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Solve It @ the Library...1998

THE ABC MYSTERY
THE ABC MYSTERY
Cushman, Doug
Inspector McGroom uses the alphabet to find stolen art.
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THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Doyle, Arthur Conan
Join Watson as he shadows the master detective. J Fic D
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ART DOG
ART DOG
Hurd, Thacher
Who stole the Mona Woofa from the Dogopolis Museum of Art?
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AUNT EATER'S MYSTERY VACATION
AUNT EATER'S MYSTERY VACATION
Cushman, Doug
An anteater solves mysteries while at the Hotel Bathwater.
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THE BAG I'M TAKING TO GRANDMA'S
THE BAG I'M TAKING TO GRANDMA'S
Neitzel, Shirley
Rebuses reveal what a little boy packs for his trip.
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THE BODIES IN THE BESSLEDORF HOTEL
THE BODIES IN THE BESSLEDORF HOTEL
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
Bernie and his friends track disappearing bodies. J Fic N
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THE BOGGART
THE BOGGART
Cooper, Susan
A mischievous spirit travels from Scotland to Canada, wreaking havoc. J Fic C
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THE BONE DETECTIVES: HOW FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGISTS SOLVE CRIME AND UNCOVER MYSTERIES OF THE DEAD
THE BONE DETECTIVES: HOW FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGISTS SOLVE CRIME AND UNCOVER MYSTERIES OF THE DEAD
Jackson, Donna M.
Photographs document a scientific murder mystery. J 363.25 J
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BUGGY RIDDLES
BUGGY RIDDLES
Hall, Katy
What is the best year for grasshoppers? Leap year!
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BUNNICULA: A RABBIT TALE OF MYSTERY
BUNNICULA: A RABBIT TALE OF MYSTERY
Howe, James
Why are the tomatoes in the refrigerator turning white? J Fic H
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CALCULATOR RIDDLES
CALCULATOR RIDDLES
Adler, David A.
Calculate the answers. J 793.74 A
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CAM JANSEN AND THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN DIAMONDS
CAM JANSEN AND THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN DIAMONDS
Adler, David A.
Two fifth graders solve the case. J Fic A (Young Readers)
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A CASE FOR JENNY ARCHER
A CASE FOR JENNY ARCHER
Conford, Ellen
What are the neighbors across the street up to? J FIC C
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THE CASE OF THE ELEVATOR DUCK
THE CASE OF THE ELEVATOR DUCK
Berends, Polly B.
Can you hide a duck in the bathroom? J Fic B (Young Readers)
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THE CASE OF THE GOBLIN PEARLS
THE CASE OF THE GOBLIN PEARLS
Yep, Laurence
Lily and her aunt solve a mystery in San Francisco's Chinatown. J Fic Y
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THE CASE OF THE HUNGRY STRANGER
THE CASE OF THE HUNGRY STRANGER
Bonsall, Crosby
Who is the blueberry pie thief?
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CHANGES, CHANGES
CHANGES, CHANGES
Hutchins, Pat
What will the wooden blocks become? J Pic H
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CHESTER'S WAY
CHESTER'S WAY
Henkes, Kevin
Why is Lilly wearing a disguise?
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DIGGING UP DINOSAURS
DIGGING UP DINOSAURS
Aliki
How did T-Rex get into the museum? J 567.9 A
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THE DOLLHOUSE MURDERS
THE DOLLHOUSE MURDERS
Wright, Betty Ren
Why are there ghostly lights in the middle of the night? J Fic W
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THE EAR, THE EYE AND THE ARM
THE EAR, THE EYE AND THE ARM
Farmer, Nancy
In 2194 in Zimbabwe, 3 mutant detectives track 3 kidnapped children. J Fic F
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ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN: BOY DETECTIVE
ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN: BOY DETECTIVE
Sobol, Donald J.
You have the clues - now solve the case. J Fic S
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FROG, WHERE ARE YOU?
FROG, WHERE ARE YOU?
Mayer, Mercer
Can a boy and his dog find their missing pet?
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FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
Konigsburg, E. L.
