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Author
Series
Book scavenger volume 2
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Description
"Could the Mark Twain books hidden through Book Scavenger contain clues about the string of recent arson fires plaguing the city? And will Emily and James uncover the mystery before the arsonist comes after them?" -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
All the wrong questions) volume 3
Pub. Date
2014.
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young Lemony Snicket investigates a rash of fires that have plagued the town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea, revealing secrets that involve the Department of Education and the notorious villain Hangfire.
Author
Publisher
HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
790L
Physical Desc
295 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Everyone in Tenney's Harbor, Maine, knows about the Garrison tragedy, when a house fire killed four of the five family members. Fingers point at Pearl Haskins' father, who was the caretaker of the property, but Pearl doesn't believe it. Pearl's future never held much promise beyond waiting tables at the local country club. This year Tristan, the last surviving Garrison, and his group of affluent and arrogant friends have made a point of sitting in...
6) Count to ten
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
564 pages ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
Suspense tale about a deadly arsonist with an appetite for destruction, and the veteran firefighter and homicide detective who are in pursuit.
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
357 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Someone burns down the home of the school janitor and he dies in the blaze. Everyone in Addamsville, Indiana, points a finger at Zora Novak, despite the fact she has been on the straight and narrow since her father was thrown in jail. Addamsville has a history of tragedy, and thirty years ago a similar string of fires left several townspeople dead. The arsonist was never caught. Teaming up with her cousin Artemis, an annoying self-proclaimed Addamsville...
Author
Series
Nancy Drew diaries volume 23
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First Aladdin edition.
Physical Desc
214 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Nancy and her boyfriend Ned visit Coffin Hall to research the library's rumored ghost, but when a fire breaks out and Ned is blamed, it is up to Nancy to find the true culprit.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Lexile measure
HL 590L
Physical Desc
231 pages ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Riley Donovan is the new kid in town. When her next-door neighbor's barn catches on fire, with him inside it, Riley helps save him. But rather than being hailed a hero, Riley finds herself a target of harassment. When her neighbor is accused of starting the fire, Riley believes he is innocent and is determined to prove it--even if it means making powerful enemies." --
12) From the ashes
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
188 pages ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Jennie McGrady's enthusiasm for the new school year is extinguished when the culturally diverse Trinity Center, home to her church and school, is destroyed by fire. Rumors abound that a racist organization is behind the tragedy, but Jennie is more concerned about the one person who was critically injured: family friend Michael Rhodes. Jared Reinhardt has been in counseling with Michael, trying to break free of a neo-Nazi group-or so he claims. Jennie...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
800L
Physical Desc
229 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Eleven-year-old Footer and her friends investigate when a nearby farm is burned, the farmer murdered, and his children disappear, but as they follow the clues, Footer starts having flashbacks and wonders if she is going crazy like her mother, who is back in a mental institution near their Mississippi home." -- Provided by publisher.
14) Firehorse
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
325 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Spirited fifteen-year-old horse lover Rachel Selby is determined to become a veterinarian, despite the opposition of her rigid father, her proper mother, and the norms of Boston in 1872, while that city faces a serial arsonist and an epidemic spreading through its firehorse population.
15) Fire starters
Author
Series
Publisher
HighWater Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
HL 570L
Physical Desc
53 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looking for a little mischief after finding an old flare gun, Ron and Ben suddenly find themselves in trouble when the local gas bar on Agamiing Reserve goes up in flames, and they are wrongly accused of arson by the sheriff's son. As the investigation goes forward, community attitudes are revealed, and the truth slowly comes to light.
16) Smoke jumpers
Author
Series
Choose your own adventure volume 29
Publisher
Chooseco
Pub. Date
[2009]
Lexile measure
740L
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Weeks of training may leave you feeling prepared for the exciting first jump into the forest fires of the Pacific Northwest, but you can't be sure until you take your first leap from a plane!
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
750L
Physical Desc
231 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
In 1904, eleven-year-old Suzanna is delighted with her grandmother's invitation to spend time in Boston and thrilled to help her famous uncle investigate a series of arsons, but much less pleased to be enrolled her in Miss Lydia Doucette's Academy for Young Ladies.
18) Year on fire
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
322 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"What secrets will people keep--or reveal--to protect those they love? This novel, set against the frightening backdrop of an encroaching fire season, sparks reflection about friendship, the allure of romantic love, and loyalty to family. Can a single kiss change everything? It was a year on fire. They fell in love. Someone was bound to get burned. The Spark: Just days before the start of junior year for twins Arch and Immie and their best friend,...
19) Westminster West
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
730L
Physical Desc
vii, 168 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Based on real-life events, a gripping historical novel from award-winning young adult author Jessie Haas. To Sue Gorham, life in Westminster West isn't fair, not at all. It isn't fair that she has to do most of the backbreaking chores on their Vermont farm while her sister, Clare, gets to take exotic vacations with their wealthy aunt. It all started when Clare, who's a year older than Sue, got sick. That was three years ago. Now, Clare is a chronic...
Author
Series
Boxcar children mysteries volume 4
Boxcar children mysteries volume 6
Boxcar children mysteries volume 5
Boxcar children mysteries volume 6
Boxcar children mysteries volume 5
Publisher
Oasis Audio
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
6 audio discs : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Mystery Ranch: The Aldens visit their mysterious Aunt Jane at her run-down ranch and make a surprising discovery!
Mike's Mystery : A nearby house burns down while the Boxcar Children are staying with their Aunt Jane and their friend Mike is blamed for starting the fire!
Blue Bay Mystery : The Aldens are excited to visit a deserted South Seas island. But soon they discover clues that they are not alone. Is someone on the island watching them?