Books with title The Tree House Mystery

The creator of such beloved storybook characters for children as Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore, A. A. Milne was also the author of numerous dramas, essays, and novels for adults — among them, this droll and finely crafted whodunit.In it, Milne takes readers to the Red House, a comfortable residence in the placid English countryside that is the bachelor home of Mr. Mark Ablett. While visiting this cozy retreat, amateur detective Anthony Gillingham and his chum, Bill Beverley, investigate their genial host's disappearance and its connection with a mysterious shooting. Was the victim, whose body was found after a heated exchange with the host, shot in an act of self-defense? If so, why did the host flee, and if not, what drove him to murder?Between games of billiards and bowls, the taking of tea, and other genteel pursuits, Gillingham and Beverley explore the possibilities in a light-hearted series of capers involving secret passageways, underwater evidence, and other atmospheric devices.Sparkling with witty dialogue, deft plotting, and an intriguing cast of characters, this rare gem will charm mystery lovers, Anglophiles, and general readers alike.

It’s volunteer week at Carl Sandburg Elementary School, and Nancy is very excited about her job. She will be walking Mrs. Rutledge’s dog, Baby. Mrs. Rutledge owns the biggest, fanciest house in River Heights. And she also owns the smallest one—a beautiful antique dollhouse. Nancy loves the tiny furniture and little windows of the dollhouse almost as much as she loves walking Baby. But one day, five pieces of doll furniture are missing, and Mrs. Rutledge thinks Nancy took them! But Nancy is a detective, not a thief...right? Nancy must use her very best detective skills to get herself out of trouble!

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden discover that a mystery surrounds the run-down yellow house on Surprise Island. The children find a letter and other clues that could lead them on the trail of a man who vanished from the house. This set includes both the English and Spanish version of the story.SPANISH DESCRIPTIONHenry, Jessie, Violet, y Benny Alden discubren que un misterio rodea la casa amarilla y agotada en la Isla Sorpresa. Los niños encuentran una carta y otros recaudos que los puede guiar en huella del hombre que se fué de la casa. Esté juego incluye la versión de la historia en español y inglés.

Movies, Mobsters & Mayhem!Charlie Barnett loves movies. He’s such a fanatic that he’s become best friends with the manager at the local theater, Mr. Mankiewicz. But when the mob comes looking for a mysterious object and Mr. Mankiewicz is kidnapped, Charlie is thrust into a real-life adventure more dangerous than any he’s seen onscreen. With the help of a master of disguise, Charlie races against time to find Mr. Mankiewicz and save a priceless artifact from falling into the wrong hands.

A boy comes across an empty house and finds a hidden attaché case. What is its secret? When he brings his friend to the house they discover that there are more strange mysteries, including a stash of boxes hidden in a barn. And then, a tramp disturbs them. They break into the house only to discover even more unexpected finds. They are nearly caught but then events come to a head and they feel compelled to tell the police what they have seen. Just as the mystery is solved the boy returns to his original discovery — what is the mystery of the long house?

Nancy and her friends are on a fun-filled trip to the coast of Maine. But when they find out that the historic town lighthouse might be haunted, the girls are spooked! And when they find mysterious clues that seem to lead them on a treasure hunt, Nancy knows she has a mystery on her hands. Who wrote the clues? And where could they lead? Maybe this lighthouse really is haunted like everyone thinks. One thing’s for sure—it’s up to Nancy to shed some light on this case before they are all left in the dark!

Nothing could surprise 12 year-old Jennifer Adams more than to discover that the flea market pendant she bought holds the secret to a lost fortune. Jenny and her best friend Hanna Scott embark on a dangerous quest to solve five riddles and discover the location of the treasure. A crotchety old gardener, a stuttering parrot and Jenny’s bumbling but genius brother Peter--who insists on embarrassing both of them--are just some of the obstacles they have to contend with. But, when a tornado blows through the village and blows away a piece of the puzzle, the girls think all is lost.Then Jenny and her grandmother are involved in a car crash, and Gran ends up in ICU. As the girls wonder whether their quest is worth the effort, there’s something about the accident that clues Jenny into one of the riddles. When a mystery woman makes an appearance at Jenny’s physical therapy sessions and starts asking questions about the treasure, the girls renew their search.To find the treasure, the girls must unearth a hidden trail of stone steps, navigate sinking mud and a river, and then find a missing key--all before someone else finds them first.A border collie that chases porcupines and a Labrador retriever that hates rugs are just two of the girls’ quirky pets who tag along for the ride.

Young Billy Jenson and Jimmy Fox are best friends as they come of age in Jasonville, Indiana. The Johnson House, a vacant house rumored by neighborhood children to be haunted, becomes the focal point for several missing children from surrounding states. Does the eerie tower hold the answers, or do they lie in the dark, mysterious depths of the long hidden well in the back yard? Follow Billy and Jimmy as they explore, as kids do, discovering whether ghosts really do exist.