Most Popular Books by James Preller

Featuring friendship, school, family, and a diverse community, these early illustrated chapter book Jigsaw Jones Mysteries from James Preller have it all. Jigsaw Jones and Mila Yeh have solved many cases involving stolen or missing items. But when the search for Kim''s necklace turns up more than they bargained for, Jigsaw can''t trust his eyes. Did the scarecrow on Ms. Rigby''s lawn just . . . move? Find out more in The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow. 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!

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 Mummy Mystery It 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!

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.

A biographical look at Aaron Carter, a pop music sensation and younger brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter.

Jigsaw and Mila try to help Sally Ann Simms meet Santa Claus.

Brief biography of 10 of the best power players in baseball.

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 Ghost Glow-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!

Short stories include: Wally''s first Christmas, Jigsaw Jones: The case of the Santa Claus mystery; Midnight gets a star; Take a penny, leave a penny; The nutcracker retold; Holiday disaster; Christmas on the prairie; The rocking chair: a classroom play; A visit from St. Nicholas.

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 Sneaker It''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?

After someone steals Bigs''s football shoes before the game of girls against boys, it''s up to Jigsaw and Mila to investigate and retrieve the stolen sneakers.

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!

None of the other animals can sleep because Elephant has the hiccups.

Film Tie-in. Based on the movie by the same title starring basketball hero Michael Jordan & Disney hero Bugs Bunny.

With Eddie''s baseball cards missing, Jigsaw steps up to the plate. Solving this case is sure to send Jigsaw and Mila straight to the Detective''s Hall of Fame.

Jigsaw and Mila are hired to locate a prized statue of a falcon.

Jigsaw gets the opportunity to be an extra on the coolest show on TV, Spy guy.

Jigsaw Jones tries to find a missing good luck charm while on a winter vacation.