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  Kaleidoscope Eyes

  by Jennifer Bryant

  Will Lyza’s 1968 summer mystery lead to . . . pirate treasure? When Lyza helps her dad clean out her late grandfather’s house, a mysterious surprise brightens the sad task. In Gramps’s dusty attic, Lyza discovers three maps, carefully folded and stacked, bound by a single rubber band. On top, an envelope says “For Lyza ONLY.” What could this possibly be? It takes the help of her two best friends, Malcolm and... (more)
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  The Red Blazer Girls: Book 1

  The Ring of Rocamadour

  by Michael D. Beil

  It all began with The Scream. And ended with . . . well, if we told you that, it wouldn’t be a mystery! But in between The Scream and The Very Surprising Ending, three friends find themselves on a scavenger hunt set up for a girl they never met, in search of a legendary ring reputed to grant wishes. Are these sleuths in school uniforms modern-day equivalents of Nancy, Harriet, or Scooby? Not really, they’re just... (more)
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  Moonfleet

  by John Meade Falkner

  Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by the sea one way or another, so it's no surprise when young John Trenchard gets involved in the smuggling trade. Forced to flee England with a price on his head, John little guesses the adventures and trials he will have before he sees Moonfleet again or the change in his fortunes when he does.
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  Wonderland Creek

  by Lynn N. Austin

  Alice Grace Ripley lives in a dream world, her nose stuck in a book. But happily-ever-after life she's planned on suddenly falls apart when her boyfriend, Gordon, breaks up with her, accusing her of living in a world of fiction instead of the real world. Then to top it off, Alice loses her beloved job at the library because of cutbacks due to the Great Depression. Fleeing small-town gossip, Alice heads to the... (more)
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  Country Cooking School: Book 1

  If Fried Chicken Could Fly

  by Paige Shelton

  At Gram's Country Cooking School, Betts and Gram are helping students prepare the perfect dishes for the Southern Missouri Show-Down, the cook-off that draws the first of the summer visitors. Everything is going smoothly until they discover the body of local theater owner Everett Morningside in the school's supply closet, and Everett's widow points an accusatory finger at Gram. Now, Betts has to dig deep into... (more)
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  Pele's Tears

  by Sharon K. Garner

  Stained glass artist Noelani Beecham put her Hawaiian childhood and her feelings for Dante Kahoa behind her when she left Lehua Flower Farm on Kauai. She also tried to block out Dominic Kahoa's death, which occurred when the three, as teenagers, searched for a family treasure called Pele's Tears, an elusive trio of egg-size gems. At her studio in Maine, Lani receives anonymous notes, mentioning Pele's Tears, just... (more)
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  A Killing Among The Dead

  by Diana Wilder

  Wenatef opens his eyes to darkness and intense silence. The air is heavy with myrrh: he is in a burial chamber. Pain lances through his left side as he tries to raise himself, bringing the taste of blood to his lips. His life ebbs as he remembers how the nightmare began.. One of his men came screaming of destruction and mutilation in the tomb of Egypt's greatest king. Wenatef set out to stop the sacrilege only to... (more)
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  The City of Refuge

  by Diana Wilder

  Once the glory of Akhenaten's reign, the imperial city lies tangled in the raveled ends of old plots, wrecked, abandoned and rumored to be accursed. When Commander Khonsu is ordered to escort a royal delegation to the deserted capital to investigate reopening its quarries, he finds the assignment anything but routine, beginning with Lord Nebamun, the priest who commands the delegation. Nebamun is... (more)
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  Adams Grove: Book 1

  Sweet Tea and Secrets

  by Nancy Naigle

  Adams Grove is mourning the loss of Pearl Clemmons, known for her award-winning Chocolate Pecan Pie and the best unsolicited advice in the county. When Jill returns to settle her grandmother’s estate, she’s greeted by a Clydesdale-sized guardian dog who doesn't seem to be earning his stripes (although he drools on them pretty well), and Garrett Malloy, the ex-fiancé she left behind a year ago. Jill insists on... (more)
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  13 Hangmen

  by Art Corriveau

  “Some people won’t believe any of this story. You might be one of them. But every single word is true. Tony DiMarco does catch a murderer, solve a mystery, and find a treasure—all in the first few days after he moves, unexpectedly, to 13 Hangmen’s Court in Boston. The fact that he also turns thirteen at the same time is not a coincidence.” So begins the story of Tony and his friends—five 13-year-old boys, all... (more)
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  The Chronicles of Egg: Book 1

