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Books with author Joan M Lexau

  • Poison Ivy Case

    Joan Lexau

    Paperback (Puffin, March 26, 1984)
    When Willy gets blamed for his sister's case of poison ivy, he consults a self-styled witch for help.
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  • Striped Ice Cream!

    Joan M. Lexau, John Wilson

    Paperback (Scholastic Book Services, Aug. 16, 1969)
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  • The Rooftop Mystery

    Joan M. Lexau, Syd Hoff

    Paperback (Egmont Childrens Books, Aug. 28, 1969)
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  • Don't Be My Valentine: A Classroom Mystery

    Joan M. Lexau, Syd Hoff

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 31, 1999)
    "Don't bug me, Amy Lou!"Amy Lou is always trying to help Sam, and it bothers him. So when it's time for valentines, Sam makes a mean one for her. But the valentine is delivered to Sam's teacher instead of Amy Lou. How did that happen?Its a Valentines Day mystery! Sam is tired of Amy Lou bugging him all the time so he sends her an especially mean valentine. But when the valentines are delivered, Amy Lou gets a nice one from Sam and its their teacher who receives the mean valentine. How did that happen? Joan Lexaus funny story and Syd Hoffs heartwarming illustrations, available for the first time in full-color, are sure to have beginning readers laughing as they try to figure out who pulled the valentine switch. School Library Journal said about DONT BE MY VALENTINE A funny, realistic school story, this will also be a holiday hit.
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  • Olaf Reads

    Joan Lexau

    Paperback (Scholastic Incorporated, March 15, 1966)
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  • The Dog Food Caper

    Joan Lexau

    Paperback (Puffin, April 6, 1987)
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  • The Dog Food Caper

    Joan Lexau

    Hardcover (Dial, March 29, 1985)
    When his neighbor finds dog food in strange places all over his house, Willy Nilly asks Miss Happ, a witch, to help solve the mystery.
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  • Don't Be My Valentine: An I Can Read Book

    Joan M. Lexau, Syd Hoff

    Hardcover (Weekly Reader Books, May 3, 1985)
    Sam's mean valentine for Amy Lou goes astray at school and almost ruins the day for him and his friends.
  • Poison Ivy Case

    Joan Lexau

    Hardcover (Dial, March 26, 1984)
    When Willy gets blamed for his sister's case of poison ivy, he consults a self-styled witch for help.
  • Olaf Reads

    Joan Lexau

    Hardcover (The Dial Press, March 15, 1962)
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  • Don't Be My Valentine: A Classroom Mystery

    Joan M. Lexau, Syd Hoff

    Library Binding (HarperCollins, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Sam makes a mean valentine to send to Amy Lou, who is always bothering him, but somehow the card is given to his teacher instead
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  • I'll Tell on You: 2

    Joan Lexau

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, March 29, 1982)
    After his dog bites the coach's daughter, a young boy doesn't tell anyone because he fears that it will keep him off of the team.