"Melvina Whitmoore is afraid of everything, from spiders to snails, and even her own shadow. Which is why she can't wait to move into her new house--a safe place where nothing will be able to get to her! But she'll soon discover that surprises hide around every corner and not everything is as it first seems... From debut creator Faith Capalia comes a spooky and thrilling tale that reminds us that unexpected things can happen when we face our fears"--Jacket...

"Madeline Finn hopes Star can become a therapy dog. But first he needs to pass his test. They have been practicing all the skills he needs to master. They practice meeting people. They practice sitting still when a bike goes by. They even practice meeting other dogs. Now Madeline Finn and Star are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests. They face a variety of challenges and meet several new friends. But Madeline...

There was an old lady who swallowed a cactus. I don't know why she swallowed a cactus but it took lots of practice.

An unsupervised goose, missing family heirlooms, and some suspicious characters turn the annual cucumber festival into a robbery investigation for three sixth-grade friends.