Caitlind L. Alexander


Biography

Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.
She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.

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Books

Alligators: Floating Logs of the Swamp    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2830 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on March 22, 2013. Nonfiction.

An alligator is an animal that looks a lot like a huge lizard. Alligators have thick, hard skin across the entire top of their body. This skin is greenish brown in color. It is covered with bony plates called scutes. These scutes help protect the alligator just like a turtle's shell protects the turtle. The skin on an alligator's belly is much softer and thinner. Find out more about the alligator!
Giant Pandas: Cuddly Bamboo Lovers    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2330 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on March 4, 2013. Nonfiction.

Giant pandas are animals that live in China. For many years, people couldn't decide if a panda was part of the bear family or part of the raccoon family. Now they know that they are really bears. They look like a huge, cuddly bear. They have four legs and a short, stubby tail. Find out what a panda is, where it lives, what it eats, who are its enemies, and how babies are raised. For ages 7 to 10.
Meet the Elephant: A 15-Minute book for Early Readers    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1600 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on March 4, 2013. Nonfiction.

Elephants are the biggest animal that lives on land. They are HUGE! A male elephant is taller than the room in your house! They can weigh as much as 13 small trucks! Female elephants are smaller, but they are still big. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Elephants: Kings of the Land” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 994 easy to read words, young children can read it!
Horses: Tame and Wild    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2780 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on March 4, 2013. Nonfiction.

There are many different kinds of horses in the world. Some are short. Some are huge. Some come in one color, and some come in many colors. But they are all beautiful. All horses have long, thin legs and a big round body. They have a long, curved neck and a big head with large eyes. Read this book to find out what a horse is, what it eats, where it lives, who are its enemies, how babies are born.
Kendall and Jamie Solve It At School: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Mysteries    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $3.99 USD. 11790 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on March 4, 2013. Fiction.

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed inside the trunk lid. Everyone looked. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois. “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. “We could sell this for thousands,” someone else added.Match wits with Kendall and Jamie Broderickand see if you can solve the mystery before they do.
Turkeys: Gobblers of the Americas    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2830 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on January 4, 2013. Nonfiction.

You have seen them on your thanksgiving table, but what do you know about turkeys? Turkeys might surprise you, especially the wild ones. Let me tell you about them. There are two main kinds of turkeys, wild turkeys and tame turkeys. There are many differences between the two kinds of turkeys. Learn about this amazing bird in this short, fact-filled book.
Meet the Sea Creatures Book #2    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $4.95 USD. 6960 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 24, 2012. Nonfiction.

There are many fascinating creatures in the sea. Some are funny and some are strange. This is a compilation of seven of our popular 15-Minute Books for early readers. It contains the following individual books: Meet The Shark, Meet The Sea Otter, Meet The Frogfish, Meet The Whale, Meet The Barnacle, Meet The Sea Star, Meet The Elephant Seal.
Meet The Sea Creatures Book #1    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $4.95 USD. 7070 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 24, 2012. Nonfiction.

BUY SETS AND SAVE! SEVEN BOOKS FOR THE PRICE OF FIVE. There are many fascinating creatures in the sea. Some are funny and some are strange. This is a compilation of seven of our popular 15-Minute Books for early readers. It contains the following individual books: Meet The Dolphin, Meet The Clown Fish, Meet The Jellyfish, Meet The Octopus, Meet The Ray, Meet The Sea Horse, Meet The Sea Dragon
Meet the Elephant Seal    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1610 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 24, 2012. Nonfiction.

Elephant seals are huge animals that live in the sea. When I say they are huge, I mean huge. The male elephant seal can grow to be as long as a car! They can weigh as much as two cars! That is big! This book is a shorter version of our popular “Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber”, for early readers. With only 996 easy to read words, young children can learn about the elephant seal.
Bats: Fliers of the Night    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2230 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 24, 2012. Nonfiction.

