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Search for the shadowman
Par Joan Nixon. 1996
When twelve-year-old Andy Thomas interviews his relatives for a family history assignment, he discovers a long-hidden scandal. Generations before, his…
ancestor Coley Joe Bonner supposedly ran away with his father's money. Andy's great-aunt refuses to discuss it, but after seeing a photo of Coley, Andy is determined to clear Coley's name. For grades 3-6Champions of the fox (Thieves of Shadow #3)
Par Kevin Sands. 2023
In this conclusion to the thrilling Thieves of Shadow series, bestselling author Kevin Sands delivers a jaw-dropping heist that sees…
five young thieves masterminding a prison break from the empire’s most impenetrable island fortress. Fans of The False Prince and Ocean’s Eleven will be mesmerized by this page-turning series filled with twists and turns. " Follow my instructions, and when our task is done, I will release you." Commanded by the magical artifact known as the Dragon’s Eye, junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye’s sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor’s private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for a hundred years. This impossible heist will strain the gang’s unique abilities to thieve and deceive everyone from the guards, the city elite, the warden, and even the nefarious local crime boss who warns them to stay away. As the friends plan out their last and most difficult con job, Callan begins to question what they’re helping the Eye to achieve. Aided by magical hints and fitful dreams, Callan slowly uncovers the Eye’s true desires. To his horror, he realizes that he may be the one being conned all this time . . . and his mistake could cost the world’s entire existenceThe forbidden island (Explorer Academy #7)
Par Trudi Trueit. 2022
The frigid swells off the coast of Antarctica buffer Team Cousteau's kayaks as they weave through the icy water. They're…
losing daylight, and at risk of failing their fieldwork assignment. But Cruz Coronado's thoughts are elsewhere. Nebula is closing in, and time is running out. The evasive explorer spy is still out there. And in his gut, Cruz knows his final mission will have deadly consequences. In The Forbidden Island, the electrifying seventh and final book in the Explorer Academy series, Cruz wonders if fortune really does favor the brave. After all, his mother's hologram rejected the latest piece of the cipher, grinding his progress to a dismal halt. On top of that, terrifying truths keep bubbling to the surface. But in a journey that has taken him to all seven continents, Cruz isn't ready to give up, and neither are his closest friends, Lani, Emmett, and Sailor. In fact, Cruz is prepared to risk everything he loves to recover the cell-regeneration formula and continue his mother's legacy. As Cruz follows his path to the most otherworldly destination yet, a final showdown erupts when a familiar face appears, changing his life foreverFar out!
Par Anne Bustard. 2023
From the author of Blue Skies comes a lively middle grade novel about a young, alien-loving girl trying to clear…
her grandmother's name in this mystery that has humor, hijinks, and heart in equal measure. It's 1964, the Space Race is well underway, and eleven-year-old Magnolia Jean Crook and the other residents of Totter, Texas, are over the moon about UFOs. The whole town is gearing up for the First Annual Come on Down Day—in just one week, they are hoping to host any and all space aliens who would like to visit Earth. But right before the kick-off party, a meteorite goes missing—and MJ's beloved grandmother Mimi, who is the vice president of the Totter Unidentified Flying Object Organization, is the prime suspect. MJ is desperate to show the town that this Crook is not a thief. The only problem is that there is a lot of evidence against her, and Mimi herself isn't helping things. She's acting suspiciously, pulling disappearing acts, and worst of all, can't seem to answer any questions about where she was or what she was doing. But much like UFOs, extraterrestrial visitations, and sending people to space, the impossible has been known to happenA fashionable mystery (Mouseford Academy #08)
Par Thea Stilton. 2015
Anna Winmouse, the fabumouse editor-in-chief of Cosmouse magazine, is renting Cheddarton House, a cottage that overlooks Whale Island's Seashell Beach.…
She's trying to get away from the media for a while, but it hasn't been easy. Can the Thea Sisters help her keep her visit to Whale Island a secret? For grades 2-4. UnratedMice take the stage (Mouseford academy #07)
Par Thea Stilton. 2015
The Thea Sisters (five students at Mouseford Academy) are adventurous, lively, fun mice who want to be journalists one day.…
In this installment, a famous rock band performs at the Academy and is auditioning student bands as the opening act. Can the Thea Sisters win the spot as the opening band, and reunite an estranged friend in the process? For grades 2-4. UnratedThe haunted studio (Hayley mysteries #01)
Par Hayley LeBlanc. 2022
"When Hayley gets the lead role in a new TV show called |Sadie Solves It|, she's so excited--even if there…
are rumors of hauntings surrounding the Silver Screen Studios. It's LA, she thinks there are ghost stories everywhere! But to her surprise, strange things actually start happening as production ramps up. Lights flicker, cold blasts of air come out of nowhere, and one day the electricity is cut to the studio entirely with no clear cause. Can Hayley and her two best friends solve the mystery of the haunted studio before it means curtains for their show?" -- AmazonThe hike to home
