RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.

In this mystery, RJ hears a very unusual thumping noise and finds himself, along with his younger pal Joey, ducking potential vampires as they set out to get to the bottom of it.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy detective

This collection was put together so that readers can sample the different series by PJ Ryan. Here you will find 1 story from each series.

*Rebekah - Girl Detective #1: Mysterious Garden
*RJ - Boy Detective #1: The Mysterious Crate
*Mouse’s Secret Club #1: Let It Snow (Inside the Gym!)
*Rebekah, Mouse and RJ: Special Edition: Birthday Surprise


PJ Ryan books are short story mysteries or humorous stories for children ages 9-12. (Younger readers will enjoy them also.) Each short story is around 30-35 pages long.

Rebekah - Girl Detective:
Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all! Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

RJ - Boy Detective:
RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home. The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.

Mouse’s Secret Club:
Mouse is rarely seen without one of his beloved pet mice. He is never far from his mystery solving best friend, Rebekah and now he has started his very own secret club. Join him, Rebekah and 3 other classmates as they set out to have a little fun creating practical jokes and magic tricks while hopefully staying out of trouble in the process.

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ: Special Editions:
Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

This book is a compilation of books 1-4 of "RJ - Boy Detective", fun short story mysteries for children ages 9-12. Each short story is around 30-35 pages long.

It includes the following books:

*The Mysterious Crate
*Vampire Hunting
*Alien Goo!
*Mystery Poo!

RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.  

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy
detective, aliens, vampires

Note: "The Mysterious Garden" is a short story and a quick read. (estimated 22 pages)

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

In this fun adventure she sets out to solve the mystery that has taken over the local community garden.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl
detective

RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.

RJ is getting caught up in disgusting green goo everywhere he goes. After seeing some strange bright lights at the park one night, he and Joey are determined to catch the aliens before they get what they are seeking...possibly RJ and Joey!

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy
detective, aliens

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well.  

This Special Edition Bundle Set includes the following:

*Birthday Surprise
*Happy New Year!
*Playing Cupid: A Valentine's Day Surprise
*Leprechaun Hunting: A St. Patrick's Day Mystery

PJ Ryan books are short story mysteries or humorous stories for children ages 9-12. (Younger readers will enjoy them also.) Each short story is around 25-30 pages long.

Keywords: birthday, new year, valentines day, st patricks day, st paddys day, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Rebekah does not believe in ghosts, but one night after watching a scary movie with Mouse, she begins to see and hear things that seem to only point in one scary direction.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, funny story for kids, girl detective, ghost story, scary story for kids, kids scary story
 

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

Glitter, gold and lots of green are filling the hallways at school as everyone is getting ready for the big St. Patrick's Day festival. Rebekah, Mouse and the whole gang are especially excited about the big treasure hunt. But suddenly they find themselves hunting more than just the treasure.

Keywords: st. patrick's day, st. paddy's day, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids
 

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

Rebekah, RJ and Mouse are very excited about the annual Easter egg hunt. They each have their heart set on winning one of the three amazing prizes. But before it's even time to start searching, it looks like the hunt it off! Or will Rebekah, RJ and the gang be able to solve a mystery in time for the festivities to begin?

Keywords: easter, easter egg hunt, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

In this mystery, Rebekah is very skeptical about what her science teacher, Mr. Woods is talking about in class. He wants to discuss the possibility of life on other planets and Rebekah is convinced that there is no such thing as aliens...until she starts doing her typical research and discovers some answers for herself.

All at once, there seems to be aliens all around her and Rebekah, with Mouse by her side, finds herself involved in one of her scariest mysteries to date!

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl detective, aliens, alien story, kids alien story

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

It's that time of year again! Time to celebrate the past and ring in an exciting new year. This year Rebekah, RJ and Mouse are doing it up in style at a party Mouse is throwing...only there seems to be one BIG issue! The host is missing! Will Rebekah and RJ be able to solve one last important mystery of the year?

Keywords: new years, happy new year book, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.

