Most Popular Books by Stacia Deutsch

When Michael Wilson keeps hearing an unusual sound at night, he calls on his friends Liv and Leo to help him figure out what''s causing it. The three young neighbors, known as the Mysterious Makers of Shaker Street, build a tool to amplify the sound, and they soon discover that an empty neighboring house is actually occupied. Will the Mysterious Makers put an end to the troubling noise once and for all? Readers can become makers themselves by following included instructions to recreate the tools the Shaker Street kids use to solve the mystery, while a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts make this a great addition for libraries.

After Babs convinces Benjamin Franklin to quit before he becomes famous, Abigail and her friends must try to change his mind.

Through insightful analysis, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and exclusive interviews, gain a deeper understanding of Emma Stone’s life, career, and impact on popular culture. From her breakthrough roles in teen comedies to her critically acclaimed performances in award-winning dramas to gracing the cover of Vogue''s 2025 September issue, Emma Stone has become a household name. Whether you fell in love with her alongside Penn Badgley in Easy A, celebrated her time in the Marvel universe in Amazing Spider-Man, or found her dancing into your heart in La La Land, Emma is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and beloved actors, and this book explores all the roles in her filmography and her impact on the wider culture. Emma covers every facet of the actor’s career, including: A recounting of her earliest roles and how Emma made the jump from child actor on stage and TV to roles in blockbusters like Superbad and Zombieland An exploration of her transition into more adult film roles that allowed her to show off her versatility, like her award-winning turn in The Favourite Deep dives into her many award nominations and wins, her best fashion moments, and her place in modern pop culture A look at what’s next for Emma Stone—including reclaiming her own name, Emily, as her star continues to rise If you are an Emma Stone fan eager to know more about your favorite star, this book delivers with style. The Frame by Frame series steps behind the camera to celebrate the lives, careers, and unique personalities of the beloved actors and filmmakers shaping modern cinema. In the pages of these elegantly designed fan guides, Hollywood experts go beyond your favorite stars’ big breaks and box office smashes, shining a spotlight on their most memorable films and TV shows, fashion moments, awards, and more. Complete with stunning photos, inspiring quotes, and fascinating trivia, the books offer unparalleled insight into pop culture’s most innovative icons. So grab your popcorn and dive in! The series includes: Greta, Emma, and Saoirse.

In this first of an action-packed time-travel series, can Abigail and her classmates jump into the past in time convince President Abraham Lincoln to write the Emancipation Proclamation? Illustrations.

Rotten Apple Books: Unexpected. Unforgettable. Undead. Get bitten! If Megan thought life at her new boarding school was going to be easy, she was dead wrong. All the students have the same mysterious virus--one that''s slowly turning them all into zombies. The teachers at Zombie Academy are lifeless and the food stinks. Literally. And worst of all, the clique of popular mean girls who rule the school have already decided that Megan''s dead to them.All Megan wants is to get back to her old school and her old friends. But until a cure is found, she''ll have to figure out how to survive middle school.

FINDING THEIR MISSING GRANDMA WILL BE NO SMALL FEAT! Rubi and her much more daring--and skateboard-obsessed--brother, Quinn, are visiting their grandmother on beautiful Vashon Island for the weekend. It''s the first time they''ve taken the ferry from Seattle by themselves. But weirdly, when they arrive, Nana is nowhere to be found! Then their Uncle James lets them in on a little secret: Bigfoot may have been spotted! And their Nana isn''t any old grandma--she''s the most famous Bigfoot hunter around! Trouble is, Nana should''ve returned by now. And nobody in all of Puget Sound has seen her! At least... nobody human. Rubi and Quinn will have to follow the footprints (and scat!), crack the clues, and rely on each other to find their Nana and bring her home... that is, unless Bigfoot finds them first !

Perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this book by New York Times bestselling author Stacia Deustch is published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code! Sophia and her coding club BFFs have the best time together. Sure, they work on coding projects, but mostly they gossip about crushes, eat cookies, and do totally silly impersonations. Now they’re about to participate in their first hackathon--a full day of coding and meeting other coders—so it’s time to step up their game! Just when Sophia and her friends think their hackathon project is ready for the big time, a change of plans threatens to tear their group apart. Will they have each other’s backs, or are they destined for an epic fail? They know that coding is all about teamwork and problem-solving—maybe friendship is, too!

