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Guilty!
By Ruth Thomas. 2011
There's been a spate of break-ins lately in the area and everyone in Kate's class is saying that the burglar…
is Desmond Locke's dad because he's just come out of prison. Everyone, that is, except Kate. She's sure that Mr Locke is innocent and turns to her Secret Seven books for inspiration - they always find the real thief. Kate and Desmond become detectives to find out the truth and prove Desmond's dad is innocent. But the truth isn't always what you would like it to be and Kate is horrified when she discovers who really is... GUILTY.100 Questions You'd Never Ask Your Parents: Straight Answers to Teens' Questions About Sex, Sexuality, and Health
By Elisabeth Henderson, Nancy Armstrong. 2013
Teens have questions about sex. This simple manual answers their questions--honestly, simply, and reliably.What does an orgasm feel like?Does masturbating…
have any long-term negative effects?Does alcohol kill brain cells?Teens have questions about sex; it's a matter of who they ask and how reliable the answers are. Collected directly from teens and presented in a simple and accessible Q&A format, Elisabeth Henderson and Dr. Nancy Armstrong's 100 QUESTIONS YOU'D NEVER ASK YOUR PARENTS provides information about sex, drug, body, and mood in a way that's honest, nonjudgmental, and responsible.Pythagoras' Revenge: A Mathematical Mystery
By Arturo Sangalli. 2009
The celebrated mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras left no writings. But what if he had and the manuscript was never found?…
Where would it be located? And what information would it reveal? These questions are the inspiration for the mathematical mystery novel Pythagoras' Revenge. Suspenseful and instructive, Pythagoras' Revenge weaves fact, fiction, mathematics, computer science, and ancient history into a surprising and sophisticated thriller. The intrigue begins when Jule Davidson, a young American mathematician who trolls the internet for difficult math riddles and stumbles upon a neo-Pythagorean sect searching for the promised reincarnation of Pythagoras. Across the ocean, Elmer Galway, a professor of classical history at Oxford, discovers an Arabic manuscript hinting at the existence of an ancient scroll--possibly left by Pythagoras himself. Unknown to one another, Jule and Elmer each have information that the other requires and, as they race to solve the philosophical and mathematical puzzles set before them, their paths ultimately collide. Set in 1998 with flashbacks to classical Greece, Pythagoras' Revenge investigates the confrontation between opposing views of mathematics and reality, and explores ideas from both early and cutting-edge mathematics. From academic Oxford to suburban Chicago and historic Rome, Pythagoras' Revenge is a sophisticated thriller that will grip readers from beginning to surprising end.Salma Writes a Book (The Salma Series #2)
By Danny Ramadan, Anna Bron. 2023
Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian…
identity, family changes and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series. Book Two: Salma Writes a BookSalma is going to be a big sister! She’s determined to be the best sister ever, so she sets out to write the ultimate guidebook to siblinghood. But the more Salma learns about siblings, the more confused she gets, especially since her mama is fighting with her own brother, Khalou Dawood, about who he loves. Can Salma figure out what it means to be a good sister before the baby arrives?About the Series: Charming, creative Salma takes on big feelings with even bigger ideas as she navigates life in a new country, Syrian identity, family changes, and new friendships in this engaging and heartfelt early chapter book series.Mehndi Boy
By Zain Bandali, Jani Balakumar. 2023
"Delightful . . . the world needs more ‘mehndi boys!’” —Vivek Shraya, author of The Boy and the Bindi and…
God Loves Hair“A triumph . . . a story I wish I had as a child.” —Danny Ramadan, award-winning author of Salma the Syrian ChefNow in paperback! An artistic, fashion-loving boy unlocks a new talent—and learns to stand up for it—in this chapter book perfect for fans of the Sadiq series and Meet Yasmin!Tehzeeb drew curvy clouds, grand galaxies, squirmy squiggles, and delicate dots. He made charming checkerboards and even perfected paisleys. His practice was finally paying off!The first time Tehzeeb tries mehndi, his passion for the art form blossoms. Soon, he’s creating designs for all his friends and family, and dreams of becoming the most in-demand mehndi artist in town. So Tez is hurt and confused when his favorite uncle tells him mehndi isn’t for boys. His art brings people joy. How could it be wrong? Tehzeeb doesn’t want to disappoint his uncle. But when a crisis before his cousin’s wedding puts his talents to the test, Tehzeeb must find the courage to be his true creative self.Jani Balakumar’s expressive, vibrant illustrations bring Tehzeeb’s designs—and his community—to life. This charming, affirming story by debut author Zain Bandali will have you celebrating creativity, artistic expression, and being unapologetically yourself.Readers can learn more about mehndi at home with activities at the end of the book.Typhoon: A Novel
By Charles Cumming. 2009
A brilliant young MI6 operative loses a prominent defector who disappears from a Hong Kong safe house in 1997. A…
decade later, he is back to tie up loose ends, and thwart a plot to destabilize China. Adult. Descriptions of sex. Strong language. ViolenceWindcatcher (Avon Camelot Book, An)
By Avi. 1991
This tale offers a potent brew of mystery and adventure in this tale of an 11-year-old boy involved in a…
search for a centuries old shipwreck. The setting is among the Thimble Islands located off the coast of Connecticut thought to be the hiding spot of Captain Kidd's treasure. For grades 2-4Rising water
By P. J Petersen. 2002
Kevin is assigned community service--for car theft--at an animal rescue center. During a flood, he accompanies volunteers Tracy and her…
brother, Luke, on a mission to feed a trapped dog. The group runs into trouble when they encounter armed burglars looting a house. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002A will to survive
By Franklin W Dixon. 2002
Strange happenings at the Shorewood Nature Center cause Joe and Frank to go undercover to investigate. Someone wants the center…
shut down, but the Hardy boys get in the way, putting themselves at risk. The boys need to find out what's going on. American Action Fund. For grades 4-7. 1999The case of the puzzling possum (I Can Read Level 2 Ser. #3)
By Cynthia Rylant. 2001
Mr. Riley, a possum who owns a music store, calls animal detectives Bunny and Jack about a trombone that keeps…
disappearing and reappearing in the shop's window. Bunny uses her brains and Jack spies clues to solve the case. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 2001Inspector Hopper (I Can Read Bks.)
