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A Horse Called Courage
Anne Schraff
Paperback (Saddleback Educational Publishing, May 15, 2017)Theme: Hi-Lo, life lessons, values, identity, good vs. evil, temptation, adventureTami Nguyen's summer job as a camp counselor takes her away from home for the first time. She's lonely, shy--and it's hard for her to make friends. But those problems are nothing compared to her fear of the camp's horses.Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and science fiction, these fast-paced books hold student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making students think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.
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Girl Who Had Everything, The
Janice Greene
Paperback (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Sept. 1, 2009)Alexandra's wealthy father gives her everything--even her own bodyguard at school--but shows no interest in her or her dancing, but when she is kidnapped she must rely on herself if she is going to get away.
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Cold, Cold Shoulder, The
Anne Schraff
Paperback (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Sept. 1, 2009)After college student Freddy Paine disappears, two of his rooming house neighbors decide to investigate and find everyone around them disinterested until they find the body.
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Boneyard
Janet Lorimer
Paperback (Saddleback Educational Publishing, Sept. 1, 2009)Reporter Wilma Roberts investigates when the developer at Wreckers Cove, where sailors and smugglers once died violently, uncovers bones and puts what are said to be copies in the Museum of the Macabre, and she comes to belieive that ghosts may be involved.
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The Hunter
Anne Schraff
(Saddleback Educational Publishing, May 15, 2017)Theme: Hi-Lo, life lessons, values, identity, good vs. evil, temptation, mysteryHigh school baseball star, Greg Naylor, gets on the wrong side of his co-worker, Adam Lewis. Then some bad things start to happen. Is Adam the one who s causing all the trouble? Or is it the ex-con who burglarized the Naylors' house ten years ago?Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and science fiction, these fast-paced books hold student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making students think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.
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Boneyard
Janet Lorimer
(Saddleback Educational Publishing, June 1, 2017)The beach town of Wreckers Cove is rugged, beautiful and just a little spookythe perfect place for a luxury resort. The towns Museum of the Macabre features a chilling new exhibit of human bones and skeletons. The owner claims theyre all fakebut journalist Wilma Roberts believes otherwise.
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The Case of the Watery Grave
Anne Schraff
(Saddleback Educational Publishing, May 15, 2017)Theme: Hi-Lo, life lessons, values, identity, good vs. evil, temptation, detectiveAnson Ledyard, a computer multi-millionaire has vanished! Is his young wife responsible? Or maybe his eldest son was afraid he would lose his inheritance? Ledyard's luxury car turns up in a crocodile-infested swamp. Bob Pasquale of the Drake Detective Agency sets out to investigate.Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and science fiction, these fast-paced books hold student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making students think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.
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The Case of the Wanted Man
Anne Schraff
(Saddleback Educational Publishing, May 15, 2017)Theme: Hi-Lo, life lessons, values, identity, good vs. evil, temptation, detectiveRollie Torres works part-time for an investigation service hoping to gain experience before entering the police academy. When an old high school classmate asks for his help, he gets more than he bargained for. Soon the investigation takes over his life.Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and science fiction, these fast-paced books hold student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making students think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.
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The Case of the Cursed Chalet
Anne Schraff
(Saddleback Educational Publishing, May 15, 2017)Theme: Hi-Lo, life lessons, values, identity, good vs. evil, temptation, detectiveThe manager of the High Chalets is depending on Nina Blake to discover who is harassing the guests in Chalet 17. But after hearing about a murder in the cabin years ago, Nina isn't convinced that young vandals are responsible. Was it possible the chalet was haunted?Written specifically for struggling readers to explore genres, like mysteries and science fiction, these fast-paced books hold student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title promote cognitive development by making students think about vocabulary, comprehension, character, and plot.
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Tuesday Raven
Janet Lorimer
(Saddleback Educational Publishing, June 1, 2017)A gang of terrorists is planning an attack on the Tower of London. Or are they? British intelligence and the CIA combine forces. Follow secret agents Rob and Jenn as they race against time and across London. Can they seize the criminals and uncover their deadly plan before it is too late?
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Hamlet's Trap
Janice Greene
(Saddleback Educational Publishing, June 1, 2017)Justins mind wanders as his English class reads Hamlet. Everyone says that his fathers recent death was caused by a careless accident. But Justin simply doesnt believe it. And his mothers engagement to her old boyfriend further raises his suspcions.
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The Girl Who Had Everything
Janice Greene
Paperback (Saddleback Educational Publishing, June 1, 2017)Most of the kids at school are jealous of Alexandra. The pretty teenager is not only a talented dancer, shes rich beyond most peoples wildest dreams! But the money makes her self-conscious. No one could guess how lonely she is. And being alone is dangerous when youre wealthy and vulnerable.