Michael Dubisch

When their favorite pizza restaurant almost goes out of business, the Alden children try to help their friends stay open while they find out who is behind all their problems.

"When the Aldens visit their cousins, they're in for a surprise-- there's an amusement park nearby! It has everything they could ask for, with plenty of rides and games. But the children see strange lights coming from the closed park at night. And then a mysterious phone call warns them to stay away! Just what is going on at the amusement park?"--P. [4] of cover.

Violet and Jessie begin an adventure out West when they journey to Centerville to keep Aunt Jane company on the family ranch.

Four orphans take shelter in an old boxcar during a storm, and, determined to make it their own, they turn it into a safe, cozy home.

The Aldens set out to prove the innocence of their old friend Mike who has been accused of starting a fire.

Henry, Jessie, Vioet and Benny Alden are brothers and sisters - and they're orphans. The only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. One night, during a storm, the children find an old red boxcar that keeps them warm and safe. They decide to make it their home.

The fairy tale adventure inside is not for the faint of heart. Only the brave should dare to read Short Tales Fairy Tale. -Taken from back cover.

"Straight from Arabian Nights, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp is adapted for your youngest readers. Follow Aladdin as he discovers the genie and true love in this Short Tale. Green level for your beginning reader." -- publisher's website.

"When the farmer's son was left the family cat, he didn't know what he would do to earn a living! But the cat had a plan, which young readers will find inspiring." -- publisher's website.