Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to D in this starter boxed set of the first four A to Z Mysteries (R) books! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are just regular kids with a knack for solving mysteries. In their first four adventures, they find a missing person, catch a thief, save neighborhood pets, and uncover a haunted dungeon! What mystery will they solve next? Follow the clues from A to Z to find out! With more than 10 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries (R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now, for the first time ever, you can introduce your young reader to the first four sleuthing adventures in this spooky and suspenseful collection! This boxed set includes: The Absent Author, The Bald Bandit, The Canary Caper, and The Deadly Dungeon.

The Ferntown Fuzzies, the premier baseball team, are about to face a team of Dinosaurs, the Triassic Park Titans, in a match for the ages. The blast-from-the-past team is sure to deliver a few curve balls for the Fuzzies with their vintage style, gigantic gear, and “un-evolved� practices. These giants in baseball with spread their wings and stretch their (gigantic) necks and are sure to give Blossom Honey-Possum, Bo Grizzley, Hammy Sosa and the rest of the Fuzzies their all in a game that will surely go down in (pre) history. The fourth fantastic installment of the Fuzzy Baseball series by John Steven Gurney, the beloved illustrator of The A to Z Mysteries.

Dink's favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, has invited Dink, Josh, and
Ruth Rose for a sleepover - in a haunted castle! But as soon as the young
detectives arrive, they start hearing screams behind the walls. Will they
discover who - or what - is haunting Moose Manor?

Ninjas, Robots, and Baseball, oh, my! Join beloved childrens illustrator John Steven Gurney and rookie to the Fernwood Valley Fuzzies, Blossom Honey Possum, as they play ball in this triple play. Will the Fuzzies win a home run against the Rocky Ridge Red Claws? Will they learn the ins and outs of manga baseball before competing with the Sashimi City Ninjas in a "Ninja Baseball Blast"? And, why are the Geartown Clankees more like "R.B.I. Robots"? Collecting the first three Fuzzy Baseball graphic novels.

A is for author....  Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. To Dink's amazement, Wallace says he'll come! But when the big day arrives, Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink suspects foul play. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find the famous writer--before it's too late!  

Talk about away games! The Fernwood Valley Fuzzies will fly to the far side of the Foamy Sea to take the field against the Sashimi City Ninjas. This will be the first time any Big League Baseball team has faced a team from the mysterious Manga Baseball League. The Ninja of the Manga Baseball League have spent years studying ancient arts and acquiring ancient skills. Are the rumors true? Do those skills make them invincible baseball players? Can the Fuzzies hold their own against the Ninja? Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

It's a mystery every month from A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy
Who knew there were thirteen months in a year? It's an extra thirteenth book of the Calendar Mysteries Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are looking forward to a New Year's Eve party. But someone is leaving clues that there might be more to this celebration than confetti and noisemakers. The year ends with a surprise in this exciting conclusion to the Calendar Mysteries series.

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve their first four mysteries
A is for AUTHOR . . .
Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. Wonder of wonders, Wallace says yes In fact, the famous writer says that the only way he won't come is if he's kidnapped. But when the big day comes, Wallis Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think he just missed his plane, but Dink knows better. It's up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to find Wallace--before it's too late
B is for BANDIT . . .
A bandit has robbed the Green Lawn Savings Bank Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose are ready to help. When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the kid who videotaped the crime, the trio volunteers to find him. After all, there's a reward But tracking down one red-headed kid isn't such an easy job, especially if he doesn't want to be found. Dink and his friends must find that kid--and his tape--before the bandit does
C is for CANARY . . .
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent call from Mrs. David. Her canary is gone And that's not all. Three other pets have mysteriously disappeared--including Ruth Rose's cat, Tiger The kids are sure a pet-napper is to blame. They won't stop until they've tracked down the thief and returned the stolen pets to their rightful owners
D is for DUNGEON . . .
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are having a sleepover--in a castle Dink's favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, has invited them for a visit. But as soon as they arrive, the kids start hearing screams behind the walls. Wallis Wallace says not to worry, every castle is haunted, but Dink isn't so sure. Can they discover who--or "what"--is haunting Moose Manor?

It's the first of April in Green Lawn! Mr. Paskey, owner of the Book Nook, plays an April Fools' Day prank on Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. They hatch a plan to get back at him, but then the bookstore is robbed--no joke! Can the kids track down the crook? Or will this April Fools' be an April fail? The alphabet may be over, but the mysteries continue in this ninth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a 26-letter secret message hidden in the illustrations.

