Best Selling Books by James Preller

Jigsaw and Mila''s detective work takes a slightly different route when Jigsaw becomes his own client after misplacing his grandfather''s old pocket watch.

When a new kid moves into town, he brings with him a mystery as big as his house! Reggie Armitage the III has found a box with a list of codes and a golden skeleton key--but he has no idea what the key opens or how to crack the code. It''s a good thin

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!

Danika is just as surprised as her audience when her magic trick works and Bigs'' favorite toy disappears, prompting Jigsaw and Mila to investigate.

When the class''s Valentine candy disappears, Jigsaw and Mila try to figure out who stole it.

It''s April Fools'' Day and while Jigsaw''s brothers are busy with pranks, Jigsaw must solve the mystery of Danika''s missing cat, Fou-Fou.

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. When Bobby Solofsky is accused of stealing the grand prize for a pet talent show, it''s up to Jigsaw to clear his greatest rival''s name. Soon, more things start to go missing at the pet store and Jigsaw enters his own dog into the contest to solve the case. Can he find the prize medal in time for the competition? 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! This title has Common Core connections.

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all. It''s the biggest—okay the most stressful—night of the year . . . Parents'' Night! And Geetha Nair''s painting has just gone missing. The stakes are high, but Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh have never encountered a mystery they couldn''t solve. Can they track down their friend''s art in time for the most important show of the year in The Case of the Vanishing Painting? 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!

Detective Jigsaw Jones and his friend, Mila, have a new case to solve after they happen upon a genuine mummy at the class Halloween party.

Jigsaw faces off against Reginald Pinkerton Armitage III, a rival detective who, unlike Jigsaw, uses fancy gadgets and personal charm to solve mysteries.

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.

Welcome to the EXIT 13 Motel! Pets welcome! And don''t worry, we''ve been waiting for you, so stay as long as you like. With black-and-white comic pages throughout, EXIT 13 is perfect for mystery and horror loving kids everywhere! The McGinns were supposed to be going on a perfectly normal family vacation. Sure, Ash''s older sister Willow was a pain, their dog Daisy was a whiny scaredy cat, and their parents were being kind of lame. All of that was to be expected. Perfectly normal! But when the family decides to make an unplanned stop one night, it quickly becomes clear that this family vacation is about to get more than a little weird, because there is nothing normal about the EXIT 13 Motel.Rooms and hallways that don''t go where they''re supposed to, a receptionist that looks like he came straight out of a horror movie, and creepy woods that Ash swears have some kind of monster lurking in them - maybe even more than one. Something has been going on ever since the McGinns checked in to this motel, and if Ash and Willow can''t get to the bottom of it, they might never be able to check out.Explore the weird and creepy world of EXIT 13 in this spine-chilling series. Whether you''re a fan of mystery, a lover of horror, or even a graphic novel super reader, EXIT 13 is sure to grab you. This illustrated novel -- the first in a new series -- includes black-and-white comic pages throughout!

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!

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 investigates when the champion frog in a frog-jumping contest mysteriously disappears.

Realizing that Joey Pignattano has been falsely accused of starting a food fight, Jigsaw Jones investigates to find the real culprit.

Jigsaw Jones is back! In The Case from Outer Space, an original mystery from James Preller, Jigsaw and his crew—Mila, Joey, and Danika—find a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want? (Hint: The school librarian has invited a special guest to talk about space exploration—an astronaut!) Friendship, mystery, and school-day shenanigans are what make the Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries beloved and read over and over. Includes a word jumble (names of planets in solar system), writing prompts, and information on how to start a little free library (which are taking hold in many parts of the country)! This title has Common Core connections.

Second-grade detectives Jigsaw, Mila, and their friends follow clues after Old Rusty, a little boy''s rattletrap bicycle, is stolen.

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.

While on a class camping trip, Danika informs Jigsaw that there is a Marshmallow Monster haunting the lake, so Jigsaw joins foces with Mila to find out the truth.

Looking for intriguing mysteries, great friendship stories, and quality chapter books for beginning readers? Look no further: Jigsaw and Mila are the best detectives on the market! Lights, camera -- disaster! The coolest show on TV, Spy Guy, is filming an episode in Jigsaw''s town. When Jigsaw lands a role as an extra, he gets to go behind the scenes. He even meets Chase Jackson, the show''s spoiled star, who plays a junior spy. But then an important prop disappears -- and everyone accuses Chase of stealing it. Luckily, there''s a real detective on the set. It''s up to Jigsaw Jones to crack the case before the cameras roll!

When Athena Lorenzo becomes the target of a class clown, she hires Jigsaw and Mila to figure out who is behind the practical jokes.

Clever, funny detectives Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh solve mysteries in shool and out.

Jigsaw is out to discover why tough Bigs is acting so oddly, reading babysitter club books and sneaking around.

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!

World Series stats and facts of several of the best players and teams in baseball.

Presents a collection of scary tales, including a cat that lurks around every corner even though it is dead, a horrible monster hiding in the closet, and an imaginary friend that does bad things.

A young private investigator tells how to solve mini-mysteries, crack codes, and ponder over puzzles.

Jigsaw and Mila try to help Sally Ann Simms meet Santa Claus.

A biographical look at Aaron Carter, a pop music sensation and younger brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter.

Poor Elephant has the HICCUPS... and the animals in the forest have some zany cures.

The science project in Ms. Gleason''s classroom smells funny, and Jigsaw Jones must find out if someone tampered with the volcano.

The iron giant roams the Earth eating metal and scaring farmers, but when a huge monster from outer space threatens the world, only the Iron Giant can fight it.