Robin Yardi – författare

A wild California mystery full of feathers, sprinkles, and more

Ever since Mattie Waters lost her mother, she''s been sharing a trailer with her aunt Molly, the proud owner of Owl''s Outstanding Donuts. This hoot of a donut shop serves up delicious snacks to people driving down California''s Highway One—treats like the Turkey Talon, the Banana Slug Bar, and the Strawberry Iced Classic.

Mattie loves her aunt and the shop, even if she''s still dealing with a life without her mom. But not everybody is a fan of Owl''s Outstanding Donuts.When an owl taps on Mattie''s window one night, Mattie looks out to see suspicious activity not far from the shop. A shady duo is dumping gloop near the highway. And soon people want to blame Aunt Molly! With help from her friends, Mattie sets out to find the real gloopers. Along the way, she''ll face fears that have followed her since her mother''s passing—and get to know Alfred, a stuffy, donut-loving owl who''s also on the case.

"Readers of all ages will be cheering—and hooting!—for Mattie and her friends as they track down the culprits in this brilliant, high-stakes mystery with heart. Owl''s Outstanding Donuts is, well, simply outstanding!"—Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

More than anything, Princess Finn and her friends, Moon and Link, want to become Coral Keepers -- mermaid magicians sworn to protect the Queendom of Anjeea. Finn is a shark magician, but she is struggling to pass her shark-magic test. And now, an evil magician named Rozaro is plotting to steal the throne! Only the power of the Silver Shell can stop him. Can Finn master her shark magic, find the magical shell, and protect Anjeea?

With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, underwater adventure!

Accelerated Reading Level 4.1

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

More than anything, Princess Finn and her friends, Moon and Link, want to become Coral Keepers -- mermaid magicians sworn to protect the Queendom of Anjeea. Finn is a shark magician, but she is struggling to pass her shark-magic test. And now, an evil magician named Rozaro is plotting to steal the throne! Only the power of the Silver Shell can stop him. Can Finn master her shark magic, find the magical shell, and protect Anjeea?

With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, underwater adventure!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

The queendom of Anjeea is under threat! The magical coral wall that protects Anjeea was destroyed by the evil magician Rozaro. It must be rebuilt before he attacks again. Princess Finn and her friends Moon and Link need to find the ruins of an ancient mermaid city, Ravata. There lies the only item that can fix the wall -- the long-lost Emerald Crown. Will the mermaids make it past the dangerous pirate coves and the fierce protector who guards the crown?

With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, underwater adventure!