In this mystery, RJ and his younger pal Joey come upon Mr. Porter, the new tenant in 3B, while he is trying to maneuver a very large and mysterious crate into his apartment. What is inside the mysterious box and will RJ and Joey solve the mystery without blowing their cover?

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy
detective

 Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

In this story, Rebekah has just started the 4th grade and has her sights on the new lunch lady, Mrs. Rosado. Convinced that Mrs. Rosado is actually a zombie, Rebekah frantically tries to save her fellow classmates from disaster before it's too late. Will she succeed or will everyone have a taste of poisoned zombie burgers for lunch?

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, funny story for kids, girl detective, zombies, scary story for kids, kids scary story
 

Mouse is bored at school. He enjoys school, but there are so many other things he'd rather be doing. If only he could get a few days off. Suddenly, he and several of his classmates are noticing green spots appearing on their arms and faces. Are they being overtaken by some horrible disease? Or did Mouse and his gang of pranksters have a hand in this?

Keywords: children's book, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, pranks, jokes

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

In this story, we meet RJ, Rebekah's older cousin who is a master Junior Detective. The two, along with Mouse, attend the annual summer camp that they love so much and soon after opening night Mr. Louis (a camp counselor) goes missing. Are the stories about bears in the woods true? The three set out to find answers and hopefully the missing Mr. Louis.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl detective, summer camp, summer

RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.

Something crazy and loud is keeping RJ and Joey awake at night. Armed with their flashlights and a lot of courage, they vow to get to the bottom of it once and for all as they make their way to the roof one dark night.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy detective

Mouse is rarely seen without one of his beloved pet mice. He is never far from his mystery solving best friend, Rebekah and now he has started his very own secret club.

Join him, Rebekah and 3 other classmates as they set out to have a little fun creating practical jokes and magic tricks while hopefully staying out of trouble in the process.

It's Mouse's favorite time of year...Halloween! He and the members of his secret club plan to pull the scariest and best prank ever!

Keywords: children's book, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, pranks, jokes

This book is a compilation of books 1-4 of "Rebekah - Girl Detective", short story mysteries for children ages 9-12. Each short story is around 20-24 pages long.

It includes the following books:

*Mysterious Garden
*Alien Invasion
*Magellan Goes Missing
*Ghost Hunting

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl
detective

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

The air is crisp and the Christmas is right around the corner. It's time for RJ's parent's annual holiday party in the city and this year Mouse has been invited to join Rebekah in the festivities. Of course as soon as the three kids come together in the big hotel, a mystery is underway. There is someone to be found and a prank to be pulled before the party is over.

Keywords: christmas, christmas story, xmas, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids 

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well.  

This Special Edition Bundle Set includes the following:

*Prank Gone Wrong
*Halloween Haunted House
*Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble
*Christmas Party Mystery

PJ Ryan books are short story mysteries or humorous stories for children ages 9-12. (Younger readers will enjoy them also.) Each short story is around 25-30 pages long.

Keywords: pranks, halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, xmas, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

It's Halloween and RJ has come to spend the night with Rebekah and Mouse. What starts out as a quiet night in with scary movies and snacks turns into a visit to one of the scariest haunted houses that the gang has ever encountered. Will they be the only kids to not run away in fear? Or will they have the courage to open the door to the one place that none of their other friends dared to enter?

Keywords: halloween, kids halloween book, haunted house, ghost story, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

This book is a compilation of books 9-12 of "Rebekah - Girl Detective", short story mysteries for children ages 9-12. Each short story is around 20-24 pages long.

It includes the following books:

*Mystery At Summer Camp
*Zombie Burgers
*Mouse's Secret
*The Missing Ice Cream

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them. 

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl
detective

 Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well.  

Rebekah and Mouse are SO excited to be going to RJ's birthday party BUT Rebekah is going crazy trying to figure out what Mouse has gotten him for a gift. There's sure to be some kind of a prank pulled and likely a mystery to figure out too.

