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Snap is a gripping novel about a teenage boy's hunt for his mother's killer. Jack's in charge, said his mother as she disappeared up the road to get help. I won't be long. Now eleven-year-old Jack and his two sisters wait on the hard shoulder in their stifling, broken-down car, bickering and whining and playing I-Spy until she comes back. But their mother doesn't come back. She never comes back. And after that long, hot summer's day, nothing will ever be the same again. Three years later, Jack's fifteen now and still in charge ... alone in the house. Meanwhile across town, a young woman called Catherine While wakes to find a knife beside her bed, and a note reading I could of killed you. The police are tracking a mysterious burglar they call Goldilocks, for his habit of sleeping in the beds of the houses he robs, but Catherine doesn't see the point of involving the police. And Jack, very suddenly, may be on the verge of finding out who killed his mother. A twisty, masterfully written novel that will have readers on the edge of their seats.
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Snap
Snap is a gripping novel about a teenage boy's hunt for his mother's killer. Jack's in charge, said his mother as she disappeared up the road to get help. I won't be long. Now eleven-year-old Jack and his two sisters wait on the hard shoulder in their stifling, broken-down car, bickering and whining and playing I-Spy until she comes back. But their mother doesn't come back. She never comes back. And after that long, hot summer's day, nothing will ever be the same again. Three years later, Jack's fifteen now and still in charge ... alone in the house. Meanwhile across town, a young woman called Catherine While wakes to find a knife beside her bed, and a note reading I could of killed you. The police are tracking a mysterious burglar they call Goldilocks, for his habit of sleeping in the beds of the houses he robs, but Catherine doesn't see the point of involving the police. And Jack, very suddenly, may be on the verge of finding out who killed his mother. A twisty, masterfully written novel that will have readers on the edge of their seats.
Magic Matt and the Jack O' Lantern
"Magic Matt can do magic. But sometimes, he makes mistakes. This funny story is for new readers like you."
Fluffy's spring vacation
Fluffy the class guinea pig must deal with the unwanted attention of two cats, a visit to the hair salon, and a trip to the airport when he goes home with Emma for spring break.
Soccer around the world
Maya and Miguel learn from soccer star Eddie Johnson how soccer is played around the world.
The magic school bus gets crabby
Ms. Frizzle's class rides the magic school bus to a tide pool where they get a very personal view of the life found there.
The Bully Boggarts (Titchy Witch)
Wanda Witch uses a clever spell against the goblin bullies who try to scare her.
Magic Matt and the dinosaur
After several attempts to conjure up a turtle, Magic Matt makes a dinosaur appear, which seems like fun until he learns that a dinosaur is not the best pet. Includes Max's magic word and a list of other words that end in "le."
Magic Matt and skunk in the tub
When Magic Max tries to conjure up a rubber duck to play with while he takes a bath, he makes a skunk appear instead and must think of a way to get rid of the terrible smell. Includes Matt's magic words and a list of other words that have a soft "u" sound.
Fluffy meets the Tooth Fairy
When Fluffy the class guinea pig goes home with Wade for the weekend, Wade loses a tooth and Fluffy learns about the Tooth Fairy.
Magic School Bus Rides The Wind (Science Reader)
The Magic School Bus can transform into any shape to take Ms. Frizzle and her class on amazing field trips!. Climb aboard the Magic School Bus to learn about riding the wind and to read words with the long "i" sound.
Finding the Titanic
Describes the voyage of the Titanic, the accident that caused it to sink, and the rescue of those who survived.
Titchy-Witch and the Wobbly Fang
Wanda Witch is annoyed by her wobbly fang until she learns about the Fang Fairy, who will bring a surprise when the fang falls out, and then she decides to use magic to lose all of her fangs at once.
Magic Matt and the cat
Magic Matt tries to conjure up a cat, but finds himself with a bat, a dog, and other animals before he finally comes up with something close to what he had in mind. Includes Matt's magic words and a list of other words that end with the "at" sound.
Graduation day is here!
Dad arrives just in time for Sam's first grade graduation.
Files from the Nest
Mrs. Frizzle and her class come to Carlos' aid when he gets too close to a bird's nest while studying birds.
Please, don't go!
Noodles, the dog, has to go to the kennel while his owners are away. He worries about making friends there and decides to bring his teddy to keep him company.