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7. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf?
Out on a camping trip, the gang hears the sounds of a wolf, so they decide to follow wolf-like tracks to the open and empty grave of Silas Long, who was supposedly a werewolf. They follow his tracks further to an old abandoned sawmill filled with wool, empty barrels, and the werewolf ghost himself.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book with a mountain on the cover
2. a book with 'wolf' in the text of the book
3. a book where the MC goes to a graveyard
4. a book that someone else has abandoned (DNF)
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
Lanelle wrote: "I'm sorry it took so long for me to post your next episode. I had to go out of town and it took longer than I thought to connect to the internet."I hope everything is OK. I had looked ahead to the posts and went ahead and read a book. Is it ok to use it. You know my reading is heavy on the mysteries. Lol!
S2E7 Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf?Author: Winnie Archer
Book: The Walking Bread
Date Read: 08.13.20 4.5 stars
Task 5: Read a book with mystery on its main page
How it fits: 3rd shelf on main page with 17 tags
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S2E8
Don't Fool with a Phantom
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Everything is fine. It was something I had to do for my brother and sister.
Moondance wrote: "I had loI had looked ahead to the posts and went ahead and read a book. Is it ok to use it?"
Of course it's okay. I'm glad you did.
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8. Don't Fool with a Phantom
While participating in the Johnny Sands Dance Game Show at the local TV station, the teens encounter a phantom made of wax, who steals a safe full of money and kidnaps the station manager. Is the phantom a hoax, or the result of a curse from an old station employee seeking revenge for the cancellation of his show?
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book with a teen-aged MC
2. a book where the MC watches TV
3. a book where the MC uses a candle
4. a book with 'revenge' in the text of the book
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S2E8 Don't Fool with a PhantomAuthor: Amanda Flower
Book: Prose and Cons
Date Read: 08.16.20 4 stars
Task 5: read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the third shelf with 145 tags
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S3E1
Watch Out! The Willawaw!
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1. Watch Out! The Willawaw!
While visiting Velma's Uncle Dave, the gang find out he has been kidnapped from his home, and that a mysterious Williwaw is haunting the area.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book with a 'V' somewhere in the author's name
2. a book where an uncle plays an important part in the story
3. a book where a kidnapping occurs
4. a book with an unusual name in it
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E1Watch Out! The Willawaw!
Author: Amanda Flower
Book: Dead-End Detective
Date Read: 08.18.20 4 stars
Task 5: read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the fourth shelf with 6 tags
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S3E2
A Creepy Tangle in the Bermuda Triangle
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2. A Creepy Tangle in the Bermuda Triangle
While on a boat flowing down the Gulf Stream, the gang end up in the Bermuda Triangle and discover an airplane-snatching flying saucer and a trio of Skeleton Men.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book with 'boat' in the text of the book
2. a book set along the Atlantic Ocean
3. a book from a trilogy
4. a book with a man or men on the cover
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E2: A creepy Tangle in the Bermuda Triangle: Peggy Ehrhart
Book: Knit of the Living Dead
Date Read: 08.19.20 3.5 stars
Task 5: Read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the third shelf with 4 tags
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S3E3
A Scary Night with a Snow Beast Fright
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3. A Scary Night with a Snow Beast Fright
After being invited by Professor Krueger at the North Pole, the gang finds out that he has been captured. After they meet an Inuit named Chief Minook, he gets captured as well, and the gang attempts to solve the mystery.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book where the main character receives an invitation
2. a book with a main character's name that begins with 'K'
3. a book with 'capture', 'captures', or 'captured' in the text of the book
4. a book with a Native American character in the story
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E3: A Scary Night with a Snow Beast FrightAuthor: Christine Goff
Book: A Nest in the Ashes
Date Read: 08.24.20 4 stars
Task 5: Read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the second shelf with 8 tags
Next: S3E4
To Switch a Witch
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4. To Switch a Witch