Par Jessica M Rinker. 2022
Whale done (FunJungle #8)
Par Stuart Gibbs. 2023
In the eighth novel in New York Times bestselling Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident sleuth…
to find the culprits behind a blown-up whale and a string of beach sand thefts. After an escaped kangaroo starts a fire that burns down his house, Teddy Fitzroy accepts an invitation to go to Malibu with his girlfriend, Summer, and her mother, Kandace. He's hoping to spend some time relaxing on the beach, but wherever Teddy goes, trouble isn't far behind. First, a massive dead whale has washed up on the beach—and before anyone can determine what killed it, it explodes. Doc, the head vet from FunJungle, suspects something fishy is going on and ropes Teddy and Summer into helping him investigate. Then, Teddy stumbles upon yet another mystery involving tons of stolen sand. And the paparazzi start spreading rumors about Summer dating a celebrity, leading Teddy to question their relationship. Without Summer as his trusted partner, can Teddy navigate the rough waters of this glitzy world and uncover what's going on?Mystery on Magnolia Circle
Par Kate Klise. 2021
Sea chest in the attic
Par Warren Hussey Bouton. 2000
The mostly true story of Jack
Par Kelly Regan Barnhill. 2011
Jack is practically invisible at home, but when his parents send him to Hazelwood, Iowa, to spend a summer with…
his odd aunt and uncle, he suddenly makes friends, is beaten up by the town bully, and is plotted against by the richest man in town. For grades 5-8A perfect mistake
Par Melanie Conklin. 2022
"Eleven-year-old Max struggles with his ADHD and making mistakes, so when a mistake leaves one friend in a coma and…
another shutting him out, Max resolves to find out what really happened that night." -- Provided by publisherMystery in the night woods
Par John Peterson. 1991
Someone is robbing banks, but who? Mischievous Flying Squirrel has gotten himself in trouble before. Maybe he can set things…
right with the folks in the Night Woods, if he can figure out how Weasel has done the dirty deed. For grades 3-6Show me the evidence
Par Alane Ferguson. 1989
Janaan is accused in the death of her baby brother, now his body is missing. Her best friend is also…
under suspicion, and the detectives are forcing them to reveal their deepest secrets. For grades 6-9 and older readersThe ghost of Spruce Point
Par Nancy Tandon. 2022
"Twelve-year-old Parker must unravel a curse to save his family's beloved Maine motel. Twelve-year-old Parker has grown up in his…
family's Home Away Inn, nestled on a wooded peninsula in Maine called Spruce Point. His best friend, Frankie, has been staying at the inn every summer for years with her family. Together, they've had epic adventures based out of a nearby old treehouse that serves as their official headquarters for Kids Confidential Meetings. But lately, business at the inn hasn't been great, and Parker is pretty sure he knows why. It's long been rumored that Mrs. Gruvlig, one of the few year-rounders on Spruce Point, has unique abilities of the supernatural kind. And Frankie is absolutely sure she saw a ghost on Mrs. Gruvlig's property! As more and more spooky happenings occur around the Point, Parker and Frankie are convinced Spruce Point has been officially cursed." -- Provided by publisherThe Ogress and the orphans
Par Kelly Regan Barnhill. 2022
Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Fires, floods, and other calamities have caused the people to…
lose their library, their school, their park, and even their neighborliness. The people put their faith in the Mayor, a dazzling fellow who promises he alone can help. After all, he is a famous dragon slayer. (At least, no one has seen a dragon in his presence.) Only the clever children of the Orphan House and the kindly Ogress at the edge of town can see how dire the town's problems are. Then one day a child goes missing from the Orphan House. At the Mayor's suggestion, all eyes turn to the Ogress. The Orphans know this can't be: the Ogress, along with a flock of excellent crows, secretly delivers gifts to the people of Stone-in-the-Glen. But how can the Orphans tell the story of the Ogress's goodness to people who refuse to listen? And how can they make their deluded neighbors see the real villain in their midst? For junior and senior high readersEl caso de la dama zurda (Enola Holmes mystery. Spanish #02)
Par Nancy Springer. 2018
"London, 1889. Eluding her brothers Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes, fourteen-year-old Enola sets up her own detective agency in London under…
an assumed name. Using many disguises and costumes, Enola investigates the disappearance of sixteen-year-old Lady Cecily, who may have eloped." -- Provided by NLSLas fabulosas aventuras de Aurora (Fabulosas aventuras de Aurora #01)
Par Douglas Kennedy. 2021
"Aurora is autistic and has a secret: she can see behind people's eyes and know what they are thinking at…
every moment. This will be very useful for her investigation into Lucie's disappearance at the Monster Land amusement park. Although the Cruel Girls, the class bullies, won't make it easy for her." --Translation provided by NLSAurora y el misterio de la cámara secreta (Fabulosas aventuras de Aurora #02)
Par Douglas Kennedy. 2022
"Aurora is finally going to school and is eager to make friends, but not everyone likes that she is different.…
This is what makes her a great detective, and it comes in handy when her first case comes her way. The police already have a culprit, but Aurora thinks she's innocent--will she be able to prove it before it's too late?" -- Translation provided by NLS