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He's Coming For You. A Mystery And A Warning

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Hi, I’m Ellie, and last weekend I got tangled up in the weirdest mystery of my life. It all started with Mr. Whiskers—Mrs. Thornton’s grumpy, fat, gray tabby who lives two houses down. Everyone in the neighborhood knows Mr. Whiskers. He’s famous for hissing at kids and stealing hot dogs off backyard grills. But last week, Mr. Whiskers vanished. Mrs. Thornton knocked on every door on our street, asking if anyone had seen him. “He’s never wandered off like this before!” she cried. “He always comes home for dinner!” I wanted to help, mostly because I felt bad for Mrs. Thornton. So I decided to search for Mr. Whiskers. At first, I didn’t find much. A paw print here, a tuft of fur there. Then I saw something strange . In the yard next door, Tyler—the kid I barely talked to because he was so quiet—was sitting on his porch, petting Mr. Whiskers . The thing was, Mr. Whiskers didn’t look grumpy or annoyed, like he usually did around humans. He was sitting perfectly still, staring up at Tyler l
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The Alien Mystery in My House

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 Hi, I’m Ellie, and up until last week, I thought my life was totally normal . You know, homework, soccer practice, and sneaking extra snacks before dinner. But then, weird things started happening at my house. And by "weird," I mean alien-level weird . It started with the basement. For the last few weeks, every night at exactly 9:00 PM, a low, buzzing hum vibrated through the house. It wasn’t loud, but it was the kind of sound that makes the hairs on your arms stand up. I asked my mom about it once, and she said, “Oh, it’s just the pipes settling.” Pipes don’t hum like spaceships. Then there was my dad. Last Friday, he spilled a glass of water on his arm, and instead of grabbing a towel like a normal person, he just stared at it. The water rolled off his skin like it was plastic. The strangest thing of all? They were acting too normal. My parents have always been a little quirky—Mom sings made-up songs while she cooks, and Dad loves cheesy puns. But lately, they were acting
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Mystery and Adventure - Secrets of Whisper Pine

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Get Ready for Secrets of Whisper Pine Dive into an exciting adventure with "Secrets of Whisper Pine," a middle-grade book that will keep you turning the pages! Meet Emily, a city girl who loves the hustle and bustle of city life. But this summer, she's reluctantly spending time at her Uncle John and Aunt Mary’s farm. From the moment she steps out of the car, Emily feels out of place. Farm life is so different, and to make things worse, wild chickens seem to be out to get her, much to the amusement of her aunt and uncle. "Who knew chickens could be so relentless?" Emily mutters, dodging another peck from the feisty Dotty. Just as Emily starts to get used to the farm, a bigger problem comes up. The farm’s prize-winning cow, Daisy, mysteriously disappears one night. Determined to solve the mystery, Emily teams up with her Aunt and Uncle, the wise Mr. Thompson, and his grandson Bill, a cute older boy who knows the farm inside out. Their adventure begins with a tense
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The Savings Squad (story)

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The Savings Squad Chapter 1: The Big Challenge It was the last day of school before summer break, and twelve-year-old Sam, his best friend Liam, and his sister Emma were walking home together, excited about their plans. They wanted to buy a treehouse kit they’d seen online, but the price tag was steep. “We need to save up $200,” Sam said, holding up a printout of the treehouse kit. “But we don’t have that kind of money.” Emma, who was ten and always full of ideas, piped up, “Maybe we can learn how to save money! I’ve heard about it in school, but I’m not sure where to start.” Liam nodded. “Yeah, my dad talks about saving money all the time. We could ask him for advice.” Sam agreed. “Let’s do it. We’ll be the Savings Squad!” Chapter 2: Learning the Basics The next day, they gathered in Liam’s living room, eager to learn from Mr. Anderson, Liam’s dad. He was a financial planner and loved teaching kids about money. “So, you want to save up for a treehouse?” Mr. Anderson asked, smiling. “T
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The Neighborhood Entrepreneurs (story)

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The Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Chapter 1: The Summer Dilemma It was the beginning of summer, and eleven-year-old Jack, his best friend Ethan, and his little sister Lily were sprawled out on the grass in Jack’s backyard, bored and restless. They had big dreams of buying new bikes, but they had no idea how to make the money to afford them. “We need a plan,” Jack said, staring up at the clear blue sky. “But what can we do? We don’t even know where to start.” Ethan sighed. “Yeah, it’s not like we can just pull money out of thin air.” Lily, who was only eight but always full of ideas, sat up. “What if we asked Mr. Thompson for help? He’s always fixing things and knows a lot about stuff.” The boys exchanged glances. Mr. Thompson was their elderly neighbor, known for his kindness and vast knowledge about almost everything. “That’s actually a great idea,” Jack said. “Let’s go see him.” Chapter 2: Meeting Mr. Thompson The next day, the trio knocked on Mr. Thompson’s door. He welcomed them with
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The Cookie Crew's Big Adventure (story)

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The Cookie Crew's Big Adventure Chapter 1: Dreaming of Adventure It was the start of summer, and twelve-year-old Mia, her best friend Ava, and her cousin Jake were sprawled out on Mia’s bedroom floor, flipping through a brochure for Adventure Park. The park had everything they dreamed of: roller coasters, water slides, and even a giant Ferris wheel. “This place looks amazing,” Jake said, his eyes wide with excitement. “We have to go this summer!” “But it’s expensive,” Ava pointed out, her face falling. “How are we going to save up enough money?” Mia sat up, a determined look on her face. “We can start a business. We could sell something people love, like cookies!” Ava and Jake exchanged enthusiastic glances. “Cookies it is,” Jake said. “Let’s do it!” Chapter 2: Planning the Business The next day, they gathered in Mia’s kitchen, ready to turn their idea into a plan. Mia’s mom, Mrs. Thompson, who was a baker, agreed to help them get started. “First, you need a plan,” she said, handin
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Lemonade for Lucas (story)

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  Lemonade for Lucas Chapter 1: The Big Idea Summer had just begun, and twelve-year-old Emily, her best friend Sophie, and her little brother Max were enjoying their first lazy afternoon at the park. They were lying on the grass, gazing at the clouds, when Emily’s phone buzzed with a text message. “It’s from Mom,” Emily said, reading aloud. “She says Lucas is back in the hospital.” Lucas was their classmate and a good friend who had been battling a serious illness for months. Sophie sat up, concern etched on her face. “We need to help him. But how?” Max, who was only eight but full of big ideas, jumped to his feet. “We could start a lemonade stand! People love lemonade in the summer, and we can raise money for Lucas’s treatment.” Emily and Sophie exchanged glances. It was a simple idea, but it felt right. “Let’s do it,” Emily said, determination in her voice. Chapter 2: The Struggle Begins The next morning, the trio set up a small table in front of Emily’s house. They had a hand-painte
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