Thursday, August 7, 2008

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

By Chris Riddell

Meet Ottoline Brown. Her parents spend their time traveling around the world adding to their collection of "intersting things." Meanwhile Ottoline stays home with her pet/friend Mr. Monroe, always on the lookout for a good mystery to solve. Ottoline has discovered a string of burglaries that has hit the city, and is distressed that many small lapdogs have disappeared. can she and Mr. Munroe come up with a plan to stop this crime wave?
A chapter book that is loaded with great illustrations -- you'll wnat to race to the end to solve the case!
J RID

Claire and the Bakery Thief

By Janice Poon
Claire moves to the country, where her parents have started an organic bakery. Claire finds a great new best friend, the bakery is a success -- but something is really wrong. All of a sudden her parents won't stop fighting, and then her mother suddenly disappears with the Artificial Flavoring Salesman. Can Claire and Jet solve the real mystery?

This book includes recipes that will make you hungry!
J POO

The Battle of Bunker Hill: An Interactive History Adventure

By Michael Burgan

You cannot rewrite the past -- or can you? You choose being a Patriot, a British soldier, or a Boston civilian as you make your way through the pages of history. A fascinating and fun way to discover all sides of historical events.
You make the choices that determine 14 different possible endings to your plot. A great book to share with a friend.
J973.3 BUR