What animal sees with its ears and flies with its hands? Bats do. They also do many other strange things. Bats don’t see very well with their eyes. Instead, they “see” with their ears. Use sonar to find their way, and to find things in the dark. Find out more about this amazing animal in this 15-minute book? Our 15-Minute Books give children fun choices for practicing reading 15 minutes per day.
Elephants: The Kings of the Land    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3240 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 24, 2012. Nonfiction.

Elephants are the largest animal that lives on land. They are HUGE! A male elephant can stand 12 feet (3.75 metres) tall at the shoulders. It can weigh up to 26,000 pounds (12,000 kg). That means one elephant can weigh as much as 13 small trucks! Elephants have four very strong legs. Their legs are like posts. Find out more about these huge animals in this 15-minute book!
Tommy Turtle Gets Lost    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1950 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 7, 2012. Nonfiction.

"One day Tommy Turtle got up early and took a bath. Then he sat down and ate his breakfast of turtle mush, which he didn't like." This book will help your child learn their name, address and phone # without frightening him/her. There are lines to show where they should say the information that pertains to them. Give them a sense of pride and accomplishment for being smarter than Tommy Turtle!
Betsy Ross: The Woman Who Made The First Flag    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2490 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 5, 2012. Nonfiction.

On the first day of 1752, a new baby was born. Her parents were Samuel and Rebecca Griscom. They named their baby Elizabeth, but soon everyone called her Betsy. Betsy grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father worked as a carpenter. He helped to build many buildings. He even built the house that Betsy and her family lived in. Learn about Betsy Ross and her life in this fun, fact-filled book
Sea Creatures Book #2: A Set Of Seven 15-Minute Books    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $4.95 USD. 13790 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 5, 2012. Nonfiction.

BUY SETS AND SAVE! 7 BOOKS FOR THE PRICE OF 5. This is a set of 7 of our popular 15-Minute Books. It contains the full text from the individual books: "Sharks: Chompers of the Sea", "Sea Otters: Clowns of the Sea", "Frogfish: The Weirdest Fish in the Sea", "Whales: Giants of the Deep", "Barnacles: Hated Squatters of the Sea", "Sea Stars: Stars of the Sea", "Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber".
Badgers: Ready For A Fight    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2590 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 5, 2012. Nonfiction.

A badger is an animal. It looks like a cross between a skunk and a dog. It has a long nose. They use it to stick into holes they have dug. This lets them reach the insects they find underground. Badgers have a funny looking face. It is mostly black, but has white stripes. That helps them to hide in the nighttime shadows. Learn more about this amazing animal and learn the answers to these questions
Sea Creatures Book 1: A Set of Seven 15-Minute Books    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $4.95 USD. 11540 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 5, 2012. Nonfiction.

BUY SETS AND SAVE! This is a set of 7 of our popular 15-Minute Books. It contains the full text and pictures from the individual books: "Dolphins: Playmates of the Sea", "Clown Fish: Friends of the Stinging Anemone", "Jellyfish: Boogers of the Sea", "Octopuses: Eight-Armed Wonders", "Rays and Skates: Pancakes of the Sea", "Sea Horses: Tiny Horses of the Sea", "Sea Dragons: Animals in Disguise"
Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2760 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 2, 2012. Nonfiction.

Elephant seals are huge animals that live part of their life on land. When I say they are huge, I mean huge. The male elephant seal can grow to be up to 16 feet (4.9 metres) long. They can weigh 6,600 pounds (3000 kilograms)! An average car weighs about 3,000 pounds (1360 kilograms). That means a male elephant seal can weigh more than two cars! That is big! Find out more about elephant seals!
Komodo Dragons: The Biggest Lizard in the World    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2540 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 2, 2012. Nonfiction.

The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. In fact, a Komodo dragon can grow to be 10 feet (3 metres) long. If a full-grown man laid down next to a Komodo dragon, the dragon would be a lot bigger than the man! The Komodo dragon can weigh up to 360 pounds (163 kilograms). That is as much as two average men weigh! Find out more about thses strange and wonderful animals in this book!
Armadillos: Animals That Wear Armor    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2290 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on December 2, 2012. Nonfiction.

