Thomas Lockhaven

Three Teens. One Missing Parrot. A Treasure Waiting to Be Found. When Mrs. Cornthumper's beloved parrot, Thaddeus, is stolen, she reluctantly hires three unlikely detectives-Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis-to solve the case. But this is no ordinary mystery. Mrs. Cornthumper reveals that her late husband left behind a coded letter, and only Thaddeus knows the secret needed to unlock a hidden treasure. From boats to pawn shops, the trio stumbles through a trail of clues filled with hilarious mishaps, surprising twists, and unexpected discoveries. Despite their quirks, Ripley and friends may just have what it takes to crack the code and save the day. Can these unlikely detectives find Thaddeus and uncover the treasure before it's too late? Fans of The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid-style humor will love this fast-paced mystery adventure. Dyslexia-Friendly Edition This special edition is designed to make reading easier and more enjoyable for kids with dyslexia or reading challenges. Larger, easy-to-read font with extra spacing Cream-colored paper to reduce visual stress Short, fast-paced chapters that build confidence Black-and-white illustrations to support comprehension Perfect for reluctant readers, kids with dyslexia, and young detectives ages 7-12. Join Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis on their first case in The Parrot Squawks at Midnight

Some legends never die... they wait for you in the woods. Ava and Carol are thrilled to spend the weekend at Pinecrest Camp, where they've been invited as special guests to teach a local Girl Scout troop the secrets of detective work and help them earn their Detective Badge. But when the campfire stories turn real-footprints by the tents, muddy handprints, and a lantern glowing deep in the trees-even fearless Ava can't joke it away. The girls realize someone-or something-doesn't want them at Pinecrest Camp. Armed with flashlights, notebooks, and courage, Ava, Carol, and the scouts follow the trail of clues to uncover the truth behind the Lantern Man legend. What they find is darker than ghost stories... and much closer to home. Can the team expose what's really happening before the Lantern Man's light stops in front of them? Perfect for fans of Nancy Drew and Goosebumps, this middle-grade mystery blends laugh-out-loud fun with spine-tingling suspense.Get ready for laughter, scares, and a mystery that will keep you turning pages long after the campfire's out.

Some legends never die... they wait for you in the woods. Ava and Carol are thrilled to spend the weekend at Pinecrest Camp, where they've been invited as special guests to teach a local Girl Scout troop the secrets of detective work and help them earn their Detective Badge. But when the campfire stories turn real-footprints by the tents, muddy handprints, and a lantern glowing deep in the trees-even fearless Ava can't joke it away. The girls realize someone-or something-doesn't want them at Pinecrest Camp. Armed with flashlights, notebooks, and courage, Ava, Carol, and the scouts follow the trail of clues to uncover the truth behind the Lantern Man legend. What they find is darker than ghost stories... and much closer to home. Can the team expose what's really happening before the Lantern Man's light stops in front of them? Perfect for fans of Nancy Drew and Goosebumps, this middle-grade mystery blends laugh-out-loud fun with spine-tingling suspense.Get ready for laughter, scares, and a mystery that will keep you turning pages long after the campfire's out.

Te atrever as a perseguir un tesoro legendario... aunque eso signifique meterte en problemas de verdad? Cuando Ava y Carol descubren un concurso que promete $10,000 a quien resuelva unas pistas inspiradas en las desaparecidas Joyas de la Corona de Irlanda, saben que no pueden dejar pasar la oportunidad. Y cuando Derik se une al equipo, La Guarida vuelve a llenarse de mapas, acertijos y adrenalina. Pero no est n solos. Una cazadora de tesoros famosa y despiadada har lo que sea por ganar... incluso si eso significa sabotearlos, chantajearlos y ponerlos en peligro a plena luz del d a. Entre iglesias antiguas, secretos hist ricos y un misterio que se vuelve cada vez m s oscuro, el tr o deber correr contra el reloj, confiar en su ingenio y mantenerse unido... antes de que el premio deje de ser dinero y se convierta en algo mucho m s peligroso. Porque algunas joyas no solo brillan... tambi n esconden la verdad. Si te gustan los misterios juveniles con humor, amistad y aventuras al estilo "b squeda del tesoro", este caso es para ti. Consigue El Misterio de las Joyas de la Corona y empieza a resolver las pistas hoy mismo

