James Preller – författare

A seventh grade boy must choose between being a witness to bullying-or becoming a victim.

A chilling tale awaits in this haunted house... and Bloody Mary is dying to meet you.Welcome. Have a seat. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Home Sweet Horror isn''t just any tale. This is a Scary Tale.Meet Liam Finn, who''s just moved into a new home with his father and sister. But this old house that seems empty, isn''t . . . Bloody Mary is here. Called back from the dead by a game, she''s just dying to talk.In this spooky story for kids, author James Preller weaves a ghostly tale filled with thrills and chills. Perfect for young fans of monster books and scary stories, Home Sweet Horror will keep you turning pages late into the night.

Welcome. Take a seat. Buckle up, nice and tight. We''ve got a story to tell. But be warned. I Scream, You Scream! isn''t just any tale. This is a Scary Tale, from James Preller. Meet Sam Carver, an ordinary kid with a very special ticket in her pocket. This ticket will send her and her new friend Andy on a most unusual ride—one that will leave them screaming for more.

Welcome. Have a seat. Ignore the shambling undead outside. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Good Night, Zombie isn''t just any tale. This is a Scary Tale.Meet Carter, Esme, and Arnold, three students accidentally locked together inside an almost deserted school. They are not friends. They scarcely know each other. But In the basement, a mysterious night janitor waits. And outside, moving in the mist, dark shapes shuffle closer…James Preller knows his audience: "It''s what so many students, on every school visit, tell me that they want. You guessed it, scary stories for grades 2-4, 80 page chapter books. And by scary I mean . . . spine-tingling, heart-pounding scary."

Welcome. Have a seat. The wolves will wait. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Nightmareland isn''t just any tale. This is a Scary Tale. Meet Aaron Wheeler, who just got a strange, new video game. A game that sucks Aaron right in. All alone, caught in a snowstorm, a howl comes from the nearby woods. And there is no way out…. Prepare yourself for the next installment of James Preller''s heart-poundingly scary chapter book series filled with dark and creepy illustrations from acclaimed artist Iacopo Bruno.

Welcome. Have a seat. The doll will move if you ask nicely. She''s got a story to tell. But be warned. One-Eyed Doll isn''t just any tale. This is a Scary Tale. Meet Malick Rice and his sister, Tiana. Two kids who love to hunt for hidden treasure and are about to make their biggest find yet. A small box, locked tight, buried behind a deserted house. A box meant to stay buried forever… in this bone-chilling tale from James Preller and Iacopo Bruno.

After becoming undead, a boy tries to survive middle school.Adrian Lazarus has met with a curious fate. He’s returned from the dead (after a bad bike accident, no helmet), yet not a lot has changed. He’s always been an outcast. But it’s not just being a zombie that makes Adrian feel different. He notices the world has changed, too: bees are vanishing, forest fires are burning, super-flus are spreading. The holographic advertisements in the night sky assure people that all is well. Adrian and his friends – a beekeeping boy, a mysterious new girl, and a seventh-grade sleuth – aren’t so sure.When they discover a birdlike drone has been spying on Adrian, the clues lead to two powerful corporate moguls. What do they really want?James Preller brings his singular humor to Better Off Undead, a middle-grade zombie story that''s about fitting in as much as it''s about the end of the world.This title has Common Core connections.

Welcome. Pull up a chair. Don''t worry about the watching eyes. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Swamp Monster isn''t just any tale. This is a Scary Tale.The brothers have been dreaming of a new pet for a while, but the monster they find in the swamp might not be the best choice . . . and the creature''s mother agrees.Prepare yourself for the next installment of James Preller''s heart-poundingly scary chapter book series filled with dark and creepy illustrations from acclaimed artist Iacopo Bruno.

Jigsaw Jones is back! In The Case from Outer Space, an original mystery from James Preller, Jigsaw and his crew—Mila, Joey, and Danika—find a clue that implies an alien may be about to visit their school! Can it be true? And what does the Little Free Library have that aliens from outer space might want?(Hint: The school librarian has invited a special guest to talk about space exploration—an astronaut!)Friendship, mystery, and school-day shenanigans are what make the Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries beloved and read over and over. Includes a word jumble (names of planets in solar system), writing prompts, and information on how to start a little free library (which are taking hold in many parts of the country)!This title has Common Core connections.

James Preller''s wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark GhostGlow-in-the-dark footprints, eyewitness accounts of a ghost haunting school grounds—something doesn''t add up! Ghosts don''t have feet, do they? Either way, Jigsaw Jones and his partner Mila Yeh are on the case, and they''ll do whatever it takes to solve this spooky new mystery . . . even if it means they have to be at school extra late!

James Preller''s wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!The Case of the Smelly SneakerIt''s girls versus boys in the biggest football game of the year! Jigsaw Jones is referee, while his partner, Mila Yeh, is coaching the girls'' team. Bobby Solofsky has no doubt the boys will win, but the girls have a secret weapon. Then one of Bigs Maloney''s sneakers goes missing, and Bobby wants to call off the whole game. Can Jigsaw and Mila find this sneaker thief in time to save the game?

James Preller''s wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!The Case of the Mummy MysteryIt all started with a dare. . . .Only Joey Pignattano would agree to eat a worm in exchange for a dollar. Problem is, he doesn''t trust Bobby Solofsky to hold up his end of the deal. So he''s hired Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh to make sure Bobby keeps his word. But when the worm goes missing and the primary suspect is a mummy—on Halloween of all days!—Jigsaw Jones is the only one who can solve the case!

James Preller''s wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones chapter book mysteries are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!The Case of the Bicycle BanditWhy would anyone steal an old hunk of junk? Ralphie Jordan loves his beat-up bike, Old Rusty. The tires are bent, spokes are missing, and the chain keeps falling off. But Ralphie wouldn''t trade it for any other. Then Old Rusty goes missing just outside the library, and Ralphie is devastated. It''s up to Jigsaw and Mila to find out who stole it—and the thief may be closer than anyone would have guessed!

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all. Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. When Bigs Maloney finds a cryptic note in room 201 that supposedly leads to buried treasure, only Jigsaw can crack the riddle. Soon, the whole class is counting on him and Mila to strike gold. But one clue leads to another and when Jigsaw finally finds the treasure, it''s not exactly what anybody expected.James Preller''s wry, witty Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics! This title has Common Core connections.

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all. Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. Anything that ever goes missing or lost, Jigsaw and his partner, Mila, can find. Then, during a magic show, they watch a toy dinosaur disappear, right in front of their eyes! Even the magician can''t seem to bring it back. Luckily Jigsaw doesn''t believe in magic, and he''s determined to find that dinosaur!James Preller''s wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics!

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all.Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. When Bobby Solofsky is accused of stealing the grand prize for a pet talent show, it''s up to Jigsaw to clear his greatest rival''s name. Soon, more things start to go missing at the pet store and Jigsaw enters his own dog into the contest to solve the case. Can he find the prize medal in time for the competition?James Preller''s wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics! This title has Common Core connections.

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter books from James Preller have it all. Got a mystery to solve? Jigsaw Jones is on the case. Eddie Becker has the idea of a lifetime, and creates plans for what he promises is going to be a million-dollar invention. Then the plans get stolen. Worst of all, after Jigsaw does some digging, he suspects the principal may be the thief! Now Jigsaw has to invent a gadget of his own to find out the truth. James Preller''s wry, witty, Jigsaw Jones books are once again available to inspire the next generation of young readers, featuring both new titles and classroom classics! This title has Common Core connections.