Flawless

FlawlessThis is a sequel to Pretty Little Liars. Who is is A? Is A gone – or is he back? The four girls have their suspicions, but A is too clever for even them. A has some big surprises for his girls in this book.  I absolutely loved it! It was so good and even more interesting then the first, which is hard to believe since the first book was so great! See, I’m so excited about how good this book is that I’m using exclamation marks for every sentence! I would definitely recommend this book to all. I was never bored, and I just couldn’t stop reading! I will definitely continue to read the rest of the series.  [moomoomoo 222]

Public Enemy Number Two

Public Enemy Number TwoNick Diamond was framed for a jewelry robbery. He is sent to prison with Johnny Powers, Public Enemy Number One. The only way to escape is to get help from his dimmer brother, Tim. This book was amazing. I could not find a spot to stop because the whole story was so good! If you want to know the rest of the story, go ahead and read this book! I highly recommend it.  [bird fly then splat]

Unbelievable

UnbelievableThis story is a continuation of the last one. There are four girls trying to find out who killed their childhood friend, Ali.  Each girl has her own problems, but Hannah is the one who knows too much about “A” and the whole situation.

I loved this book! It’s not humorous, but also very dramatic. I loved the suspense and how it tricks you into who “A” really is. I watched a few shows and decided to read the book. I had to keep reading to find out who murdered Ali. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.  Book Four of the Pretty Little Liars series.  [??]

New Mystery – 2012 March

You Have to Stop This

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Independence Hall

Independence HallIQ and Angela’s parents get married, so now they are stepbrother and stepsister. Their parents, who are musicians, are going on tour after the wedding. IQ’s mom’s friend comes along. He knows so many things, even from 100 years ago. He knows every city in the U.S. IQ and Angela are wondering why he knows so much. Their mom tells them that he had a dog that looked exactly like the one she had 30 years ago. Read to find out why their mom’s friend knows so much. It is a little strange, but you will definitely like the book. Book 1 of the I.Q. series.  [Finn the Human]

If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late

If You're Reading This, It's Too LateCass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yoji are at it again. This time, though, they almost had the secret. After it crumbled away in her hands, Cass, the supposedly “secret keeper,” will try anything to get back the knowledge of her great ancestor, the Jester. This story isn’t about him. It’s about the secret. The ancient Egyptian secret that holds the key to life is still out there. Actually, it’s inches away from Cass’s pointy ears. After taking a trip to the local museum, Cass manages to break off a priceless mummy’s finger. All three must stay and repay their debt by working. They find something much more – the mummy is the doctor that discovered the secret. Yes, The Secret! The three travel across the country to a place of lights, magic, pyramids, and the revealing of the secret.

Have you ever had ancient villains trying to murder you? Well, if you read this book, you’ll be on the edge of your seat. The narrator’s sense of humor is everywhere, and the connections to all of the other books are amazing. As Pseudonymous Bosch tells you, YOU HAVE TO STOP THIS!  Book Two in the Secret Series.  [That Girl]

Pretty Little Liars

Pretty Little LiarsIn seventh grade, Emily, Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Alison were best friends until Alison disappeared. Four years later the girls are no longer friends – but they still share one HUGE secret. They begin getting mysterious texts and emails from some anonymous person named “A” – texts that threaten to unleash their secrets and destroy their lives. Now, the girls are wondering if Alison is back. Is “A” actually Alison?

This book was so amazingly interesting! It blew me away. The beginning was a bit slow, but once “A” started to send text messages to the four girls, the book quickly began to raise my interest. Beware! Once you start to read it you won’t be able to stop yourself from reading the rest of the series!  [meowperson]

This Book Is Not Good for You

This Book Is Not Good for YouThe Midnight Sun is at it again. This time they’re in a cacao plantation. But where is it? It’s in a zoo. Why a cacao plantation, you may ask? Well, the villain, Señor Hugo, is trying to make a chocolate so rich  it will send Cass back to the past to get the secret from her great ancestor, the jester.

