When a precious mask of unimaginable power is stolen from the royal palace, Rose suspects that dark magicians are at work and that danger looms. The race to stop the evil thieves will take Rose to the mysterious city of Venice, where nothing is quite what it seems.

In Victorian London, Maisie Hitchins, a young detective who lives in her grandmother's boarding house, finds herself immersed in the excitement and glamour of the theater when she investigates the theft of a valuable necklace belonging to an actress friend of a longtime boarder.

Hannah has always wanted a dog and can't belive her luck when her parents finally say that they can adopt one. Better yet, they're getting a Dalmation - Hannah's dream dog. Oscar loves Hannah and soon settles into his new home. But as it gets closer to Christmas, Hannah needs to rehearse for her school play, and she has less and less time for long walks and games with her puppy. Oscar feels lonely and neglected. Why doesn't Hannah want to spend...

Junior sleuth Maisie Hitchins, who lives in her grandmother's boarding house in Victorian London, investigates the theft of a rare and valuable tribal mask from the Amazonian rainforest.

Junior sleuth Maisie Hitchins, who lives in her grandmother's boarding house in Victorian London, uncovers an intriguing plot involving stolen sausages, pilfered halfpennies, and a fast-paced bicycle chase.

"Helena loves helping out at the animal hospital where her cousin Lucy works. One day, the girls find a young cat who's been injured by a car. Helena helps to care for the cat she names Caramel, but when it's time for him to go home, Caramel's owner can't be found. Caramel doesn't want to be kept at the animal hospital, and he especially doesn't like the scratchy cast on his leg. But if no one comes forward to claim him, how will he ever have a place...

"Lily and her dad are walking their dog, Hugo, in the woods when he sniffs out a litter of tiny abandoned kittens! Lily is worried the most about the fluffy white kitten, who looks so small and hungry"--Page [4] of cover.

"Harry the puppy is lost! Two bigger dogs chased him out of the park. He can't find his best friend, Emma. And now it's getting dark and a little bit scary. Will poor Harry ever find his way home? Maybe with the help of a brand-new friend...."--

"Amber cannot help worrying about her kitten, Cleo, while she is at school all day. Cleo, the kitten, loves to explore, and when she learns to climb over the wall into the front yard, there are so many ways for her to get into trouble. One day, Cleo sees that a builder has left his van door open, and she climbs inside to investigate. Before the curious little kitten knows it, the door slams shut, and the van sets off. Cleo eventually escapes, but...

"Laura knows shes lucky to live by the ocean at the vacation cottages where her mom works. But she would love to have a dog to play with, too. Then some guests arrive with an adorable King Charles spaniel named Henry. Sadly, the puppy is always left behind when his owners go to the beach. Laura offers to keep an eye on Henry, and soon, the pair are inseparable. But what will happen when its time for Henry to go home?"--