Childrens Christmas Mystery

Tea maven Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier, Drayton Conneley, are catering a Victorian Christmas party at a swanky mansion in downtown Charleston. Drucilla Heyward, the hostess, is one of the wealthiest women in town. As the champagne flows and the tea steeps, Drucilla is so pleased with the reception by her partygoers that she reveals her secret plan to Theodosia. However, before she can make the announcement, Theodosia finds her crumpled unconscious in the hallway.

Nancy Drew’s dad surprises her with a trip to a beautiful New England ski resort for Christmas break. But no vacation can go smoothly when Nancy is involved. On her very first run down the slopes, Nancy hits a bad patch of ice and takes a serious tumble. A doctor sends her back to the hotel in a cast and mandates 12 days of bed rest. That means no long car trips back to River Heights and 12 days of sitting around. Luckily, there’s still the five-star dining and beautiful views. Just hours into her convalescence, Nancy witnesses something very suspicious.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! ""Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.” —Tana French, New York Times bestselling author of the Dublin Murder Squad novels An all-new collection of winter-themed stories...

Have yourself a scary little Christmas. In the heart of the holiday season, priceless paintings have vanished from a Park Avenue murder scene. Now, dashing French detective Luc Moncrief must become a quick study in the art of the steal--before a coldblooded killer paints the town red. Merry...

Christmas in Maplewood was supposed to be quiet. The kind of quiet that came with glowing lights, fresh snow, and the comforting belief that everything would turn out exactly the way it always had. But for Calvin—and his loyal beagle, Pudge—Christmas had a habit of arriving with surprises. Somewhere between twinkling decorations and a peaceful winter night, something impossible fell from the sky and landed right in their backyard. Something small. Something magical. Something that couldn’t remember who—or what—it was. As Christmas Eve ticked closer, Calvin and Pudge found ...

In the aftermath of a brutal snowstorm, a small, sleepy town becomes the stage for a mystery that will send shivers down your spine. Four curious kids - Ethan, Clara, Max, and Lily - stumble upon a sleigh parked in the middle of their neighborhood park. Its crimson paint gleams, its golden trim sparkles, and yet, something about it feels wrong. There are no tracks in the snow, no sign of where it came from. What starts as a playful Christmas adventure quickly spirals into a nightmare. Transported to a twisted North Pole, they find themselves in a version of Santa’s workshop unlike any ...

In this festive chapter book, Mike and Kate get the BEST Christmas present ever—a mystery at the Baseball Hall of Fame! After volunteering to wrap presents for charity, Mike and Kate get a special thank-you: a sleepover at the Baseball Hall of Fame! But when they’re sneaking around the...

Three irritable curmudgeons, each successful in their respective fields, find themselves thrown together on a comically arduous journey - all at the behest of a mysterious host. Arriving at their destination, the three men find their cantankerous hearts melting in the presence of a newborn infant.

This bundle includes Secret of the Red Arrow and Mystery of the Phantom Heist.

One lantern snuffed. One quilt stitched into a map. One boy who needs a hand. When a dark pocket starts along Willow Lane on the coldest nights, Esther Smucker’s pattern-minded heart won't let it stand. The quilt apprentice maps the outages; the elder’s son, Thomas Beiler, organizes a soft watch. What they find isn’t malice but a frightened runaway—and a chance for a whole town to choose mercy over gossip. Lanterns in the lanes, tins of oil handed in the dark, a quilting circle that sews kindness into action—Christmas Lanterns in the Frost is a gentle, faith-forward winter tale of...

It’s the season of peace and goodwill, but a Victorian Christmas is no holiday for the world’s most popular detective in this new book from Bonnie MacBird, author of the bestselling Sherlock Holmes novel Art in the Blood. It’s Christmastime in London, and Sherlock Holmes takes on two cases...

Welcome back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where 13-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. This exciting sequel to a beloved book is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers.

This bundle includes The Vanishing Game and Into Thin Air.

Hank is in real trouble this time. Loper and Sally May's relatives are coming for Christmas dinner, and Sally May has been working to get the entire ranch in order - including preparing for the Christmas feast. Unfortunately, when she discovers that the turkey she bought has met a terrible end, she pins the blame on Hank! Is he the guilty party, or have more sinister forces been at work to frame him for the crime?

Under the direction of famed explorer Porter Stone, an archaeological team is secretly attempting to locate the tomb of an ancient pharaoh who was unlike any other in history. Stone believes he has found the burial chamber of King Narmer, the near mythical god- king who united upper and lower...

When Lady Whittney's priceless ruby ring vanishes at her holiday dinner, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called upon to solve the case. But this time, they have help from the clever Baker Street Irregulars, including a lively young drummer boy named Matthew. Between mysterious clues, secret hiding places, and a dash of Christmas spirit, Holmes guides his young friends through an adventure full of suspense, laughter, and discovery.

In D. M. Sorlie’s memorable Géant Christmas, readers are taken on a heartwarming journey through the darkest times of World War II. Set in Paris, the story follows a group of lost children who find solace in the sewers after the Nazis capture and send their parents to death camps. Amidst this despair, an exceptional giant man with a heart as big as his stature emerges as their unlikely savior. He brings the children together, defying the constraints of the Nazi regime, and orchestrates a daring escape to a hospital ship bound for freedom and hope. As Christmas approaches, the giant ...

This bundle includes The Curse of the Ancient Emerald and Tunnel of Secrets.

Volume 4 of the JUST JUNIPER ADVENTURES COLLECTION includes Books 13 through 16 of the series. This book is a wonderful Christmas gift for children. Visit New York City with Juniper and her friends during the holidays in book 16, “Christmas in New York City”! Have fun at a baseball game in book 15 “Doggie Day at the Marlins Game”. Go on “Field Trip to Spain” with Juniper and visit many famous Spanish landmarks in book 14. Help save endangered animals and meet Sprinkles the cat in book 13 “Sprinkles Saves the Day”! Children and adults love JUNIPER! She is brave, she is sweet,...

Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a bright new look! It’s winter in...