Hometown Treasure Hunt is written by Abbi Lee and illustrated by Rebeckah Gerstner. It follows Layton Clark, a sixth-grader who, with his best friend Sherry, embarks on a series of geocaching adventures in their hometown of Havenboro. The duo, along with their Geocache Club, transforms...

Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix by Mindy Baker is a middle-grade novel about a journey of bravery, hope, and redemption. Set in a village haunted by mysterious curses, the story follows thirteen-year-old Soledad as she faces her past choices and embarks on a...

The Space Between Us by Susan Reimer explores themes of family, friendship, loss, and self-discovery. The story follows Abby Kennedy, a young girl navigating life on her aunt and uncle’s farm after the tragic loss of her parents. Her bond with her horse, Marigold, becomes...

In Stefanie Gamarra's Jibberjack, Fibberjack: A Made-Up Monster Mystery, the small town of Rumorridge is in a panic over reports of a mysterious creature called the Jibberjack. Frida, a sharp-eyed young detective who refuses to believe what she’s told without proof, starts gathering clues while...

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,...

In Kip Keith's The Claiborne Elementary Files: The Witch of Broken Fingers Forest (Book 2), bizarre events happen in an elementary school, prompting four friends to investigate the matter. Boomer, Carla, Dot, and Zap become entangled in solving a mystery involving Miss Good, a misunderstood school...

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...