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New Releases by James Preller

James Preller is the author of Two Ballerinas . . . and a Moose (2025), Shaken (2024), All Welcome Here (2020), Blood Mountain (2019), Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Hat Burglar (2019).

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Two Ballerinas . . . and a Moose

release date: Sep 23, 2025
Two Ballerinas . . . and a Moose
Moose dances like no one’s watching in this second book in the Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from award-winning author James Preller! Moose wants to dance gracefully like the two ballerinas he meets. He may not have ballet slippers, but he will not give up! Find out how he makes it work in this delightfully silly story about a moose on a mission.

Shaken

release date: Sep 10, 2024
Shaken
Kristy Barrett is a soccer star. She's been a star since elementary school, and now is so good that she's been told she may someday make the women's Olympic team. Everything changes in an instant, when a blow to her head during a game results in a severe concussion. It's not her first head injury, but it's the worst one she's ever had. The doctors say it will take time to recover; they don't know how long. All Kristy knows is that her team is moving on without her, and her purpose—soccer—is gone, and she doesn't know what to do, or even who she is. Her days are marked by pain and panic attacks. Through two unexpected new friendships and insightful therapists, Kristy starts to rebuild her life. The question is, will her new life include soccer? Sports injuries are a reality of competitive play, for both male and female athletes. Here is a story that athletes and other readers will relate to as they navigate middle-school and their own identities.

All Welcome Here

release date: Jun 16, 2020
All Welcome Here
With gorgeous multimedia paintings-and-collages by acclaimed artist Mary GrandPre, James Preller's All Welcome Here promises to be an evergreen gift picture book for children about to take the big leap into their first days of school. The bus door swishes Open, an invitation. Someone is not sure . . . The first day of school and all its excitement, challenges, and yes, anxieties, are celebrated here in connected haiku poems. A diverse cast of characters all start—and finish—their first days of school, and have experiences that all children will relate to.

Blood Mountain

release date: Oct 08, 2019
Blood Mountain
"Perfect for fans of adventure novels by Jean Craighead George, Peg Kehret, and Gary Paulsen." Carter and his older sister Grace thought the hike with their dad and their dog would be uneventful. If anything, they figured it was Dad’s way of getting them off their screens for a while. But the hike on Blood Mountain turns ominous, as the siblings are separated from their father, and soon, battling the elements. They are lost. They are being hunted, but who will reach them first? The young ranger leading the search? Or the mysterious mountain man who has gone off the grid?

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Hat Burglar

release date: Aug 06, 2019
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Hat Burglar
Jigsaw Jones is back! A brand new original mystery, The Case of the Hat Burglar is the newest installment of the Jigsaw Jones chapter book series by James Preller. Someone’s been stealing from the lost and found. But the strangest part of this mystery is what they’ve been stealing. Not mittens, or books, or water bottles—only hats! Just when Jigsaw comes up with a plan to catch this hat burglar in the act, the mystery thief strikes again right under his nose! Will this be the first case Jigsaw and Mila can’t solve? Sure to delight and intrigue young minds in equal measure, this never-before-published mystery chapter book is full of charming illustrations and James Preller's signature humor and warmth.

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow

release date: Aug 06, 2019
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all. Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh have solved many cases involving stolen or missing items. But when the search for Kim's necklace turns up more than they bargained for, Jigsaw can't trust his eyes. Did the scarecrow on Ms. Rigby's lawn just . . . move? Find out more in The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow. James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!

Everybody Needs a Buddy

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Everybody Needs a Buddy
Third-graders Deon, Kym, Lizzy, and Connor, armed with Miss Zips' persuasive tips, set out to convince the PTA to use their cash surplus to put a "buddy bench" on the playground.

Bee the Change

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Bee the Change
The Big Idea Gang is buzzing with excitement! They're going to show Clay Elementary just how important bees can be in this chapter book series about making a case--and making a difference--by the author of Jigsaw Jones. After Kym and Lizzie get the awesome opportunity to visit a bee colony, they realize all the wonderful things bees do! But how can it be that these amazing insects are disappearing? And what will happen to our food chain without the great pollinators buzzing about? If only everyone else at Clay Elementary could understand how important the bees are for the environment! Now that's a big idea that needs to be shared! With the help of Connor and Deon, Kym and Lizzie set out to show their school the beauty of bees, and use their powers of persuasion to make a difference in the world.

The Worst Mascot Ever

release date: Jan 01, 2019
The Worst Mascot Ever
Four friends inaugurate their Big Idea Gang by starting a campaign to convince their principal and school to get a new mascot.

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Best Pet Ever

release date: Nov 21, 2017
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Best Pet Ever
Second-grade detectives Jigsaw and Mila are hired by their classmate, Solofsky, who was accused of stealing a prize medal from a pet store.

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery

release date: Nov 21, 2017
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery
Includes an excerpt from The case from outer space.

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur

release date: Nov 21, 2017
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur
Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all. Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. Anything that ever goes missing or lost, Jigsaw and his partner, Mila, can find. Then, during a magic show, they watch a toy dinosaur disappear, right in front of their eyes! Even the magician can't seem to bring it back. Luckily Jigsaw doesn't believe in magic, and he's determined to find that dinosaur! James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!

