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A young man born and raised in America has allegiance to his family, his faith, and the country he was born in. It's the Jihad who breaks the circle of harmony and invites Aadheen to attend a training camp in the Middle East. Aadheen, a student at the local University, is panicked over his father's insistence that he, the third child, accept the Jihad's invitation. Concerned for his future, his family, if he ignores the invitation, and his life, Aadheen contacts the Central Intelligence Agency. Following the CIA's instructions, Aadheen makes the International journey ....... where he ...

Life is filled with choices, big and small. Critical thinking empowers children to evaluate options, foresee potential outcomes, and make informed decisions. This skill is invaluable, not just in their formative years but throughout life. Critical thinkers are naturally curious. They question the status quo, seek deeper understanding, and are always eager to learn. This innate curiosity can lead to a lifelong love for learning. When children think critically, they learn to face challenges head-on, adapt to changing situations, and bounce back from setbacks. This resilience is crucial for ...

Aspiring inventor Isaac Turner lives with his dad, the Chief Horologist in charge of Big Ben. But when his father vanishes from the belfry on the night the clocks go back, leaving behind only a smashed pocket watch and a cryptic message, Isaac determines to find him. Hunting a trail of clues through London’s landmarks, Isaac uncovers a sinister plot in the gears of government and embarks on a race against time to save his father – and time itself.

Meet Maysa and Musa Malik. They might be twins but they are total opposites. And together they make an unstoppable team, especially when trying to solve a mystery! Maysa Malik and her twin brother Musa must solve another mystery - with the help of their neighbour, Norman, of course!

Once again Indiana Bones and his bestest friend, Aisha, have to gather their wits, courage and plenty of snacks to sniff out clues and solve a twisty mystery. On the hunt for the Lonely Avenger's lost treasure, the intrepid travellers set off on another trek, this time to the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. But nothing is ever simple for our heroes, and the slippery Serpent and stinky Ringo are still hot on their tails, determined to thwart their every move.

When Riley notices a new scarecrow in the field by her house, she doesn't think much of it. Until she hears rumours of break-ins across town and strange figures sighted in the fields when the sun goes down. And then one night she hears a tap at the window... It's time to get the Shiver Squad on the case. But when all roads lead them to the abandoned Darkraven Farm, will they be able to save the town from the scarecrow's vengeance in time?

What's worse, betraying your best friend, or losing your home? Poppy Parker is between a rock and a hard spot. Her new life with Detective Trey Brannigan and his mom is going great until a shy, lonely neighbor girl crashes her bicycle right outside their front yard. As the girls develop a friendship, Poppy is stunned to learn that Presley is harboring a dangerous secret that could cost an innocent life if revealed. Fighting her instinct to confide in Trey, Poppy nervously promises to keep quiet. But as more details emerge, she's soon facing an impossible choice--expose the secret at the ...

This book combines the characters from the “Gus, the Ghost-Face Dog” series with the characters from “The Dance Team Detectives.” Both sets of characters have a family connection and visit the same family ranch. The characters are older now, and their adventures are even more challenging. In the first two stories, the Mitchell siblings and cousins investigate the theft of a priceless family heirloom, and then attempt to rescue herds of wildlife from poachers.

Noah is is camped out on the couch with a cold. But everyone is talking about the diamond necklace that was stolen on Sycamore Street. His brother Josh and friend Olivia search the alleys and pawnshops. Can Noah help them gather the clues they need to follow the trail? Will the thief get away with stealing the necklace, or will the kids find the snowflake diamond and receive the reward?

Stories of Fiction, Fantasy, and Fun is a collection of 45 short stories written in the 1980's by a kid, for kids. The Author wrote these stories as a kid, to be read by kids, and read by kids to other kids. Adults may read these stories of course, but those that live in denial of their creativity will be challenged by the contents of this book. Although mostly fictional, some stories were based on real people, places, and events. Character names have been changed to protect the identity and integrity of all people, thus making each story even more fictional. Warning: those that try to ...

Professor Stowell attended public and private schools in the WV, VA, and MD Tristate area. He wrote these stories to be read by interesting and creative people. Although these are short stories of generic fiction, they are not intended to be read by boring and dull people. If boring and dull people read this book, child-like inner artistic tendencies may occur (like imagination). Charles Town, West Virginia Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Bolivar, West Virginia Frederick, Maryland Providence, Rhode Island 1987-1988 Private School Grade 6 1988-1990 Private School Grades 7 & 8 1990-1991 Public ...