Keywords: birthday, birthday story, birthday party, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

 Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

It's summer and Rebekah could not be more excited! She looked forward to all of the outdoor activities, fun times with her friends and this summer she was going to cross a big milestone when it came to swimming in the lake...that is until she discovered what no one else would believe!

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl detective, shark story, sharks
 

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

In this story, Rebekah trades in her detective cap for a magician's hat as she sets out to teach Mouse a thing or two about magic. In the midst of her great magic show, with all her friends in the park as witness, something unexpected and quite terrible happens. Does Rebekah really have magical abilities and will she ever get her best friend back?

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, funny story for kids, girl detective, magic, kids magic

This book is a compilation of books 5-8 of "Rebekah - Girl Detective", short story mysteries for children ages 9-12. Each short story is around 20-24 pages long.

It includes the following books:

*Grown-Ups Out To Get Us?!
*The Missing Gems
*Swimming With Sharks?!
*Magic Gone Wrong!

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them. 

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl
detective

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Mr. Woods has issued a fun science project for the class and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves until Max's project goes missing. Rebekah is on the case to find his project and prove that their friend, Bethany is not to blame.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl detective
 

This book is a compilation of books 13-16 of "Rebekah - Girl Detective", short story mysteries for children ages 9-12. Each short story is around 30-35 pages long.

It includes the following books:

*The Ghost Snowman
*Monkey Business
*Science Magic
*Quiet On The Set!

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them. 

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl
detective

 RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.

Someone is NOT obeying the local rule of cleaning up after their pets and RJ and Joey keep finding themselves tracking this smelly mess around behind them. They are determined to solve this mystery and find the guilty party.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy detective

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

It's Thanksgiving and RJ is in town for the holiday. Rebekah is excited because RJ and Mouse will be joining her this year at the local farmer's market where they will package up meals for people and get to eat a yummy pancake breakfast. BUT in the midst of helping out, they begin to fear for the turkeys in the pen out back. They are sure that it's their job to save them. Just how much trouble will they be in when everything goes wrong?!

Keywords: thanksgiving, thanksgiving kids book, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Mouse's behavior and his reluctance to hang out with Rebekah has become a mystery she must solve. Has his body been taken over by aliens? She can think of no other reason that he is being so secretive and annoyed with her...until she remembers something. But will it be too late and what exactly is Mouse hiding in the woods?

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl detective

Mouse is rarely seen without one of his beloved pet mice. He is never far from his mystery solving best friend, Rebekah and now he has started his very own secret club.

Join him, Rebekah and 3 other classmates as they set out to have a little fun creating practical jokes and magic tricks while hopefully staying out of trouble in the process.

In "Let It Snow", Mouse is determined to create a magnificent magical illusion for his classmates during the first week of school. He has the permission of the new principal and everything seems cool UNTIL it goes ALL WRONG!  

Keywords: children's book, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, pranks, jokes

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Something is definitely going on in Curtis Bay. The adults are acting so strange and secretive which leads Rebekah to a conclusion too awful for words. Are the adults really out to do away with all of the children? Rebekah is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery while not being captured herself.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl
detective

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Rebekah can not believe her luck when her cousin RJ calls to invite her to watch a filming that is happening in his apartment lobby. Will she really be able to meet one of her favorite child actors, Danny Dakota? Or will one little mouse ruin every chance that she has?

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl detective

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

It's going to be a great weekend because RJ is coming to Curtis Bay to hang out with his fun detective cousin Rebekah and her best friend Mouse. What RJ doesn't know is that they are planning to introduce and invite him to join Mouse's Secret Club...introduce him to it with a funny prank that is on him UNTIL it looks like it might be on the WHOLE town!

Yikes! It looks like the gang might have some explaining to do!

Keywords: free, freebie, prank, joke, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Rebekah and Mouse are on a fun field trip with their classmates when Rebekah, as usual, finds a mystery to solve. Will her detective work pay off or land her in a lot of trouble with Mrs. Konti and the tour operator at the museum?

