Learningisland: 800 books

Meet the ghosts, werewolves, and spooky creatures who inhabit this book:A persistent ghost who refuses to give up the woman he loves, even though she doesn’t love him!A woman who insists on haunting a ghost!A spooky house visited by two daring young trick-or-treaters.A werewolf visiting a small,...

“I was across the marsh, by a stone wall.” I hadn’t intended to give away where I’d been, but I was getting flustered. “By the Stonemason’s Playground?” Tommy asked. “What’s that?” I said, trying to sound dumb. “It’s a haunted playground,” Brad said with a shiver. I could...

“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...

“Will you help me?” Jamie looked up from the book she was reading to find Leah Redstone in front of her. She looked like she was about to cry. Leah’s crayons have been stolen, but is there any way to prove it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com...

It was a hopeless love affair and William knew it; but he couldn't stop his heart. With that thought in mind, William sets out for the witch’s cabin. He has saved his money, and now he has enough for the magic potion that will make Annabelle Carson love him forever. Find out what happens...

“You guys have to help me!” Megan said as she raced up to Kendall and Jamie. “Luda is going to kill me!” “What’s wrong?” Jamie and Kendall asked together. “I lost Gracie,” Megan wailed. “I can’t find her anywhere!” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the...

“I wonder if something is wrong,” Mr. Broderick asked as he headed across the room. He swung open the window and called. “Chris?” Officer Hall’s head appeared at the window. “Kendall thinks you’re watching us.” “Actually he’s right,” Officer Hall said. “I was wondering if I...

“Look at that,” Jamie said. “Someone broke into Bill Johnson’s case!” Kendall looked and saw that the trophy case had been smashed open. It was totally empty. That case was the pride and joy of Sports Play. It had held the baseball jersey, a bat, and a signed ball from Bill Johnson. Bill...

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...

Two girls discover a tree house in the woods. They climb the tree and begin to play in the tree house, only to discover they are not alone.They escape from the tree house and race through the woods, only to find themselves at a cabin that is rumored to belong to a witch. She seems nice enough, but...

How old is Earth? How fast does Earth spin? What is happening to Mount Everest, the highest place on Earth? What is the lowest place on Earth? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. Earth is the only planet in the universe that has life. It orbits...

The trouble with Harrowby Hall was that it was haunted. What was worse, the ghost did not merely appear at the bedside of the person who saw it, but insisted on staying there for one hour before it would disappear. There she would stand until everything about her was thoroughly drenched. It never...

John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States. He was born to John and Abigail Adams on July 11, 1767, in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts. Adams grew up at his father's side, accompanying him on trips while his father carried out his political duties. At an early age, Adams...

On the first day of 1752, a new baby was born. Her parents were Samuel and Rebecca Griscom. They named their baby Elizabeth, but soon everyone called her Betsy. Betsy grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father worked as a carpenter. He helped to build many buildings. He helped build the Carpenters...