Zander Olinga’s grandmother is the owner of the fabled Number Nine Plaza, the spectacular nineteen-story skyscraper. The Nine has everything imaginable, including a massive Ferris wheel on its rooftop, monorail tracks suspended from its ceiling, and twenty-five glass elevators. But there’s something evil looming in the shadows, and strange accidents start befalling the guests. When Zander and his friend Natasha come across a series of inscriptions hidden throughout the walls of The Nine, they discover that the clues will lead them to a magical object which protects the store’s very existence.

With her mom and new baby brother home from the hospital, it's almost time for Harriet to pack up and head home from Marble Island and all the friends she's made. But Harriet doesn't have time to think about that—not when she discovers that Moneypenny, her Nanu’s adorable basset hound, has been poisoned! Harriet suspects the culprit is one of the guests staying at Nanu's bed-and-breakfast, and she and her best friend, Clarence, are once again on the case.

It’s February, and Kayla Washington is selling chocolate candy bars to raise money for a gymnastics tournament. She brings a couple of boxes to school to sell to her classmates. When she accidentally leaves the boxes outside along with the envelope filled with money, someone has taken it! It’s up to Mo to investigate what happened. Who took the candy along with the money, and why?

Ein Sammelband, bestehend aus drei spannenden Fällen des Meisterdetektivs! Seit Luc Lucas seinen Job bei der Kripo aufgegeben hat, möchte er mit Kriminalfällen eigentlich nichts mehr zu tun haben und sich nur noch um seine Pferdezucht kümmern. Doch wie es das Schicksal will, stolpert er immer wieder in geheimnisvolle Fälle, in denen sein Spürsinn bitter benötigt wird.

О способности Нэнси Дрю раскрывать даже самые сложные и запутанные дела известно далеко за пределами ее родного городка Ривер-Хайтс. На этот раз юная сыщица со своими верными спутницами Бесс и Джордж отправляется в Перу, чтобы помочь их новой подруге Карле раскрыть загадку семейной реликвии — деревянной дощечки с изображением обезьяны. Об этой вещице известно только то, что сделал ее человек по имени Агилар, который зашифровал на ней послание. Но в этом послании скрыто нечто такое, за чем разворачивается самая настоящая охота недоброжелателей. Для среднего школьного возраста.

If you're a fan of Pretty Little Liars or The Lying Game by Sara Shepard or any of the RL Stine thrillers then check out this book! Chloe is excited about spending her senior year of high school in California with her friend Jake's family. Even the usual dread of being the new girl can't bring her down. That is, until she stumbles across the dead body of the most popular girl in school, Lora Kelly. Now she's receiving threatening notes...will she be next? Everyone is a suspect. There's her childhood friend Jake, who she's known forever and there's his girlfriend, Kate, who is insanely ...

For fans of Nancy Drew, Veronica Mars, and female teen sleuths! Kait Lenox is officially Ethan Ripley's girlfriend and she might even be kinda sorta becoming non enemies with her ex-bff Ariel Walker. Everything is going great! That is until Kait stumbles across another suspicious death at her favorite coffee shop, Wired. Not able to help herself, Kait sets out to investigate! Suddenly Kait's problems go from whether or not she should say the L-word to fears that the murder she's investigating might not be murder at all. Should Kait follow her gut or is she just chasing murders? The Funeral ...

The MVP club needs to raise money for their basketball tournament. At first, they think selling popcorn will be easy... but then Luke eats more popcorn than he sells! Plus there’s a new kid at school who might need the money even more than the team does. Can the MVP kids raise enough money, win the tournament, and help their friend?

Die 5 GESCHWISTER haben sich in Rumänien verirrt! Versehentlich landen sie an einem düsteren Schloss voller Geheimnisse. Als sie dann noch erfahren, dass die Eltern der dort lebenden Kinder spurlos verschwunden sind, wittern sie ihr nächstes Abenteuer. Dabei geraten sie in ein riesiges Labyrinth im Schlossgarten. Können Hans–Georg, Esther, Marianne, Petra und Alexander die vermissten Eltern retten? Und wie können sie einen Ausweg aus den verschlungenen Mauern finden? Fest steht: Sie dürfen niemals das Ziel vor Augen verlieren.