On Halloween night, the New England town of Salem, Massachusetts is being haunted by the witch of Milissa Wilcox, who was burned at the stake in 1778. After receiving a distressed call from their friend Arlene Wilcox, a descendant of the accused witch, the gang arrives to help, despite being warned off by the town's mayor. The gang realizes the witch looks exactly like Arlene.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book set in a New England state: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut
2. a book with a witch in it
3. a book the main character receives a call for help
4. a book with 'warning' in the text of the book
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E4: To Switch a WitchAuthor: Annelise Ryan
Book: Night Shift
Date Read: 08.25.20 4 stars
Task 3 and 5: The MC receives a call for help and mystery on the book's main page
How it fits: Hildy is called by a former patient's sister to help him with his psychosis and mystery is the 5th shelf on the main page with 4 tags
Next: S3E5
The Tar Monster
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5. The Tar Monster
The gang go to the ancient city of Byzantius in Turkey. On the way there, they meet the Tar Monster, who frightens the workers away while opening the inner sanctum.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book with a very old character in it
2. a book set in a place that starts with a 'T'
3. a book with a title that spells 'monster'
4. a book where the main character uses a very private room or place
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E5: The Tar MonstoerAuthor: Amanda Flower
Book: Toxic Toffee
Date read: 08.30.20 5 stars
Task 5 read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the third shelf with 38 tags
Next: S3E6
A Highland Fling with a Monstrous Thing
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6. A Highland Fling with a Monstrous Thing
The gang travel to Scotland to visit their friend Aggie MacDuff, who says people have left her castle in fear after ghost sightings. It seems the ghost plays bagpipes to call on the Loch Ness Monster to help him scare people away from the castle.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book set in Scotland or written by a Scottish author
2. a book with the tag 'Paranormal'
3. a book where character plays a musical instrument
4. a book with water on the cover
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E6Author: Amanda Flower
Book: Marshmallow Malice
Date read: 09.02.20 4.5 stars
Task 5: Read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the fourth shelf with 19 tags
Next: S3E7
The Creepy Case of Old Iron Face
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7. The Creepy Case of Old Iron Face
As the gang go water-skiing, they encounter Old Iron Face, a phantom who is supposed to have a hideous face. Later the gang's guide, Captain Morgan, disappears, and they set out for the island to find him.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book where the main character spends time playing in the water
2. a book with a character that is considered ugly or unpleasant
3. a book with 'captain' in the text of the book
4. a book set on an island
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E7The Creepy Case of Old Iron Face
Author: Charlaine Harris
Book: An Apple for the Creature
Read: 09.04.20 4 stars
Task 5: read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the 14th shelf with 43 tags
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S3E8:
Jeepers, It's the Jaguro!
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8. Jeepers, It's the Jaguaro!
After an emergency landing in a jungle in Brazil, the gang get caught between headhunter natives, and the Jaguaro: a creature with the head of a Smilodon, and the body of an ape.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book where the main character has an emergency
2. a book set in South American or written by a South American author
3. a book with only a head on the cover
4. a book 'dinosaur' in the text of the book
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
Lanelle wrote: "8. Don't Fool with a Phantom
While participating in the Johnny Sands Dance Game Show at the local TV station, the teens encounter a phantom made of wax, who steals a safe full of money and kidnap..."
I have done this episode. I’m in season 3.
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I realized that I had posted the wrong episode almost immediately and fixed it. If you would have been two or three minutes later, you would never have noticed :)
Lanelle wrote: "Moondance wrote: "I have done this episode. I’m in season 3."I realized that I had posted the wrong episode almost immediately and fixed it. If you would have been two or three minutes later, you..."
Great!! I can always read an extra book. Lol!!
Lanelle wrote: "Moondance wrote: "I have done this episode. I’m in season 3."I realized that I had posted the wrong episode almost immediately and fixed it. If you would have been two or three minutes later, you..."
I’m checking my group’s Bingo or I would not have seen it.
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How's the Bingo game going?
Lanelle wrote: "Moondance wrote: "I’m checking my group’s Bingo or I would not have seen it."How's the Bingo game going?"
We are in our seventh week. This round’s theme is Covid Travel Bingo. Each week is a different state. We started out with our largest group of players ever with 60. Not bad for a group of 12 that started playing in another group before Kimberly Edwards created our group. She is so missed.