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl
detective

It's that time of year again! Rebekah and Mouse love the first day of summer for so many reasons. At the top of that list is the big reveal of the special new summer flavor of ice cream at their favorite hangout, the Ice Cream Shoppe. Mr. Sprool always surprised them with some delicious new flavor that they enjoyed nearly every day of summer. BUT something was different this first day of summer and Rebekah was determined to solve the mystery that would hopefully lead to the ice cream tasting that she has been dreaming of.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl
detective

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Rebekah is SO excited to be going on a ski trip with her favorite detective and cousin, RJ. They'll drink hot chocolate, do some skiing and of course there is bound to be at least one good mystery to solve. When their ski instructor, Matt, fills them in about the local ghost snowman, they are not going to miss this opportunity to break a few rules and solve the mystery!

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, funny story for kids, girl detective, ghost story, scary story for kids, kids scary story

Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well. 

Valentine's Day is around the corner and the kids are up to something spectacular if they can pull it off. Can they manage a surprise dinner date between their Math teacher, Ms. Malia and RJ's doorman in the city? Will the adults become happier as a result, or will the kids end up in detention for "meddling into matters of the heart"?

Keywords: valentine's day, valentine, holiday book, holiday kids book, childrens holiday book, children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids

 Rebekah, Mouse and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions.

They all love hanging out, solving mysteries and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well.  

Rebekah, RJ and Mouse are very excited because they are all going to celebrate the Fourth of July together. There will be great food, a pet parade and a fireworks display that's about to get VERY interesting after they put there heads together to come up with a magnificent prank that is sure to surprise everyone.

Keywords: fourth of july, 4th of july, independence day, patriotic holiday, holiday book, holiday kids book, children's humor

This book is a compilation of books 1-4 of "Mouse's Secret Club", fun short stories for children ages 9-12. Each short story is around 30-35 pages long.

It includes the following books:

*Let It Snow! (Inside The Gym!)
*Haunted Playground
*Spotted!
*Magnificent Marvin

Mouse is rarely seen without one of his beloved pet mice. He is never far from his mystery solving best friend, Rebekah, and now he has started his very own secret club.

Join him, Rebekah and 3 other classmates as they set out to have a little fun creating practical jokes and magic tricks while hopefully staying out of trouble in the process. 

Keywords: children's book, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, pranks, jokes

This book is a compilation of books 5-8 of "RJ - Boy Detective", fun short story mysteries for children ages 9-12. Each short story is around 30-35 pages long.

It includes the following books:

*Mr. Pip Is Missing!
*Where Is Hensely?
*Night Noises
*The Cheese Thief

RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.  

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy
detective

Mouse is rarely seen without one of his beloved pet mice. He is never far from his mystery solving best friend, Rebekah, and now he has started his very own secret club.

Join him, Rebekah and 3 other classmates as they set out to have a little fun creating practical jokes and magic tricks while hopefully staying out of trouble in the process.

Mouse, along with the rest of the members of his secret club, is determined to win the prize for the best fundraising idea. What lengths will they go to in order for the adults to say yes to their project and which adult is deathly afraid of clowns?

Keywords: children's book, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, pranks, jokes

Mouse is rarely seen without one of his beloved pet mice. He is never far from his mystery solving best friend, Rebekah, and now he has started his very own secret club.

Join him, Rebekah and 3 other classmates as they set out to have a little fun creating practical jokes and magic tricks while hopefully staying out of trouble in the process.

The carnival has finally come to town again and Mouse can't wait to get the members of his secret club together to plan out the prank he'd been thinking of for months. This year Magnificent Marvin was going to be the one to be surprised. This year Magnificent Marvin was going down!

Keywords: children's book, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, pranks, jokes 

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

It's a school field trip and this time Rebekah, Mouse and her classmates are headed to the zoo. Rebekah is especially excited to see the new baby monkey so when it goes missing, she is working harder than anyone to solve the case!

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, girl detective

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all!

Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of them.