Abigail, Jacob, Zack, and Bo travel back in time to visit Alexander Graham Bell, and they urge him not to give up on his efforts to invent the telephone.

The brown house at the end of Shaker Street is a bit shady. Everyone who moves in gets scared off. Liv is convinced the house is haunted by the ghost of its late owner, General Pablo Carlos, Michael doesn''t buy it, and Leo want nothing to do with ghosts! One thing''s for certain, something fishy is going on. The Mysterious Makers set to making a ghost detector to determine just what''s behind the spirit on Shaker Street. Real-life makers can keep the fun going and create their own detector and levitating ghost with instructions at the end of the book, and a glossary and reader questions make this a great choice.

Explore the world of DreamWorks Animation''s Spirit Riding Free with this adventurous new series, written in letter format, featuring the innermost thoughts of all of Miradero''s best PALs--Pru, Abigail, and Lucky! Dear Friend, The PALs are splitting up for spring break! Pru''s staying in Miradero to help her dad on the range, Abigail is visiting her fancy cousin, and Lucky is going on vacation to Destiny Falls with her dad and new stepmom. As if being apart isn''t weird enough, nothing over break is going as expected! Pru needs to run a children''s rodeo by herself, Abigail''s cousin Ariella doesn''t want to spend time with her, and Lucky''s cousin Julian keeps hinting that Lucky''s family might want to extend their visit to Destiny Falls...permanently! Not being together is hard, but we''re still there for one another through it all. PALs Forever!Pru, Abigail, and Lucky DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2019 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Ten-year-old Michael Wilson notices that strange things are happening at old Mrs. Vernon''s house, just two doors down from his Shaker Street home. Crates are going in and out of the house all night long, and Mrs. Vernon, a curator at an art museum, has wet paint in her yard, of all places. Can Michael and his friends Liv and Leo put their maker skills to work and create some gadgets to figure out what the odd, old woman is up to? After the mystery''s solved, readers can recreate the Mysterious Makers'' tools with included instructions, and a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts offer reading support.

Abigail, Jacob, Zack, and Bo travel back in time to meet Betsy Ross and stop Babs Magee from taking credit for sewing the first American flag.

"Adapted from Haunted Tampa: Spirits of the Bay by Deborah Frethem"--Title page.

Ghost stories from the Hoosier State have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Bloomington, Indiana! Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that there are haunted paintings on the walls at Indiana University''s Memorial Union? Or that a ghostly woman in black follows people around downtown? Can you believe that two children haunt one of the most beautiful houses in town? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Bloomington forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Join Miradero''s favorite PALs as they explore the frontier and beyond in the third installment of an adventurous original fiction chapter book series inspired by DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free. Friends fight sometimes, but they always make up...right? Lucky, Pru, and Abigail love being at Palomino Bluffs Riding Academy. They''re learning tons of new riding skills, spending so much time with their horses, and making a bunch of new friends. But lately those new friends have been arguing a lot. Headmaster Perkins decides to hold a scavenger hunt for the students, promising a mystery grand prize for the team that finishes first. The PALs and their friends are all excited until they find out that their chosen teams will be split up and they''ll have to work with the people they''ve been fighting with. Will the PALs be able to convince their unlikely teammates to work together, or will their hopes of winning the scavenger hunt be blown away? DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free © 2020 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Ghost stories from Virginia City, Nevada have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Virginia City comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Wander into Six Mile Canyon, but keep your eye out for the ghost of old Jack Davis. Or check into the International Hotel for a glimpse of guests who checked in but never checked out. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Abigail and her friends travel back to the time of the American Revolutionary War and must convince General Washington to remain in Valley Forge.

"Adapted from Haunted Bisbee by Francine Powers"--Title page.

The Blast to the Past gang gets the chance to impact civil rights when they meet Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and give him their vote of confidence in this fourth book in the Blast to the Past series. It’s another exciting Monday for Abigail, Zack, Jacob, and Bo—they are going to jump back to the past to meet Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! The kids need to convince Dr. King not to get discouraged and to lead one of his famous voting rights marches. And they’ve got to do it with the twins’ baby brother, Gabe, in tow! This mission will be more challenging—and more surprising—than any that they’ve faced so far. Luckily, they’ll get some help from two very special people...

Shaker Street residents are finding holes all over their yards and the Makers (Michael, his cousin Liv, and their friend Leo) set out to solve the mystery--Liv is sure it is Martians, but Michael suspects the woman with a shovel that he saw last night with his homemade telescope.