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The Houdini box

2001
A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box--one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed.

Ray & me

a baseball card adventure
2011
After he learns a hard lesson about wearing his baseball helmet at the plate, Stosh travels back to 1920 to try to save minor league baseball player Ray Chapman, who is the only known player to die from being struck in the head by a baseball.

Daredevil over Niagara

2005
Amateur ropewalker, Max Mitchel, his brother Marty, and their friend Trudy Reeves, take a trip to Niagara Falls, where they meet The Great Farini, and witness his final death-defying stunt.

Benjamin Franklinstein lives!

2011
While working on a science fair project, a Philadelphia school boy discovers both a secret laboratory in his basement and Benjamin Franklin, who comes to life after receiving a jolt of electricity.

The big race

a story about loyalty
2003
When Nakoma falls into the water during the big race, princess Pocahontas stops to help her showing that friendship is more important than any contest.

A promising day

a story about keeping promises
2003
Pocahontas and her friends keep their promise of bringing food to the festival.

Kat and the emperor's gift

1998
Having traveled in her time machine to the court of Kublai Khan, Kat comes to the aid of a Mongolian princess who is facing a fearful future.

Danger in the dark

a Houdini & Nate mystery
2010
Thirteen-year-old Nathaniel, aided by the famous magician Harry Houdini, plots to unmask a phony spirit advisor attempting to relieve the boy's great aunt of her fortune.

The first four years

2004
During their first four years of marriage, Laura and Almanzo Wilder have a child and fight a losing battle in their attempts to succeed at farming on the South Dakota prairie.

The goalie mask

2004
Marc, a young goalie frustrated with being held back by his coach, finds a way to inspire the coach's confidence after hearing the story of Jacques Plante, the first National Hockey League goalkeeper to play wearing a mask.

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