How would you like to live your life in a suit of armor? That is what an armadillo does. An armadillo is covered in armor. It has bony plates around its body to protect it. The plates are hard, like a turtle's shell. The armadillo looks a bit like an anteater. They have a long nose that they use to sniff for food. Find out more about the armadillo in this fun, favt-filled book.
Tutankhamen: The Boy King    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2740 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 26, 2012. Nonfiction.

What was King Tut’s like as a boy? Did he go to school? Did he have royal duties? If so, what were they? This book tells of the young life of the boy King Tutankhamen. It tells the stories that have been found on the walls of the temples and shows what his life would have been like growing up. Find out more about this young king of Egypt and his life in this 15-minute biography.
Rain-in-the-Face: Was He the Man Who Killed Custer?    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $3.99 USD. 7320 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 26, 2012. Nonfiction.

The name Rain-in-the-Face struck fear into the hearts of white men. He was a fierce Sioux warrior who fought in many battles. One of those fights was the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where General George Armstrong Custer was killed. Many people say Rain-in-the-Face killed Custer. Others said that he killed Tom Custer, General Custer’s brother, and cut out his heart. What is the truth?
Emancipation! A Skit About September 1862    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2750 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 25, 2012. Nonfiction.

On Monday, September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This skit deals with how the news affected many people in the south. The skit begins with an introduction, allowing participants to understand what life was like for slaves, and for the owners of slaves. Learn about the views of many slaves and owners in this 15-minute skit!
Fish That Can't Swim and Birds That Can't Fly    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 1840 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 25, 2012. Nonfiction.

Yes, there really are fish that can’t swim and birds that can’t fly! I’m not making this up. I promise. This book will introduce you to a number of them. You will meet frogfish, spiny devil fish, pipefish, and starfish. You will also meet ostriches, emus, cassowarys and kiwis, among other fish that can’t swim and birds that can’t fly. Ages 7 to 10.
Some Feet Smell: A 15-Minute Book About Human and Animal Feet    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2100 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 25, 2012. Nonfiction.

Some feet can smell. We don't mean they stink. Some animals actually have feet that smell things like your nose does. Some animals even taste with their feet! Some animals eat with their feet, or use them to swim. Others use their feet to hunt or to dig holes. Even if they don't smell, feet are wonderful things. Take a fun and interesting look at all kinds of feet with this book.
The Caribou and the Eskimo: A 15-Minute Book    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2600 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 25, 2012. Nonfiction.

Caribou and Eskimos need each other. They work together so both of them can survive. You may not know a lot about caribou or Eskimos, so let me tell you a little bit about them. This book introduces you to the nomadic life of the caribou and how they survive in the Alaskan wilderness. You also find out how the Eskimo hunted the caribou and used their fur, meat, sinew, bones, and antlers.
Miss Jones and the Wright Brothers    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2360 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that the first flight ended in a deadly crash! Something went wrong with the plane and Orville Wright crashed just after takeoff. The first flight never happened. Can Miss Jones reach Kill Devil Hill in time to fix it!
Miss Jones and the Runaway Slaves    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3000 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers a group of runaway slaves. They have become lost when Harriet Tubman, their leader, has suddenly fallen asleep. Miss Jones tries to discover which house is safe for them to go to, only to find that a trap is being set!
Miss Jones and the Pony Express    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2680 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling second grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Pony Express rider Wild Bill Hickock is in danger. He is trying to carry the news of President Lincoln’s election across the plains. But Bill is sick. If he gets on his pony and tries to ride, he may die!
Miss Jones and the Golden Spike    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2780 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that the golden spike has been stolen! The transcontinental railroad is almost finished. People have come from clear across the country to see the last, golden spike being laid, but it is about to disappear!
Miss Jones and the David    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 3090 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

