Hi/lo anthology of classic stories about the famous detective for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Red-Headed League," "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," and others.
When Mark's mother died 12 years ago in a fall at home, Mark was there in his bed. He has recurring memories of the accident and is afraid that his father was involved. With the help of his grandfather, Mark finally learns the truth. Passages Hi/Lo N
When Daniel and Kevane find a hidden door, they aren't prepared for what they find. Will the brothers find a way out of the secret world? Passages to Adventure Hi/Lo Novel.
Kim is thrilled to get the lead in Macbeth, but she soon starts getting notes and threats about playing the part. Who doesn't want her to be Lady Macbeth? Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
While digging a koi pond, Luke and Rhea find a skeleton buried in their yard. Luke is determined to find out what happened and makes some interesting discoveries during his search. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Rumors of a neighborhood ghost and the discovery of a grave next door compel Ric to solve a murder. Passages to Suspense Hi/Lo Novel.
Catie is not superstitious, but when she throws away a chain letter, bad things start happening to her and her family. Passages to Suspense Hi/Lo Novel.
Clint meets a beautiful and mysterious girl and falls for her and the stories of why she is in hiding. He soon discovers that the girl and her family are criminals and are only after Clint's father's jewels. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Kerry discovers someone living in the house across the street, the scene of murders years before. Her overprotective parents think nothing of it until the new resident, the son of the murderer, starts doing strange things. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
When Oscar's English teacher is attacked in the school parking lot, Oscar is the prime suspect. Oscar's intelligence helps him find out what really happened. Passages Hi/Lo Novel.
Discusses unsolved mysteries of ancient civilizations, including information on the Nazca lines, Yeti and Big Foot, Atlantis, and the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza. These are some of the ancient mysteries we still need to solve. Then read Doorway to Demons, a story about what happens when you're the good guy and the bad guy.
An account of the events leading up to the famous 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, two important figures in the early politics of the United States.
When slaves escaped, they were often never seen again. Was there a logical explanation for their disappearances?
Christopher Marlowe might have become a great playwright, but he was murdered at age 29. The true story of what happened that night in 1593 is still a mystery. This book presents both facts and fiction that explore the mystery surrounding the murder of Shakespearean-era playwright Christopher Marlowe
In the early 1900s, a skull was found in England that many believed to be the "missing link." The strange prehistoric human skull "discovered" in England in 1911 was ultimately proven to be a hoax. The perpetrator's identity and motives, however, remain mysteries, which this book examines.