What mystery awaits Claudia and Jamie at the Metropolitan Museum of Art? J Fic K
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THE GHOST ON SATURDAY NIGHT
THE GHOST ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Fleischman, Sid
Can Opie thwart a bank robbery? J Fic F
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THE GRAND ESCAPE
THE GRAND ESCAPE
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
Marco and Polo, two house cats, join the Club of Mysteries. J Fic N
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GRANDFATHER TANG'S STORY: A TALE TOLD WITH TANGRAMS
GRANDFATHER TANG'S STORY: A TALE TOLD WITH TANGRAMS
Tompert , Ann
Chinese puzzles help tell the story of shape changing fox fairies.
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GRANDPA TOAD'S SECRETS
GRANDPA TOAD'S SECRETS
Kasza, Keiko
Can Little Toad fight off the huge monster?
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HARRIET THE SPY
HARRIET THE SPY
Fitzhugh, Louise
What happens when the secrets in Harriet's notebook are revealed? J Fic F
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HATTIE AND THE FOX
HATTIE AND THE FOX
Fox, Mem
Who is hiding in the woods with two eyes, a nose, and a bushy tail?
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HAVE YOU SEEN MY DUCKLING?
HAVE YOU SEEN MY DUCKLING?
Tafuri, Nancy
Where is mother duck's missing duckling?
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THE HOUSE OF DIES DREAR
THE HOUSE OF DIES DREAR
Hamilton, Virginia
Old mysteries remain at a stop on the Underground Railroad. J Fic H
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THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
Bellairs, John
How many minutes are left until doomsday? J Fic B
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HOW MUCH IS A MILLION?
HOW MUCH IS A MILLION?
Schwartz, David M.
Can you count to ten, twenty, one hundred or a trillion? J 513.2 S
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IN A DARK, DARK ROOM AND OTHER SCARY TALES
IN A DARK, DARK ROOM AND OTHER SCARY TALES
Schwartz, Alvin
Seven stories to read with the lights on.
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IS IT RED? IS IT YELLOW? IS IT BLUE?
IS IT RED? IS IT YELLOW? IS IT BLUE?
Hoban, Tana
What color are the fruits, balloons, and lollipops?
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IT LOOKED LIKE SPILT MILK
IT LOOKED LIKE SPILT MILK
Shaw, Charles G.
But what was it?
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JULIAN, SECRET AGENT
JULIAN, SECRET AGENT
Cameron, Ann
Julian, brother Huey, and friend Gloria decide to be "crime busters." J Fic C (Young Readers)
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THE KNIGHTS OF THE KITCHEN TABLE
THE KNIGHTS OF THE KITCHEN TABLE
Scieszka, Jon
Can the "Time Warp Trio" escape from knights, dragons, and smelly giants? J Fic S
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MAGGIE AND THE PIRATE
MAGGIE AND THE PIRATE
Keats, Ezra Jack
Who stole Maggie's pet cricket?
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MAGIC SECRETS
MAGIC SECRETS
Wyler, Rose
Can you perform the tricks? J 793.8 W
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MISS NELSON IS MISSING!
MISS NELSON IS MISSING!
Allard, Harry
Can the kids of Room 207 make Miss Viola Swamp disappear?
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THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF LEON ( I MEAN NOEL )
THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF LEON ( I MEAN NOEL )
Raskin, Ellen
Who and where is Mrs. Carillon's husband? J Fic R
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THE MYSTERIOUS TADPOLE
THE MYSTERIOUS TADPOLE
Kellogg, Steven
Watch Louis's pet tadpole grow monstrously big. J Pic K
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NATE THE GREAT
NATE THE GREAT
Sharmat, Marjorie W.
The young detective solves the first of many mysteries.
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PIGGIE PIE!
PIGGIE PIE!
Palantini, Margie
Gritch the witch seeks her supper at Old MacDonald's farm.
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RIDDLE-ICIOUS
RIDDLE-ICIOUS
Lewis , J. Patrick
A collection of humorous poems that are riddles as well as rhymes. J 817 L.