I really liked this book, just like all of the others in the Secret series.  The plot twists and turns. All of the footnotes add compelling details. Even better the appendix, it shows you even more that the book can’t explain within the plot, such as Max-Ernest’s 100 languages to say hello. Overall, I loved this book.  [That Girl]

The Nightmare

The NightmareThis story is about nightmares that come to life. An ancient artifact, when in the hands of the wrong person, puts a curse on some unlucky people and makes their nightmares come alive. I loved this book! It combined the perfect amount of mystery and spine-chilling tales. Anyone who loves creepy books will consider this a new favorite. Definitely a must read! There are many plot twists, you will be surprised and scared. It’s very dark, so read at your own risk. You will be on the edge of your seat practically the whole time. The nightmares not only come true in this book, they get even worse. They can’t actually hurt you, but beware!  [unknown 000]

The Maze of Bones

The Maze of BonesMeet one of the most amazing families of the world in this story. Dan and Amy have to find all of the clues because somebody had died.  This book was very cool with many exciting scenes. It was hard sometimes to find the clues. My favorite characters were Dan and Amy because they had to find the clues.  [SR]

Cryer’s Cross

Cryer's CrossFix the trash can so the dent is facing just the right way. Align the dry markers for the eraseboard in a row, ROY G BIV order of course! Straighten the curtains just right. Adjust the desks so there are six at each quadrant. This is Kendall Fletcher’s (a senior girl with OCD) morning routine. Nico, her boyfriend, always sits comfortingly next to her. Nico starts acting weird and disappears just like Tiffany Quinn. On top of all this, Kendall is stressed because soccer is canceled and she worries about not getting into her dream college. All is better when Kendall sits at Nico’s desk. She hears his sweet voice beckon,”Come to Cryer’s Pass.”

This book is filled with horror, suspense, adventure, and drama. Anyone would easily love this book. It made me bite my fingers to little nubs from all the tension. It almost made me cry at the end. Lisa McMann’s style of writing is awesome. I highly recommend that you read all of her books – especially this one!  [rocky158]

New Mystery – 2012 January

Closed for the SeasonSmells Like TreasureTrashThe Brixton Brothers: The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

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The Name of This Book Is Secret

nameofthisbookissecret_110See if you’re good enough to read the secret of this hilarious book.  Three different characters – all kinds of situations – with no clue what will happen next.  Experience a different emotion around every corner!  This book is very funny.  It has a lot of pictures and is a good-size book to read.  I liked Chapter 1 because it’s all X’s and doesn’t give you a clue about who the characters are.  [UnicornPlanet]

Envy

EnvySaid one Falcon upon returning Envy: “This is one of the best books I’ve read, and you know how much I read.  You need to tell all the other students to read it.  For real, tell them!”

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New Mystery – 2011 December

EnvyTheodore Boone: Kid LawyerThe Westing Game

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The Ghost of Fossil Glen

The Ghost of Fossil GlenA girl named Allie is visited by the ghost of 11 year-old Lucy Stiles. She was murdered by her stepfather after her father died. She came to Allie because they have a lot in common, and Lucy wants to bring her murderer to justice. How much of a challenge can 11-year-old Allie take?  I like this book because it was full of action and suspense. If you like mysteries you’ll love this book!  [bubbleguppies354]

Tightrope

TightropeOkay, here’s the deal: 14-year-old Ashley is nice and sweet with taking care of her sick mother, and doing well in school.  No one suspects she’s Cindy, a daredevil graffiti artist doing art in the most unexpected places. When someone sends her scary and disturbing notes, she can only turn to one person – Eddie Beale, the bad boy in the neighborhood. Eddie thinks he knows the person responsible, Geoffrey Halt, but it’s not. Will Ashley ever find the culprit responsible?

