First Clues, Mysteries for Kids: Four New American Girl Mysteries

First Clues: Mysteries for Kids, your source for information on over 100 mystery series for children and young adults where each series is conveniently listed under three different age categories (New Sleuth, ages 4 to 7; Future Sleuth, aged 7 to 10; and Sleuth in Training, ages 10 and older), is pleased to announce four new American Girl mysteries featuring Felicity, Julie, Molly, and Samantha.

Lady Margaret's Ghost: A Felicity Mystery by Elizabeth McDavid Jones. Felicity Merriman has just said good-bye to her mother, who's going on a trip and leaving Felicity in charge of the house. Mother's carriage has barely left before a surprise package arrives, holding silver heirlooms that have been passed down in the Merriman family for a hundred years. Felicity doesn't believe in ghosts ... but what else can explain the odd and eerie things that begin to happen once the heirlooms arrive? Includes an illustrated "Looking Back" essay that provides facts about Felicity's time. Available in both hardcover and paperback editions.

The Tangled Web: A Julie Mystery by Katherine Reiss. Julie really likes the new girl in her class, Carla Warner. Still, there’s something odd about her. The things Carla says don’t quite add up, and she avoids answering questions about her family. At first Julie is sure there’s a sensible explanation, but soon she starts to wonder what’s really going on. A disturbing discovery leads her to realize that her new friend may be in real danger! An illustrated "Looking Back" essay provides facts about America in the 1970s. Available in both hardcover and paperback editions.

Clues in the Shadows: A Molly Mystery by Kathleen Ernst. Molly still does her patriotic duty to help America win World War Two, but in the spring of 1945 she's weary and troubled. Dad is home safe... but he seems different now. Her archrival at school is driving her crazy. And someone is sneaking into the backyard shed and messing with the scrap she's collecting for a wartime drive. Is the intruder her classmate, her own brother—or a prowler in the night? An illustrated "Looking Back" discusses the challenges that faced veterans' families. Available in both hardcover and paperback editions.

The Cry of the Loon: A Samantha Mystery by Barbara Steiner. Samantha can't wait to take Nellie to Piney Point, Grandmary's summer home in the mountains. But the girls arrive to find the lodge plagued with accidents—and Grandmary begins to think about selling. Samantha and Nellie must figure out what's going on before they lose Piney Point forever! Includes an illustrated "Looking Back" essay about the Adirondacks' grand lodges at the turn of the last century. Available in both hardcover and paperback editions.

All thirteen books in the series, available on our website First Clues: American Girl Mysteries, are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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