humorous fiction

Folklore heroes Paul Bunyan and John Henry participate in an unusual baseball game in which cotton bales are used for baseballs.

The McBroom family is plagued by a mysterious ghost that visits their farm after every prolonged freezing spell.

Three further adventures of Arabel and her pet raven, Mortimer, include "The Mystery of Mr. Jones's Disappearing Taxi, " "Mortimer's cross, " and "Mortimer's Portrait on Glass.".

Four adventures of Arabel and her pet raven Mortimer: "Mortimer Says Nothing, " "Arabel's Birthday, " "Mr. Jone's Rest Cure, " and "A Call at the Joneses'.".

Three adventures of a little girl, Arabel, and her pet raven, Mortimer.

Aided by a wayward rhinoceros, Appelard and his motley farm animals finally have a successful harvest.

In Book the First, after the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.

Amelia Bedelia's unconventional housekeeping has surprising results.

Amelia Bedelia entertains Mr. and Mrs. Rogers by showing them her family album and describing what her relatives do.

A cat named Bendemolena lives in a noisy place. To keep out the noise, she wears a pot on her head but has trouble hearing when someone is speaking to her.