Classic Kids Mystery

A novella with the quirkiness of Japanese mysteries and lingering suspense that grows with every page. They barely know each other, but their lives are about to entangle in unexpected ways. Paul, Krishna, Gloria, and Varsha have nothing in common. Only that they have time on their hands to take Spanish language classes and are free for an hour after it to hang around in a café. Over the course of three months, the four grow close to each other, sharing the joys and tribulations of their lives. Paul is lonely after his wife’s death and wanders about the city, collecting plants. Krishna is...

A Newbery Medal Winner Awarded the John Newbery Medal as "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children" in the year of its publication. "A road's a kind of holy thing," said Roger the Minstrel to his son, Adam. "That's why it's a good work to keep a road in repair...

THIS EDITION of Frankenstein not only retains the essence of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel but also thoughtfully adapts the language for today’s readers. We have simplified complex vocabulary to make the story more accessible without compromising its original themes and emotional depth. Whether for casual reading, book clubs, classrooms, or family discussions, this edition offers a fresh yet faithful retelling of Frankenstein. Join Victor Frankenstein as he dares to play with the forces of creation, bringing to life a being unlike any other. Through gripping moments of horror, ...

Book 1 of the Glory Horse Series Some secrets change everything… Twelve-year-old Grace Whitaker has always loved horses—but nothing prepares her for Angel Glory, a breathtaking white mare with an almost heavenly presence and a story waiting to be revealed. When Grace discovers a dusty old trunk hidden in the tack room of the abandoned barn, she uncovers a mystery long buried: faded photographs, champion ribbons, and the forgotten legacy of a remarkable horse named Glory’s Light—a champion whose history was deliberately erased. Why was Glory’s Light removed from their family’s ...

On Max's birthday, he finds a kind of magic mirror in the attic. It can make him invisible. So Max and his friends start playing "now you see me, now you don't." Until Max realizes that he's losing control. Staying invisible a little too long. Having a harder and harder time coming back. Getting invisible is turning into a very dangerous game. The next time Max gets invisible, will it be...forever?

Meet Trudy, the clumsiest tooth fairy in the entire magical kingdom, who’s always just a wingbeat away from a giggle-worthy disaster! In The Tooth Fairy's Troubles, Trudy embarks on a laugh-out-loud quest to discover her true calling. Eager to improve her tooth fairy skills, she seeks wisdom from the fabulous Tooth Fairy Queen, Glimmerina. But instead of a smooth ride, Trudy finds herself caught in a whirlwind of magical blunders and side-splitting escapades! From mistaking a cat’s whisker for a tooth to accidentally turning fluffy pillows into pumpkins, Trudy’s wild adventures will ...

While riding in their homemade iceboat on the frozen surface of Barmet Bay, Frank and Joe Hardy and Chet Morton discuss their plans for the upcoming Christmas holiday break. They visit Cabin Island but a mysterious stranger chases them off the island. The boys are invited to the home of Elroy Jefferson, a man whose car they returned in The Shore Road Mystery. They overhear an argument between Jefferson, the owner of Cabin Island, and Hanleigh, who is trying to buy the island. Mr. Jefferson rewards the boys and grants them permission to use the cabin for Christmas

A musically gifted bird, a piano-playing boy, and a real-life mystery involving three artistic geniuses Welcome to the world of Mirabelle, a young goldfinch who loves to sing and dreams of becoming a musical star. She lives with her family in the backyard of a piano teacher, and she is quickly...

'Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining' -- Karen M McManus, #1 NYT bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying Welcome to Castle Cove — a town cursed with missing girls, bad boyfriends, family secrets, and some very steep cliffs. Last summer, Alice Ogilvie's...

For brothers Daniel and John Anderson, proving they’re responsible enough for a dog was supposed to be about chores and promises. But when their elderly neighbor’s beloved cat, Whiskers, vanishes, they get their chance in a way they never expected. Transforming themselves into the “Anderson Brothers Mysteries,” the duo launches a full-scale investigation. With a notebook for clues and a hand-drawn map of the neighborhood, they follow a trail that leads from curious clues to a shocking pattern of disappearances. Their quest to prove their responsibility plunges them into a real ...

Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the blue carbuncle in a child-friendly, 21st century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out.

Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the missing racehorse, Silver Blaze, in child-friendly 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out.

Inspired by personal experience, this is a very fresh and funny MG series by CBCA shortlisted author Samera Kamaleddine. I didn't always live with seven old people and one middle-aged cavoodle called Christine ... Claudia Smith's parents have left her to (temporarily) live with her grandparents...

Inspired by personal experience, this is a very fresh and funny MG series by CBCA shortlisted author Samera Kamaleddine. I didn't always live with seven old people and one middle-aged cavoodle called Christine ... Claudia Smith's parents have left her to (temporarily) live with her grandparents...

Butter O'Bryan has been told there are ghosts on Howlers Beach, but are there? Howlers Beach, 1932 Butter O'Bryan lives in a Very Small Castle with his father and three aunts - Aunt Elephant, Aunt Cake and Aunt Peculiar. These aren't their real names, of course, just as Butter's father isn't...

Apadora Rising follows Barrett, a young prince thrust into impossible battles and choices, wrestling with magic, loss, and the burden of leadership. Alongside a close-knit band of companions, he faces treachery, uncertain alliances, and forces greater than he can control. This was an exhilarating coming-of-age fantasy novel. The author’s style is bold and unafraid to lean into melodrama, though it matched the intensity of the world he built. The book pulls readers through lands filled with dragons, sorcery, betrayal, and grief, all while exploring the cost of destiny and the question of ...

New England Book Festival 2025 - Winner YA Fantasy Pencraft Runner-Up Award 2025 Literary Titan Book Award Winner / 5 Star Reader’s Favorite / 5 Star Rating The ancient sorceress, Alesta, has condemned humanity to an endless cycle of violence. The only hope of breaking her Ruinous Curse comes from the prophesized Helserian. Rumors say Barrett, the prince of Westmore, is the chosen one, but he despises that notion. Being a normal teenager and spending time with his friends exploring their city—a haven for fairies, cyclops, talking doors, and other magical beings—is his only concern. ...

The ghosts are restless, the guests are spooked—and Cora’s back on the case. Fresh off solving the mystery of the missing diamond, young detective Cora Flash travels to Topaz Mountain for a peaceful visit with her Uncle André. But when strange events start rattling the old Windermere Hotel—stacked chairs, ghostly messages, and spooky sightings—it becomes clear that rest and relaxation are off the table. With her trusty dog Calvin by her side, Cora dives into a puzzling case that has the whole town whispering about spirits. But not everything is as it seems… and someone may be ...

Føllene i Cutie Mark-klubben har næsten kun lige løst mysteriet på skolen, da et nyt mysterie dukker op. En farlig træulv angriber Zipporwhills fødselsdagsfest, og alle gæsterne bliver skræmt fra vid og sans. Men hvorfor har bæstet bevæget sig ud af Everfree-skoven? Og hvorfor virker træulven mere interesseret i at æde sukker end ponyer? Lilymoon tror, at træulven i virkeligheden er en varpony, som forvandler sig til en træulv.

Butter O'Bryan has been told there are ghosts on Howlers Beach, but are there? Howlers Beach, 1932 Butter O'Bryan lives in a Very Small Castle with his father and three aunts - Aunt Elephant, Aunt Cake and Aunt Peculiar. These aren't their real names, of course, just as Butter's father isn't...