Kendall and Jamie Crack the Case
Kendall and Jamie Crack the Case

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2015-01-19

Total Pages: 63

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“I need your help. Are you guys open for business?” Brian asked “Sure,” Kendall said. “Let me just grab my sister. She’d kill me if I left her out of a case.” “OK,” Brian said. Kendall went over to the door that led to the house and opened it. “JAMIE,” he yelled inside. “WE”VE GOT A CASE!” “Coming,” came the response from inside. A moment later Jamie popped through the door. “Hi, Brian. What’s up?” she asked. “I need you guys to help me,” Brian responded. “Peter Markham is going to sell some cat’s teeth at three o’clock today. I’m thinking of starting a collection.” Peter Markham is known for being dishonest. Is this his latest scheme? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of the Cats Claws The Case of the Snoring Sleeper The Case of the Pilgrim's Paper The Case of the Sheep Stew The Case of the Missing Miner The Case of the Cowering Cat The Case of the Cheater's Chili Ages 8 and up Reading Level: 4.7 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Running 1,000 Miles for Freedom: The Story of William and Ellen Craft
Running 1,000 Miles for Freedom: The Story of William and Ellen Craft

Author: William Craft

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 67

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In 1848, William and Ellen Craft hatched a daring plan to escape from slavery; Ellen would pose as a white man, with her husband playing the part of his slave. Within eight days of hatching the plan, they were free! Here is the exciting story of their planning and escape from slavery, knowing every step of the way that to be caught would mean death. They finally reach the northern states, only to find that they are still not safe! THIS VERSION IS EDITED FOR CHILDREN. Text is taken from the autobiography of William Craft: “Running 1,000 Miles for Freedom”. The words are his own, though some edits have been made to shorten the story to a length suitable for children and to make the story more easily understood by children. Additionally, some text has been slightly altered to update words, and words which may be considered extremely offensive to many people have been altered slightly.

Kendall and Jamie Solve it at School: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Broderick Mysteries
Kendall and Jamie Solve it at School: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Broderick Mysteries

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 85

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“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk lid. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. “We could sell this for hundreds!” someone said. “Maybe even thousands,” someone else added. Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of Lincoln's Luggage, The Case of the Crisp Crayons, The Case of the Bird's Beak, The Case of the Wet Water Jug, The Case of the Jacked Jeans, The Case of the Pilfered Pellets, and The Case of the Aussie Adventure Ages 8 and up Educational Versions have exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Case of the Jacked Jeans
The Case of the Jacked Jeans

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 13

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“Hey, can you help me,” he said to Kendall. “Jack Washington just stole my jeans and my mom is going to kill me if I don’t bring them home.” “Not Jack Washington, again” Jamie said. Jack was the neighborhood bully. He was always trying to take things from the other kids. But how could they prove it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, these short mysteries give kids all the clues they need to solve the mystery, before revealing the answer on the last page, helping kids learn common sense and attention to detail. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books also work well as hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Case of the Lifted Laptop
The Case of the Lifted Laptop

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2015-01-28

Total Pages: 64

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Kendall and Jamie's cousin is going skating with them, but has left her helmet upstairs in her mother's office. They go up to discover that her expensive new laptop computer is missing. There are only two other people in the building and both say they didn't take it. Who is lying and how can they tell? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of the Lifted Laptop, The Case of the Photographer's Photo, The Case of the Gone Globe, The Case of the Mayor's Mementos, The Case of Picasso's Painting, The Case of the Plundered Purse, The Case of the President's Pearls. This book is the third in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Shorts Series. You can also discover full-length mysteries in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Series. Ages 8 and up. Reading Level: 4.5 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Case of the Lifted Laptop: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Broderick Mysteries
The Case of the Lifted Laptop: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Broderick Mysteries

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

Published:

Total Pages: 85

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Kendall and Jamie's cousin is going skating with them, but has left her helmet upstairs in her mother's office. They go up to discover that her expensive new laptop computer is missing. There are only two other people in the building and both say they didn't take it. Who is lying and how can they tell? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of the Lifted Laptop, The Case of the Photographer's Photo, The Case of the Gone Globe, The Case of the Mayor's Mementos, The Case of Picasso's Painting, The Case of the Plundered Purse, The Case of the President's Pearls. This book is the third in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Shorts Series. You can also discover full-length mysteries in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Series. Educational Versions have exercises designed to meet Common Core standards.

The Case of the Magazine Millionaire
The Case of the Magazine Millionaire

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2015-01-28

Total Pages: 67

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The Brodericks are invited to a fancy party at the mansion of an arrogant Magazine Millionaire. Kendall and Jamie roam through the rooms, looking at the man’s priceless treasures. Suddenly they hear a scream, and discover that a priceless diamond necklace is missing from its case? Can Kendall and Jamie discover who took it before the thief gets away? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of the Magazine Millionaire, The Case of the Taken Trophies, The Case of the Grabbed Geocache, The Case of the Bouncing Boxer, The Case of the Mansion Mystery, The Case of the Soccer Steal, The Case of Washington's Waistcoat. This book is the second in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Shorts Series. You can also discover full-length mysteries in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Series. Ages 8 and up. Reading Level: 4.6 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Case of the Magazine Millionaire: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Broderick Mysteries
The Case of the Magazine Millionaire: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Broderick Mysteries

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

Published:

Total Pages: 88

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The Brodericks are invited to a fancy party at the mansion of an arrogant Magazine Millionaire. Kendall and Jamie roam through the rooms, looking at the man’s priceless treasures. Suddenly they hear a scream, and discover that a priceless diamond necklace is missing from its case? Can Kendall and Jamie discover who took it before the thief gets away? Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderick and see if you can solve these seven 15-minute mysteries: The Case of the Magazine Millionaire, The Case of the Taken Trophies, The Case of the Grabbed Geocache, The Case of the Bouncing Boxer, The Case of the Mansion Mystery, The Case of the Soccer Steal, The Case of Washington's Waistcoat. This book is the second in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Shorts Series. You can also discover full-length mysteries in the Kendall and Jamie Broderick Mystery Series. Educational Versions have exercises designed to meet Common Core standards.

The Case of the Mansion Mystery
The Case of the Mansion Mystery

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 16

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“Thank you all for coming,” Alice said. “It seems we’ve had a break in. The police have already come and checked everything out. Unfortunately they didn’t find any fingerprints or anything else.” “I’d like to start by asking John, the caretaker, to tell you what happened tonight,” she continued. “Perhaps he can shed some light on this situation for us.” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown mysteries, these short mysteries give kids all the clues they need to solve the mystery, before revealing the answer on the last page, helping kids learn common sense and attention to detail. Ages 8 and up. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books also work well as hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Case of the Mansion Mystery: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery
The Case of the Mansion Mystery: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2012-02-18

Total Pages: 39

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“Thank you all for coming,” Alice said. “It seems we’ve had a break in. The police have already come and checked everything out. Unfortunately they didn’t find any fingerprints or anything else.” “I’d like to start by asking John, the caretaker, to tell you what happened tonight,” she continued. “Perhaps he can shed some light on this situation for us.” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. Similar to the old Encyclopedia Brown series, kids get to test their wits and powers of observation against our detectives. These books help kids learn the vital skills of logic and attention to detail in a fun, easy way. Ages 8 and up. Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books also work well as hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.