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.Three best friends. One laugh-out-loud detective agency. Countless mysteries to solve Get ready for a hilarious and action-packed crime-solving adventure with Ripley Kool and the Investigators Perfect for ages 8-12, this chapter book series is packed with thrilling mysteries, quirky characters, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments-all brought to life with fun illustrations throughout.In The Parrot Squawks at Midnight, Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis take on their first case when Mrs. Cornthumper's beloved parrot, Thaddeus, goes missing. But this isn't just any lost pet-Thaddeus holds the key to unlocking a secret treasure, and the trio must crack the code before it's too late In The Vanishing Raptor, the museum's prized Utahraptor skeleton disappears into thin air-right in front of a live audience With the museum on lockdown and a dinosaur thief on the loose, Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis must piece together the clues before the culprit escapes.And in A Rudolph Christmas Mystery, the detectives find themselves snowed in at a millionaire's exclusive Christmas party-just as a priceless ruby ornament vanishes. With the guests trapped and tensions rising, the trio must interrogate the suspects, uncover hidden secrets, and solve the case before the storm clears and the thief slips away Can Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis outsmart thieves, decode hidden messages, and crack the trickiest cases-without getting caught in the chaos themselves?Fans of A to Z Mysteries and The Hardy Boys Clue Book series will love the laugh-out-loud antics and fast-paced detective work in Ripley Kool and the Investigators Join Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis in their hilarious, crime-solving adventures-grab Ripley Kool and the Investigators: Books 1-3 today and crack the case alongside them

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.Three best friends. One laugh-out-loud detective agency. Countless mysteries to solve Get ready for a hilarious and action-packed crime-solving adventure with Ripley Kool and the Investigators Perfect for ages 8-12, this chapter book series is packed with thrilling mysteries, quirky characters, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments-all brought to life with fun illustrations throughout.In The Parrot Squawks at Midnight, Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis take on their first case when Mrs. Cornthumper's beloved parrot, Thaddeus, goes missing. But this isn't just any lost pet-Thaddeus holds the key to unlocking a secret treasure, and the trio must crack the code before it's too late In The Vanishing Raptor, the museum's prized Utahraptor skeleton disappears into thin air-right in front of a live audience With the museum on lockdown and a dinosaur thief on the loose, Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis must piece together the clues before the culprit escapes.And in A Rudolph Christmas Mystery, the detectives find themselves snowed in at a millionaire's exclusive Christmas party-just as a priceless ruby ornament vanishes. With the guests trapped and tensions rising, the trio must interrogate the suspects, uncover hidden secrets, and solve the case before the storm clears and the thief slips away Can Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis outsmart thieves, decode hidden messages, and crack the trickiest cases-without getting caught in the chaos themselves?Fans of A to Z Mysteries and The Hardy Boys Clue Book series will love the laugh-out-loud antics and fast-paced detective work in Ripley Kool and the Investigators Join Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis in their hilarious, crime-solving adventures-grab Ripley Kool and the Investigators: Books 1-3 today and crack the case alongside them

