Most Popular Books by Cathy Hapka

Nothing can ruin a new school year...except maybe a pesky little brother. This Step 4 reader is the perfect back-to-school story for newly independent readers! Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be the same! Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

The inspiration for a hit Disney film and named one of “13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid” by BuzzFeed, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and ready to investigate a library haunting! Basil of Baker’s Street, the masterful mouse detective who studied under Sherlock Holmes, is on his way to a school reunion with his old friends from Ratcliffe College. Along for the trip is his steadfast companion, Doctor Dawson. But all is not well, as they soon learn that the dastardly Ratigan has escaped from prison in London. Could the rat possibly be planning revenge against his old nemesis, Basil himself? But before Basil and Dawson can worry too much about the wily rat, they hear another piece of worrying news. The duo arrives in Oxford only to be informed that the library of Basil’s old college is haunted! The students are thoroughly spooked, and the whole mess threatens to sour the festive mood of the reunion. Basil, for one, doesn’t believe in the supernatural and plans to put the rumors to rest. But the strange occurrences continue, without any obvious explanation. Is this one case that can stump even the Great Mouse Detective? And as Basil and Dawson dig deeper, are there even more sinister secrets afoot?

Seventeen-year-old Nicole dreams of spending the rest of her life with her boyfriend Nate. So when she finds herself on her way to Paris to study abroad without him, she’s less than thrilled. Paris is filled with cars that move at the speed of light, edible snails, and a language that Nicole can’t speak or read. Worst of all, Nicole feels lost without Nate. She’s not sure she’s capable of finding joie de vivre on her own, but with the help of some new friends—and a certain handsome Frenchman— Nicole might find Paris as sweet as a café au lait after all.

Brooke is excited to bring her pony to summer camp, but when she gets there she has trouble fitting in.

Fifteen-year-old, science loving Bailey experiences what it is like to fall in love for the first time when new boy Logan Morse arrives into town.

Can Astronaut Girl save the day with a little help from science? Find out as she and her space crew blast off on new adventures in this chapter book series! Everyone knows that humans can''t travel to the sun...at least that''s true in the year 2020. But when Astronaut Girl, Wallace, and the Astro crew find themselves orbiting the sun in a solar probe, they soon discover that they''ve gone almost one thousand years into the future! As they are zipping through space, the heat shields on their spacecraft come loose. They must find a way to fix it and get back to Earth in time for Wallace''s family barbecue and before their probe gets baked like a potato! Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

Star has been so busy on her European tour she''s had little time to become homesick. But when she flies home for her grandmother''s birthday, she realizes everything she''s missing. Is her stardom worth the sacrifice? This installment includes a Star Power necklace. Consumable.

Can Astronaut Girl save the day with a little help from science? Find out as she and her space crew blast off on new adventures in this chapter book series! When Val''s teacher gives her class a science assignment to build terrariums, Val can''t wait to get started! She''s picked Wallace and her two friends, Ling and Abby, to join her group, and she expects to be in charge...after all, she is Astronaut Girl! But Val soon discovers it''s impossible for them to agree on anything. And things don''t get much better when the group and the Astro Crew zoom off to Mars for an outer-space adventure. Can the group finally put their heads together in order to save themselves from a giant sandstorm, or will they be stranded on Mars forever? Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

While spending the winter holidays in Paris participating in a promotional video for the S.A.S.S. program, Nicole Larson is unnerved to discover that her feelings for Luc, the boy she met during her semester abroad the year before, are more than just casual friendship.

Saving up money and time to visit a prestigious riding clinic, Haley pulls away from family and friends in order to pursue her dream.

Named one of “13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid” by BuzzFeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and ready to find out what happened when two royal princes disappear! With Sherlock Holmes away on a case, Basil and Doctor Dawson find themselves at loose ends until an urgent message arrives: Basil’s services are required by the noblemice of Marlborough House! Marlborough House is the home of Edward, the Prince of Wales (second child and eldest son of Queen Victoria) who lives there with various children and family members. Unbeknownst to the human royals, there is a corresponding clan of noblemice living there as well. At the moment, the human royal family is hosting the visiting royal family of Bohemia, along with that family’s corresponding group of stowaway noblemice. However, the teen noblemice of both houses have vanished without a trace and everyone fears that one of the royal dogs may be responsible for the disappearance. Can Basil help? It’s going to require all of the great detective’s skills to solve this case! Especially since it involves princes and pups, royal mice, the latest in photographic equipment, and a possible love match…but they don’t call Basil the Great Mouse Detective for nothing.