I really liked Ashley – she’s very mysterious in a good way. My favorite scene is the end, I swear no one will expect it coming. I really liked the book overall. I never liked mystery books, but this book changed my whole mind.  [Bubblegumpop346]

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The Mystery of the Fool and the Vanisher

The Mystery of the Fool and the VanisherThis guy goes into a shed and finds a recording. He listens to it and finds out there are fairies, and where they live.  This book was okay. The beginning kind of confused me. After that, the story was smooth. The fairies are very dangerous. There were also elves involved, but they didn’t matter.   [Donkey Kong]

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dilemma

In the final book of this series, Mr. Curtain is back and determined to possess his beloved Whisperer again also.  This time he has figured everything out and even almost succeeds after capturing all the members of the Mysterious Benedict Society (Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance).  However, there has been a new development in the Society that is good help indeed. Constance has the ability to read minds and transmit thoughts!  Using her ability, she sends messages to Mr. Benedict, who is then able to come to the childrens’ aid.

I loved this book because it was different from the two books before it. I like how it included practical aspects like a failed escape attempt.  There were new interesting events like Constance and her new ability to read minds.  I also like how this book incorporates intellectual problem solving and decision making with lots of action! Overall, this book was outstanding!  [Ork Dork]

Blood Trail

Blood TrailAt the water’s edge, Aaron confesses he’s scared of his twin brother, Nathan. Aaron is never scared. Fifteen minutes after Aaron and Jeremy, his best friend, get to their homes, Aaron is murdered. The main suspect is Nathan. When Jeremy rats him out, his life gets rough.

I liked this book probably because it was dangerous and suspenseful. If you like mystery, danger, and suspense, you will love this book. Don’t read it if you don’t like violence or death.  [Burn'em all]

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Double Identity

Bethany has a problem. Her parents, who are extremely protective, have always given her what she wanted. Now they are driving her to her aunt’s house all the way across the country. She doesn’t know why they’re doing this, but she’s scared. Her parents drop her off. Bethany never knew her aunt existed. She has to stay there a long time. One day she tries to call her parents, but the phone number is no longer available. Only her parents can call her. When her parents found out that she tried to call, they got angry. She found out that she had a sister a long time ago named Elizabeth who died in a car crash. Her aunt’s husband died in that crash too! More importantly, she needs to find out why her parents left her there, how long she will be there, and will her parents ever come back for her?

Two-Minute Mysteries

There are a whole bunch of mysteries in this book. My favorite one was “The Case of the Hunting Accident.” This is where Doc Haledjian gave Thema a rifle to hunt, but he put poison in it.  Nobody knew!

I liked how there were so many different cases and you get to solve them. I didn’t like how the answer was given in the story.  People who like to try to figure out mysteries would like this book. The gunner in “The Case of the Hunting Accident” was dumb because he saw a purple cartridge in the gun, but didn’t seem to care. [ICE BOWL 200 & 10]

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

In this book, The Mysterious Benedict Society (MBS) meets for a second adventure. Mr. Benedict has planned for the four members of the MBS to reunite one year after their first adventure together. However, Mr. Benedict goes missing and Rhonda Kazembe, Mr. Benedict’s assistant/adopted daughter receives a letter from Mr. Benedict’s captor. It is none other than the infamous Mr. Curtain. Read the book to find out what happens on the perilous journey to save Mr. Benedict.

I was surprised as I was reading the book about the dangers that the four members of the MBS narrowly escape. Using their wits and their strange abilities and talents, the kids figure out many things and escape danger all by themselves on a trip across the globe. This book really captured and engaged me. I could feel the suspense! You must read this book! [BaNaNa Bowl]

The Man Who Was Poe

The Man Who Was PoeThis is a thrilling tale about murder and mystery. Edmund and Sis are worried when they haven’t seen their aunt in two days. Starving, Edmund goes to get food. However, when he gets back, Sis is gone. A man, Mr. Dupin, helps him. It is very strange. Who is Mr. Dupin? Will Edmund ever see his sister?

I really liked this book, it was thrilling to read. The author is very good. I like how he used suspense to keep the reader interested.  [22laxgirl24]

Double or Die

Double or DieWhen a professor mysteriously disappears, two kids set out to save him.  Soon, though, they quickly stumble when their clues are all hidden.

