Preller, James

Soccer star Kristy Barrett, a thirteen-year-old who dreams of playing for the women's Olympic team, faces an identity crisis and struggles with pain and panic attacks after a severe concussion sidelines her.

"Welcome. Have a seat. Just ignore the one-eyed doll staring at you. Don't worry about the sleeping monster. Or the wolves laying in wait. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. This isn't just any tale. This is a scary tale. For the first time, three of James Preller's . . . spooky stories are available in one volume. Dive into 'Nightmareland', 'One-eyed doll', and 'Swamp monster' in this three-book omnibus"--Back cover.

A determined moose attempts to bounce, float, and climb to new heights while two birds observe from their perch.

"Try as they might, the McGinn family can't seem to escape from the clutches of the EXIT 13 Motel. Other guests come and go, totally unaware of the fact that Ash, Willow, and the rest of their family aren't able to leave, no matter how hard they try. But as they attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery of the Motel, things only seem to get more bizarre. Ash is hearing and seeing strange things almost every night, and Willow's attempts to learn more about Kristoff--the dark and brooding Motel receptionist--uncover a massive secret that has so far remained hidden underneath the Motel itself. New guests, new frights, and new animals in need of saving mean that the McGinn siblings--and Daisy the goldendoodle--have their work cut out for them. Can they get to the bottom of it all before the Motel closes its doors on them, once and for all?"--Provided by publisher.

"Mary O'Malley is tired of keeping secrets. Secrets like her older brother, Jonny's, drug use . . . When two girls Mary thought were her friends decide to slam another girl online, Mary tries to look the other way. Then the girls turn on Mary, and suddenly, she doesn't have a safety zone. Her brother is out of control, her family's energies are all spent on him. There is only one person she can turn to"--Provided by publisher.

"Someone's been stealing from the Lost and Found. But the strangest part of this mystery is what they've been stealing. Not mittens or books or water bottles--only hats! Just when Jigsaw comes up with a plan to catch this Hat Burglar in the act, the mystery thief strikes again, right under his nose! Will this be the first cast Jigsaw and Mia can't solve?"--Dust jacket.

"Bored at home and ignored by your workaholic parents, you decide to go outside and build a fairy house, and just when you're sure nothing is going to happen, you meet Bert the Below Average: a real, live fairy. He's not exactly what you had in mind, but he'll do. Let the adventure begin!"--Provided by publisher.

Jigsaw and Mila decide to investigate when a series of strange incidents lead people to believe a black bear may be loose in the town.

Jigsaw investigates when a scarecrow seems to be able to walk.