Mouse's favorite pet is missing and Rebekah will do almost anything to help him get Magellan back.

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, funny story for kids, girl detective

Mouse is rarely seen without one of his beloved pet mice. He is never far from his mystery solving best friend, Rebekah, and now he has started his very own secret club.

Join him, Rebekah and 3 other classmates as they set out to have a little fun creating practical jokes and magic tricks while hopefully staying out of trouble in the process.

Mouse's new gift from his grandpa is fantastic and it's gonna be one of the best pranks the town has ever seen...that is IF the secret club can keep from getting into big trouble when the prank gets a little out of hand!

Keywords: children's book, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, pranks, jokes

RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get his hands on.

Something terrible has happened to Hensely, the doorman. RJ and Joey fear the worst when it seems that a famous magician has done the unthinkable. Will they be able to crack the case in time to save their friend or is he gone for good?

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story, children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy detective

RJ Spencer is a lucky 12 year old. He lives in the big city and his
parents are landlords of the high-rise apartment building that is his
home.

The many tenants in the building, along with the endless
possibilities of adventures in the city itself, are the perfect setting
for the young detective as he sets out to solve every case he can get
his hands on.

RJ and Joey are very excited about the summer,
especially their favorite daily treat of ice cream. Then the worse thing
possible occurs and one day Mr. Pip's ice cream truck is nowhere to be
seen. Will RJ and Joey be able to track down the strange guy who seems
to be responsible for the disappearance of Mr. Pip and their daily
treat?

Keywords: children's book, children's mystery, children's short story,
children's adventure, ages 9-12, kid's book, kid's mystery, childrens
humor, kids humor, humorous kids story, funny story for kids, boy
detective

Inspired by his millions of fans worldwide, many of whom wrote him emails and letters questioning the fate or the origin of some of the most popular characters and storylines from Ranger’s Apprentice, John Flanagan decided to reward his loyal readers with a collection of stories answering these questions. In Book 11 of the Ranger's Apprentice epic, fans will see never-before-published stories featuring all their favorite characters, from Will to Halt, from Horace to Alyss. More than a companion book, THE LOST STORIES is, ultimately, a new entry in the series—and a tribute from author to reader.

Visit www.rangersapprentice.com

In this e-book short story by Rick Riordan, Carter Kane is investigating rumored sightings of a monster on Long Island when he runs into something else: a mysterious boy named Percy Jackson. And their meeting isn't exactly friendly. . . . Includes a sneak peek chapter from HOUSE OF HADES, Book Four in the Heroes of Olympus series.

‘Minerva was the Roman goddess of warriors and wisdom. William McGonagall is celebrated as the worst poet in British history. There was something irresistible to me about his name, and the idea that such a brilliant woman might be a distant relative of the buffoonish McGonagall.’ – J.K. Rowling

Pottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling’s writing from the Pottermore archives: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com with some exclusive new additions. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters’ lives and surprises from the wizarding world.

These stories of heroism, hardship and dangerous hobbies profile two of the Harry Potter stories’ most courageous and iconic characters: Minerva McGonagall and Remus Lupin. J.K. Rowling also gives us a peek behind the closed curtains of Sybill Trelawney’s life, and you’ll encounter the reckless, magical-beast-loving Silvanus Kettleburn along the way.

‘No Muggle Prime Minister has ever set foot in the Ministry of Magic, for reasons most succinctly summed up by ex-Minister Dugald McPhail (term of office 1858-1865): “their puir wee braines couldnae cope wi’ it.”’ – J.K. Rowling

Pottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling’s writing from the Pottermore archives: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com with some exclusive new additions. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters’ lives and surprises from the wizarding world.

These stories of power, politics and pesky poltergeists give you a glimpse into the darker side of the wizarding world, revealing the ruthless roots of Professor Umbridge, the lowdown on the Ministers for Magic and the history of the wizarding prison Azkaban. You will also delve deeper into Horace Slughorn’s early years as Potions master at Hogwarts - and his acquaintance with one Tom Marvolo Riddle.

