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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · July 18, 2023

Baseballoween

By John Steven Gurney

A Halloween baseball game pits the Fernwood Fuzzies against spooky opponents. Can they face their fears?

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The Absent Author

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A famous mystery writer goes missing after being invited to a book signing event in a small town.

Detective Camp

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

Three friends attend a detective camp and solve a mystery involving a stolen ring and a treasure hunt.

The Haunted Hotel

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

Three friends investigate a ghost haunting a hotel.

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The Invisible Island

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

Three friends try to solve a mystery involving counterfeit money on a small island.

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The Bald Bandit

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Three friends try to solve a bank robbery by finding a video that shows the thief's face

The Jaguar's Jewel

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

A priceless emerald is stolen from a museum, and three young friends must solve the mystery to clear the name of one of their relatives.

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7

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103

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11

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3

Graphic novels

6

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100

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Baseballoween

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2023

A Halloween baseball game pits the Fernwood Fuzzies against spooky opponents. Can they face their fears?

Fuzzy Baseball

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2022

Can the Fuzzies outplay ninjas and robots on the baseball field?

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$674

Crime in the Crypt

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A stolen vase implicates a grandmother. Can three friends uncover the truth?

Di-No Hitters

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021

Dinosaurs challenge the Ferntown Fuzzies in a prehistoric baseball showdown.

R.B.I. Robots

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2020

Fuzzies face off against robot Clankees in an epic baseball showdown.

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$759

Space Shuttle Scam

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

A space museum visit turns mysterious as someone targets Alice's property.

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$674

Grand Canyon Grab

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

A TV star vanishes at the Grand Canyon. Can three kids solve the mystery before it's too late?

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$759

Colossal Fossil

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

A sleepover at a museum turns mysterious after a loud crash. What happened to the Spinosaurus?

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$674

April Fools' Fiasco

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A bookstore prank turns into a real robbery. Can the kids solve the mystery?

Fuzzy Baseball
Series
Graphic Nov.
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Fuzzy Baseball

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Two rival teams face off in an epic showdown. Who will claim victory?

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Secret Admirer

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Secret admirer sends clues. Can they solve the Valentine mystery?

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$674

Operation Orca

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

A baby orca vanishes. Can three kids solve the mystery?

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$674

August Acrobat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A group of kids try to help a struggling circus by finding a mysterious acrobat.

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$574

July Jitters

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Pets vanish before a Fourth of July parade. Can the kids find them in time?

October Ogre

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Four friends try to solve the mystery of a haunted house on Halloween night

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September Sneakers

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A missing hamster and mysterious sneakers lead four friends on a puzzling quest.

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$574

December Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A lost puppy on Christmas Eve leads to a mystery. Can the kids find its owner?

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$674

The Castle Crime

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Three kids race to solve the mystery of stolen royal jewels in London.

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$574

New Year's Eve Thieves

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Four friends try to solve a mystery involving a stolen laptop and a suspicious couple in their town.

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November Night

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Four kids try to uncover the mystery of their new neighbors' secret project in their backyard

On With the Show!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

A mini pony guides a mischievous cat at a pet hotel. Can he keep her out of trouble?

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Calling All Pets!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Twins turn a guestless hotel into a bustling pet paradise.

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$474

A Nose for Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

A retired police beagle uncovers trouble at a bustling pet hotel. Can two kids solve the mystery?

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$674

June Jam

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A group of kids work together to solve the mystery of a garden monster that is eating their strawberries

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May Magic

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011

A family's life is turned upside down when the mother is hypnotized and starts acting like a duck.

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The New Year Dragon Dilemma

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A girl vanishes during a parade. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

Sleepy Hollow Sleepover

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

Is the Headless Horseman real? Strange events unfold in Sleepy Hollow.

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$674

March Mischief

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

A group of kids try to solve the mystery of stolen leprechaun statues in their town.

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$674

April Adventure

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Four kids search for hidden Easter eggs and solve a mystery involving a family of swans.

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January Joker

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

A group of kids try to figure out what is happening when their friends and pets start disappearing.

February Friend

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009

A group of friends try to find the owner of a mysterious rabbit that was left in their classroom closet.

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$759

White House White-out

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a missing dog and a kidnapping plot.

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$379

Happy's Big Plan

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A young pony faces challenges and unfriendly animals at a new stable.