Jigsaw Jones: The Case from Outer Space

release date: Aug 08, 2017
Jigsaw Jones: The Case from Outer Space
Second-grade detectives Jigsaw, Mila, and their friends follow clues found in a Little Free Library suggesting that aliens are coming to Earth.

The Case from Outer Space

release date: Aug 08, 2017
The Case from Outer Space
Jigsaw and friends have a clue, but is there really life in outer space?

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost

release date: Aug 08, 2017
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost
Second-grade detectives Jigsaw, Mila, and their friends follow clues when a girl reports seeing a glow-in-the-dark ghost dancing at night in their school.

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Mummy Mystery

release date: Aug 08, 2017
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Mummy Mystery
James Preller's wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics! The Case of the Mummy Mystery It all started with a dare. . . . Only Joey Pignattano would agree to eat a worm in exchange for a dollar. Problem is, he doesn't trust Bobby Solofsky to hold up his end of the deal. So he's hired Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh to make sure Bobby keeps his word. But when the worm goes missing and the primary suspect is a mummy—on Halloween of all days!—Jigsaw Jones is the only one who can solve the case!

Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Bicycle Bandit

release date: Aug 08, 2017
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Bicycle Bandit
Second-grade detectives Jigsaw, Mila, and their friends follow clues after Old Rusty, a little boy's rattletrap bicycle, is stolen.

The Courage Test

release date: Sep 13, 2016
The Courage Test
Will has no choice. His father drags him along on a wilderness adventure in the footsteps of legendary explorers Lewis and Clark--whether he likes it or not. All the while, Will senses that something about this trip isn't quite right. Along the journey, Will meets fascinating strangers and experiences new thrills, including mountain cliffs, whitewater rapids, and a heart-hammering bear encounter. It is a journey into the soul of America's past, and the meaning of family in the future. In the end, Will must face his own, life-changing test of courage. This title has Common Core connections.

The Fall

release date: Sep 22, 2015
The Fall
In writing in his journal about middle school classmate Morgan Mallen's suicide from bullying, Sam explores whether he was a friend, or one of the bullies who ignored her at school and tormented her online.

One-Eyed Doll

release date: Sep 09, 2014
One-Eyed Doll
Malik and his sister Tiana find a creepy doll in a locked box buried behind an abandoned house.

Nightmareland

release date: Jun 10, 2014
Nightmareland
Welcome. Have a seat. The wolves will wait. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Nightmareland isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale. Meet Aaron Wheeler, who just got a strange, new video game. A game that sucks Aaron right in. All alone, caught in a snowstorm, a howl comes from the nearby woods. And there is no way out.... Prepare yourself for the next installment of James Preller's heart-poundingly scary chapter book series filled with dark and creepy illustrations from acclaimed artist Iacopo Bruno.

Home Sweet Horror

release date: Jul 09, 2013
Home Sweet Horror
Welcome. Have a seat. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Home Sweet Horror isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale. Meet Liam Finn, who's just moved into a new home with his father and sister. But this old house that seems empty, isn't . . . Bloody Mary is here. Called back from the dead by a game, she's just dying to talk.

A Pirate's Guide to Recess

release date: Jun 18, 2013
A Pirate's Guide to Recess
Shiver me timbers—it's a sequel to A Pirate's Gudie to First Grade! Ahoy, mateys! It's time for recess, and the schoolyard is teeming with young pirates who are ready for action. Who will rule the stormy seas of the playground? Recess has never been such an adventure!

Good Night, Zombie

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Good Night, Zombie
Meet Carter, Esme, and Arnold, three students accidentally locked together inside an almost deserted school. They are not friends. They scarcely know each other. But In the basement, a mysterious night janitor waits. And outside, moving in the mist, dark shapes shuffle closer.

Before You Go

release date: Jul 17, 2012
Before You Go
The summer before his senior year, Jude (yes, he's named after the Beatles song) gets his first job, falls in love for the first time, and starts to break away from his parents. Jude's house is kept dark, and no one talks much—it's been that way since his little sister drowned in a swimming pool seven years ago when Jude was supposed to be watching her. Now, Jude is finally, finally starting to live. Really live. And then, life spins out of control. Again. Acclaimed author James Preller explores life, death, love, faith, and resilience in his first young adult novel that will grip readers from the book's dramatic first few pages to its emotional end.

Along Came Spider

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Along Came Spider
Fifth-grader Spider Stevens -- nicknamed for his climbing ability -- wrestles with his loyalty to his best friend versus friendship with the popular crowd.

The Case of the Groaning Ghost

release date: Aug 01, 2007
The Case of the Groaning Ghost
Ghosts start haunting Jigsaw's classmates, and there's a new ghostbuster in town stealing all of Jigsaw's potential clients.

The Case of the Santa Claus Mystery

release date: Jan 01, 2006
The Case of the Santa Claus Mystery
Jigsaw and Mila try to help Sally Ann Simms meet Santa Claus.

The Case of the Buried Treasure (Set) (Super Special #1)(TAPE1개포함)(Jigsaw Jones Mystery 1)

release date: Jun 01, 2005

The Case of the Best Pet Ever (Set) (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #22)

release date: Jun 01, 2005
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