The Lemmings And Other Mysteries

"Last of The Monhegans," is a murder mystery heightening anxieties amidst two hurricanes off the coast of Maine. "Hitchhiker," pits a relentless serial killer against a college student in sub-zero temperatures.Included are "The Butchers of Dubcek,"the pursuit of two Nazi war criminals responsible for the massacre of a Czech village, a WWII spy mystery "Der Fischer,"(The Fisherman),a stirring story of an Indian princess in 18th century Canada who comes to a crossroad when confronted with saving her people from a hostile tribe in "Rubicon," and a heartwarming tale of of a boy and his grandfather who share a love for life and for baseball in "The Super-Duper." "The Lemmings," a bizarre tale set in a close-knit New England coastal community, brimming with tradition and disdain for "Outsidahs," concludes this classic collection of stunning surprises you won't want to miss!

The team behind the New York Times bestselling Wolfie the Bunny and Horrible Bear! is back with new Arctic characters in this hilarious learning-to-read adventure! Aboard the S.S. Cliff, First Mate Foxy reads an interesting fact: "Lemmings don't jump off cliffs." But Foxy can't get the lemmings on the Cliff to read his book, too. They're too busy jumping off. After a chilly third rescue, exasperated Foxy and grumbly polar bear Captain PB realize their naughty nautical crew isn't being stubborn: The lemmings (Jumper, Me Too, and Ditto) can't read. And until Foxy patiently teaches his lemmings to read the book, he can't return to reading it, either!

This quirky, humorous picture book from French illustrator Julie Colombet is jam-packed with lemmings and sure to raise a laugh. When the lemmings encounter a bear, they are determined to help him be more 'distinguished' - just like they are. But little do they realise this bear could be exactly what they need to save them from themselves... With Julie Colombet's distinctive voice and beautiful illustrations, each spread is packed with detail to pore over. Think 'My Fair Lady' meets 'The Lemmings'.

Lemmings all look alike, sound alike, and act alike, except for Larry who uses his independent mind to teach the other group how to use their brains and stop making terrible group decisions.

Eighth grade inventor, Natalie Isabelle Cailean Edwards is the N.I.C.E. girl who finishes last with the kids in school. Sappy inspirational phrases and monochromatic outfits have all but her best friends wrinkling their nose at her. When Natalie's invention, the Texty-Talky, goes nationwide, she becomes an overnight sensation. Suddenly her days consist of photo shoots and interviews with little time left for her friends. But the spotlight soon turns sour. A local reporter shatters her good-girl image by reporting a graffiti incident and the media launches into a smear campaign. It is so bad, even her friends start to believe the stories. Will Natalie be able to overcome the lies being printed about her?

Discusses the physical characteristics and habits of those rodents of the far north whose periodic massive marches to the sea continue to baffle scientists looking for a reason.