18 books like Humbug Mountain
The Daredevil Desperados of Destiny
"In this journal you'll find out...What to do if chased by a two-headed vulture...Who is the most wanted outlaw in the wild and wicked West...Why it's best not to lasso a cougar by the tail..."--p.[4] of cover.
Shares: Robbers and outlaws, Westerns, Adventure, Children's fiction
The Case of the Monkey Burglar
Hank learns about a tool thief on the loose who uses a monkey to help him do his dirty work. And before long, Hank finds himself face-to face with the pilfering primate! Can Hank help to stop the criminals in their tracks, or will the crooks get away to continue their monkey business?
Shares: Robbers and outlaws, Westerns, Humorous stories, Children's fiction
Witch's Boy
When a Bandit King comes to take the magic that Ned's mother, a witch, is meant to protect, the stuttering, weak boy villagers think should have drowned rather than his twin summons the strength to protect his family and community, while in the woods, the bandit's daughter puzzles over a mystery that ties her to Ned.
When a Bandit King tries to take magic from Ned's mother, a witch, the…
Shares: Robbers and outlaws, Family life, Children's fiction
Cam Jansen and the ghostly mystery
Cam uses her photographic memory to catch a thief disguised as a ghost.
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The ghost on Saturday night
When Professor Pepper gives Opie tickets to a ghost-raising instead of a nickel in payment for being guided through the dense fog, Opie manages to make money anyway by helping to thwart a bank robbery.
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Lorna Doone
This work is called a 'romance,' because the incidents, characters, time, and scenery, are alike romantic. And in shaping this old tale, the Writer neither dares, nor desires, to claim for it the dignity or cumber it with the difficulty of an historic novel.
Shares: Robbers and outlaws, Adventure, Children's fiction
The Magic Pretzel (Werewolf Club Ready for Chapters)
Fourth-grader Norman Gnormal, who behaves a lot like a dog, finds his first real friends when the principal signs him up for the Werewolf Club at school.
Shares: Humorous stories, Children's fiction
Every dog has his day
Hank the Cowdog gets into more and more trouble before he is able to find a happy solution to this problems.
Shares: Westerns, Humorous stories, Children's fiction
The Book of the Banshee
Will Flowers doesn't understand what could have happened. His sister, Estelle, used to be really cool. She was quiet, responsible, and most times you'd never even know she was around(which was the cool part). But lately, Estelle has been acting totally weird - to everyone. All she does is get mad and yell. She yells at Mom. She yells at Dad. She even yells at little Muffy. But mostly she yells at…
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Robot Revolution
It's a robot revolt! As Sammy's inventor mom works on a secret project, he and his sister try to contain the hilarious pranks and chaos of droids on strike. After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his “bro-bot” E are now fast friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic occupants of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated.…
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Sami and the time of the troubles
A ten-year-old Lebanese boy goes to school, helps his mother with chores, plays with his friends, and lives with his family in a basement shelter when bombings occur and fighting begins on his street.
Shares: Family life, Children's fiction
Hunting for Hidden Gold
Timber wolves, a Rocky Mountain blizzard, and a mine cave-in are only a few of the perils Frank and Joe Hardy encounter during their search for the principal members of a notorious gang responsible for a payroll robbery. In the old Montana mining camp of Lucky Lode, the young detectives puzzle over a series of mysterious events. A piano-playing ghost haunts the long-abandoned dance hall. Eerie…
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The Third Wheel
Love is in the air - but what does that mean for Greg Heffley? A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down. As Greg scrambles to find a date, he's worried he'll be left out in the cold on the big night. His best friend, Rowley, doesn't have any prospects either, but that's a small consolation. An unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves…
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Robots go wild!
"Fifth grader Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez has to find a solution when his robot 'brother' has repeated malfunctions at school and a newer model robot steps in as competition--and his mother's job is in jeopardy as a result"--
Shares: Family life, Humorous stories, Children's fiction
Clementine's Letter (Clementine)
Clementine can't believe her ears, her beloved teacher, Mr D'Matz, might be leaving them for the rest of the year to go on a research trip to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her impulsiveness, her itch to draw constantly, or her need to play "Beat the clock" when the day feels too long. Her new substitute teacher has a whole new set of rules that Clementine can't figure out. She…
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The Dung Beetle Bandits
Who is sending all those fortune cookies with sinister messages around the city? Tiger Moth and Kung Pow smell something crummy!
Shares: Robbers and outlaws, Children's fiction
Ronja rövardotter
This is the Story of a robber's daughter called Ronja who grows up amidst a whole band of robbers in a old castle deep in a big forrest.
Shares: Robbers and outlaws, Children's fiction
Murder in the Middle Pasture
When a calf is murdered, Hank, a wiley cowdog and head of ranch security, pursues a gang of wild dogs and a clan of coyotes to find the killer.
Shares: Westerns, Humorous stories, Children's fiction