Category: mystery

The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors by Ryan Haddock and Nick Wyche || Magic Meets Mystery

The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors by Ryan Haddock and Nick Wyche || Magic Meets Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mystery     Graphic Novel     Found Family     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Wheelchair     Sign Language     Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels Books for struggling or reluctant readers Magic set in the real world Sibling bonds […]

Flight 171 by Amy Christine Parker || The Storm of the Century, But For YA Readers

Flight 171 by Amy Christine Parker || The Storm of the Century, But For YA Readers

Content Tags: Young Adult     Horror     Thriller     Mystery     Mild Gore     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Storm of the Century vibes, but more fitting for a YA audience A locked room setting where everyone has secrets Supernatural villains pitting people against each other The […]

Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp || Spooky, Heartwarming Twist On Mexican Legends

Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp || Spooky, Heartwarming Twist On Mexican Legends

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mystery     Paranormal     Diversity     Mexican     Latine     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Stories based on Mexican folklore and legend Lots of family bonds and characters supporting each other Super spooky/creepy vibe perfect for fall […]

The Killing Code by Ellie Marney || Queer Historical Mystery With Female Codebreakers

The Killing Code by Ellie Marney || Queer Historical Mystery With Female Codebreakers

Content Tags: Young Adult     Historical     Mystery     Thriller     LGBTQ+     F/F Relationship     Squad Vibes     Mild Gore     Offscreen Rape     Sexism     Racism     Perfect for readers who want: Historical fiction set during World War II in America Strong, […]

The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum || Funny, Compelling MG Mystery . . . With Aliens!

The Area 51 Files by Julie Buxbaum || Funny, Compelling MG Mystery . . . With Aliens!

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Science Fiction     Mystery     Family Bonds     Found Family     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Story told through a mix of text and comic panels (perfect for struggling/reluctant readers!) A humorous reimagining of what Area 51 might be like Aliens! […]

What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Currie || A Creepy, Atmospheric MG Perfect For Fall

What Lives in the Woods by Lindsay Currie || A Creepy, Atmospheric MG Perfect For Fall

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Horror     Paranormal     Mystery     Sibling Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Spooky, atmospheric middle grade horror that gives you goosebumps. The perfect fall read. Beautifully written sibling bonds in the face of adversity. Bookworms and book lovers. Haunted houses and creepy woods. […]

Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips || Diverse, Hilarious Action-Packed Mystery

Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips || Diverse, Hilarious Action-Packed Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Humor     Mystery     Action     Diversity     Black     Found Family     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action adventure Character modeled after Sherlock Holmes, but for a middle grade audience Funny scenes with larger-than-life characters A crime-solving duo that will absolutely […]

A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right

A Perfect Mistake by Melanie Conklin || Heartwarming Story About Doing What’s Right

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Realistic     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Friendship Bonds     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Realistic fiction about friendship and family A protagonist with ADHD learning coping mechanisms Heartwarming discussions about what it really means to be a friend […]

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps || Mayan-Centered Mystery

Harley James and the Mystery of the Mayan Kings by Leah Cupps || Mayan-Centered Mystery

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Mystery     Mythology     Diversity     Guatemalan     Mayan     Perfect for readers who want: Easy chapter book, perfect for reluctant or struggling readers Simple, easy-to-follow plot with an interesting mystery Lots of focus on Mayan culture (Though . . . […]