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The case of the left-handed lady

Springer, Nancy.

Originally published in the U.S. by Philomel Books, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group, 2006. Pursued by her much older brother, famed detective Sherlock Holmes, fourteen-year-old Enola, disguised and using false names, attempts to solve the kidnapping of a baronet's sixteen-year-old daughter in nineteenth-century London.

Date Published:2008

There's a mouse in my house

Collins, Ross,

"First published by Nosy Crow Ltd. (UK) 2020"--Title page verso. The tables have turned in this hilarious follow-up to There's a Bear on My Chair. But this time it's Bear who has an unwelcome guest, and this mouse just won't leave! He's making a real commotion in Bear's house--eating all the food, listening to loud music, and even spilling bathwater all over the floor! But when there's an unexpected knock at the door, will Bear decide that visitors aren't so bad after all?

Date Published:2021

The secret fawn

George, Kallie,

"A little girl is always missing out on the wonderful things her family gets to see and do, just because she is the youngest and littlest. She misses seeing shooting stars because she goes to bed too early; she can't pick the first apple of autumn because she's too short and, this morning, everyone else got to see a deer . . . except her. She goes into her backyard in search of the deer, a sugar cube tucked in her pocket. She sees a flick of brown in the orchard - is that the deer? No, it's just the neighbor's friendly dog (Shhhhh, Nala!). Is that it by the pond? No, that's just a bird, playing in the water. Just when she's about to give up, she spots a fawn, beautiful, quiet and small . . . just like her. For a tranquil and sublime moment, they look at each other, saying hello with their eyes. Then the fawn returns to its mother, and the little girl to hers. The Secret Fawn beautifully captures the power of nature to inspire children and shows how private experiences and connecting with nature can help kids cope with feeling left out"--

Date Published:2021

Marion takes a break

Barkley, Callie.

When a broken ankle forces Marion to withdraw from the horse show, she finds a way to stay active by helping her friends at the Critter Club animal shelter find homes for a litter of kittens.

Date Published:2013

The hidden kingdom

Sutherland, Tui, 1978-,

The five dragonets of the prophecy are hoping to hide in safety in the RainWing kingdom, and Glory is hoping to learn more about her own identity, but when tribe members start disappearing and the old queen does nothing, it is up to Glory and her friends to uncover the lurking evil.

Date Published:2023

Liz learns a lesson

Barkley, Callie.

Members of the Critter Club are all excited about their summer plans until Liz learns that, instead of taking an art class, she will have to be in summer school to improve her math skills, but a fun teacher, a classroom pet, support from her friends, and advice from her brother might get her through.

Date Published:2013

InvestiGators : Weather or Not. 10, Weather or not /

Green, John Patrick, 1975-,

"The InvestiGators' latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don't seem to be complaining. What's with the simian scientists and why is the rain green?! All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators! Also includes Spanish dialogue and a special appearance by Daryl the daffodile."--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

The chicken squad : into the wild (yet another misadventure)

Cronin, Doreen,

"A Caitlyn Dlouhy book." "Our fluffy, fearless young detectives are back. Thereâ??s a new cage in the yard, and the Chicken Squad is determined to figure out just who this is in it. Because whatever it is, itâ??s definitely up to no good. Equipped with the latest surveillance gear -- which apparently includes copious amounts of marshmallows -- the chicks venture into the wild to get answers. Letâ??s just hope they can beat that giant raincloud thatâ??s closing inâ?î because everyone knows that chickens canâ??t swim!"--

Date Published:2016

Dark shadows : yes, another misadventure

Cronin, Doreen,

"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book." "When the Chicken Squad goes on a family vacation to a farm, there is a looming dark shadow that is pestering Sugar"--

Date Published:2017

The labyrinth of doom

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-,

"Tim and his friends must face The Labyrinth of Doom on their latest quest"--

Date Published:2021

Once upon a Tim

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969-,

With no knightly experience but plenty of pluck and an impressive vocabulary, a twelve-year-old peasant, hoping to improve his station in life, volunteers to help a cowardly prince and his not very powerful wizard rescue a princess from an evil, foul-smelling monster.

Date Published:2022

Jessi Ramsey, pet-sitter

Crenshaw, Ellen T.,

"Based on the novel by Ann M. Martin" -- Cover. Eleven-year-old Jessi copes with pet sitting for the Mancusi family and serious dissension among the members of the Baby-sitters Club.

Date Published:2025

It's my bird-day

Willems, Mo,

Pigeon gets emotional when he discovers he is not the only one celebrating their bird-day.

Date Published:2026

Frostfire

MacKay, Elly,

"Just as Miriam and Celeste head out for a walk in their glittering, hoarfrost-covered garden, they are interrupted by a deep, grumbling sound. "Did you hear that?!" said Miriam. "That was the roar of a snow dragon." Miriam considers herself an expert on dragons, and as the sisters continue on their walk, Celeste peppers her with questions. Miriam is more than happy to show off her snow dragon knowledge: you won't see any snow dragons around because they use camouflage to disguise themselves as snowbanks. You won't find any tracks either, because they prefer to fly. And instead of regular fire, they breathe a different kind of fire: frostfire. Miriam seems to have an answer for everything about snow dragons. But when Celeste wanders off, she has a magical encounter that changes everything she thought she knew. Told through gently playful sibling dialogue and spectacular works of paper diorama art, Elly Mackay's newest picture book is an enchanting wintertime adventure destined to become a classic seasonal fairy tale that readers will enjoy for years to come"--

Date Published:2024

There's a bear on my chair

Collins, Ross,

"We do not make a happy pair, a mouse and bear with just one chair." --Page 4 of cover.

Date Published:2022

When I'm a Moshom

Robertson, David A.,

"A young boy reflects on what he will do when he's a Moshom (grandfather). He explains that he'll go to all their activities and cheer the loudest, because that's what his Moshom did. He'll show them their culture, just like Moshom did. He'll take them fishing and speak swampy cree, feed them Bannock and play cribbage because that's what his Moshom did with him. A touching tribute to a lost grandparent and how we keep them alive by passing down memories"--

Date Published:2026