I thought it was good, full of action and suspense.  Also, it had a lot of surprising twists.  It is one of the best books I ever read.  It made me laugh while also making me want to never stop reading.  It drew me in and didn’t let me out.  [Go Raven 68]

The Secrets of Vesuvius

The Secrets of VesuviusThese kids go on a boat to Vesuvius, looking for an answer to a riddle.  They start meeting people and finding answers.  A volcano explodes.  Do they make it out alive?

I thought this was a very good book.  It was suspenseful and I think the author did a great job of fitting history into the storyline.  I thought it was cool that it was based on a true story.  It was also interesting that some of the characters in the book were real.  [I ♡<3Britt]

Half Moon Investigations

Half Moon InvestigationsWhen strange thefts start occurring in and around St. Jerome’s middle and elementary school, Fletcher Moon, a student there with quite an appetite for mysteries, is hired to solve them.  After he is deep into the mystery, he is framed for serious crimes, and to avoid getting locked up he must unravel the crime spree, and fast.

I thought it was a fabulous book and if you like any other of Eoin Colfer’s other books (Artemis Fowl, The Supernaturalist, The Wish List, Airman, etc.) you’re sure to love this book.  Although I’d prefer Artemis Fowl, I flew through this one.  Just like many other of his books, the action starts at the front cover.  All around good book.  [Zeezeehorn]

From Charlie’s Point of View

From Charlie's Point of ViewWhen Charlie’s dad gets arrested for stealing, Charlie and his friends search to find the real thief.  Charlie knows his dad didn’t do the crime.  The police can’t catch the crook – how can some seventh graders?  If that’s not hard enough, Charlie is blind.  Can they save Charlie’s dad, or will he be in the slammer forever?

I think this was a great book. The author makes sure you will have a hard time putting this book down.  [mii]

The Potato Chip Puzzles

The Potato Chip PuzzlesNo one loves puzzles more than Winston Breen.  That’s why he and his two friends, Mal and Jake, have been chosen to participate in the Potato Chip Puzzles.  He’s hoping they’re going to win over confident Brendon, arch nemesis Lincoln Heights Junior High, and his math teacher.  Will Winston and his friends win?  Or will they come in last because of their rotten luck (or, as Winston thinks, cheating)?  Read this book!  [Rocky158]

The Black Tower

The Black TowerHerculeah gets to go into the actual Haunt House!  But only to read to old paralyzed Mr. Hunt.  The only way he can communicate is to blink: once for yes and twice for no.  Then he blinks three times.  Herculeah has a feeling he’s trying to tell her something.  She plans to search the tower connected to the house and find out who killed the governess and who is in that tower.  Can Herculeah figure out the mystery with the help of her friend Meat and another mysterious person?  [Rocky158]

The Face on the Milk Carton

faceonthecartonofmilkJanie Johnson is always changing her name.  Last year she changed it to Jayne Johnston.  If only she could be someone different.  One week she finds a picture of herself on a missing picture on the school’s milk carton.  Wow, could Janie be this girl named Jane Springer?  Was she kidnapped by her so-called “parents”?  [berryice2345]

The Thief Lord

thieflord_110Two orphans run away from their aunt and uncle, and they go to an underground king.  They try to join him but have to steal stuff to fit in, and the king has a secret behind the whole story. Read to find out the secret!!  [TR3]

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The Old Willis Place

Diana and her little brother Georgie live behind the old Willis place for ages.  They have a set of rules for themselves to survive.  Ms. Lilan lived there, but died of a heart attack.  Before that, she hired caretakers for her.  She fired Diana’s parents, but they left Diana and her brother behind.  When she finds out about the caretaker’s daughter, she wants to break the rules.  Will she break them?  Will they find Ms. Lilan’s ghost?  Why did Diana’s parents leave them?  [Chili Cheese]

The Westing Game

westinggame_110A few months after sixteen residents move into Sunset Towers, a tragedy occurs. Millionaire Sam Westing, a great lover of games, has died. And all sixteen residents of Sunset Towers, who seem to have no connection with the old man at all, are listed in the man’s will. The will reveals one of the sixteen has taken the life of the old man. All he has left to the sixteen are a mysterious list of clues. It seems even death won’t stop Sam Westing from playing a final game.  [John]

