Books with title The Mystery of the Walking Statue

Mr. Merlin’s Third Graders are known as the Third Grade Detectives—with some hints from secret code clues and help from Mr. Merlin’s friend, the police scientist Dr. Smiley, they help solve cases. Perfect for fans of the Hardy Boys! The Third-Grade Detectives are looking forward to their field trip to a local art museum, where a priceless 15th-century statue of Joan of Arc is on loan from a Paris museum. But when they arrive, they discover that the statue has been stolen! The police quickly find the statue—smashed into pieces and thrown in a dumpster. Why would someone steal the statue only to destroy it? It looks like a new case for the Third-Grade Detectives—even if the museum director doesn’t seem to want their help.

When a priceless - and cursed - Egyptian statue suddenly disappears out of a collector's home, Rick, Jed and their ingenious robot, Meek, are determined to find out the facts. Soon they are hot on a trail of international thieves and a mystery that spans millenniums, where danger lurks at every turn. Is the horrible curse of Ash-ba about to be fulfilled? Rick, Jed and Meek are about to find out.

The first book in J.R. Rain's bestselling Robots Twins mystery series!When a priceless—and cursed—Egyptian statue suddenly disappears out of a collector's home, Rick, Jed and their ingenious robot, Meek, are determined to find out the facts.Soon they are hot on a trail of international thieves and a mystery that spans millenniums, where danger lurks at every turn. Is the horrible curse of Ash-ba about to be fulfilled? Rick, Jed, and Meek are about to find out.★★★★★ "Well-written detective adventure by a talented young author Keep in mind here that Walking Statue was written by a then thirteen-year-old. There are some plot points that might be a bit far fetched for an adult author, but this is how a kid thinks. This short novel was well thought out, imaginative and richly detailed for an author so young. And of course, he grew up to be the multi-talented bestselling J. R. Rain." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Great story for kids. A true mystery with non-stop twists and turns of the plot. Twins Jed and Rick and their robot pal Meek are smart enough to be real detectives and do indeed solve the crime. No spoiler here, just read the book and enjoy!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "This was great reading. I could hardly put it down." ―Amazon reviewer

It all started with a dollar. One dollar paid at auction by Jupiter Jones for a dusty old trunk that once belonged to The Great Gulliver, a magician who vanished as mysteriously as one of his tricks. The trunk attracts a host of bizarre characters, like Zelda the Gypsy, Three-Finger Munger, and Maximilian the Mystic. But what's inside the trunk is even more bizarre -- a skull that talks!

When a priceless—and cursed—Egyptian statue suddenly disappears out of a collector's home, Rick, Jed and their ingenious robot, Meek, are determined to find out the facts. Soon they are hot on a trail of international thieves and a mystery that spans millenniums, where danger lurks at every turn. Is the horrible curse of Ash-ba about to be fulfilled? Rick, Jed and Meek are about to find out.

It all started with a dollar. One dollar paid at auction by Jupiter Jones for a dusty old trunk that once belonged to The Great Gulliver, a magician who vanished as mysteriously as one of his tricks. The trunk attracts a host of bizarre characters, like Zelda the Gypsy, Three-Finger Munger, and Maximilian the Mystic. But what's inside the trunk is even more bizarre--a skull that talks!

NEW EDITION!BOOK 1Follow the adventures of young sleuths B.T. Stevens and Jimmy Martin as they solve what is actually a real-life mystery of Colonial Vermont history. B.T. struggles with a disability and learns to appreciate his own strengths through the adventure and thanks to enduring friendships and strong family ties. Beyond being a charming work of fiction, The Mystery of the Silver Statue is also a valuable tool for discussion on both Colonial American History as well as the importance of self-worth. It includes heroic deeds, the search for a long-lost relic, and lessons on overcoming real-life struggles. Even reluctant readers love it. It's fast-paced, exciting, and its lessons are priceless. One recent reader is quoted as saying, "It's better than Harry Potter!"

Follow the adventures of young sleuths B.T. Stevens and Jimmy Martin as they solve what is actually a real-life mystery of Colonial Vermont history. B.T. struggles with a disability and learns to appreciate his own strengths through the adventure and thanks to enduring friendships and strong family ties. Beyond being a charming work of fiction, “The Mystery of the Silver Statue” is also a valuable tool for discussion on both Colonial American History as well as the importance of self-worth. It includes heroic deeds, the search for a long-lost relic, and lessons on overcoming real-life struggles. Even reluctant readers love it. It’s fast-paced, exciting, and its lessons are priceless. One recent reader is quoted as saying, "It’s better than Harry Potter!"