Lisa Thompson
Author
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Emotionally crippled by his obsessive-compulsive disorder, teenager Matthew Corbin rarely leaves his room on a cul-de-sac in London, and he passes the day observing and writing down his neighbors doings from his window--but when a toddler staying next door disappears Matt is the key to solving a mystery and possibly saving a child's life...if he can manage to expose himself, and his secret guilt to the outside world.
3) Lucy's mask
Author
Publisher
[Lisa Sirkis Thompson]
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First paperback edition, May, 2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Suddenly, masks are everywhere. Are your kids confused and anxious about wearing a mask? Lucy's world turned upside down. She's bored. She can't be together with her friends. But when she finds out her mom is making her a new mask her boredom turns into excitement. Lucy loves masks! She dives into her toy box full of costumes and opens a world of imagination and make-believe adventure, far beyond the walls of her room. Of course, she doesn't realize...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
246 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Maxwell, convinced his whole town hates him, wishes he had never been born then, realizing he actually is important, tries to get his life back with the help of an elderly neighbor, Reg.
Nothing's going right for Maxwell Beckett. He's being blamed for his best friend's bloody nose -- it was an accident! -- his parents can't stop shouting at each other, and he just broke his neighbor's bright pink flamingo lawn ornament. So when Maxwell...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First US edition.
Lexile measure
HL 550L
Physical Desc
291 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Melody Bird is fascinated by the walled off "plague" house she discovered near the the graveyard, but she is even more fascinated by the mysterious boy, Hal, she finds living there in secret; he tells her he is a spy-in-training, a story that Melody's friends Matthew and Jake do not believe, and they set out to find out more--and uncover a riddle even more confusing than Hal's spy story.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
HL 660L
Physical Desc
233 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Nate and his mother are escaping from his emotionally abusive step-father, Gary, but the run-down and abandoned cottage in the woods that his mother takes them to does not seem like much of a refuge. But when his mother goes off to buy provisions and does not come back, Nate is left alone (except for his imaginary friend Sam) and afraid--until a mysterious girl trying to solve the clues of a long-ago treasure hunt turns up.
9) Bony puzzle
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Luke and Sophie go in search of people who figure out what dinosaurs looked like and how they lived, they discover piecing together an accurate model of a dinosaur includes science, art, imagination, and endless questioning.
10) What's next?
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Luke and Sophie are chosen to visit Future Industries to stay overnight in the Tomorrow Lab where some futuristic inventions are being tested.
11) The gadget hero
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Luke and Sophie are school-newspaper reporters at a Gadget Fair, they notice small signs in strange spots around the building saying "Thanks Hero, " and they set out to find out who is behind the signs.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st American ed.
Lexile measure
600L
Physical Desc
77 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ben and Lulu are recruited by the Secret World Adventure Team for a mission in Bangkok, Thailand, where they help a cook prepare special treats for the Queen's party at the Grand Palace.
13) Lookout London
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st American ed.
Lexile measure
540L
Physical Desc
77 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Will and Vika are recruited by the Secret World Adventure Team for a mission in England, where they enjoy many of London's famous sights while helping try to retrieve a valuable family heirloom. SWAT wants you. Join the Secret World Adventure Team on their action-packed missions while traveling the world and solving the latest mystery-your help may be critical to the success of the team.
14) New York City
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st American ed.
Lexile measure
670L
Physical Desc
77 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ari and Tess are recruited by the Secret World Adventure Team for a mission in New York City, where they visit many well-known sights while trying to win a contest that may save an amazing roof-top skateboarding park.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st American ed.
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
77 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Bec and her dog Bronson go to Barcelona, Spain, on a Secret World Adventure Team mission to help a famous, but sad, flamenco dancer, and Bec gets some help with her own dancing in the process.
17) Sent to Sydney
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st American ed.
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
77 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dom and Ella enjoy some of the sights and sounds of Sydney, Australia, while on a mission for the Secret World Adventure Team one New Year's Eve.