Books in Charlie Chan series

The novel, which takes place in 1920s Hawai, spends time acquainting the reader with the look and feel of the islands of that era from the standpoint of both white and non-white inhabitants, and describes social class structures and customs which have largely vanished in the 21st century. The novel deals with the murder of a former member of Boston society who has lived in Hawai for a number of years. The main character is the victim's nephew, a straitlaced young Bostonian bond trader, who came to the islands to try to convince his aunt Minerva, whose vacation has extended many months, to return to Boston. The nephew, John Quincy Winterslip, soon falls under the spell of the islands himself, meets an attractive young woman, breaks his engagement to his straitlaced Bostonian fiancee Agatha, and decides after the murder is solved to move to San Francisco. In the interval, he is introduced to many levels of Hawaiian society and is of some assistance to Detective Charlie Chan in solving the mystery.

Two more irresistibly funny Charlie stories from award-winning author Hilary McKayThe Cheese and Onion Crisps Charlie has given up cheese and onion crisps! He just hasn't been himself lately. There's only one thing for it—the Truly Amazing Smarties Trick!The Haunted TentCharlie's big brother Max isn't scared of anything…except Aunt Emma's spooky house. At last it's Charlie's chance to be the hero. Those ghosts had better watch out!

"It's a crazy morning at Charlie's house.His day gets flipped upside down when a monkey shows up and eats his pancakes.Charlie struggles with the little primate and builds confidence along the way as he takes control of a sticky situation. Charlie is a confident little boy who has a talent for making up fabulous stories.This first book of the series introduces Charlie and his unique character."

Charlie and The Teddy Bear Fire Brigade Meet Charlie, Captain of the lovable Teddy Bear Fire Brigade. The chunky board book, "Charlie and The Teddy Bear Fire Brigade", has a puzzle piece in the cover in the shape of a fire engine. Engine 204 is attached to the spine of the book with a bright red ribbon so that a child can move it through the story and not lose it. The cover also has a siren sound which can be made by pushing on the firehouse bell to make the story of Charlie and the Brigade more exciting. The book has twelve pages of wonderful watercolor illustrations by Janet Winter and story by Josh Epstein. A plush Charlie bear and Inside-Outside Puzzle of the Brigade's firehouse are also available.

When Bostonian John Quincy Winterslip is sent to Hawaii to retrieve his elderly Aunt Minerva, who has stayed with relatives in Hawaii long past the time she (and they) had originally intended, he fully expects to return home quickly. Though his family tree has long had "wanderers," one of whom has settled in Hawaii, John Quincy knows HE is far too sensible to succumb to Hawaii's charms. His Boston Brahmin roots, his successful investment business, and his "appropriate," family-approved fiancee are all luring him back home. Shortly after his arrival in Honolulu, however, his uncle Dan Winterslip, with whom he is staying, is murdered in his Waikiki home. Assigned to investigate this murder is Honolulu Detective Charlie Chan.