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.A Christmas party, a missing ruby, and a house full of suspects-Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis are on the case in A Rudolph Christmas Mystery Alexis has just launched her French restaurant, Le Poof, serving clients right from her bedroom window. After advertising in the prestigious Who's Who magazine, she lands her biggest gig yet-catering the exclusive Christmas party of multi-millionaire philanthropist Mr. Cumberbatch.Once a year, Mr. Cumberbatch invites five special guests to pitch their dream projects for funding. Ripley and Gilly join Alexis to help cater the event, but things take a mysterious turn when the lights suddenly go out. When they flicker back on, Rudolph's ruby diamond nose-a priceless ornament worth millions of dollars-has vanished With a snowstorm trapping the guests inside, Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis spring into action. Inspired by the hit movie Clue, they interrogate the partygoers, uncovering secrets and piecing together the puzzle of the stolen ruby. But time is running out, and the thief could be anyone.Can the trio solve the mystery before the snow clears and the thief escapes?Fans of Clue and Nancy Drew will love the festive, mystery-filled fun of A Rudolph Christmas Mystery.Join Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis as they race to crack the case-buy A Rudolph Christmas Mystery today and unwrap the mystery In honor of the movie ClueButler Kristoph Kringle is Butler Wadsworth (Actor: Tim Curry)Madam Mistletoe is Miss Scarlet (Actress: Lesley Ann Warren)Nurse Tootle is Mrs. White (Actress: Madeline Kahn)Professor Partridge is Professor Plum (Actor: Christopher Lloyd)Colonel Candyman is Colonel Mustard (Actor: Martin Mull)Mr. Herring is Mr. Green (Actor: Michael McKean)Mr. Cumberbatch is Mr. Boddy (Actor: Lee Ving)Chef El Lefant is The Cook (Actress: Kellye Nakahara)

This edition features full-color illustrations.A Christmas party, a missing ruby, and a house full of suspects-Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis are on the case in A Rudolph Christmas Mystery Alexis has just launched her French restaurant, Le Poof, serving clients right from her bedroom window. After advertising in the prestigious Who's Who magazine, she lands her biggest gig yet-catering the exclusive Christmas party of multi-millionaire philanthropist Mr. Cumberbatch.Once a year, Mr. Cumberbatch invites five special guests to pitch their dream projects for funding. Ripley and Gilly join Alexis to help cater the event, but things take a mysterious turn when the lights suddenly go out. When they flicker back on, Rudolph's ruby diamond nose-a priceless ornament worth millions of dollars-has vanished With a snowstorm trapping the guests inside, Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis spring into action. Inspired by the hit movie Clue, they interrogate the partygoers, uncovering secrets and piecing together the puzzle of the stolen ruby. But time is running out, and the thief could be anyone.Can the trio solve the mystery before the snow clears and the thief escapes?Fans of Clue and Nancy Drew will love the festive, mystery-filled fun of A Rudolph Christmas Mystery.Join Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis as they race to crack the case-buy A Rudolph Christmas Mystery today and unwrap the mystery In honor of the movie ClueButler Kristoph Kringle is Butler Wadsworth (Actor: Tim Curry)Madam Mistletoe is Miss Scarlet (Actress: Lesley Ann Warren)Nurse Tootle is Mrs. White (Actress: Madeline Kahn)Professor Partridge is Professor Plum (Actor: Christopher Lloyd)Colonel Candyman is Colonel Mustard (Actor: Martin Mull)Mr. Herring is Mr. Green (Actor: Michael McKean)Mr. Cumberbatch is Mr. Boddy (Actor: Lee Ving)Chef El Lefant is The Cook (Actress: Kellye Nakahara)

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.A Christmas party, a missing ruby, and a house full of suspects-Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis are on the case in A Rudolph Christmas Mystery Alexis has just launched her French restaurant, Le Poof, serving clients right from her bedroom window. After advertising in the prestigious Who's Who magazine, she lands her biggest gig yet-catering the exclusive Christmas party of multi-millionaire philanthropist Mr. Cumberbatch.Once a year, Mr. Cumberbatch invites five special guests to pitch their dream projects for funding. Ripley and Gilly join Alexis to help cater the event, but things take a mysterious turn when the lights suddenly go out. When they flicker back on, Rudolph's ruby diamond nose-a priceless ornament worth millions of dollars-has vanished With a snowstorm trapping the guests inside, Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis spring into action. Inspired by the hit movie Clue, they interrogate the partygoers, uncovering secrets and piecing together the puzzle of the stolen ruby. But time is running out, and the thief could be anyone.Can the trio solve the mystery before the snow clears and the thief escapes?Fans of Clue and Nancy Drew will love the festive, mystery-filled fun of A Rudolph Christmas Mystery.Join Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis as they race to crack the case-buy A Rudolph Christmas Mystery today and unwrap the mystery In honor of the movie ClueButler Kristoph Kringle is Butler Wadsworth (Actor: Tim Curry)Madam Mistletoe is Miss Scarlet (Actress: Lesley Ann Warren)Nurse Tootle is Mrs. White (Actress: Madeline Kahn)Professor Partridge is Professor Plum (Actor: Christopher Lloyd)Colonel Candyman is Colonel Mustard (Actor: Martin Mull)Mr. Herring is Mr. Green (Actor: Michael McKean)Mr. Cumberbatch is Mr. Boddy (Actor: Lee Ving)Chef El Lefant is The Cook (Actress: Kellye Nakahara)