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$759

Mayflower Treasure Hunt

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2007

A lost sapphire necklace from the Mayflower sparks a thrilling treasure hunt.

Happy Go Lucky

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A young pony faces new adventures at a riding school.

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$759

Detective Camp

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

Three friends attend a detective camp and solve a mystery involving a stolen ring and a treasure hunt.

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$674

The Zombie Zone

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

Three kids on vacation in New Orleans stumble upon a mysterious grave robbery in a small village

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$674

The X'ed-Out X-Ray

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A concert, a stolen necklace, and an X-ray. Can three kids connect the dots?

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The Yellow Yacht

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

A robbery disrupts paradise. Can three kids uncover the yacht's secret?

Werewolves Don't Run for President

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

Is the presidential candidate in Bailey City a werewolf? The kids must uncover the truth before it's too late.

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$674

The White Wolf

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

Three friends help a girl named Abbi solve a mystery involving stolen wolf pups.

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$674

The Unwilling Umpire

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

A baseball game fundraiser turns into a mystery when a valuable collection of autographed baseballs goes missing

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$674

The Vampire's Vacation

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a man in black who seems to be a vampire.

Ogres Don't Hunt Easter Eggs

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

Is the man fixing the park an ogre? The kids must find out before the festival.

The Meanest Hound Around
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The Meanest Hound Around

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

A dumped dog and a gentle watchdog escape to find a new home. Can they trust humans again?

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The School Skeleton

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A school skeleton goes missing and a group of students try to solve the mystery.

Books A-D [Collection #1]
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Books A-D [Collection #1]

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

Three friends tackle kidnappings, robberies, and hauntings in their town.

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The Runaway Racehorse

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Three friends visit their friend Forest Evans to watch his horse Whirlaway run in a race in Saratoga Springs, but when they arrive, they discover that Whirlaway has gone missing

Dinosaur Train

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Embark on a thrilling journey aboard the Dinosaur Train.

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$379

Mrs. Jeepers on Vampire Island

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

Shipwrecked kids face vampire-like islanders. Is it a dream or nightmare?

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$674

The Talking T. Rex

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

Three friends help a man who has a life-sized robotic T. rex to raise money for a museum and then try to solve the mystery of the stolen money.

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$674

The Quicksand Question

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a stolen duck bank filled with money meant for a duck bridge.

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$674

The Panda Puzzle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A baby panda is kidnapped from a petting zoo and the main characters must solve the mystery before it's too late.

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$379

Vikings Don't Wear Wrestling Belts

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Is a wrestler planning a Viking invasion in Bailey City?

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$379

Robots Don't Catch Chicken Pox

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

A drama teacher's secret could change the school forever.

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The Ninth Nugget

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A stolen gold nugget at a dude ranch leads to a thrilling mystery.

The Missing Mummy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

Three friends solve a mystery involving a stolen mummy and a treasure heist at a museum.

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$674

The Orange Outlaw

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

A group of kids try to solve the mystery of a stolen painting.

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$674

The Lucky Lottery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

Three friends try to solve a mystery involving a stolen lottery ticket worth seven million dollars.

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$379

The Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

Is the new snack bar woman the Bride of Frankenstein?

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$379

Sea Monsters Don't Ride Motorcycles

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

Can the kids stop a mysterious rider from taking Eddie away?

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$674

The Jaguar's Jewel

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

A priceless emerald is stolen from a museum, and three young friends must solve the mystery to clear the name of one of their relatives.

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$674

The Kidnapped King

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

A young prince is kidnapped and must be rescued by his new friends.

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$379

Ghosts Don't Ride Wild Horses

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

Is the mysterious cowboy a ghost seeking revenge?

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$379

Dracula Doesn't Rock and Roll

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

Strange adults in Bailey City hide mysterious secrets.

Mrs. Jeepers' Monster Class Trip

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

Students suspect their teacher's magic brooch will awaken rock monsters at a park.

Goblins Don't Play Video Games

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Is the new computer teacher at Bailey School a real goblin?

Vampire Baby

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A tiny vampire stirs up mischief at Hauntly Manor Inn.

Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A mysterious woman threatens the carnival. Can kids outsmart her before chaos ensues?

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The Invisible Island

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

Three friends try to solve a mystery involving counterfeit money on a small island.

Frankenstein Doesn't Slam Hockey Pucks

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A hockey coach resembling Frankenstein sparks fear and mystery among kids.

