine? A sea monster? When a couple of jeering boys ask Jimmy about the creature, he can't resist adding a few details. But how could he know that folks would get so stirred up? Book jacket.




The Case of the Sassy Parrot


Book Description

The young detectives of Crimebusters, Inc. investigate a series of break-ins, with help from a back-talking parrot.