Meet Miss Jones, the time traveling 2nd grade teacher. Whenever she finds something “not quite right” in history, she goes back and fixes it! In this adventure Miss Jones discovers that Michelangelo’s great sculpture only shows David from the waist up! What could have gone wrong? She quickly travels back to Michelangelo’s studio, only to discover that the marble he is working with is too short!
The Case of the Plundered Purse: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2390 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

Jamie and Kendall Broderick were downtown, trying to find a present for their friend. Suddenly they heard footsteps behind them. “Help! My purse!” a woman screamed. Can the Brodericks help find the purse and catch the thief? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
The Case of the Aussie Adventure: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2180 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

"Well, this homework won't be hard for me!" they heard a voice say. Cindy pushed her way into the small group. She was one of the richest kids in their school, and she always made sure everyone knew it. Kendall looked at the school buses. He wished he rode the bus to school instead of a bike. That would have given him an excuse to take off. Find out what Cindy said and if she was telling the truth
The Case of the Cat's Claws: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2410 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

“I need your help.” Brian said “Sure,” Kendall said. “Let me just grab my sister. “JAMIE,” he yelled. A moment later she came through the door. “Hi, Brian. What’s up?” she asked.“Peter Markham is going to sell some cat’s teeth at 3 o’clock today. I’m thinking of starting a collection." Peter is known for being dishonest. Is this his latest scheme? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery.
The Case of the Wet Water Jug: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2320 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

“You guys are the best at solving mysterie,” Kris said. He dropped the backpack he was carrying and pulled out a tablet. He turned it on and tapped the screen. A moment later he was looking at an online auction. "My mom loves shipwreck stuff. I saw this thing online and I was wondering what you thought?” Is the water jug really from an old shipwreck? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery.
The Case of the Sheep Stew: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2270 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 24, 2012. Fiction.

Peter, the local bully stood before Kris Williams. They were standing outside the school at the end of the day. “Something came in that your mom would love,” Peter said. “I know you’ll want to buy it.” “What is it?” Kendall asked. “It’s supposed to be an old diary,” Kris explained. “It’s from a child who crossed the plains with her family.” Is the book real? See if you can solve the mystery.
The Case of the Pilgrim's Paper: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2030 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 20, 2012. Fiction.

“Oh no!” Jamie said. “What has Peter done now?” “He sold me this,” Steve said, holding up a piece of paper. “He said it was an authentic document written by one of the pilgrims. I checked and the spelling looks right. The signatures do too. Peter even showed me a picture of the Mayflower Compact in a book. I compared the signatures and words to it.” Is the paper really written by a Pilgrim?
The Case of the Hosiery Hero: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2180 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 20, 2012. Fiction.

“Welcome to our little museum,” they heard a voice say. “I’m Salty Bill and I’ll be your guide today. That will be two dollars each,” he added. “Cash only.” M.r Broderick turned over six dollars and the man quickly stuck it in a cash box under the counter. Jamie stepped up to look at one of the cases. “This is strange,” she said. What is the story behind the panty hose in the case, and is it true?
The Case of the Smashed Statue: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2520 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 20, 2012. Fiction.

“Wow! Could you imagine living in a house like this?” Kendall asked. “Could you imagine having to clean a house like this?” Jamie answered. At that moment they were visiting a huge mansion that allowed tours. They had come with their friends Erica and Andrea. Suddenly they heard a crash from the room next door. They entered to find a smashed statue. Can you discover who smashed the statue?
The Case of the Missing Miner: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2070 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 20, 2012. Fiction.

