Learningisland: 800 books

Jamie and Kendall Broderick were downtown, trying to find a present for their friend. Suddenly they heard footsteps behind them. “Help! My purse!” a woman screamed. Can the Brodericks help find the purse and catch the thief? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks...

Mayday! Mayday! We had just finished a bombing run and we were lost. The fog was as thick as pea soup, and our instrument panel had been damaged by enemy gunfire. Would anyone come to our rescue?Suddenly the radio crackled to life and I heard a voice. But where would it lead us?Read this short,...

There are many amazing animals in the world. Some are funny and some are strange. This book will tell you about seven interesting, but amazing animals. Each book covers six subjects: What is it, where does it live, what does it eat, who are its enemies, how are babies born and raised, and some fun...

“I’m sorry if I’m such a pain,” Mr. Sidney said as I adjusted his pillows with a sigh.“Oh! It’s not you, I promise,” Janet exclaimed. “I just have some things on my mind.”“They don’t seem to be happy things,” Mr. Sidney noted with a wheeze. “Is it all this taking care of...

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk lid.Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words:This trunk belongs to President Abraham LincolnSpringfield, Illinois“This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked.“We could sell this for hundreds!” someone...

Jamie and Kendall Broderick catch up to their father at a fancy party. An expensive crystal vase has been stolen. Kendall and Jamie Broderick watch as the police ask their father to go through his movements at the party. Can they help the police find the stolen vase? See if you can solve this...

A ship sails into port, running fast ahead of a storm. No one in the town thinks she will make it to shore, but she does. That's when the townsfolk discover something strange. There is no one on board!The ship is filled with provisions, water, and everything needed, except a crew.The townspeople...

“Thank you all for coming,” Alice said. “It seems we’ve had a break in. The police have already come and checked everything out. Unfortunately they didn’t find any fingerprints or anything else.”“I’d like to start by asking John, the caretaker, to tell you what happened tonight,”...

Sara Oglethorpe’s father was a drunk. When he drank he got mean, and Sara hated him for it.Then one night the neighbors heard a huge fight coming from the Oglethorpe house. The next day Sara wasn’t in school. On Sunday she never made it to church.Find out what happened to Sarah and her...

Benny Samson walked up to Kendall and Jamie just as they were about to leave the school yard. “I want to hire you guys to help me win the big chili contest on Saturday.” “Help you win?” Kendall asked. “Yeah,” Benny said. “I know my chili recipe is better than Jerry Smart’s, but only...

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk lid. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. “We could sell this for hundreds!”...

“I had to go toward the front of the school,” Miss Barker interrupted. “My cell phone doesn’t work that well at the back.”“I was gone for about ten minutes. While I was gone, someone went into my classroom and took twenty dollars from my purse. I know it was someone from this team since...

“The local Bank of Hannibal was robbed at gunpoint thirty minutes ago,” the announcer said. “The thief got away with over $100,000. He was last seen heading south on Highway 79 toward the Mark Twain Caves. The police have set up a road block just south of the caves, but the thief has yet to...

Jamie and Kendall Broderick are excited to read about a missing masterpiece. A museum in France was robbed 30 years ago. Suddenly the painting has turned up, and the owner is seeking the reward. But is he the thief?Can the Brodericks help find out before the reward money is paid?See...