Named one of “13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid” by Buzzfeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and scurrying off to Paris to discover who’s threatening the organizers of the Great Cheese Cook-off! Basil the mouse detective is called to Paris when the organizers of the Great Cheese Cook-off (an international culinary competition) start receiving threats against the event. Who could want to deprive all of mousedom of one of its tastiest nights? Basil immediately suspects Ratigan, who has escaped yet again and was seen lurking around Paris (and who, perhaps, holds a particular grudge against the event’s organizers). He sets off on his investigation at the event’s location, the Parisian College of Cooking (where local foodie mice hide out and take advantage of the school’s kitchens after the human students have departed each evening). But Basil is baffled when circumstantial evidence shows that it couldn’t have been his old enemy after all. With one suspect crossed off the list, it’s up to Basil to find out what’s going on—before those anonymouse threats ruin the Cook-Off—for good!

Sydney''s latest mission takes her undercover as an American nouveau riche shopping for a new competition horse, where she is to befriend the daughter of Australian billionaire Miles Lawton, suspected of funding terrorists.

"Stripped of everything, 48 survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 find themselves stranded on a tropical island. This band of friends, family, enemies, and strangers must work together to stay alive. But the island isn''t going to make it easy for them . . . As an environmentalist, Faith Harrington could be one of the biggest assets for the group''s survival. But the events that lead her to board Flight 815 have left her wracked with guilt and self-doubt. As Faith reflects on the incidents from her past, she''ll have to deal with the present reality of being surrounded by strangers in a hostile new environment. Will this mysterious new world offer Faith an opportunity to start over? Or will she fall victim to one of the island''s deadly perils?"

Will’s little brother, Steve, is big trouble. What happens when Will has to babysit? Steve’s over-the-top mishaps and Will’s attempts to get him under control are sure to keep kids reading—and laughing!—throughout this Step 4 book. Early readers with younger siblings are sure to relate.

Includes excerpt from Blue ribbon summer.

"When Shrek and Fiona need a night out, they call Donkey and Puss In Boots to babysit"--Page [4] of cover.*

Star meets Eddie Urbane''s new girlfriend, a psychic who claims to know something about the whereabouts of Star''s family. Could this be the clue Star has been waiting for, or is this supposed mind reader just another wannabe?

In this original story inspired by the new Netflix animated series "Carmen Sandiego, " a special clue-decoding wheel built into the front cover allows readers to hunt for long-lost pirate''s treasure alongside the world''s greatest thief.

A new evil is threatening the land of Mata Nui. Join the Toa Nuva in their most challenging adventure yet. Stripped of their powers, the warriors are left defenceless. The race is on as they set off to re-discover their powers and prepare to battle with new, more evil creatures - the Bohrok-kal.

While crossing the Great Desert of Dinotopia, Jack and Ty, two very different twelve-year-olds, are separated from their caravan by a sandstorm and stumble across a legendary Oasis full of shy dinosaurs whose lives are in danger.

With stories about compassion, kindness, and integrity, Disney''s Family Story Collection Volume 2 teaches important messages to today''s children. Adapting more than 30 different Disney movies and featuring both old and new favorites, this lavish collection includes 75 heartwarming stories and life lessons for the whole family to share together.

When eight-year-old Chris discovers a fluffy, white puppy wedged inside his family''s chimney on Christmas morning, he knows exactly how it got there because the dog tells him. It turns out Peppermint Bark stowed away in Santa''s sleigh, go left behind accidentally, and he can talk! Now Chris must convince his too-cool big sister, Holly, and her best friend, Ivy, that this is Santa''s puppy. Chris seems to be the only one who understands what the dog is saying, but Peppermint Bark needs all of their help. If they don''t find a portal back to the North Pole before Christmas Day ends, the little dog will be stuck in Poinsettia until next year! Do the kids have enough Christmas spirit to work together and help the jolly little dog jingle all the way home?

Join the mighty Toa on their exciting quest to combat evil from Mata Nui. Makuta has returned and is threatening to destroy the ancient land of Mata Nui. The mighty Toa Nuva now have new powers, however to defeat Makuta, they must begin their quest to discover six powerful masks.

Join Mickey and Minnie on an adventure through Walt Disney World in this classic Little Golden Book from 1997! Experience Walt Disney World like never before as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and their friends spend a day in the park! Fly through Tomorrowland, float down the Jungle Cruise, drive across Main Street, U.S.A., and more in this delightful story full of fan-favorite characters and attractions. This book was originally published for the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 1997 and has been updated to match the current attractions at the park, making it perfect for Disney fans and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!

In the time before time, a great being watched over the ancient land of Mata Nui, protecting it from harm. But now a powerful evil has arisen, casting a dark shadow over the land. Just when all seems lost, six heroes emerge from the darkness.

A full-color chapter book based on LEGO(R) Friends--a buildable play world for girls!Best friends Mia, Olivia, Emma, Andrea, and Stephanie can''t want to enter the contest to be a guest on their favorite TV show,"Girl Power"! In order to win, each girl must capture the "heart" of their hometown, Heartlake City. May the best girl win!