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The Westing Game
by
Ellen Raskin
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 58,543 ratings
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
by
E.L. Konigsburg
4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 avg rating — 73,088 ratings
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by
Brian Selznick
4.22 of 5 stars 4.22 avg rating — 71,927 ratings
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Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective (Encyclopedia Brown, #1)
by
Donald J. Sobol
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 16,054 ratings
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Harriet the Spy
by
Louise Fitzhugh
3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 42,219 ratings
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Chasing Vermeer (Chasing Vermeer, #1)
by
Blue Balliett
3.72 of 5 stars 3.72 avg rating — 12,100 ratings
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The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew, #1)
by
Carolyn Keene
3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 24,764 ratings
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The Case of the Left-Handed Lady (Enola Holmes Mysteries, #2)
by
Nancy Springer (Goodreads Author)
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1,605 ratings
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The Magic of Finkleton (Finkleton, #1)
by
K.C. Hilton (Goodreads Author)
3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 avg rating — 190 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief (Sammy Keyes, #1)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 2,247 ratings
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The Fairy-Tale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm, #1)
by
Michael Buckley
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 15,774 ratings
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The Secret of the Mansion (Trixie Belden #1)
by
Julie Campbell
4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 3,511 ratings
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The Secret in the Old Attic (Nancy Drew, #21)
by
Carolyn Keene
3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 5,981 ratings
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The Tower Treasure (Hardy Boys, #1)
by
Franklin W. Dixon
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 5,234 ratings
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Half-Moon Investigations
by
Eoin Colfer
3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 avg rating — 5,481 ratings
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Nancy Drew Complete Series Set, #1-64
by
Carolyn Keene
4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 6,789 ratings
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The Ghost Belonged to Me (Blossom Culp, #1)
by
Richard Peck
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 662 ratings
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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1)
by
Suzanne Collins
4.44 of 5 stars 4.44 avg rating — 1,646,602 ratings
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The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)
by
Trenton Lee Stewart (Goodreads Author)
4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 37,134 ratings
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The London Eye Mystery
by
Siobhan Dowd
3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 4,021 ratings
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While the Clock Ticked (Hardy Boys, #11)
by
Franklin W. Dixon
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 1,903 ratings
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The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
by
Eric Berlin (Goodreads Author)
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 960 ratings
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The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, #1)
by
Rick Riordan
4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 142,777 ratings
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Miss Nelson Is Missing! (Miss Nelson, #1)
by
Harry Allard
4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 37,904 ratings
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The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, #1)
by
Gertrude Chandler Warner
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 40,281 ratings
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The Case of the Blowing Whistle (Penelope Barrows, #1)
by
C.C. Beechum (Goodreads Author)
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings
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The Case of the Red Sneaker (Penelope Barrows, #2)
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C.C. Beechum (Goodreads Author)
3.5 of 5 stars 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #3)
by
Trenton Lee Stewart (Goodreads Author)
4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 10,151 ratings
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #2)
by
Trenton Lee Stewart (Goodreads Author)
4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 14,086 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man (Sammy Keyes, #2)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 1,227 ratings
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel)
by
Ellen Raskin
3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 784 ratings
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Basil of Baker Street
by
Eve Titus
3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 295 ratings
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The Mystery of the Third Lucretia (Kari + Lucas Mysteries, #1)
by
Susan Runholt (Goodreads Author)
3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 avg rating — 386 ratings
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The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes Mysteries, #1)
by
Nancy Springer (Goodreads Author)
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 3,123 ratings
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Wonderstruck
by
Brian Selznick
4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 avg rating — 21,107 ratings
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The Eleventh Hour
by
Graeme Base
4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 3,541 ratings
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The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse: A Chet Gecko Mystery
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Bruce Hale
3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 248 ratings
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Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks
by
Kate Klise
4.22 of 5 stars 4.22 avg rating — 1,317 ratings
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The Happy Hollisters (Happy Hollisters, #1)
by
Jerry West (Pseudonym)
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 483 ratings
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer (Theodore Boone, #1)
by
John Grisham (Goodreads Author)
3.57 of 5 stars 3.57 avg rating — 8,701 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Search for Snake Eyes (Sammy Keyes, #7)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 1,072 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Psycho Kitty Queen (Sammy Keyes, #9)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 867 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy (Sammy Keyes, #3)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 1,253 ratings
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Sammy Keyes And the Dead Giveaway (Sammy Keyes, #10)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 797 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Runaway Elf (Sammy Keyes, #4)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 998 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Cold Hard Cash (Sammy Keyes, #12)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 647 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Curse of Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes, #5)
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Wendelin Van Draanen
4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 avg rating — 1,079 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy (Sammy Keyes, #6)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 1,200 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Wedding Crasher
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 avg rating — 423 ratings
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Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce, #1)
by
Jennifer Allison (Goodreads Author)
3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 2,624 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Art of Deception (Sammy Keyes, #8)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 1,078 ratings
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Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake (Gilda Joyce, #2)
by
Jennifer Allison (Goodreads Author)
4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 1,284 ratings
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Gilda Joyce: The Dead Drop (Gilda Joyce, #4)
by
Jennifer Allison (Goodreads Author)
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 713 ratings
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Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things (Sammy Keyes, #11)
by
Wendelin Van Draanen
4.26 of 5 stars 4.26 avg rating — 824 ratings
