In Orphanland by Lauren Fischer, when Willa Johnson was seven years old, she moved to the Southern Ohio Children's Home, a special place for orphans. She, like most of the children there, moved to the orphanage because their parents died of an opioid overdose. Unfortunately,...

The Mysterious Case of the Prickly Pear by Jenny Alexander is a children’s mystery. The story follows Madeleine Fancépants, a hotel owner whose life is filled with food, friends, and fond memories of her beloved Grand-Mère. When a strange, spiky pear arrives in her fruit...

Spinning Monkey and the Missing Eggs by Devapreya Selvaraj is a picture book that blends mystery, teamwork, and problem-solving for young readers. The story opens with seven Rainbow Frogs sitting on their lily pads, each watching over their seven eggs alongside friends Stork, Bunny, Duck,...

Sophia Freeman and the Underground Warriors by T.X. Troan is an action-packed adventure that follows the journey of Sophia, the "Chosen One," and her friend Tim as they try to restore life on their island. The narrative begins with Sophia and Tim surviving a fall...

The Curse of the Dead Man’s Diamond by Christyne Morrell is a children’s middle-grade mystery that takes readers to Casaluna, Florida. A girl named Charlie immediately feels the oppressive heat and uncanny energy of her new surroundings. Her father has uprooted their lives to...

In Jack Longfoot and the Case of the Missing Starlet, P.L. Mendoza takes readers back to the neon-lit world of the rabbit detective donning his famous trench coat and tattered fedora. This time, the animals have noticed that the city is shifting – animal actors...

P.L. Mendoza’s Jack Longfoot and the Case of the White-Tailed Phantom is a children’s mystery about a grey jackrabbit who is a detective. He gets a thrill out of chasing the jobs others think are better left alone. As the story opens, readers are introduced...

Maddie: A Little Ghost with a Secret by Cindy J. Vanous is a lovely, lighthearted must-have children's picture book about a friendly ghost. Maddie lives in a town that was once filled with people but is now abandoned and in ruins. She and all the other ghosts are not...

Boy Patriot by Thomasina Tissue is an engaging middle-grade historical fiction novel that combines adventure, mystery, and heartfelt emotion. Set in the charming town of Setauket, Long Island, the story follows Tanya, a sixth-grader assigned to research a local Revolutionary War patriot for her school...

Bunny and Fawn: The Midnight Creature Mystery is a children's adventure by Michael Lingo. This picture book follows Bunny and Fawn, two sisters who have been together for a very long time. After a devastating storm, Bunny and Fawn are forced to live near the...