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Books in Pageturners series

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Whatever Happened to Megan Marie?

    Anne Schraff

    (Saddleback Educational Publishing, June 1, 2017)
    The pretty high school junior seems to have everything going for heruntil she mysteriously disappears. Has she run away from home? Was she kidnapped? And why is the missing girls father blaming first-year teacher, Cathy North?
  • Once upon a Crime

    Anne Schraff

    (Saddleback Educational Publishing, May 15, 2017)
    Theme: Hi-Lo, life lessons, values, identity, good vs. evil, temptation, mysteryFirst Vivi Calderon finds old letters hidden in some library books while doing research. Then and odd-looking man starts stalking her. Are these strange events related? The letters seem to hold clues to an unsolved homicide. Did Vivi's stalker get away with murder?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.
  • The Case of the Bad Seed

    Anne Schraff

    Paperback (Saddleback Educational Publishing, May 15, 2017)
    Theme: Hi-Lo, life lessons, values, identity, good vs. evil, temptation, detectiveMillionaire Dempsey believes that his son, Colin, is up to no good. He wants his new employee, Nikki, to investigate. But the feeble and pathetic man Nikki meets couldn't possibly be responsible for the crimes his father accuses him of. Maybe his half-brother Dylan is setting him up?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.