S3E8:Jeepers, It’s the Jaguaro
Author: Annelise Ryan
Book: Dead of Winter
Date Read: 09.05.20 4 stars
Task 5: read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the 3rd shelf with 17 tags
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S3E9:
Make a Beeline Away From That Feline
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9. Make a Beeline Away from That Feline
As the gang go to visit Daphne's aunt, she says that a strange and unexpected package that had a cat medallion in it arrived at her door. She believes that every night, she turns into the cat creature — the same cat creature that robbed a jewelry store.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book where an aunt plays an important part in the story
2. a book where the main character receives a package in the mail
3. a book with a cat on the cover (any type of feline)
4. a book where a robbery occurs
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E9: Make a Beeline Away From That FelineAuthor: Samantha Downing
Book: He Started It
Date Read: 09.07.20 4 stars
Task 5: read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the sixth shelf with 147 tags
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S3E10: The Creepy Creature of Vulture's Claw
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10. The Creepy Creature of Vulture's Claw
While visiting Vulture’s Claw Botanical Gardens, owned by one of Velma’s friends, Professor Greer, the gang confronts a seven-foot-tall praying mantis that roams the grounds, and is scaring away Professor Greer’s associates.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book with a garden-like cover
2. a book that you own
3. a book with a very tall character in it
4. a book with 'pray' or 'praying' in the text of the book
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E10: The Creepy Creature of Vulture's ClawAuthor: Julie Anne Lindsey
Book: Pulp Friction
Date Read: 09.08.20 4 stars
Task 5: Read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the 4th shelf with 19 tags
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S3E11: The Diabolic Disc Demon
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11. The Diabolical Disc Demon
The gang goes to Decade Records recording studio to see a live recording from their friend, Jimmy Lewis, but the building is haunted by the Phantom, who is trying to find a song by a missing writer, and will stop at nothing until he gets it.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. listen to an audio book
2. a book with a building on the cover
3. a book with 'phantom' in the text of the book
4. a book where someone sings
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E11: The diabolical Disc DemonAuthor: Samantha Downing
Book; My Lovely Wife
Date Read: 09.09.20 4 stars
Task 1: Listen to an audio book
How it fits: Listen to it on Audible
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S3E12: Scooby's Chinese Fortune Kooky Caper
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12. Scooby's Chinese Fortune Kooky Caper
The gang travel to China to visit a friend. While there, the gang run into the
Moon Monster, who is turning people into stone if they run into its shadow.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book set in China or written by a Chinese author
2. a book about friends
3. a book with a moon on the cover
4. a book with something made of stone on the cover
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E12: Scooby's Chinese Fortune Kooky CaperAuthor: Diane Kelly
Book: Laying Down the Paw
Date Read: 09.12.20 4 stars
Task 5: Read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the third shelf with 34 tags
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S3E13:
A Menace in Venice
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13. A Menace in Venice
The gang goes to visit their friend Antonio in Venice. They soon find out that a ghost is haunting him and the ghost plans to steal the ancient necklace Antonio is wearing.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book with an Antonio, Anthony, Tony or Toni in the story
2. a book set in Italy
3. a book with the letters of 'ghost' in the title
4. a book that you find haunting or disquieting
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E13:A Menace in VeniceAuthor: Diane Kelly
Book: Against the Paw
Date Read: 09.20.20 4 stars
Task 5: Read a boook with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the third shelf with 26 tags
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S3E14:
Don't Go Near the Fortress of Fear
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14. Don't Go Near the Fortress of Fear
The gang arrives at Puerto Rico to visit the ancient fortress El Moro. While there, the kids run into a ghostly commander named Juan Diego who warns them to stay away from his creepy fortress.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book set in a place with two words to the title, i.e.; New York, St. David, Gold Coast
2. a book with the letters 'El Moro' in the title (must have 2 Os)
3. a book where the main characters receives a warning
4. a book where the main character has to defend himself/herself
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E14: Don't Go Near the Fortress of FearAuthor: Amanda Flower
Book: Matchmaking Can Be Murder
Date Read: 09.22.20 4 stars
Task 5: Mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the third shelf with 28 tags
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S3E15: The Warlock of Wimbledon
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15. The Warlock of Wimbledon
The gang meets Jimmy Pelton, a star tennis player, while cruising England. Jimmy has been cursed by the Warlock Anthos that if he plays in Wimbledon, he is doomed.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book with a character by the name of James, Jamie, or Jimmy
2. a book where the main character plays or played a sport
3. a book set in England
4. a book with 'doom' in the text of the book
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E15: The Warlock of WimbledonAuthor: Kieran Scott
Book: She's So Dead to Us
Date Read: 09.27.20 3 stars
Task 2: main character plays or played a sport
How it fits: Ally scored 40 points in the state JV basketball championship, Jake plays soccer
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S3E16:
The Beast is Awake in the Bottomless Lake
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16. The Beast is Awake in Bottomless Lake
On a fishing trip, the gang end up in Canada at the newly deserted village of Bottomless Lake. Turns out the beast has scared everyone away, which only leaves Scooby and the gang, to fritter away.
To help the team solve the mystery, read:
1. a book set in Canada
2. a book set in a very small town
3. a book from a series with 10+ books in it
4. a book without a human on the cover
5. a book with 'Mystery' on the book's main page
S3E16: The Beast is Awake in the Bottomless LakeAuthor: Carlene O'Connor
Book: Murder in Galway
Date Read: 09.28.20 3 stars
Task 5: Read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Mystery is the third shelf with 28 tags
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The Mystery Machine and I are pulling over to rest. We have completed the episodes for all three seasons.
Thank you, Lanelle for a great challenge. I could remember each episode vividly with the description. Scooby Doo!
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Lanelle wrote: "Congratulations on completing the challenge, Moondance!"I loved it!! Thank you, Lanelle!
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AuthorJ.D. Robb
Book Celebrity in Death
Date Read 08.06.20 5 stars
Task 5 Read a book with mystery on the main page
How it fits: Third shelf on main page tagged 625 times
Next: Season 2 Episode 7
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Werewolf?