‘The Ministry of Magic felt strongly, however, that to construct an additional wizarding station in the middle of London would stretch even the Muggles’ notorious determination not to notice magic when it was exploding in front of their faces.’ – J.K. Rowling

Pottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling’s writing from the Pottermore archives: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters’ lives and surprises from the wizarding world.

Hogwarts An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide takes you on a journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You’ll venture into the Hogwarts grounds, become better acquainted with its more permanent residents, learn more about lessons and discover secrets of the castle . . . all at the turn of a page.

Guys and girls get together, get played, and get real. Who Am I Without Him? is a Booklist Top Ten Romance Novel for Teens and is "breaking new and necessary ground"* in twelve short stories about guys and girls falling in and out of love and relationships, testing out ways to communicate with one another, respect each other-- and respect themselves. This is a complex, often humorous, and always on-point exploration of today's teens determined to find love and self-worth . . . any way they know how.

A Newbery Honor Book

A summer they'll never forget.

Each summer Joey and his sister, Mary Alice—two city slickers from Chicago—visit Grandma Dowdel's seemingly sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy...and Grandma is far from your typical grandmother. From seeing their first corpse (and he isn't resting easy) to helping Grandma trespass, catch the sheriff in his underwear, and feed the hungry—all in one day—Joey and Mary Alice have nine summers they'll never forget!


"A rollicking celebration of an eccentric grandmother and childhood memories." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Each tale is a small masterpiece of storytelling." —The Horn Book, starred review

"Grandma Dowdel embodies not only the heart of a small town but the spirit of an era gone by...Remarkable and fine." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A Newbery Honor Book
A National Book Award Finalist
An ALA Notable Book
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults


From the Trade Paperback edition.

What dangers do runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face on their way to Camp Half-Blood? Are Percy and Annabeth up to the task of rescuing stolen goods from a fire-breathing giant who doesn''t take kindly to intruders? How exactly are Leo, Piper, and Jason supposed to find a runaway table, dodge a band of party-loving Maenads (who just might be a little psychotic), and stave off a massive explosion...all in one hour or less? With his trademark wit and creativity, Rick Riordan answers these questions and more in three never-before-seen short stories that provide vital back-story to the Heroes of Olympus and Percy Jackson books. Original art, enlightening character interviews and profiles, puzzles, and a quiz add to the fun in this action-packed collection.

Children's Classic Stories is a timeless collection of fairytales, fables and folktales. Many you will know by heart, others you will be familiar with and some will be new to you. Charming illustrations by renowned children's artists bring to life much-loved characters such as Dick Whittington and Snow White--and introduce many new ones-- to keep you entertained time and time again. This book contains favorites such as Hansel and Gretal, Snow White and the seven dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin and the Lamp to name just a few. There are tales of fairytale magic, Animals big and small, stories about boys and girls, wizards and witches, giants and genies--a wealth of entertainment for all ages.

"These are my scariest stories ever," says R.L. Stine, "because I wrote them at the Nightmare Hour." You know when that is...it's when the lights fade, the real world spins into shadow--and the cold, moonlit world of evil dreams takes over your mind.

What horror awaits a boy who has to spend Halloween in the hospital? How do you outwit a ghost who wants your skin? Why is Nightmare Inn the most terrifying place to visit?

R.L. Stine, the #1 bestselling children's authors of all time, spins a web of horror and more. For the first time ever, he shares the secret behind each story, revealing where the idea for each tale came from.

Here are ten stories that will bring a shiver at any hour and take you to the scariest place of all--inside the mind of R.L. Stine.

In this audio e-book short story narrated by Rick Riordan, Carter Kane is investigating rumored sightings of a monster on Long Island when he runs into something else: a mysterious boy named Percy Jackson. And their meeting isn't exactly friendly. . . . Includes a sneak peek chapter from HOUSE OF HADES, Book Four in the Heroes of Olympus series.