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Amy learned a lot in her babysitting course - but not what to do if two thugs show up, intent on kidnapping. When Amy agreed to babysit little Kendra Edgerton, she had no idea she was stepping into a kidnapping plot. Armed with misinformation and a weapon, the two men force the girls out of the house and take them to a remote cabin in the woods. There they make videos of the girls and mail them to Kendra’s wealthy parents in an effort to get ransom money.

Calling all cool little detectives! Dive into our thrilling detective audio drama and become a case-solving hero while learning important safety tips! Join Sheriff Labrador on a rollercoaster of adventures, cracking open mysterious cases! Each story is a whirlwind of surprises, challenges, and valuable safety lessons. You'll find clues, uncover truths, and learn how to stay safe in various situations. Are you ready to unlock some detective-style safety knowledge? Hop into Sheriff Labrador's Mystery Files, and let's solve mysteries together! It's all about exploring, learning, and keeping ...

The national burglar of France faces off against the national detective of England in two unforgettable stories. Originally released as Arsene Lupin vs. Herlock Sholmes because of copyright issues, we have taken the liberty of replacing the counterfeit names originally published with those of the original sleuth himself, Sherlock Holmes (in the place of Herlock Sholmes) and his faithful Dr. Watson (in the place of Wilson). The result is an experience for the ages that you won't want to miss.

The First World War has ended, but it hasn’t gone away. When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young soldiers who are still battling the effects of war. Huw can’t forget the terrible things he’s seen, but Johnny doesn’t even remember who he is. As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a mystery, she finds her own way to fight for what she believes in - and learns that some things should never be forgotten....

Book 2 in the Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency series! Many are unhappy about Mr. Alexander Jr.'s daring drive to the summit of Ben Nevis, but who is trying to sabotage the record-setting expedition? Willing passengers Christie and Agatha are keen to embark on a rip-roaring adventure, but soon they're embroiled in a thicker plot than they bargained for.

Questa è l'incredibile vicenda del giovane Emil che, derubato da uno sconosciuto sul treno mentre si dirige da solo verso la grande metropoli, si ritrova a metter su un’agguerrita banda di cento e più ragazzini per dare la caccia al ladro e reclamare giustizia per il torto subito. Un inseguimento mozzafiato ricco di personaggi e fantastici intrichi, sullo sfondo di una Berlino anni '20. Racconta la trascinante voce di Daniele Fior; colonna sonora d'autore di Claudio Del Vecchio a fisarmonica.

Dive into the silly world of Letter Town, where all the people are letters, but not always what you expect! Join Detective D and Little D, the dynamic duo solving mysteries like who is taking all the rotting vegetables from Letter Town? And who is demolishing that house? And WHY? Will you help find Robber R? Will you lock up Bad B for good? Or will you uncover someone else entirely?

Join Danny, a young mystery enthusiast who faces teasing from older boys for his passion. After relocating to the countryside with his mother, he discovers the world of Cub Scouts, where he acquires the skills necessary to embark on his thrilling detective journey. – Summary by LynneT

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky nine-year-old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay…EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all! Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

This heirloom book about a renaissance pig is lovingly passed from generation to generation, and is an authentic American classic. Freddy the Pig knows the rats have stolen the missing toy train. Now he has to find where it is hidden and convict the rats of the crime. Who will win Freddy's first case, the sly, scheming rats or the honorable Freddy?

In The Case of the Crown Jewels, when the crown jewels go missing from Kennel Palace, it's up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and Dr. Catson to solve the crime. But with multiple suspects and a trail that's starting to run cold, will they be able to catch the culprit in time? In The Mystery of the Vanishing Magician, when a famous magician vanishes from a train bound to Paris, Catson is convinced of foul play… but none of the other passengers seem to know anything about the magician. Was he on the train at all?

Meet Ruby, a tough-as-enamel Detective at the Tooth Fairy Bureau of Investigation (TFBI) and Wren, a nervous tech fairy, who are forced to team up for the ultimate case. Their mission? Find the stolen Wishing Tooth - an ancient relic with the power to reshape reality. To catch the thief, Ruby and Wren must uncover a trail of clues that force them to face their deepest fears. From the streets of New York City to the lost tomb of Queen Nefertiti, this high-flying adventure is packed with magic, gadgets and danger. Can they rely on each other and save the world before a wish is made? One wish ...

When the Pond Squad is invited to participate in the Emerald Pond Games, they can’t wait to compete. Playing sports, making new friends, and spending time with Maxwell—Emerald Pond’s cool mallard duck—sounds like a perfect afternoon to Willow. But when Maxwell mysteriously disappears in the middle of a game, the animals know something’s wrong. With all the strange plastic items floating around the pond, Willow is sure Maxwell is in danger. Fortunately, Detective Duck is on the job, solving these puzzling mysteries before they get out of hand and destroy another habitat!

Half-siren Elvira Vance doesn’t trust outsiders. Especially not the human detective who’s been hired to investigate the disappearances of a chupacabra and the crown for the Marfa Monster Festival. While humans are convinced the monster skipped town with the crown, Elvira knows there’s more...

Joe can't believe his luck when his dad rents a castle for their Easter holidays—but is devastated when his mum receives a better invitation and the trip is cancelled. Determined to have his holiday, Joe develops a plan to go with his friends instead. The castle is everything the friends had hoped for, but it's not long before they hear strange noises underground and notice yellow eyes lurking in the forest. And when Sherlock falls through some rotten boards and into an old well, they discover an ancient box, containing a 200-year-old notebook and an incomplete treasure map.

Opal Watson, Private Eye introduces an exciting new middle grade mystery series based on the popular original Pinna podcast that feels like a modern-day version of Harriet the Spy. Opal Watson loves being a detective. When her neighbor’s cat goes missing or her grandmother loses her cherished...

The Story Shop is packed full of plots, costumes, and characters galore. And shopkeepers Wilbur and Fred are ready and waiting to find every customer their perfect adventure! When Suzy Sloth is found snoozing in the shop, Wilbur thinks she'll be perfect for a mystery-solving detective adventure … but can she stay awake long enough to sniff out all the clues?

Three people – Indigenous, immigrant, and settler – journey over dangerous terrain in a race against time, and each other, to gain control of a vast parcel of land. YOU decide how events unfold, ultimately determining how the land is stewarded, and by whom. An urban couple are on a...

After a merciless winter, spring has sprung in 1880 Stockholm, and the city awaits the arrival of the SS Vega, the first ship to have sailed the Northeast Passage. Life is busy at the orphanage, but twelve-year-old Mika quickly notices that the older orphans are up to something—and it doesn’t look good. When Constable Hoff approaches her with information about thefts around the city, Mika becomes even more concerned about what the other kids are up to—and what they might be planning for the Vega celebration.

Lucas, Zoe y Marina piensan tomarse unos días de descanso como Rescatadores Mágicos. Quieren explorar los rincones más fabulosos del mundo mágico a bordo del monstruobús, un simpático autobús con vida propia. Pero, nada más comenzar el viaje, empiezan a suceder cosas extrañas.