Books with author Michael Dawson

CLUES an old steamer trunk a howling beast roasted garlic meatballs Scooter Spies Max, Oscar, and Lily (and her pet chameleon, Speck) are up to their necks in mud in their latest case, The Ghost That Barked. While practicing their moves at a construction site, the scooter riders uncover a mysterious old steamer trunk -- and hear a wild howl in the night A blue paw print leads the three friends directly into a daring museum escape, a secret scooter ride across town, and smack into a giant mountain of goopy, gloppy mud!

Once upon a time, there lived a countess. She was very naive, I must confess.She always trusted what people saidand rarely questioned things in her head.The countess had a generous heart.Unfortunately, she wasn’t that smart.She always saw what she wanted to seeand found a reason to smile with glee.She always heard what she wanted to hearand always found a reason to cheer.She always helped whenever she could.She loved to help; it made her feel good.When people needed her, she was there.She gave them her love and tender care.“Thank you for caring,” they would say.She would smile and go on her way.She always thought nothing of it.She felt she had to do her bit.She didn’t need their cheers and applause. She knew how privileged her life was.“You should be careful,” her friends would say.“People’s jealousy can get in the way.Not everyone has your interest at heart.Some are just waiting to tear you apart.”The countess ignored their sound advice.Being naive was her biggest vice.Her friends didn’t know what else to say.They knew she’d have to learn the hard way ...This rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of gullibility and silliness. It is approximately 860 words.