A Properly Unhaunted Place by William Alexander
"A fun and fast-paced supernatural mystery with secret depths for those who dare explore them. (Paranormal adventure. 8-12)" In a world where hauntings are endemic, Rosa Daz finds herself in a town suspiciously devoid of ghostly activity in Alexander's (Nomad, 2016, etc.) latest. Read full book review .
Quicksand Pond by Janet Taylor Lisle
"A suspenseful, realistic, finely crafted story exploring friendship, trust, and how we judge others. (map) (Fiction. 10-13)" A summer beside Quicksand Pond on Rhode Island's coast transforms a reluctant 12-year-old white girl.Read full book review .
Ghosts of Greenglass House by Kate Milford, illustrated by Jaime Zollars
"A brainy, satisfying assemblage of puzzles with an immensely likable protagonist. (Mystery/fantasy. 10-14)" Winter in the inn above the River Skidwrack finds Milo and his parents hosting several guests who are not what they seemand a mystery to be solved. Read full book review .
Elizabeth and Zenobia by Jessica Miller, illustrated by Yelena Bryksenkova
"Eerie and dazzlinga perfect book for a dark and stormy afternoon or a favorite graveyard reading spot. (Horror. 9-13)" Debut novelist Miller concocts a blend of Gothic horror and spine-tingling mystery. Read full book review .
Thornhill by Pam Smy, illustrated by Pam Smy
"Beautiful, moody, sad, and spookyall at once. (Horror/graphic hybrid. 10-adult)" Decades after the tragedy at and closure of gothic Thornhill Institute, a new girl in town is drawn into its story. Read full book review .
The Secret of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange
"An evocative, beautifully written, mesmerizing debut tale with lush fairy-tale themes and a poignant exploration of mental illnessenthralling. (Historical fiction. 9-12)" Moving from London to the countryside, Henrietta, a 12-year-old white English girl, encounters mysterious secrets threatening to destroy her family. Read full book review .
The Harlem Charade by Natasha Tarpley
"A story that motivates justice and inspires kindness, this will have readers hoping for another outing with these appealing protagonists. (author's notes) (Mystery. 8-12)" The worlds of three Harlem kids collide in an intriguing historical mystery. Read full book review .
The Murderers Ape by Jakob Wegelius, illustrated by Jakob Wegelius, translated by Peter Graves
"Short attention spans need not apply, but committed, careful readers will be richly rewarded. (Mystery. 10 & up)" When her friend and partner, the sailor Henry Koskela, is wrongfully imprisoned for murder, Sally Jones works for years to free him. Read full book review .
Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
"A beautiful, evocative sophomore effort from Newbery honoree Wolk (Wolf Hollow, 2016). (Historical fiction. 9-13)" This book will make people want to run away to the Elizabeth Islands. Read full book review .
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