Best Selling Books by James Preller

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.

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!

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 Bicycle Bandit Why would anyone steal an old hunk of junk? Ralphie Jordan loves his beat-up bike, Old Rusty. The tires are bent, spokes are missing, and the chain keeps falling off. But Ralphie wouldn''t trade it for any other. Then Old Rusty goes missing just outside the library, and Ralphie is devastated. It''s up to Jigsaw and Mila to find out who stole it—and the thief may be closer than anyone would have guessed!

Early chapter book readers have a new classroom hero in clever, dependable, puzzle-crazy Jigsaw Jones. With the help of his Top Secret Detective Journal and his ace partner, Mila, Jigsaw is hot on the trail of Hermie the missing hamster.

Short stories include: Wally''s first Christmas, Jigsaw Jones: The case of the Santa Claus mystery; Midnight gets a star; Take a penny, leave a penny; The nutcracker retold; Holiday disaster; Christmas on the prairie; The rocking chair: a classroom play; A visit from St. Nicholas.

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!

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 Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Glow-in-the-dark footprints, eyewitness accounts of a ghost haunting school grounds—something doesn''t add up! Ghosts don''t have feet, do they? Either way, Jigsaw Jones and his partner Mila Yeh are on the case, and they''ll do whatever it takes to solve this spooky new mystery . . . even if it means they have to be at school extra late!

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.

After someone steals Bigs''s football shoes before the game of girls against boys, it''s up to Jigsaw and Mila to investigate and retrieve the stolen sneakers.

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 Smelly Sneaker It''s girls versus boys in the biggest football game of the year! Jigsaw Jones is referee, while his partner, Mila Yeh, is coaching the girls'' team. Bobby Solofsky has no doubt the boys will win, but the girls have a secret weapon. Then one of Bigs Maloney''s sneakers goes missing, and Bobby wants to call off the whole game. Can Jigsaw and Mila find this sneaker thief in time to save the game?

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

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

None of the other animals can sleep because Elephant has the hiccups.

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

Jigsaw and Mila are hired to locate a prized statue of a falcon.

Jigsaw Jones tries to find a missing good luck charm while on a winter vacation.