Genre: family cosy cat mystery 8 - 108 years Charming protagonists, reprehensible relatives, with an edge-of-your-seat conclusion, as seen through the eyes of the irrepressible feline hero! Looking forward to more adventures with Mary, George, and Catastrophe! Amazon.com *****review An absolutely wonderful book for children ...and adults! Very well written, and the description of the Highlands where Catastrophe lives is enchanting. As is Catastrophe himself, and his exciting tale. This … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Catastrophe ~ A Highland Murder Most Fowl by Lucinda Hare
Terror in Boring Town: A Sam and Rex Adventure by Hoot N. Holler
Targeted Age Group:: 8-12 year olds BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR...THAT WISH JUST MIGHT BLOW UP IN YOUR FACE! Twelve-year-old best friends, Sam and Rex live in a boring town and dream of an exciting adventure for their summer break. But when two mysterious strangers visit their town for the summer, the boys suspect something isn’t right. Sam and Rex are convinced the men are up to no good. Why would anyone ever want to stay in their boring town on purpose? What are these men really up … [Read more...] about Terror in Boring Town: A Sam and Rex Adventure by Hoot N. Holler
Free eBook 03/21/2018: Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Adventures of Fawkes Malone by Jehoshaphat Shalom
This book is free on these days only - 03/21/2018 at midnight PST until 11:59 pm on 03/25/2018. If the dates are the same that means the book is free one day only. About the Book: Fawkes Malone's quiet life of secrecy living below the foundations of Johnston Middle School is disrupted when he is offered a job investigating a problem of the supernatural. From a mysterious manor, to hidden labyrinths, to creatures crawling out of the ground, Fawkes finds himself in a world of nightmarish … [Read more...] about Free eBook 03/21/2018: Ghosts in the Graveyard: The Adventures of Fawkes Malone by Jehoshaphat Shalom
FEATURED BOOK: Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Missing Heiress by Carrie Cross
Genre: middle grade, mystery Three years ago, wealthy heiress Xandra Collins vanished without a trace, leaving her 100-year-old mansion abandoned. One mind-bending clue was hidden underneath the velvet lining of her jewelry box: GL URMW NB WR@+B, BLF NFHG TL Y@XP GL GS% SRWW%M U&LL+ Thirteen-year-old detective Skylar Robbins moves into the multi-level mansion with her family and immediately takes the case. The heiress’s body was never recovered. A sinister stalker mentioned in her diary … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Missing Heiress by Carrie Cross
FEATURED BOOK: WoodWings-Chapter One by Kerstin Lippi-Farley
Genre: Fantasy Thirteen-year-old Dean Magee and his family are forced to spend their summer vacation in California. His estranged grandfather died and left a haunted Inn and a dark family legacy behind. A group of strangers want to take the family legacy away from Dean and are willing to do anything, including murder. But with the help of Ash and Elm Soto, thirteen years old twins in business to trade wishes and desire for knowledge and power, and Amelia Killinger, an orphan girl with … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: WoodWings-Chapter One by Kerstin Lippi-Farley
FEATURED BOOK: Franni and the Duke by Anne Johnson
Genre: mystery, adventure, historical fiction In May of 1608, the Duke of Mantua will throw the most spectacular wedding extravaganza in history. But it will all be ruined unless twelve-year-old Franni can keep a very big secret. Franni and the Duke, a middle-grade novel, sets a fictional mystery against a specific historical backdrop. It takes place during rehearsals for Arianna, an opera by the great composer Claudio Monteverdi. When Franni and her older sister Alli run away to Mantua, … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Franni and the Duke by Anne Johnson
Flicker by Rob H Hunt
Targeted Age Group:: 9-14 year-olds Meet Joel. He's 13 years old. He loves soccer, frozen yogurt and hanging out with his friends. His life is pretty typical until the day he wakes up and discovers that nobody knows who he is... not his friends, not his family, nobody. He thinks he is all alone until he meets Sara - a teenage girl who has also been forgotten by everyone she knows. Joel and Sara team up to try and understand what is happening to their lives, but things quickly turn from … [Read more...] about Flicker by Rob H Hunt
Buyer’s Guide: The Mystery of Hollow Inn by Tara Ellis
Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 Category: Children's - Mysteries & Detectives About The Mystery of Hollow Inn: Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. There's vandalism, ghostly sightings, and rumors of lost treasures. … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: The Mystery of Hollow Inn by Tara Ellis
FEATURED BOOK: Adventure Hilton Head: The Legend of the Dolphin Locket by Ginger Fox
Genre: Children's Fiction The Legend of the Dolphin Locket is the first in the new Vacation Adventure Girl series. Written for children ages 7-12, each book features a strong female character who, through her wits and curiosity, solves a mystery while at her favorite vacation spot. In Episode One, ten year old Maddie McKenzie discovers something is amiss after arriving at her annual summer destination, Hilton Head Island. Strange wildfires are breaking out in the forests, and her beloved … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Adventure Hilton Head: The Legend of the Dolphin Locket by Ginger Fox
Gift Guide: Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills by Carrie Cross
Targeted Age Group:: 9-13 Category: Children's - Mysteries & Detectives About Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills: Thirteen-year-old sleuth Skylar Robbins is horrified to learn that she'll be stuck at her bullying cousin Gwendolyn's creepy mansion for the summer. She has no idea how much excitement and danger awaits her in Malibu’s Shadow Hills. As soon as Skylar arrives at the estate, unexplainable events begin to happen. She discovers a hidden garden in the huge back … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills by Carrie Cross
