Jo and the School's Out Squad discover strange goings-on in their neighborhood. No one seems prepared to stop the trouble except Jo-and she's always in trouble! Tommy, Betsy, and Leonard help Jo in her quest to solve The Mystery of the Blue Dog.6th grader Jo Daniels and her friends discover the art world and Cajun cooking in their second adventure. The squad attempts to help Jo's neighbor, Mrs. Murphy, find a stolen painting. The only trouble is that Mrs. Murphy didn't ask for help!A chapter book filled with adventure for children aged 9-12.Hi! My name's Jo Daniels. I like to ride bikes, skateboard, and read! My favorite books are mystery books. Sometimes I like to solve mysteries! But don't tell my dad. I promised I wouldn't "get into any more questionable shenanigans." So I"m stickin' to plain, ol' shenanigans. Join me in a few! I'll tell you all about them in my next story, "A Game of Cat and Mouse."-Jo

"'Blue dog speaks' is the first book to emphasize Rodrigue's witty and insightful titles alongside his works. Both playful and thought-provoking, this beautifully illustrated gift book will delight Blue Dog fans and introduce newcomers to the pop culture phenomenon that is Blue Dog"--Back cover.

DIVSecond-grader Dawn Bosco puts her mystery-solving skills to the test when her former best friend, Emily Arrow, loses her birthday ring/divDIV /divDIVDawn Bosco and Emily Arrow used to be best friends, until Dawn took Emily’s unicorn. Even though Dawn eventually gave it back, Emily still won’t talk to her./divDIV /divDIVWhen Emily’s blue birthday ring goes missing after art class, the rest of the second grade accuses Dawn of stealing it. Dawn sets out to solve the mystery herself to prove she is innocent—and maybe get her best friend back./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author’s personal collection./div

A serial killer is knocking off America’s best conservation officers—and Service learns he is next on the list. The FBI brings him on the case, but Service is also out for blood. The killer has murdered his girlfriend, Maridly Nantz, and his son, Walter. Service must navigate the terrain of his own grief as well as the killer’s twisted mind. The fifth book in the Woods Cop Mystery series. For more on Joseph Heywood and the Woods Cop Mysteries, visit the author's website.

At the Mid-Atlantic Canine Challenge, one of the most prestigious canine competitions in the country, a handler dies under suspicious circumstances, and Ellie Engleman is asked to lead Lulu through the competition. When her sometimes boyfriend Detective Sam Ryder and his partner are assigned to investigate the handler's murder case, Ellie has her hands full. Between learning the ins and outs of canine competitions and probing who might have had it in for Lulu's former handler, Ellie just might have bitten off more than she can chew.

When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again - for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing. It all comes down to Hercule Poirot to figure out who the killer and thief is. The prime suspect is Ruth's estranged husband, Derek. Yet Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie re-enactment of the journey, complete with the murderer on board...

Kevin is excited because his favorite dog Bella has just given birth to a new set of puppies while he was at school. Rushing outside to see them, he is surprised to see a blue puppy in the mix. Since he can talk to animals, he tries to get Bella's attention, but she is snoring away and can't be disturbed. With Bella is asleep, he can't ask her what is going on and he decides to investigate the situation to figure out why one puppy is blue and none of the others are on his own.