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Let's face it--at some point you and your child will encounter a spoiled brat, just like the narrator of this story. Enjoy this tale of a young girl who dreads her bratty cousin's visit until life takes an unexpected turn and a pair of ducks teach Nat a lesson he won't soon forget. From the author of the best-selling THE TALE OF THREE TREES.

Let's face it--at some point you and your child will encounter a spoiled brat, just like the narrator of this story. Enjoy this tale of a young girl who dreads her bratty cousin's visit until life takes an unexpected turn and a pair of ducks teach Nat a lesson he won't soon forget. From the author of the best-selling THE TALE OF THREE TREES.

Second-grader Dawn Bosco must put her detective skills to the test in these four mysteries at the Polk Street SchoolThe Mystery of the Blue RingDawn 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.When 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 ...

Second-grader Dawn Bosco puts her mystery-solving skills to the test when her former best friend, Emily Arrow, loses her birthday ringDawn 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.When 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 prov...

Dawn Bosco races to find a treasure at Camp Wild-in-the-WoodsShe is a terrific detective, but Dawn Bosco doesn't want anyone at Camp Wild-in-the-Woods to find out that she is secretly afraid of horses. Even Jill Simon isn't afraid of horses, and she cries all the time.Then Miss Perry, the counselor, announces that there will be a treasure hunt! Dawn knows she can beat Lizzie Lee, the Cool Cat Detective, to the prize. But she might have to face her fear to g...

It's September again.What does it mean for Richard "Beast" Best to be left back? It means being teased by his old friends while he's stuck facing the same old teacher in the same old classroom. He even has to take a special reading class with "babies" like Emily Arrow and Matthew Jackson. And just like last year, he can't help getting into trouble.But with the help of Mrs. Paris, the reading teacher, Beast starts to enjoy reading and just might find a way to help the second grade win the s...

Bzzzz! The mosquitoes are attacking and Riley’s on the run! Can he find a way to make himself bug-proof—once and for all?

To help her class win the school contest, Dawn Bosco will have to find the person who is trying to ruin their play, Little Red Riding HoodMs. Rooney's second-grade class is determined to win the school contest by putting on a surprise play. Dawn Bosco will play Little Red Riding Hood, and Jason Bazyk will be the Big Bad Wolf.But someone is trying to ruin everything. First, Dawn hears a scary voice backstage. Then, the wolf suit goes missing. Dawn h...

Powder Puff the cat might be gone forever, unless Dawn can piece together the puzzleOne hot summer day, Dawn Bosco's cat, Powder Puff, jumps into an open car window. Before Dawn can catch up, the driver speeds off!Dawn is sad, but she knows she's a great detective. It's up to the Polka Dot Private Eye to track down the car, the driver, and Powder Puff.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the...

There's a thief at Camp Wild-in-the-Woods, and it's up to Dawn Bosco to catch her!Dawn Bosco and Jill Simon are going away to Camp Wild-in-the-Woods for the first time. There will be horseback riding and swimming and walks in the woods and cookouts with marshmallows.But the other girls at camp, the ones from the Coolidge School, don't seem very friendly. And then someone steals Dawn's mirror and special pin, the ones her grandmother gave her. Dawn's summer ...

Dawn Bosco uses math, logic, and her detective skills to return a red purse to its rightful ownerWhen Dawn Bosco finds a red purse on the playground after school one day, she knows she's also found a new mystery to solve. But after she puts up posters and makes an announcement on the loudspeaker, too many people are trying to claim the purse!The only clues are a shopping list, some money, and some dust that looks like cookie crumbs. Dawn will have to figure...

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this classroom tale!It's time for everyone in Ms. Rooney's room to make cards for the Valentine box. Emily Arrow couldn't be happier when Dawn Bosco gives her some colored stars to decorate her cards. She plans to make a special one for Ms. Vincent, the new student teacher.But things take a turn for the worse when Ms. Rooney asks Emily to be class monitor. Emily feels important sitting at the teacher's desk, until Sherri Dent ...