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THE RUBY IN THE SMOKE
THE RUBY IN THE SMOKE
Pullman, Philip
Sally searches for a mysterious gem in 19th century London. J Fic P
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THE SECRET BIRTHDAY MESSAGE
THE SECRET BIRTHDAY MESSAGE
Carle, Eric
Follow the coded directions to help Tim find his birthday present. J Pic C
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THE SEVEN TREASURE HUNTS
THE SEVEN TREASURE HUNTS
Byars, Betsy
Two boys try to outsmart each other, with hilarious results. J Fic B (Young Readers)
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SOMETHING QUEER AT THE LIBRARY
SOMETHING QUEER AT THE LIBRARY
Levy, Elizabeth
Library books link up to a mystery at a dog show.
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SPIDER KANE AND THE MYSTERY UNDER THE MAY-APPLE
SPIDER KANE AND THE MYSTERY UNDER THE MAY-APPLE
Osborne, Mary Pope
Can a spider, a moth and two ladybugs help a young butterfly? J Fic O
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SPYING ON MISS MULLER
SPYING ON MISS MULLER
Bunting, Eve
Is Jessie's teacher at her World War II Irish school a German spy? J Fic B
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STORIES TO SOLVE: FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
STORIES TO SOLVE: FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Shannon, George
How is it done? J 398.2 S
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THE SYLVIA GAME
THE SYLVIA GAME
Alcock, Vivien
Does Emily really resemble a long-dead girl in a famous painting? J Fic A
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TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN
TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN
Pearce, Philippa
A boy of today and girl of long ago meet in an English garden. J Fic P
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THE TREK
THE TREK
Jonas, Ann
Can you find the hidden animals? J Pic J
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TUCK EVERLASTING
TUCK EVERLASTING
Babbitt, Natalie
Strangers now know the Tuck family's secret. J Fic B
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TUESDAY
TUESDAY
Wiesner, David
Why are the frogs floating through the town on their lily pads?
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THE VIEW FROM THE CHERRY TREE
THE VIEW FROM THE CHERRY TREE
Roberts, Willo Davis
Rob has witnessed a murder but only the murderer believes him. J Fic R
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WAIT TILL HELEN COMES: A GHOST STORY
WAIT TILL HELEN COMES: A GHOST STORY
Hahn, Mary D.
Can Molly and Michael save their sister from a ghost child? J Fic H
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THE WESTING GAME
THE WESTING GAME
Raskin, Ellen
A millionaire's heirs must solve a mystery to claim their money. J Fic R
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WHAT MAKES A MAGNET?
WHAT MAKES A MAGNET?
Branley, Franklyn M.
What do opposites attract? J 538.4 B
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WHAT'S UNDER MY BED?
WHAT'S UNDER MY BED?
Stevenson, James
What scared Grandpa when he was a little boy?
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WHERE DOES IT GO?
WHERE DOES IT GO?
Miller, Margaret
Where do you put your socks and crayons?
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WHERE'S SPOT?
WHERE'S SPOT?
Hill, Eric
Lift the flap and help Spot's mother find his hiding place.
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WHO TOOK THE FARMER'S HAT?
WHO TOOK THE FARMER'S HAT?
Nodset, Joan L.
The farmer loses his hat but none of the animals have seen it.
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WHO'S IN RABBIT'S HOUSE? A MASAI TALE
WHO'S IN RABBIT'S HOUSE? A MASAI TALE
Aardema, Verna
Rabbit has a problem - someone is inside her house and won't let her in.
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WHOSE HAT?
WHOSE HAT?
Miller, Margaret
Can you name who is wearing the hat?
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WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE'S EARS: A WEST AFRICAN TALE
WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE'S EARS: A WEST AFRICAN TALE
Aardema, Verna
What happens when mosquito tells a lie? J 398.2 A
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WHY THE SUN AND THE MOON LIVE IN THE SKY
WHY THE SUN AND THE MOON LIVE IN THE SKY
Dayrell, Elphinstone
What did the water ask them to build? J 398.2 D
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WINNIE-THE-POOH
WINNIE-THE-POOH
Milne, A.A.
Who is this famous character?
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THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGH CHASE
THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGH CHASE
Aiken, Joan
Can two children escape their wicked English guardian? J Fic A
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