The Sand Castle Mystery is another Children's Book-of-the-Month Club Featured Selection from acclaimed author Carolyn Keene. Eight year old Nancy Drew and her friends enter a sand castle building contest. Someone doesn't want them to win and won't play fair. When their castle is destroyed and a mean message is found in the sand, Nancy becomes a detective once again.

While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.

"Peter Hatcher can't catch a break. His little brother, Fudge . . . has big plans to marry Peter's sworn enemy Sheila Tubman" -- from the back cover.

Fun and fiascoes ensue when young Amelia Bedelia and her parents take a road trip through their state.

"It's summer time, and what better way to celebrate the season than with poems from best-selling author D. J. Steinberg. From splashing around at the local pool to heading on a family road trip, these silly and heartwarming poems are sure to evoke the joy of summer vacation for every reader." -Publisher

Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venemous creatures all threaten their vacation.

Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambolona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles.

While on a much needed vacation at Larry's farm, Klooz is attacked by flying cows.

"Summer is almost over, and you know what that means--time to head back to school! But when a tropical storm ends A.J.'s vacation earlier than expected, he and his family have to stay at Andrea's house. Ugh, disgusting! When everyone in the house starts getting cabin fever, and even back-to-school shopping won't calm the kids down, Andrea and A.J. are sent to Camp Ockatollyquay. The catch? It's a camp to get kids ready for school! But not to worry--Andrea...

Eva is very excited about a beach vacation with her family and best friend Lucy, but her secret fear of swimming where there might be hungry sharks could keep her from finding the legendary mermowls.