The Emerald Head Caper


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The Emerald Head Caperis a tale of an almost has-been PI turned relic hunter in Belize. Events conspire to turn him back to his investigative talents. Packed with action and spirits! Hang on for action packed adventure! Penn Gwinn had turned from private investigator to relic hunter. Retiring to Belize provided a high standard of living. However, his pseudo retirement came to an abrupt halt when he ran into a thorny bush, and curvaceous persuasion. Joining up with a group of three teenagers from Northern California was not in his game plan. Nor was a wild squad of Guatemalan soldiers bent on liberating the people of Belize! His worst nightmare was heading into the Belizean jungle with all of them! When the Emerald Head is found, it is beyond everyone's expectations and beliefs. Mr. Miller ties all three plots into an explosive finale! In Beli




Snazzy Cat Capers: The Fast and the Furriest


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"I want to be Ophelia when I grow up!! And I want Oscar to be my BFF—Best Fishy Friend! Snazzy Cat Capers is fabulous, funny and fin-tastic fun with illustrations that pounce off the page." —Mo O’Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series Save the world. Live to tell the tail. Ophelia von Hairball V of Burglaria, international kitty of mystery, is always fishing for a new mission im-paws-ible. So when a thief steals a dangerous artifact from its vault, the Furry Feline Burglary Institute (FFBI) puts Ophelia in charge of stealing it back. But when the cat’s away, the dogs will play. The Central Canine Intelligence Agency (CCIA) is hot on her tail—and they want the artifact for themselves! She’ll need some dashing disguises, great gadgets, and even a robo-dog to save the world in style! Adventure, heists, and teamwork abound in this fun, young middle grade series brimming with cat-tastic black-and-white illustrations by Deanna Kent with illustrations from Neil Hooson. Includes graphic novel-style pages by illustrator Neil Hooson. This book has Common Core connections. Check out the whole Snazzy Cat Capers series! Snazzy Cat Capers Snazzy Cat Capers: The Fast and the Furriest An Imprint Book




The Philippine Chase


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The Belize File


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The Australian File


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Nitwit


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Christmas Capers


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Can Anne get into the holiday spirit, or will it take a series of robberies to get her out of her “hum-bug” mood? Even with her friends trying to goad her into being more cheerful, Anne’s struggling to catch the Christmas spirit. When Anne learns robberies are occurring in the small mountain town of Carolan Springs, she gets excited about solving another mystery. But all is not as it seems, and Anne finds out the clues are directing her to something much larger. A feel-good Christmas story that includes a message of what’s truly important. If you enjoy heart-warming holiday stories with a clean, cozy mystery featuring an amateur sleuth and a playful cat, pick up Christmas Capers now. While all books can be read as a stand-alone, if you enjoy getting to know the characters, here is the reading order of the books. Books in the Backyard Farming Series: Chicken Culprit Cordial Killing Honey Homicide Christmas Capers Potager Plot Duck Disaster Fungi Foul Play




Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips


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The Friday Foster comic strip is the story ofa former nightclub “camera bunny” turned photographer’s assistant turned fashion model. With an innate inclination to help others and a natural beauty that makes her a magnet for men, Friday often finds herself in some very sticky situations and world class adventures. For the FIRST TIME EVER, the classic FRIDAY FOSTER newspaper color comic strip created by James D. “Jim” Lawrence (of Buck Rogers and James Bond fame) and illustrated by Jorge “Jordi” Longarón then later Gray Morrow is collected. The strip ran from 1974-1970 and inspired the 1975 movie of the same name starring Pam Grier. The strip is the first mainstream comic strip starring an African-American character in the title role. The book will also include a significant bonus section including multiple interviews, an expanded sketchbook section, artwork, photos, essays, articles, behind-the-scenes info, and more!




Bixby's Canine Capers


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Whether he's saving his beloved human, Matilda, from the clutches of a wolf at Camp Weheechee or outsmarting crooks in his own backyard, Bixby proves himself to be one extraordinary canine. Mystery, and a little bit of danger, seem to just find Bixby and Matilda, even in the most ordinary circumstances - and routinely at the urging of her sister, Joyce, who is forever pleading with Matilda to lend a hand with her son, Ryan, and his Cub Scout troop. Whether raking leaves, catching a thief, picking pumpkins, or facing a bully, Matilda, Joyce and the kids are unwittingly ensnared in one adventure after another, and it is up to Bixby to unravel the mystery and restore order to the day...until the next adventure. Bixby's Canine Capers, written by international award-winning author, Chris Hammer, and featuring the award-winning story,




The Christine Emerald


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The Christine Emerald, a gem in the class of the Star of India, is the target of a not too smart gang of jewel thieves. The difficulty lies in the fact that the emerald is rarely seen except on the lovely neck of Mrs. Jonathan Prescott, the wife of a multi-millionaire owner of a newspaper and broadcasting empire. Billy and his "gang" have devised a plan to remove the emerald from Mrs. Prescott's neck during an anniversary party attended by the elite of the city. Their success becomes more and more unlikely as one difficulty after another arises, but Billy pursues the plan to a surprising finale. The Christine Emerald is a fun read reminiscent of stories told during the Roaring Twenties.