James Preller

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New York

Jigsaw Jones investigates when his arch-nemesis, Bobby Solofsky, sets up his own ghost-busting business, thus stealing cases from Jigsaw and Mila's mystery-solving business.

The Case of the Groaning Ghost

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Florida

The Case of the Groaning Ghost*

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Oregon

Unable to recover from the guilt of his younger sister's drowning death when he was supposed to be watching her, Jude endures a bleak and silent existence the summer before his senior year before finding the strength to move on, a progression that is challenged when his life suddenly spins out of control. A first young adult novel by the author of Bystander.

Before You Go

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Presents a collection of scary tales, including a cat that lurks around every corner even though it is dead, a horrible monster hiding in the closet, and an imaginary friend that does bad things.

Ghost Cat and Other Spooky Tales

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Iowa

When Jigsaw Jones goes to Vermont with his family for winter break, he has to find a missing good luck charm without the help of his partner, Mila.

The Case of the Snowboarding Superstar

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(Exit 13, Book 1)

Welcome to the EXIT 13 Motel!

Pets welcome!

And don't worry, we've been waiting for you, so stay as long as you like.

With black-and-white comic pages throughout, EXIT 13 is perfect for mystery and horror loving kids everywhere!

The McGinns were supposed to be going on a perfectly normal family vacation. Sure, Ash's older sister Willow was a pain, their dog Daisy was a whiny scaredy cat, and their parents were being kind of lame. All of that was to be expected. Perfectly normal! But when the family decides to make an unplanned stop one night, it quickly becomes clear that this family vacation is about to get more than a little weird, because there is nothing normal about the EXIT 13 Motel.

Rooms and hallways that don't go where they're supposed to, a receptionist that looks like he came straight out of a horror movie, and creepy woods that Ash swears have some kind of monster lurking in them - maybe even more than one. Something has been going on ever since the McGinns checked in to this motel, and if Ash and Willow can't get to the bottom of it, they might never be able to check out.

Explore the weird and creepy world of EXIT 13 in this spine-chilling series. Whether you're a fan of mystery, a lover of horror, or even a graphic novel super reader, EXIT 13 is sure to grab you. This illustrated novel -- the first in a new series -- includes black-and-white comic pages throughout!

The Whispering Pines

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Bear is getting very sleepy. But Mouse thinks Bear should stay awake for winter!

Wake Me in Spring

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Virginia

Minnesota

Second-grade detective Jigsaw Jones and his partner, Mila, have an eerie case to wrap up when a mummy is spotted at the class Halloween party. Humorous line drawings on every spread.

The Case of the Mummy Mystery

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There is a huge snow storm and all the kids in the neighborhood are sledding at the Big Hill. Everyone is having fun until a sled is missing. It's a snowy case for Jigsaw and Mila as they race to find the missing sled.

The Case of the Great Sled Race

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Michigan

From James Preller, the author of Bystander, another unflinching book about bullying and its fallout.

The summer before school starts, Sam's friend and classmate Morgan Mallen kills herself. Morgan had been bullied. Maybe she kissed the wrong boy. Or said the wrong thing. What about that selfie that made the rounds? Morgan was this, and Morgan was that. But who really knows what happened?

As Sam explores the events leading up to the tragedy, he must face a difficult and life-changing question: Why did he keep his friendship with Morgan a secret? And could he have done something-anything-to prevent her final actions?

This title has Common Core connections.

The Fall

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Missouri

Monster Truck Adventure

Maxx Trax II

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Louisiana

The Case of the Runaway Dog

Jigsaw's dog Rags is missing! Super-sleuths, Jigsaw and Mila are on the case.

Jigsaw Jones Mystery #7: the Case of the Runaway Dog

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Looking for intriguing mysteries, great friendship stories, and quality early chapter books for beginning readers? Look no further: Jigsaw & Mila are the BEST detectives on the market!

Missing hamsters, lost coins, haunted houses...Jigsaw Jones has seen it all before. With his top-secret detective journal, eye for detail, and ace partner Mila, Jigsaw is always ready to take on a new case.

Unless it means staying after school! Jigsaw and Mila's new case has them searching school buses, spying on classmates, and dusting for fingerprints in the school cafeteria. Yuck! Will the hunt for clues help them solve this back-to-school mystery? Or just land them in detention?


The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost

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California

Danika is just as surprised as her audience when her magic trick works and Bigs' favorite toy disappears, prompting Jigsaw and Mila to investigate.

The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur

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When Eddie's baseball cards suddenly disappear, Jigsaw and Mila take on the case and begin their search to find both Eddie's missing property and those responsible for taking them. Original.

The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards

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Arizona

Girl bullies, internet bullying, and substance use are themes in this James Preller middle grade standalone companion to Bystander

Mary O'Malley is tired of keeping secrets. Secrets like her older brother, Jonny's, drug use. Starting seventh grade is tough enough without the upheaval her brother is bringing to their family.

It seems the only person who might understand is Griffen Connolly, whose older sister runs with Jonny in the wrong crowd. Mary thought Griff was too cool, too popular for her. But now he wants to hang out with her, and listen.

When two girls Mary thought were her friends decide to slam another girl online, Mary tries to look the other way. Then the girls turn on Mary, and suddenly, she doesn't have a safety zone. Her brother is out of control, her family's energies are all spent on him. There is only one person she can turn to. But can she trust Griff? Or is he one of the bullies?

Upstander

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Washington

The clever, puzzle-crazy Jigsaw Jones utilizes his Top Secret Detective Journal and enlists the help of his ace partner, Mila, to track down the missing hamster, Hermie. Original.

The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster

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A Pirate's Guide to First Grade
By James Preller
Square Fish Books
Softcover 2013
Like New Condition


Arr! It's the first day of first grade, and it's all hands on deck for a young pirate and his crew. How much trouble can they get into? What will they do at recess? And, most important, what treasure awaits them at school?

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