Dunkum's new basketball has been signed by his hero, David Robinson. Now Dunkum spends all his time playing with the ball. He's much too busy for his Cul-de-sac friends.When the ball disappears, Dunkum finds a secret code. Someone with a weird name has stolen the basketball! And he's leaving messages everywhere! Who is the mysterious Case D. Luc? And will the codes lead Dunkum to his treasured ball?

Jason Birchall's been bragging all week about his science fair project--alfalfa sprouts growing in a carpet square! But on the morning of the fair, Jason's super sprouts are missing. Will Miss Hershey give him a big, fat zero? And why does Eric Hagel look so sneaky?Then, during P.E., globs of rotten-smelling cheese show up in the Cul-de-sac Kids' sneakers. Who would make such a stink? And why?

Dunkum Mifflin has finished reading his twenty-fifth book. The big reward: a sleep-over at his teacher's house!Dunkum and his classmates are excited. But then Miss Hershey reads a poem--The Raven--at the sleep-over. Suddenly, Dunkum's frightened. He sees weird shadows and hears strange noises. What'll he do in the old mansion on the hill?When Jason Birchall offers to help Dunkum overcome his fears, some wild and wacky things begin to happen!

Dee Dee Winter's cat, Mister Whiskers, is one crabby kitty--sometimes worse than crabby. Sometimes he takes big risks, like running away!But when Mister Whiskers disappears just before the school carnival, it looks like he's gone for good. Dee Dee and the Cul-de-sac Kids search Blossom Hill Lane, hoping to find the crabby cat.Then Mister Whiskers is spotted at the carnival. Can Dee Dee's cul-de-sac friends help her catch her cranky kitty?

Eric Hagel wants to do something special for his grandpa for Father's Day. But Eric is broke--and can't think of anything to make!Then he remembers his grandpa's passion for pickles. Pickles on eggs, pickles on cheese, pickles on everything. What about a pickle pizza?When the girls in the cul-de-sac agree to a taste test, they gag and choke. Eric's pizza is a flop! Now what can he do?

It's school spirit day at Blossom Hill School, and everyone's enjoying the fun. Especially Abby Hunter's teacher, Miss Hershey. She does all sorts of wacky things, like wearing her clothes backward. And there's the new girl at school with a BIG secret. Leslie Groff--with bright red pigtails--dares Abby's class to guess her secret. In just one school day! Can the Cul-de-sac Kids do it? Or will spunky Leslie outsmart them all?

It's almost Christmas, and Eric Hagel is spying on the new neighbor. What's going on next door? Why is the house always flickering with candlelight? And what about the eerie flute music every morning at 6:00?When Mr. Tressler puts up a Christmas tree, Eric's eyes nearly pop out. The angel at the top comes to life! Soon, hundreds of angels are flying in the old man's house.Can Eric and the Cul-de-sac Kids solve the mystery? And who will be brave enough...

Stacy Henry wants to earn money for the Cul-de-sac Kids Club. But she can't get permission from Abby, the club president, who is out of town.The rest of the kids vote to go ahead with a yard sale. The friends make signs, and everyone brings old treasures for the big day. But one night, some of their treasures disappear!Is there a bandit in the neighborhood? Who is stealing from the Cul-de-sac Kids?

Stacy Henry thinks everyone should do something special for New Year's Day. And she has the perfect idea! All the Cul-de-sac Kids choose a Fruit of the Spirit and vow to work on it throughout the year. Everyone but Jason Birchall, that is. Stacy is determined to get Jason to join the gang in practicing fruits--but how? Will the mysterious package that arrives help them to get along with each other?

The Fourth of July is on its way, and Abby Hunter has big plans. As president of the Cul-de-sac Kids, she declares "Mailbox Mania" on Blossom Hill Lane. The kids decorate their mailboxes. And choose a judge to vote for the winner!Before long, the friends are fighting and everyone is upset. Then a mysterious gift shows up in each of their mailboxes. Who hid the presents there? And why?