Books by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Book SynopsisA young boy investigates an online claim about the lost city of Atlantis in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Nick Pendleton’s favourite online star, Griff Willis, is lighting up the internet. In a series of social media posts, the star claims to have discovered the lost city of Atlantis! Has the star actually located one of the world’s greatest mysteries, or are his claims another epic myth? Follow along as Nick enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the whole truth.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

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Book SynopsisA young boy investigates online claims of Bigfoot sightings in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series.Young sleuth Cliff Ringold is a fan of legendary cryptid creatures. When a local resort posts 'evidence' of Bigfoot, he sets out to verify their far-fetched claims. Can Cliff trust what he sees on social media, or will he have to track down the real-life sasquatch for himself? Follow along as Cliff enlists the help of other mystery-solving kids - the Cyber Sleuths - to uncover the truth.Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills.

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Book SynopsisMarisa and Lorenzo Conchito and their friends want to make an old-fashioned vampire movie. Luckily their friend Jeff knows just the place to film it. His uncle Felix was an actor in several old horror movies, and his creepy old mansion is the perfect location. Felix is happy to let them film their movie at his house. He has just one rule: Don't go in the basement! What secrets could Felix be hiding in the basement? And why does he sleep so much during the day?

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Book SynopsisIt's the day of the big match... This book takes young readers behind the scenes of their favourite professional sport - football! Discover the ins and outs and the hustle and bustle of a typical match day. From fantastic fan experiences and player arrivals to groundskeepers preparing the pitch and broadcasting logistics, readers will discover that pulling off a top sporting event is a big job!The action-packed photographs combined with an accessible reading level and the high-interest content will be certain to appeal to a wide range of young readers, including reluctant and struggling readers.

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Book SynopsisCalling all musicians! Are you looking for a way to take your songs to the next level? Music videos can help your music shine! Learn how to plan, shoot, edit and perform a music video. It''s time to be a star media maker!

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Book SynopsisCity-boy Robby Warner is spending the Fourth of July holiday in the small town of Hibbing, Minnesota, where the only thing that's happening is his large, chaotic family reunion. It isn't long before he and his cousins decide to escape the crowd to explore all that the town has to offer. But while visiting an outdated bus museum, strange things start to happen, like bus windows closing on their own. When Robby plays back a video he took at the museum, he hears a ghostly voice whisper to him. The ghost is looking for something he'd lost. Will the ghost find what he's looking for, or will he keep searching for eternity?Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An author's note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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Book SynopsisAlejandro Padilla isn''t superstitious and he doesn''t believe the stories that an old sailor doll in a Key West, Florida, museum is haunted. Robert the Doll might look creepy, but that doesn''t mean the doll is cursed. So Al ignores the tour guide''s warning to ask Robert''s permission before taking the doll''s photograph. But it isn''t long after Al''s field trip to the museum that strange things start happening. Al is quick to dismiss the odd occurrences as coincidence and bad luck . . . that is until they become more frequent and more sinister. Is the doll tormenting Al? And if so, what will Al have to do to get him to stop? Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An author's note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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Book SynopsisAccording to local lore, the town of Chester, New Jersey, has a resident ghost. But neither Kara nor her best friend (and newest Chester resident) Natalie have ever heard of these stories. Yet it isn''t long before the girls discover the legend of the Hookerman, a railroad worker who was in an accident and lost his hand. Some say he still wanders at night looking for his missing hand. But that was a long time ago. There isn''t anything Kara and Natalie can do to help the ghost now . . . is there?Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An authorâ??s note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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Book SynopsisManchac Swamp in New Orleans, Louisiana, is rumored to be haunted, but Josh Athens doesn''t believe it. It certainly didn''t affect his decision to take a job with Bayou Boat Tours. But while trying to reach a stranded boat of tourists, Josh''s coworker, Carter, crashes their airboat and suddenly their rescue mission turns into one of survival. The boys find the swamp is not only teeming with insects and other wildlife, but also the souls of a long-ago town. And the ghost thought to be at the center of it all, Aunt Julia Brown, has taken a particular interest in Josh. Will Josh and Carter find their way out, or will they join the lost souls of Manchac Swamp?Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An author's note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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Book SynopsisManchac Swamp in New Orleans, Louisiana, is rumored to be haunted, but Josh Athens doesn''t believe it. It certainly didn''t affect his decision to take a job with Bayou Boat Tours. But while trying to reach a stranded boat of tourists, Josh''s coworker, Carter, crashes their airboat and suddenly their rescue mission turns into one of survival. The boys find the swamp is not only teeming with insects and other wildlife, but also the souls of a long-ago town. And the ghost thought to be at the center of it all, Aunt Julia Brown, has taken a particular interest in Josh. Will Josh and Carter find their way out, or will they join the lost souls of Manchac Swamp?Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An author's note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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Book SynopsisIsabella Rodriguez is thrilled that she and her sister get to spend a week with their aunt in sunny Los Angeles, California. A budding photographer, Isa keeps her camera at the ready to capture all the iconic sightsespecially those of the historic Hollywood neighborhood where her aunt lives. After one of Isa''s photos shows a mysterious shadowy figure, she learns that Hollywood Hills is haunted. Now the ghost in the photo won''t leave Isa alone. She''s trying to communicate with Isa . . . but what does she want?Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An author's note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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Book SynopsisBen Tajima doesn't claim to have hit the jackpot with the small toy boat he finds on the Riverwalk in Chicago, Illinois. Still, the antique trinket is cool, even if it is a little dirty. Yet strange things start to happen after he brings the toy back to his grandparent's apartment. He seesor thinks he seesa ghostly boy hiding in unexpected places: the swimming pool, the living room . . . But who is the boy? What is he looking for? And what will happen when he finds it? Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An author's note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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Book SynopsisBen Tajima doesn't claim to have hit the jackpot with the small toy boat he finds on the Riverwalk in Chicago, Illinois. Still, the antique trinket is cool, even if it is a little dirty. Yet strange things start to happen after he brings the toy back to his grandparent's apartment. He seesor thinks he seesa ghostly boy hiding in unexpected places: the swimming pool, the living room . . . But who is the boy? What is he looking for? And what will happen when he finds it? Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An author's note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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Book SynopsisIt isn't long after Treva Gallo moves into her new Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, neighborhood that she starts to see otherworldly people around town. And the more ghosts she sees, the more they seek her out. As Treva researches her new neighborhood's murky past, she unearths more than she expected . . . and the ghostly spirits become more insistent. The spirits seem to want something from Treva. But what can a living person do for the dead? Every state has its own spine-tingling stories of ghosts and mysterious hauntings grounded in its regional history. The Haunted States of America series uses real-life ghost lore as jumping-off points to new, chilling tales. An author's note provides historical origins and fascinating facts, but beware: sometimes real life is stranger than fiction.

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