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The Gremlock: Tales of Hiddenwyck
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S.E. Moryever (Goodreads Author)
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings
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| 56 |
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The Crimson-Eyed Dragon
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D.M. Trink
3.33 of 5 stars 3.33 avg rating — 39 ratings
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| 57 |
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The Mystery of the Green Ghost (Alfred Hitchcock and The Three Investigators, #4)
by
Robert Arthur
3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 1,445 ratings
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Dead End in Norvelt
by
Jack Gantos
3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 avg rating — 7,785 ratings
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| 59 |
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The Gatehouse Mystery
by
Julie Campbell
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 1,489 ratings
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Bones and the Math Test Mystery (Bones Mysteries, #6)
by
David A. Adler
3.14 of 5 stars 3.14 avg rating — 29 ratings
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Al Capone Does My Shirts
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Gennifer Choldenko (Goodreads Author)
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 17,320 ratings
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Nina, The Pinta, And The Vanishing Treasure (Alec Flint, Super Sleuth)
by
Jill Santopolo
3.43 of 5 stars 3.43 avg rating — 63 ratings
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The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death
by
Daniel Pinkwater
4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 500 ratings
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Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata (Gilda Joyce, #3)
by
Jennifer Allison (Goodreads Author)
4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 986 ratings
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Howliday Inn (Bunnicula, #2)
by
James Howe
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 5,907 ratings
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Over Sea, Under Stone (Dark is Rising, #1)
by
Susan Cooper (Goodreads Author)
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 19,386 ratings
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| 67 |
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The Clue in the Diary (Nancy Drew, #7)
by
Carolyn Keene
3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 6,293 ratings
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Dani Noir
by
Nova Ren Suma
3.73 of 5 stars 3.73 avg rating — 333 ratings
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| 69 |
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The Missing Locket (Cynthia's Attic, #1)
by
Mary Cunningham (Goodreads Author)
4.25 of 5 stars 4.25 avg rating — 20 ratings
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| 69 |
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The Glass Inheritance
by
Ronica Stromberg (Goodreads Author)
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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The Slippery Slope (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #10)
by
Lemony Snicket
3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 40,276 ratings
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| 69 |
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Malcolm at Midnight
by
W.H. Beck (Goodreads Author)
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 152 ratings
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| 69 |
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The Wig in the Window
by
Kristen Kittscher (Goodreads Author)
4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 63 ratings
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Rikke and The Mist of Journeys
by
Nikolina Nilsen (Goodreads Author)
4.8 of 5 stars 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
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The Mystery at Blue Moon Stables (Sidney Sinclair Adventure #1)
by
Kathryn B. Butler (Goodreads Author)
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
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Rescuing Seneca Crane (Kari + Lucas Mysteries, #2)
by
Susan Runholt (Goodreads Author)
3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 147 ratings
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A to Z Mysteries Books: A to H (8-Book Boxed Set)
by
Ron Roy
3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 144 ratings
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| 76 |
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The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #11)
by
Lemony Snicket
3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 37,496 ratings
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| 76 |
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Rikke and the Haunted Stave Church
by
Nikolina Nilsen (Goodreads Author)
4.8 of 5 stars 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
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Mandie and the Secret Tunnel (Mandie, #1)
by
Lois Gladys Leppard
3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 1,530 ratings
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A To Z Mysteries Books I To P
by
Ron Roy
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 85 ratings
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| 81 |
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We the Children (Keepers of the School, #1)
by
Andrew Clements
3.53 of 5 stars 3.53 avg rating — 871 ratings
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| 81 |
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The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #12)
by
Lemony Snicket
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 34,449 ratings
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| 81 |
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Rikke and the Magic Bunad (Rikke, The Littlest Troll in Norway)
by
Nikolina Nilsen (Goodreads Author)
4.8 of 5 stars 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
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The Undertaker's Gone Bananas
by
Paul Zindel
3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 275 ratings
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| 86 |
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A to Z Mysteries Books Q to Z
by
Ron Roy
4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 89 ratings
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| 86 |
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The End (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #13)
by
Lemony Snicket
3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 34,497 ratings
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| 88 |
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Juniper Berry
by
M.P. Kozlowsky
3.68 of 5 stars 3.68 avg rating — 652 ratings
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The Storm in the Barn
by
Matt Phelan
3.73 of 5 stars 3.73 avg rating — 1,345 ratings
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| 88 |
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The Austere Academy (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #5)
by
Lemony Snicket
3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 49,358 ratings
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| 91 |
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The Ersatz Elevator (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #6)
by
Lemony Snicket
3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 46,653 ratings
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Trial by Journal
by
Kate Klise
4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 591 ratings
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The Dark Stairs
by
Betsy Byars
3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 158 ratings
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Minnie and Moo Meet Frankenswine
by
Denys Cazet
3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 52 ratings
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| 95 |
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The Composer Is Dead
by
Lemony Snicket
4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 avg rating — 1,032 ratings
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The Bobbsey Twins
by
Laura Lee Hope
3.76 of 5 stars 3.76 avg rating — 2,662 ratings
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| 97 |
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Fear Itself (Keepers of the School, #2)
by
Andrew Clements
3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 326 ratings
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| 98 |
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The Happy Hollisters at Lizard Cove (Happy Hollisters, #13)
by
Jerry West (Pseudonym)
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 93 ratings
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I So Don't Do Mysteries
by
Barrie Summy (Goodreads Author)
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 744 ratings
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Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls
by
Bennett Madison (Goodreads Author)
3.55 of 5 stars 3.55 avg rating — 508 ratings
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