By Doug Cushman. 2000
Final curtain (The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries Ser. #14)
By Ngaio Marsh, St. Martin`s Press. 1998
Troy Alleyn, wife of Inspector Roderick Alleyn, paints a portrait of Shakespearean actor Sir Henry Ancred, a patriarch preparing to…
marry a young chorus girl. After a tense birthday dinner, Henry is found dead. Troy, finally reunited with Roderick after a prolonged separation, suspects poisoning and enlists Roderick's aid. 1947Photo finish (The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries Ser.)
By Ngaio Marsh, St. Martin`s Press. 2000
Montague Reece invites Scotland Yard's Roderick Alleyn and artist wife Troy to his New Zealand estate and commissions Troy to…
paint his mistress, opera star Sommita. As Roderick tries to protect the singer from a nuisance photographer, rumors of drug involvement surface and Sommita is found murdered. 1980False scent (The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries Ser. #21)
By Ngaio Marsh, St. Martin`s Press. 1999
When the beloved "queen of the British theater" is murdered in a cloud of perfume, the case literally reeks with…
likely suspects. It is up to Superintendent Roderick Alleyn to sniff out the motives and bring the killer to justice. 1960When in Rome (The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries Ser.)
By Ngaio Marsh, St. Martin`s Press. 1999
Under cover on an international drug smuggling investigation, Scotland Yard inspector Roderick Alleyn accompanies a motley group of sightseers on…
a tour of Italian ruins. When their unscrupulous guide disappears and a postcard vendor is murdered, Alleyn advises the travelers not to leave town before the killer is apprehended. 1971Tied up in tinsel (The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries Ser.)
By Ngaio Marsh, St. Martin`s Press. 1972
Artist Troy Alleyn visits Hilary Bill-Tasman's estate to paint Hilary's portrait. As Hilary prepares for a Christmas pageant, one of…
his eccentric guests disappears. Troy's husband, Superintendent Roderick Alleyn, arrives from London to help unravel the mystery and to interrogate Hilary's staff members--all of whom are convicted murderers. 1972A man lay dead
By Ngaio Marsh. 1934
Sir Hubert Handesley hosts a weekend house party at his country estate, during which assorted guests engage in a game…
of "murder." When a real death interrupts their parlor game, Inspector Alleyn from Scotland Yard arrives to investigate. 1934Scales of justice
By Ngaio Marsh. 1955
Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland Yard tracks a killer in the seemingly peaceful English village of Swevenings after a body…
is found in a thicket by the trout stream. He discovers that violent death is just as gruesome among the gentry as among the working class. 1955The bee's kiss: A Detective Joe Sandlands Mystery (Detective Joe Sandilands Ser.)
By Barbara Cleverly. 2005
London, 1926. Back home from India, Detective Joe Sandilands of Scotland Yard investigates the murder of Dame Beatrice Jagow-Joliffe, the…
founder of the Women's Royal Naval Service (Wrens). Joining Sandilands is Constable Mathilda Westhrope and Detective Sergeant Bill Armitage, who discover multiple suicides among the Wrens. Some strong language. 2005A wreath for Rivera (The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries Ser. #15)
By Ngaio Marsh, St. Martin`s Press. 1998
George Settinger, Lord Pastern, joins Breezy Bellairs's band much to the chagrin of his wife, Cécile, who also disapproves of…
the relationship between the band's piano-accordionist, Carlos Rivera, and her daughter, Félicité. When Carlos is murdered during a performance attended by Inspector Roderick Alleyn, Roderick investigates. 1949