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Behind Hidden Doors   A Mystery That Refuses to Stay Simple What starts as a missing cow quickly turns into something much bigger. Whisper Pine isn’t just a sleepy town with friendly neighbors—it’s a place full of secrets, half-truths, and uneasy silences. The clues come slowly, and the twists don’t feel rushed or obvious. This isn’t a “solve it in one chapter” mystery. It’s the kind that keeps you thinking, flipping pages, and mentally replaying scenes after you put the book down. One Amazon reviewer described it as a “refreshing mystery” that could be enjoyed by readers of all ages, praising the twists and turns and eagerly waiting for the next book. The story doesn’t talk down to younger readers, but it also doesn’t overwhelm them. Instead, it invites everyone along for the ride. Emily, Growing Up Between the Lines Emily is thirteen, right at that awkward, fascinating age where childhood starts slipping away—but adulthood hasn’t fully arrived. She’s curious, stubborn, thoughtfu...

The Missing Moo - Mystery Adventure If you like mysteries where things aren't what they seem, you should check out The Missing Moo: Secrets of Whisper Pine. It’s about Emily, a city girl who thinks her summer on a farm is going to be incredibly boring. She spends her first few days getting chased by 'troublemaker' chickens and trying to figure out how to survive without the comforts of city life. But then, the farm’s most famous prize cow, Daisy, is kidnapped and it’s not just a simple theft. Emily and a boy named Bill find themselves in the middle of a dangerous plot involving secret letters, hidden keys, and a shadowy figure who is definitely not who he says he is. If you like stories where regular kids have to be brave and solve a crime that the adults can’t quite handle, you’ll really like this one. Plus, it’s the first in a series, so there’s more to the mystery and Emily with Bill later on! This story hits fast and close to the heart: A brave girl who refuses to give ...

  A Time Travel Adventure for Kids and Tweens Ages 8-12 The Time Skippers and the Lost Ruby A homemade time machine. A lost royal ruby. A prophecy that could change the course of history forever. Thirteen-year-old Libby is used to her zany grandmother, physicist Professor Evelyn Zamenhof, and her crazy antics. But lately, Libby noticed Evelyn has been acting stranger than usual, disappearing for long periods and working away in her lab. Then, one day, Libby receives a mysterious letter from her grandmother and finds out Evelyn is in trouble. Lots of trouble. After inventing the Chronorocket 1.1, a compact time machine handcrafted from a thermos, Evelyn is kidnapped by a mysterious group demanding Edward the Black Prince’s long-lost ruby, believed to be the key to Britain’s political power. Libby, along with her art historian mother, Milly, will have to travel back in time to retrieve the gem and save her grandmother. When all they have is a cryptic prophecy to lead them to the gem,...