This edition features full-color illustrations.A Christmas party, a missing ruby, and a house full of suspects-Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis are on the case in A Rudolph Christmas Mystery Alexis has just launched her French restaurant, Le Poof, serving clients right from her bedroom window. After advertising in the prestigious Who's Who magazine, she lands her biggest gig yet-catering the exclusive Christmas party of multi-millionaire philanthropist Mr. Cumberbatch.Once a year, Mr. Cumberbatch invites five special guests to pitch their dream projects for funding. Ripley and Gilly join Alexis to help cater the event, but things take a mysterious turn when the lights suddenly go out. When they flicker back on, Rudolph's ruby diamond nose-a priceless ornament worth millions of dollars-has vanished With a snowstorm trapping the guests inside, Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis spring into action. Inspired by the hit movie Clue, they interrogate the partygoers, uncovering secrets and piecing together the puzzle of the stolen ruby. But time is running out, and the thief could be anyone.Can the trio solve the mystery before the snow clears and the thief escapes?Fans of Clue and Nancy Drew will love the festive, mystery-filled fun of A Rudolph Christmas Mystery.Join Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis as they race to crack the case-buy A Rudolph Christmas Mystery today and unwrap the mystery In honor of the movie ClueButler Kristoph Kringle is Butler Wadsworth (Actor: Tim Curry)Madam Mistletoe is Miss Scarlet (Actress: Lesley Ann Warren)Nurse Tootle is Mrs. White (Actress: Madeline Kahn)Professor Partridge is Professor Plum (Actor: Christopher Lloyd)Colonel Candyman is Colonel Mustard (Actor: Martin Mull)Mr. Herring is Mr. Green (Actor: Michael McKean)Mr. Cumberbatch is Mr. Boddy (Actor: Lee Ving)Chef El Lefant is The Cook (Actress: Kellye Nakahara)

Crime podcasters, teen detectives Ava, Carol, and Derik are about to take their most perplexing murder mystery yet, a 100-year-old cold case.The intrepid detectives dive into another thrilling cold case for their podcast, this time investigating the century-old murder of Scarlett Newcastle, a psychic killed with her own crystal ball. The only suspect, con artist Samuel Caldwell, disappeared without a trace before he could be arrested. But as Ava, Carol, and Derik dig into the case, it's clear there's more to this story than meets the eye.Their investigation leads them to the eerie halls of the Livingston Players Community Theater, the former site of Scarlett's home. What starts as a search for clues quickly turns deadly when Ava is attacked, and strange warnings are sent to stop them in their tracks. Why would someone go to such lengths to protect a case that's been cold for 100 years? And what secrets are buried deep within this forgotten mystery?As the clock ticks, the trio races to uncover the truth behind Scarlett's death-but the closer they get, the more dangerous their mission becomes. Is the past about to reveal something that no one is ready to face?Fans of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys will be hooked by the heart-pounding twists and suspense of Case File 4: Scarlett Newcastle.Join Ava, Carol, and Derik in this edge-of-your-seat adventure-buy Case File 4: Scarlett Newcastle now and unravel the mystery before it unravels them