R. W. Alley

Told through Paddington's letters to his Aunt Lucy back in Peru, this new novel offers Paddington's own special view on some of his most famous tales, from stowing away on a ship, to working as a barber.

Paddington visits the beach where he splashes in the ocean and builds a sand castle before being swept off in an adventure.

In three separate stories, boy detective Saxby Smart exposes a comic book counterfeiter, restores a slandered dead man's good name, and uncovers a massive case of identity theft. As Saxby notes, "I don't have a sidekick, so that part I'm leaving up to you.

While trying to recover the stolen necklace of his classmate, Kim, Jigsaw witnesses the scarecrow on Kim's neighbor's lawn move, so he and Mila investigate.

If Paddington Bear learned anything from his Uncle Pastuzo, it's that home is where one hangs their hat. And for Paddington, nothing feels quite like home than being with the Brown family. Whether Paddington is starring in a surprise concert performance while eating a marmalade sandwich or thwarting a burglary attempt from Gentleman Dan, the Drainpipe Man, this one-of-a-kind bear keeps the Brown family home full of adventure and laughter.

A big, bulky, brave bull named Bernardo is infuriated by anything red.

When Tootsie, a small, pampered dog, joins Danny Dougle's Dogwalking Group, he is teased and tormented by the other dogs until he wins their respect by foiling a robbery.

A search for identity and a dose of reality come in a pleasing package. Dulcie lives on a farm in Hollyhock, Iowa, but she knows there's been a terrible mistake. As she mucks out the chicken coop, she knows her real mother is a queen who would let her eat chocolates all day, and would never wear bunny slippers. Her real dad wouldn't smell of manure or wake her up early to help with the milking. And surely her real brother wouldn't steal her underpants...

It's almost Thanksgiving. But Jigsaw isn't feeling thankful. His dog, Rags, is missing. Did Rags wander off, or was he dognapped? Great detectives don't solve mysteries by lying around. Jigsaw and Mila are sniffing out clues. And they won't stop until they find Jigsaw's drooling dog.