Reviews of Mystery and Suspense Books for Kids, New This Week on Book Trends (121222)

Book Trends, a review site for young adult's and children's books, published several new book reviews this past week. We're presenting here a summary of those in the mystery/suspense/thriller category.

Till Death Do Us Bark by Kate Klise. A 43 Old Cemetery Road Mystery. Lexile measure: 710L. Reviewed by a 6th grade student, who writes, "A puzzling page turner with twists … this gripping story is full of mystery, but has many jokes and humor that makes you crack up." (Read the full review of this mystery novel here.)

Hanging by a Thread by Sophie Littlefield. Lexile measure: N/A. Reviewed by a 6th grade student, who writes, "[T]he perfect mix of mystery, romance and suspense. I felt like I was in the place of Clare Knight, going through everything in the book, and I'm sure you will too. The characters were realistic and well rounded, and I could picture and feel everything that was happening." (Read the full review of this novel of suspense here.)

Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead. Lexile measure: 670L. Reviewed by a 6th grade student, who calls the book "excellent", adding, "Even though it does start off on a slow start, it does have many dramatic moments that make it flow very smoothly. The whole book is was very suspenseful with many shocking moments." (Read the full review of this suspense thriller here.)

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