  Deadweather and Sunrise

  by Geoff Rodkey

  A stunning middle-grade debut--full of heart, humor, and nonstop actionIt's tough to be thirteen, especially when somebody's trying to kill you.Not that Egg's life was ever easy, growing up on sweaty, pirate-infested Deadweather Island with no company except an incompetent tutor and a pair of unusually violent siblings who hate his guts.But when Egg's father hustles their family off... (more)
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  Jackrabbit Junction Mysteries: Book 1

  Dance of the Winnebagos

  by Ann Charles

  From the Multiple National Award-winning Author of the Deadwood Mystery Series! "Ann Charles delivers laugh-out-loud dialogue, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding suspense." ~Vicki Lewis Thompson, New York Times Bestselling Author ***You'll laugh. You'll cringe. You'll want even more!*** When Claire's grandfather and his army buddies converge in the Arizona desert to find new wives, it's her... (more)
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  Ghost Writer

  by Lorna Collins

  When unemployed computer programmer Nan Burton inherits a California beach cottage from her great-great-aunt, she’s delighted. But she’s in for a huge surprise: The house is haunted by the ghost of famous romance writer Max Murdoch (pen name Maxine DuBois) who insists Nan complete his last novel, threatening to keep her from sleeping until she agrees. The ensuing clash pits youth against the long-dead but still... (more)
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  The Forgotten Star

  by Gene Pisasale

  "These are all star forts. We know the star was important as a symbol to the Masons... each one of these places had some significance to them" Jim said, "What do you mean?" "Clearly someone- either a Mason or a person who sympathized with their beliefs- was at each of those forts. It's got to be pointing us to..." Intrigued by something missing from a patriotic display at the Smithsonian, Jim and Natalie set... (more)
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  Pharaoh's Son

  by Diana Wilder

  The crash of Pharaoh's colossal statue into a throng of worshippers brings the festival of the good god Ptah of Memphis to a sudden, bloody end. An hour later, the main pylon of the temple collapses in a wave of rubble. Prince Khaemwaset, the High Priest, barely escapes being killed, himself. Clues in the wreckage show that the disaster was deliberately set. He is confronted with questions that grow more alarming... (more)
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  Secret Sea

  by Robb White

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  Adventures of the Northwoods: Book 1

  The Disappearing Stranger

  by Lois Walfrid Johnson

  If she told her new family what she saw, would anyone believe her? Her Irish father having died in a construction accident, Kate O'Connell and her mother are left to struggle alone in the Minneapolis of 1906. Deciding her mother needs help, twelve-year-old Kate goes to pray with their pastor about getting her mother a new husband. But when God answers their prayers, even Kate is not prepared for the changes. Her... (more)
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  The Black Coat: A Murder Mystery Comedy (Rue Morgue Vintage Mystery)

  by Constance Little, Gwenyth Little

  A RUE MORGUE VINTAGE MYSTERY - THE BODIES KEEP FALLING AND THE MARTINIS NEVER STOP FLOWING IN THIS 1948 MERRY TALE OF MAYHAM - A case of mistaken idenity forces Anne Hillyer to masquerade as the granddaughter of teh dying Aunt Ellen, the grand dame of a private New York City hotel, in this wacky mystery written and set in 1948. "I want to tell you where I hid it." the old woman whispers to the perplexed Anne. "I... (more)
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  The Cleaving of Paycocke's

  by Orlando Wysocki

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  The Red Blazer Girls: Book 2

  The Vanishing Violin

  by Michael D. Beil

  When there are mysteries to be solved, the Red Blazer Girls are on the case! The discovery of the Ring of Rocamadour has secured the girls' reputation as Upper East Side super-sleuths, bringing many sundry job requests (no mystery too small, right?) and some unwanted attention from crooks. This time the girls must follow a trail of cryptic clues, involving everything from logic to literature, to trace a rare... (more)