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The hunt for hidden treasure

a mystery about rocks
2012
When Jordan finds a fossilized log with a map inside, the campers of Camp Dakota set out in search of treasure, but since erosion and weathering have changed the landscape they must use their knowledge of geology to follow the landmarks on the map. Includes glossary and experiments.

A dark inheritance

2015
When Michael Malone saves a dog, he discovers that he has paranormal abilities, which bring him to the attention of a secret organization, UNICORNE, but he plans to use the ability to find out what happened to his father, who mysteriously vanished three years earlier, and save his new friend, Freya.

Trail ride troubles

2014
The Core Four--Avery, Bree, Esha, and Jaelyn, campers at Storm Cliff Stables--discover that someone has been cutting down trees on Aunt Jane's property just as an old friend and neighbor of hers is pushing to buy a piece of her land.

Horsenapped!

Bree has decided to give up riding after a bad fall at home, but she still enjoys summers at Storm Cliff Stables with her close friends, and learning how to care for the horses and other animals--but when the animals start disappearing one by one Bree is determined to solve the mystery.

Pipsie, nature detective

the disappearing caterpillar
2015
Let's make this mystery history. Pipsie loves everything wild--from dragonflies to oceans to tall, tall trees. She also loves solving mysteries. That's why she and her turtle Alfred notice that their new friend Frannie the caterpillar has vanished. Pipsie is on the case. She grabs her magnifying glass, goes to her treehouse headquarters, and begins to search for clues.

Arthur Conan Doyle's The hound of the Baskervilles

a graphic novel
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to Dartmoor to solve the mystery surrounding the late Sir Charles Baskerville, a family curse, and a monsterous hound. In graphic novel format.

It came from beneath the playground

"Fifth-grade private eyes Logan and Gustavo use their doodling and detective skills to solve the mystery of a group of moles that have stolen the amusement park merry-go-round"--.

Fire storm

2014
"A fourth action-filled puzzler for teen Sherlock as he plunges into a fight for his life and battles to discover what has happened to his missing friends"--Provided by publisher.

Night judgement at Sinos

1970
The island of Sinos has become a prison for political offenders from the Greek mainland. A fortress of grim solitude and secrets, Sinos is the last place anyone would voluntarily enter but deep sea diver Jack Savage has little choice. After losing his boat, Savage is approached by shipping magnate Dimitri Aleko. The multi-millionaire has taken an extreme interest in Savage's background as a Royal Marine Commando and his expertise in underwater sabotage.

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