Shane Clester

On your marks, get set, wait! The biggest race in the city is about to begin, but the famous Chicken Roll is off to a incredibly slow start. Why? Because the racing chickens simply refuse to roll! Thankfully, Mecha Elmo, Mecha Abby, and Mecha Cookie Monster are on the scene and ready to engineer a brilliant solution. Jump into this hilarious comic-style adventure and help the mighty robotic heroes figure out the science of speed. You will learn all about how gravity works as the Mecha Builders design, build, and test the ultimate starting ramp to get these feathered racers moving. With fun word balloons and bright action panels, this story is perfect for practicing your independent reading skills. Discover the power of trying again when things go wrong, and see if you can help the colorful bots finally get these silly chickens soaring across the finish line!

The Alden family is heading back to Mystery Ranch for another exciting summer, and they cannot wait to see their good friend Mike. But their happy reunion takes a terrifying turn when a massive fire breaks out and burns Mike's house straight to the ground. Things go from bad to worse when the local townspeople start blaming Mike for starting the dangerous fire. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny know their friend is completely innocent, but they have to prove it. From chasing down a strange man in a blue hat to uncovering a plot to sabotage a nearby uranium mine, the Boxcar Children have their work cut out for them. Can you help the clever siblings clear their friend's name? Put on your detective hat and join the search for the real criminal before it is too late.

Pack your bags for a thrilling trip to the beautiful New England coast. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are beyond excited when they get the chance to spend their entire summer living inside a real, working lighthouse. The ocean views are spectacular during the day, but everything changes once the sun goes down. Strange things begin to happen in the dark. An unknown woman is spotted silently wandering up and down the empty beach, and the family dog, Watch, keeps waking up growling at spooky shadows in the middle of the night. Is someone else trying to use the lighthouse, and what are they hiding? You will need to bring your courage and your best detective skills as you join the Boxcar Children to shed some light on this chilling seaside mystery.