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The Downward Spiral: Lock and Key, Book 2 Book Poster Image
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The Downward Spiral: Lock and Key, Book 2
age 9+
Moodier young Sherlock sequel is chock-full of secrets.
By Ridley Pearson
(2017)
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Winterhouse
age 9+
Perfectly set bookish mystery with some spooky stuff.
By Ben Guterson
(2018)
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"Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights?": All the Wrong Questions, Book 4 Book Poster Image
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"Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights?": All the Wrong Questions, Book 4
age 9+
Friends, villain clash on speeding train in gripping finale.
By Lemony Snicket
(2015)
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The Slither Sisters: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2 Book Poster Image
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The Slither Sisters: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2
age 9+
Goofy comedy for young boys riffs on horror cliches.
By Charles Gilman
(2013)
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