Saturday, March 26, 2011

First Clues, Mysteries for Kids: New Titles for April 2011

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 April 2011, listed in approximate order of reading level, from books for younger readers to books for teens.

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A Monster of a Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon

A Monster of a Mystery More Information about the book
Franklin W. Dixon
The Hardy Boys Secret Files (5th in series)

When the actor who plays popular comic character Morpho the Morph Monster comes to town for a fan day -- along with his famous Morpho Mask and Morph Spork -- everyone, including Frank and Joe, is excited to meet the man behind the mask. But at the event, Morpho's Spork goes missing! And until the Spork is returned, the entire event will be put on hold! It's up to Frank and Joe to crack the case -- and return the Spork to its rightful owner!

The Hardy Boys Secret Files (5th in series) are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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The Disappearance of Drover by John R. Erickson

The Disappearance of Drover More Information about the book
John R. Erickson
Hank the Cowdog (57th in series)

Hank and Drover are excited when a quick nap in the back of Slim's pickup turns into a trip to town. But the excitement turns to drama when they find themselves at the livestock show -- and Drover decides to take off to visit his mother. Can Hank track down his faithful sidekick before Slim heads back to the ranch? Or is he off on a wild goose chase?

Hank the Cowdog (57th in series) are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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Vespers Rising by Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, and Jude Watson

Vespers Rising More Information about the book
Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, and Jude Watson
The 39 Clues: Book 11

The Cahills thought they were the most powerful family the world had ever known. They thought they were the only ones who knew about Gideon Cahill and his Clues. The Cahills were wrong.

Powerful enemies — the Vespers — have been waiting in the shadows. Now it’s their time to rise and the world will never be the same.

The 39 Clues: Book 11 are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Cold Case by Julia Platt Leonard

Cold Case More Information about the book
Julia Platt Leonard

When 13-year-old Oz Keillor finds a dead body in his family restaurant, he is soon caught up in a mystery where the stakes are high. His older brother is the prime suspect, and Oz quickly finds out that the murder may be tied to the death of their father years earlier, who was accused of selling nuclear secrets to rouge governments.

With the fate of his family in balance, it's up to Oz to try and crack the case, with the help of his best friend, Rusty. It's a quest that has more twists and turns than the dusty roads of New Mexico -- with the answer being closer to home than Oz ever could have imagined.

Non-series are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh by R. L. LaFevers

Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh More Information about the book
R. L. LaFevers
A Theodosia Throckmorton Mystery (4th in series)

Theodosia sets off to Egypt to return the Emerald Tablet—embedded with the knowledge of some of the ancient world’s most guarded secrets. Accompanied by her cat, Isis (smuggled along in a basket), Theo plans to return the artifact, then explore the mysteries surrounding her own birth and oh, yes— help her mother dig up treasures on her archeological expedition.

But nothing ever works out as planned, especially when a precious treasure appears suddenly, and then just as suddenly disappears ...

When the Serpents of Chaos get involved, Theo finds she’s digging up a lot more than she expected!

A Theodosia Throckmorton Mystery (4th in series) are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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The Maltese Mummy by Trina Robbins

The Maltese Mummy More Information about the book
Trina Robbins
A Chicagoland Detective Agency Graphic Novel (2nd in series)

A friend has vanished, a mummy's amulet is missing, and there's a weirdo out there looking for human brains and hearts. The Chicagoland Detective Agency -- run by Megan, Raf, and his talking dog Bradley -- have more than enough cases on their hands (and paws). But where to start? Megan's too busy for private-detecting. Her haikus won her tickets to meet the drop-dead gorgeous rock star Sun D'Arc. Raf is sure that Sun is too good not to be really bad. He must be involved in one of their cases. And what about Sun's suspiciously familiar manager? Or the pushy new girl at school? Can Bradley, dog genius, pull his team together and sniff out what suspect goes with which case?

A Chicagoland Detective Agency Graphic Novel (2nd in series) are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Akata Witch More Information about the book
Nnedi Okorafor

Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are African, but she's albino. She's a terrific athlete, but can't go out into the sun to play soccer. There seems to be no place where she fits. And then she discovers something amazing-she is a "free agent," with latent magical power. Soon she's part of a quartet of magic students, studying the visible and invisible, learning to change reality. But will it be enough to help them when they are asked to catch a career criminal who knows magic too?

Non-series are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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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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