Don't miss A to Z Mysteries--alphabetic adventures that are full of thrills, chills, and cases to crack
Super Edition #3: White House White-out
In the twenty-ninth book of the A to Z Mysteries--an early chapter book mystery series featuring strong boy and girl characters--it's a snowy December in Washington, D.C., and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are there to see the sights. While they're admiring the White House, they meet the president's stepdaughter, KC, and her friend Marshall. Soon, in the confusion caused by all the people decorating the White House for Christmas, the president's dog, Natasha, goes missing The kids set out to find her, but it's not going to be easy. The area is still crowded with decorators, it's getting dark, and all five of them risk getting caught in a monster snowstorm...
Each book includes a map and a letter from the author. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries
Bonus: Look for a hidden message inside this book

B is for Bandit... The Green Lawn Savings Bank has been robbed! When a private detective comes to Dink's door looking for the kid who videotaped the crime, Dink and his friends volunteer to find him. After all, there's a reward! But tracking down one red-headed kid isn't so easy, especially if he doesn't want to be found. Can the trio find that kid--and his tape--before the bandit does?  

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in San Francisco, home of the biggest Chinatown outside of Asia Their tour guide, Holden, is going to take them to the famous Chinese New Year parade. Best of all, Holden's girlfriend, Lily, is Miss Chinatown. She gets to ride a giant float and wear a crown But during the parade, Lily goes missing, and so does the crown. The police think Holden did it. Can Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose clear their friend's name by finding the real crook? The alphabet is over, but the mysteries continue in this fourth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a secret message hidden in the illustrations.

It's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy
March is for Madness...
In the third book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives - it's St. Patrick's Day in Green Lawn. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy dress up a leprechaun statue for the town's yearly contest. They leave it out on the porch overnight, but the next morning, it's missing And theirs isn't the only one. All over town, leprechauns are disappearing. Who is behind the mischief? It will take four kids and the luck of the Irish to find out.
Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries

Think again! Even though I'm big, I'm just a baby. I love my mother and my friends. Like Dudley, the beaver, who named me. And Snow, the little wolf, who loves to play tag. His family's another matter. What really scares me is people. Mother said they're the most dangerous creatures in the forest. I certainly didn't want to meet them....

Snow and I are young, so naturally we're curious. One day we were playing tag...and ran into a schoolyard by mistake! (Okay...we didn't run -- we fell!) Right smack in the middle of all these strange animals, weird buildings, and terrifying machines. Yoweeee! Did we ever learn a lesson there....

Mother also warned me about people. But she didn't know Jane and Jussy, the children who left us hay when we were so hungry. I may be a little moose, but I'm no dummy. That hay was sooo good....

After our dangerous journey over the mountains, everything here seemed wonderful. I made friends with Raney and Sweet Pea, draft horses on the farm, and Chippy the beaver. I even found my old pal, Snow the wolf. Everything was perfect. Until we met Burly!

A grizzly with insomnia, Burly was about the nastiest, scariest character I ever met. All I wanted to do was stay away from him. But when he went after my friends...well, what's a moose to do?

Dink, Josh, And Ruth Rose are back! This time, they're off to a camp for detectives! The camp directors have set up a week of lessons in forensics and fun mysteries for the campers to solve. The kids are following the planned clues when they stumble upon a real crime. This exciting extension to the A to Z Mysteries chapter book series features favorite characters, a longer plot, alphabet clues, and a 26-letter message hidden in the art.
"I will be so sad when I have read Z, and there will be no more Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose."--Jack P.
"I think if you're not that busy, you could do every letter again."--Abigail D.
With the publication of "The Zombie Zone "in April 2005, the A to Z Mysteries series was complete. But, A to Z fans, no need to fear . . . the A to Z Mysteries Super Editions are here! The fans wanted more, and they're getting it--more adventure, more illustrations, more Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose--all in a book nearly double the length of standard A to Z Mysteries. The alphabet may be finished, but A to Z fun keeps on coming!

It's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy
June is for Jam...
In the sixth book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives - Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy want to make homemade strawberry jam for Father's Day. Unfortunately, it's not as simple as it first seems. Some sneaky creature is taking bites of their strawberries. Polly the pony, Pal the dog, and Josh the older brother are all suspects. If the kids can't protect the strawberry patch from the mystery chomper, they might be in a real jam
Parents, teachers, and Librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries

Don't miss A to Z Mysteries--alphabetic adventures that are full of thrills, chills, and cases to crack
V is for Vampire...
In the twenty-second book of the A to Z Mysteries--an early chapter book mystery series featuring strong boy and girl characters--there's a villainous vibe coming from the pale, dark-haired man Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose see in the supermarket. When they follow him into Ellie's Diner, the stranger vanishes But there's a cut on Ellie's neck - or could it be a bite? Could there "really" be a vampire in town? And could Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose be his next victims? Grab your garlic, Green Lawn
Each book includes a map and a letter from the author. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries

More adventure, more illustrations, more Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. . . . A to Z fun keeps on coming!
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are spending Halloween in Sleepy Hollow, home of the legendary Headless Horseman. They are going to sleep in an old cabin, take a haunted hayride, and check out the Old Dutch Church. That's where some people say they've spotted the ghostly horseman. But strange things start happening that don't seem to be part of the planned spooky fun. Is there a real Headless Horseman haunting Sleepy Hollow?
The alphabet is over, but the mysteries continue in this fourth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a secret message hidden in the illustrations.