“I’ve gotten most of what I need for the trip,” Jim said eagerly. “I just need your share to help cover the cost of supplies and travel. “I put in 5,000 myself. If you give me 5,000 it will be enough to get everything I need.” Jim eagerly handed over a list of the supplies he would need. Cousin Jim has found an old miner's map that leads to a treasure. Is it real? Can you solve this mystery?
The Case of the Cowering Cat: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2270 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

“You guys have to help me!” Megan said as she raced up to Kendall and Jamie. “Luda is going to kill me!” “What’s wrong?” Jamie and Kendall asked together. “I lost Gracie,” Megan wailed. “I can’t find her anywhere!” See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
The Case of the Bird's Beak: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2400 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

“Before we go to lunch, I need you all to think about the talks that you have heard,” Miss Tate said. “One of the reports has a problem with it. Can anyone tell me what that talk was, and what the problem was?” she asked. Jamie thought back to all the talks she had heard that day. Mostly she thought about her own talk. Did she get something wrong? Can you spot the mistake before Jamie does?
The Case of Lincoln's Luggage: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2270 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

“Hey, look at this,” Jamie said. She pointed to the inside of the trunk lid. Stamped on the lid were some words: This trunk belongs to President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, Illinois “This trunk belonged to Abraham Lincoln?” Kim asked. Is this really Lincoln's trunk? See if you can solve the mystery before Jammie and Kendall Broderick do.
The Case of the Vanishing Vase: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2380 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

Jamie and Kendall Broderick catch up to their father at a fancy party. An expensive crystal vase has been stolen. They watch as the police ask their father to go through his movements at the party. Can they help the police find the stolen vase? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children reading 15 minutes every day.
The Case of the Pilfered Pellets: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2010 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

Tommy Watkins rode up to the Broderick house on his bike. He was breathing hard. Sweat was running down his face, but Tommy didn’t seem to care. “Hi Tommy,” Jamie said. “Someone stole my science experiment,” Tommy wailed. “You guys solve mysteries. I need your help. If I don’t get those pellets back before tomorrow I won’t be able to finish." Can you solve this mystery before the Brodericks do?
The Case of the Crisp Crayons: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2040 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

“Will you help me?” Jamie looked up from the book she was reading to find Leah Redstone in front of her. She looked like she was about to cry. Leah’s crayons have been stolen, but is there any way to prove it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day.
The Case of the Careless Caver: A 15-Minute Broderick Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2890 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

“The local Bank of Hannibal was robbed at gunpoint thirty minutes ago,” the announcer said. “The thief got away with over $100,000. He was last seen heading south on Highway 79 toward the Mark Twain Caves. The police have set up a road block just south of the caves, but they have not yet caught the theif. Can you help Kendall and Jamie discover who the theif is?
The Case of the Cheater's Chili: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2800 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

Benny Samson walked up to Kendall and Jamie just as they were about to leave the school yard. “I want to hire you guys to help me win the big chili contest on Saturday.” “Help you win?” Kendall asked. “Yeah,” Benny said. “I know my chili recipe is better than Jerry Smart’s, but only if we cook fair.” See if you can tell if Jerry plays fair in this 15-minute mystery. Can you solve it?
The Case of the Snoring Sleeper: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2190 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

“I’m hoping that you can give me a lead,” Officer Hall said. A moment later they were in the kitchen and Jamie was popping some popcorn in the microwave. Kendall got them each a glass of milk. When the popcorn was done, they settled around the table. “We had a small burglary last night,” Officer Hall began. “Can you look at these and tell me what you think?" See if you can solve this case!
The Case of the Bouncing Boxer: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

“It was the guy with the kangaroo,” a woman’s voice said. “He stole our wallets. I saw him.” “Everyone calm down,” another woman said. “We’ll get to the bottom of this.” “I know that voice,” Jamie said. “It’s Officer Hall.” Jamie immediately headed into the tent. Kendall followed. Hopefully they could help find out who had stolen the wallets. See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery!
The Case of the Jacked Jeans: A 15-Minute Brodericks Mystery    by Caitlind L. Alexander
Price: $0.99 USD. 2170 words. Published by LearningIsland.com  on November 19, 2012. Fiction.

“Hey, can you help me,” he said to Kendall. “Jack Washington just stole my jeans and my mom is going to kill me if I don’t bring them home.” “Not Jack Washington, again” Jamie said. Jack was the neighborhood bully. He was always trying to take things from the other kids. But how could they prove it? See if you can solve this 15-minute mystery before the Brodericks do.
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