Friday, May 25, 2012

First Clues, Mysteries for Kids: New Titles for June 2012

First Clues: Mysteries for Kids

First Clues: Mysteries for Kids is pleased to announce a selection of new mystery, suspense and thriller books (including series books) scheduled for publication during June 2012, listed in approximate order of reading level, from books for younger readers to books for teens.

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The All-Star Joker by David A. Kelly
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The All-Star Joker
David A. Kelly
Ballpark Mysteries

The stars are out in Kansas City … the baseball stars, that is! Mike and Kate are at the All-Star game, and even get to go on the field during the Home Run Derby to catch pop-ups! That's where they meet Andy, whose dad, Josh Robinson, is an All-Star catcher. But before the Home Derby ends, Josh finds himself in hot water. Someone is playing practical jokes on the other players, and the coach is sure it's him. Andy swears his dad is innocent. Who would want to frame Josh? And why?

Ballpark Mysteries are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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July Jitters by Ron Roy
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July Jitters
Ron Roy
Calendar Mysteries

The kids and their pets are going to march in the Fourth of July Pet Parade! The winner of the patriotic pet costume contest gets a great prize—to be mayor for a day! For Bradley's entry, Polly the Pony gets to be President Thomas Jefferson for the day. But Polly runs off with her red wig and hat still sitting on her head. Maybe she has stage fright! Can the kids find her and calm her down before the fourth of July festivities begin?

Calendar Mysteries are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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August Acrobat by Ron Roy
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August Acrobat
Ron Roy
Calendar Mysteries

Bradley, Brian, Nate and Lucy go to trapeze school! But their high-flying fun is interrupted by another mystery to solve.

Calendar Mysteries are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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The Case of the Fatal Phantom by Emma Kennedy
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The Case of the Fatal Phantom
Emma Kennedy
Wilma Tenderfoot

Mystery is afoot when Wilma and her dog, Pickle, snuffle up a mummified body holding an ancient-looking key at Blackheart Mansion, home of the wealthiest family on Cooper Island. When it is revealed that the body belongs to a long-lost ancestor, Bludsten Blackheart, the family fights over Bludsten's key and races to find the treasure it unlocks — rumored to be guarded by a fatal phantom. And just when things reach fever pitch, Wilma discovers another clue about who her parents may be.

The Wilma Tenderfoot cases are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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The Blue Scarab Hunt by Thea Stilton
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The Blue Scarab Hunt
Thea Stilton
Geronimo Stilton

The Thea Sisters have been invited to Egypt to participate in a fabumouse archeological excavation. They are helping to look for the legendary ancient Treasure of the Sun! A precious blue stone scarab may be the key to their search, and they work enthusiastically to uncover the past. But they also discover that thieves are after the hidden treasure. It's up to the Thea Sisters to stop them!

Geronimo Stilton books are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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Sleepover Stakeout by Kim Harrington
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Sleepover Stakeout
Kim Harrington
Sleuth or Dare

Norah and Darcy's detective agency, Partners in Crime, is taking on a new and chilling case. The girls' classmate, Maya, is hearing strange, crackling voices coming over the baby monitor while she's babysitting late at night. Maya is worried someone might be in danger.

To help investigate, Norah and Darcy join her for a sleepover stakeout. In between eating snacks and watching TV, the girls are on high alert for anything suspicious. Soon, they stumble upon a mysterious secret they never could have imagined — but Norah and Darcy clash over how to interpret the new clues.

Can the girls get past their differences to see their way to the truth?

The Sleuth or Dare series mysteries are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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First Clues: Mysteries for Kids is your source for information on over 200 mystery series for children and young adults, where each series is conveniently listed under four different age categories (New Sleuths, ages 4 to 6; Future Sleuths, ages 7 to 9; Sleuths in Training, ages 10 to 12; and Apprentice Sleuths, ages 13 and older).

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