Books with title Case of the Vanishing Parrots

Finally moving on from the horror of the Manson killings, the Los Angeles area has begun to return to normal. Until, that is, the small bedroom community of Monrovia skyrockets into the news. This sleepy little area, nestled up against the foothills, is probably best known for their football team, but that was yesterday’s news.Three girls have vanished. Notes left behind have an “H” and a “S” with red dripping off them. People’s minds automatically go to the horror of 1969 and wonder if someone else is about to initiate “Helter Skelter.”A group of teens, Wildcat Crew, doesn’t think so. Despite the police looking at a trouble teen, they focus on another teen whose past has some dark secrets. As the city moves toward the summer solstice, these intrepid investigators work diligently on solving this case before someone else vanishes into the canyon.

"Isnt it a bit strange that all these horrible things are happening to Miss Massey now... Just in time to make her think that the curse is working." Sarah Massey, talented leadactress inCircus Sweethearts, isa mess. Sheshould be dancing on air after all, her boyfriend just proposed. But she has lost his gift: a beautiful emerald necklace with a storied history.Rumor has it whoever loses the necklace will be cursed, andnow everything aroundMiss Massey is falling apart. She turns to Maisie Hitchins and her dog, Eddie, for help. But when Maisie shows up at the London theater, things only get stranger.Maisie begins to wonder if it's really thelost emerald causing all of these problems, or if someonein the troupe is green with envy . . .This follow up to the Case of the Stolen Sixpence is the second bookin The Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series."

Even after an exhausting morning defending the ranch, Hank still has energy left for a fishing trip. But what starts as a routine expedition turns into a first-class crisis when Hank reels in more than he bargained for. A fishhook finds its way into Hank's stomach, which is just about the worst news a dog can hear. Is there hope for Hank, or is it curtains for everyone's favorite cowdog?

(With full colour illustrations throughout). The woodland creatures are all of a dither. Their cucumbers are mysteriously disappearing! When Sir Gerrance of Canadugal (Lord of the castle on the lake, and surrounding woodland) discovers that his vegetable patch is being rifled, too, he calls in the help of his old friend, Hornpecker, to solve the crime. Hornpecker sends out messages to the Heads of all the woodland families, inviting animals and birds to unite and plan how they can trap the culprit. But when they do, what they discover is not at all what they had expected... This is a charming tale of families, friendship, kindness and love, with just a bit of tension to get your blood pumping! Great fun to read or listen to, for young and old alike.