title: Scholastic Reader Level 1: BOB Books: Cupcake Surprise!
author:  Lynn Maslen Kertell 
description: <DIV>Praise for Bob Books<BR>"Bob Books are like the old 'Dick and Jane' books, only I highly recommend them..." -- Daily Journal<BR></DIV>
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  This book is for my family. My father, Jerry, for
  
  
  reading all kinds of true historical adventures to us
  
  
  (I will never forget the terrifying tales of leopards
  
  
  in the trees and Capstick). My brother, Bill, for
  
  
  understanding that art of all kinds is a roller coaster
  
  
  adventure. Your many talents awe me. And especially
  
  
  for my mother, Millie, who became a huge romance
  
  
  fan simply because she believed that one day she’d be
  
  
  reading my books. Look, Ma, another book to display
  
  
  on the piano!
  
  
  And, of course, this book is for Michael. The best
  
  
  friend I’ve ever had and ever will have. Thanks for
  
  
  being my everything.
  
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  Contents
  
  
  Prologue
  
  Charles Isley scratched a few notes onto
  
  the piece of...
  
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  Chapter 1
  
  The night air was cold and crisp,
  
  but Emily Redgrave...
  
  5
  
  Chapter 2
  
  Grant was just keeping himself from
  
  yawning. It was only...
  
  22
  
  Chapter 3
  
  Three