Secret Admirer

secretadmirer_110Silena, the main character, is the school’s leading actress.  Already this book caught my attention, as it will any other theater lovers.  But Silena has a secret admirer that “loves her to death,” for soon Silena goes from threatening letters to gruesome presents as she struggles to find the killer.  Will she discover it, however, before someone dies?  [Adam]

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Eye of the Crow

eyeofthecrow_110I love this book sooo much that I read it five times.  To me the best part of the book is when the lady gets stabbed; the creepy part is when she was left there in the pool full of her own blood.  Sick, right?  I know.  This book is a great mystery.  As I always say, read the book to find out more — it’s crazy scary!!

- Angel

And Then There Were None

andthentherewerenone_110This book is a murder mystery about ten people “invited” by “Mr. UN Owen” (later discovered to mean “Uknown”) to Indian Island.  The ten people each have unique backgrounds and are accused of murders at the island.  The murders seem to follow the nursery rhyme, Ten Little Indians.   The murderer remains unknown until the end and I found the ten people’s lives, backgrounds and murders interesting.  It’s a good read, and it isn’t scary or horrifying, it’ s interesting.

- Sarah

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The Mailbox

mailbox_110This book is about Gabe, a boy who is a foster child.  He finally was sent to his uncle named Vermon.  His uncle had a heart attack and died.  One of Vermon’s friends from a war found his body in the house.  He started to send Gabe letters in the mail so that he can make sure he is safe.  Read to find out what happens after that.

- Catherine

The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets

caseofthebizarre_110We all know about the famous Sherlock Holmes, right?  Well, what about his sister?  Enola Holmes, like any Holmes, is one who detects (a detective).  But just recently, Holmes’ assistant, Dr. Watson, has been kidnapped!  Must Enola try to find her brother’s assistant, or keep her identity unknown?  Find out if Enola ever gets credit by reading this enjoyable book.

- Maryknoll

Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy

chac3b8cb87aefa3bfCharlie is back and gets his friends and himself into another adventure. When Charlie goes back to Bloor’s Academy he learns that the Bloor’s are keeping someone hostage. Will Charlie and his friends save him?  Read this book to find out.

- Japjyot

My Deadly Valentine

mydeadlyvalentineNancy Drew and her friend Bess Marvin are staying at Emerson College for sweetheart week.  All Nancy wants to do is spend her Valentine week with her boyfriend Ned Nickerson.  But when the Theta Pi sorority gets “haunted” or “cursed,” she is determined to identify the threatening notes sent by “Cupid.”  With an unconscious girl, a note, and no fingerprints, this mystery will have more trouble than ever before, not to mention the fact of death.  These are all examples of the suspenseful and mysterious events of one of the greatest Nancy Drew books.  Part of The Nancy Drew Files series.

- Maryknoll

Hit and Run

hitandrunThis story is told from different perspectives, but throughout the story their lives combine.  This book keeps you on the edge; every second there’s a new clue as to who did the hit and run.

- Lizzie

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The House of Dies Drear

houseofdiesdrearThis book is about a family who moves to a house that was a stop on the Underground Railroad.  Things get scary when Thomas decides to investigate the property.  This is a great book for anyone who loves scary and suspenseful stories.

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And Then There Were None

andthentherewerenoneThis is a really good book about ten people being invited to an island called Indian Island.  The owner wasn’t there when they arrived.  There is a murderer on the island — they need to find out who is killing them before they all die.  The question you will face is will they all die or will they discover the killer and leave.  I liked this book because it is full of mystery.

- Nellie

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Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery

lastshotThis is a good book for anyone who likes mystery and sports books.  There are two teenagers that win a contest to the Final Four.  Another player gets caught in a blackmailing scandal, so they try to help him with his problem.

- Xavier

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The Diamond of Drury Lane

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foes, treasure, rioters

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