Ninjas Don't Bake Pumpkin Pies

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Is the new baker a ninja with a secret art heist plan?

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$379

Wolfmen Don't Hula Dance

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Is the hula dancer at Camp Lone Wolf a real wolfman?

Mrs. Jeepers in Outer Space

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Space camp turns eerie when a vampire teacher tags along.

Double Trouble Monsters

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A secret project at Hauntly Manor spells double trouble for Bailey City.

Spooky Spells

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A spell to win a spelling bee goes awry, causing chaos.

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$674

The Goose's Gold

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Three kids investigate a possible robbery on a Florida island

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$379

Giants Don't Go Snowboarding

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Is the towering snowboard instructor a real giant? Liza investigates.

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$674

The Falcon's Feathers

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

A falcon's nest is empty. Can three friends uncover the mystery before it's too late?

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$379

Ghouls Don't Scoop Ice Cream

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Can the kids stop a ghoul from bringing vampires to town?

Hercules Doesn't Pull Teeth

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Is the new dentist actually Hercules in disguise?

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$674

The Canary Caper

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a missing cat and a canary, which leads them to uncover a string of burglaries in their town.

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$674

The Empty Envelope

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

A young boy receives a series of mysterious letters in the mail that lead him and his friends on a treasure hunt to uncover the truth behind a valuable stamp.

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$674

The Deadly Dungeon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Three friends visit a famous mystery writer in her castle in Maine and become embroiled in a mystery involving a secret tunnel and a hidden treasure of rare parrots

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$379

Phantoms Don't Drive Sports Cars

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A field trip reveals a mysterious violinist. Is he the opera house phantom?

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$379

Howling at the Hauntlys'

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Is the new guest at Hauntly Manor a real werewolf?

Vampire Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1998

A mysterious newcomer with fangs and odd habits unsettles Bailey City.

Kilmer's Pet Monster

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A mysterious pet stirs excitement and suspicion at the Bailey City Best Pet Contest.

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$474

Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A mysterious sleigh ride leads Liza to a unicorn. Can she prove it?

Mrs. Jeepers' Batty Vacation

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Are Mrs. Jeepers' Transylvanian relatives vampires?

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$474

Mermaids Don't Run Track

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A mysterious coach may be a mermaid. Can the kids save their camp?

Bigfoot Doesn't Square Dance

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Eddie suspects Bigfoot lurks in Ruby Mountain.

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$674

The Absent Author

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A famous mystery writer goes missing after being invited to a book signing event in a small town.

Sale price
$674

The Bald Bandit

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Three friends try to solve a bank robbery by finding a video that shows the thief's face

Sale price
$474

Bogeymen Don't Play Football

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Is the new teacher at Bailey School the Bogeyman?

Sale price
$379

Dragons Don't Cook Pizza

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A group of students visit a pizza castle and discover a mysterious dragon that is being held captive by a knight, leading them to embark on a quest to free the dragon and uncover the truth about the castle and its inhabitants.

Knights Don't Teach Piano

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Piano lessons in a creepy castle hide a mysterious past.

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$379

The Monsters Next Door

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Kids uncover eerie secrets at a mysterious inn. Are the Hauntlys hiding something supernatural?

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$474

Angels Don't Know Karate

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996

A mysterious woman arrives, saving lives. Is she a guardian angel?

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$379

Wizards Don't Need Computers

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1996

Is the new librarian a legendary wizard in disguise?

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$379

Gargoyles Don't Drive School Buses

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1996

A bus driver resembles a missing gargoyle. Coincidence or something more?

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$474

Zombies Don't Play Soccer

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995

Can the kids break a spell to save their zombie-like coach before the big game?

Genies Don't Ride Bicycles

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1994

A mysterious genie arrives in Bailey City. Is he real or just a trickster?

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$379

Aliens Don't Wear Braces

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993

A new art teacher drains color from Bailey City. Can the kids stop her?

Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$474

Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1992

Strange happenings at Aunt Mathilda's house hint at a ghostly presence.

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$474

Werewolves Don't Go to Summer Camp

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1991

Is the new camp director a werewolf? Discover the truth at Camp Lone Wolf.

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$474

Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1990

A group of students try to uncover the truth about their mysterious new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, who seems to have supernatural powers and a strange past.

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer
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A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9

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