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A doll destroyed. A boy accused. A girl determined to prove his innocence.Eleven-year-old Luana Porcello dreams of following in her parents' lawyerly footsteps. So when her pal's twin accuses him of destroying her beloved doll, the aspiring attorney organizes her friends into a kids' court to get to the bottom of who did the dirty deed.Set on vindicating her client, Luana quickly realizes raising reasonable doubt is not as easy as it seems. And with a stuck-up teenaged judge, a bailiff more about the badge than duty, and a relentless prosecutor insisting on doing things just like on TV, the junior legal eagle fears her first case may end up with a wrongful conviction.Can Luana make the truth come out before the gavel comes down on a miscarriage of justice?The Doll Dilemma is a lighthearted middle-grade mystery book that teaches kids about the American court system, using real law terms and rules. If you or your child like spunky girls, clever clues, and plenty of humor, then you'll love Caron Pescatore's rib-tickling trial.Buy The Doll Dilemma to take the stand today

A go-kart accident. Besties at odds. Can she get to the truth before a friendship is destroyed?Luana Porcello is flying high after winning her first case in kids' court. But when she overhears her neighbor shouting about the destruction of his go-kart, the eleven-year-old peacemaker can't ignore it. Eager to help the arguing boys, the aspiring attorney suggests a trial.With the boys' relationship on a collision course, Luana gets to work. Although he was the driver, Luana is convinced her client didn't cause the accident. But if she wants to persuade the court he's not guilty she'll have to do some fancy maneuvering.Can she uncover the truth or will the boys' friendship crash and burn?

A missing goody bag. A new girl accused. Can one junior lawyer uncover the truth before the newcomer is shunned?Luana loves justice almost as much as cake. So spending the day with friends at a birthday party is the perfect way to have a blast. But she's suddenly forced to put on her lawyer hat when a cry of alarm is raised over a missing goody bag.With the new girl pegged as the thief and sued in Kids' Court, Luana comes to her defense. But wrapping the case up with a bow doesn't come as easily as she hoped...Can she uncover the truth before her client is doomed to remain an outsider?The Goody Bag Goner was previously released as Goodbye Goody Bag.

Missing cookies. A boy with a notorious sweet tooth. Can the junior lawyer uncover the truth before his sister turns him into a cream puff?Luana Porcello loves cookies just as much as lawyering. So when she's tasked with defending a boy accused of cookie theft, she thinks it's a winning combination. It's her fourth case, so Luana is confident representing this boy will be a piece of cake. But as she dives into the mix, the mountain of evidence against her client gives Luana food for thought. And she wonders, will the truth vindicate him, or is this case a recipe for disaster?Buy The Cookie Caper and join Luana in her quest for the truth today

A missing music box. A suspected snoop. Can the amateur lawyer ensure the real culprit faces the music?Luana Porcello loves lawyering more than anything. So when she hears she has a new client accused of swiping a prized keepsake, it's music to her ears. With four cases under her belt, the eleven-year-old attorney is sure defending this girl will be a breeze.But as she delves into the case, a looming deadline and a pile of incriminating evidence have Luana singing a different tune. And she wonders, is winning this trial a realistic goal, or is she whistling in the dark?Buy your copy of The Music Box Mayhem today

Eight-year-old Phoebe Chen has a new mystery to solve. Can you help?Phoebe loves anything that involves brainstorming, like jigsaw puzzles, riddles, and word searches. Her lifelong dream is to solve mysteries like her detective father-or ND, her favorite girl detective. So when a friend's prized autographed book disappears, Phoebe immediately offers to take on the case.Enlisting the help of her BFF, Phoebe gets to work searching for clues, interviewing witnesses, and compiling a list of suspects. But when the evidence implicates a friend, she realizes being a detective isn't all fun and games. Phoebe must find concrete evidence before she points the finger. Can she do it, or will the book bandit get away with the dastardly deed?Buy The Book Bandit to help Phoebe solve her first mystery

A missing ladder. A relentless bully. Can the junior lawyer uncover the truth before chaos erupts? Luana Porcello is on the climb of her life, juggling a newfound love for volunteering at the local animal shelter with her unwavering passion for the law. When a bully accuses his neighbor of theft, Luana readily resumes her attorney role, confident in her client's innocence.But as she begins the ascent to justice, Luana faces a towering ladder of evidence, from physical proof tying her client to the alleged crime scene to an eyewitness claiming they saw him in the act. Undeterred, Luana refuses to retreat, committed to vindicating her client. Will her determination elevate them to a favorable verdict or result in a precipitous fall?Buy your copy of The Ladder Larceny today, and join Luana in her latest quest for justice