Recommendations based on Nancy's Mysterious Letterby Carolyn Keene

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  1. The Sign of the Twisted Candles

    by Carolyn Keene
    Nancy Drew investigates a mysterious mansion where strange things happen and uncovers a hidden treasure.

    In the course of solving the mystery of an old man's disappearing fortune, Nancy both starts and ends a family feud and reveals the identity of an orphan of unknown parentage. The second of three ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The Clue in the Diary

    by Carolyn Keene
    Nancy Drew attempts to solve a mystery involving a missing diamond and a cryptic diary.

    Nancy and her friends witness an explosion and the burning of a beautiful country mansion. Fearing its occupants may be trapped in the blazing building, they rush to the rescue–and unexpectedly find ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Bungalow Mystery

    by Carolyn Keene
    Nancy Drew investigates a mysterious house with a hidden secret.

    While trying to help a friend out of a difficulty, Nancy has a perilous experience in and around a deserted bungalow, from which only her bravery and quick thinking save her. ... (Goodreads)

  4. Chronicles of Avonlea

    by L.M. Montgomery
    A collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Avonlea, featuring charming characters and heartwarming tales.

    On Prince Edward Island, where Anne Shirley grew up in the sea-sprayed town of Avonlea, there was no shortage of wonderful stories. There was the case of Ludovic Speed, who wouldn't propose to the ... (Goodreads)

  5. Rilla of Ingleside

    by L.M. Montgomery
    A coming-of-age story of a young woman during World War I, learning about life and love.

    Set almost a decade after, Rainbow Valley, , Europe is on the brink of the First World War, and Anne's youngest daughter Rilla is an irrepressible almost-15-year-old, excited about her first adult ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Wonderstruck

    by Brian Selznick
    Two stories from different eras intertwine, revealing hidden connections between a deaf girl and a runaway boy.

    Ben’s story starts in Gunflint Lake, Minnesota in June 1977. He was born deaf in his left ear. Ben’s mom, Elaine, was the town librarian, but died in a car crash. He now lives with his aunt and uncle ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Four: A Divergent Story Collection

    by Veronica Roth
    Four tales of the Divergent trilogy, exploring the brave and dangerous new world.

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of, Divergent, with a special edition of, Four, a collection in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired ... (Goodreads)

  8. Anne's House of Dreams

    by L.M. Montgomery
    A young couple's journey to build a life together, overcoming obstacles and finding joy.

    The book begins with Anne and Gilbert's wedding, which takes place in the Green Gables orchard. After the wedding, they move to their first home together, which Anne calls their "house of dreams". ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

    by Avi
    A young girl's adventures on the high seas, fighting for justice and freedom.

    The story starts in the early summer of 1832, as thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle prepares to take a voyage from Liverpool , England, to her family's home in Providence, Rhode Island . Her upper ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Big Nate Flips Out

    by Lincoln Peirce
    Sixth-grader Nate Wright faces new challenges, including a crush, a new teacher, and a rival comic strip.

    Francis is annoyed that Nate is messy and calls him a slob. Nate then accuses Francis of having color coded underwear, and wedgies him. Later, Nate and his friends go to the yearbook meeting, ... (Wikipedia)

  11. If You're Reading This, It's Too Late

    by Pseudonymous Bosch
    Cass and Max-Ernest are on a mission to save a magician who has been kidnapped by the Midnight Sun. But danger lurks around every corner.

    Beware! Dangerous secrets lie between the pages of this book. OK, I warned you. But if you think I'll give anything away, or tell you that this is the sequel to my first literary endeavor, The Name ... (Goodreads)

  12. I Funny: A Middle School Story

    by James Patterson
    A hilarious and heartwarming story of a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian despite his disability.

    Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian–even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with ... (Goodreads)

  13. Little House on Rocky Ridge

    by Roger Lea MacBride
    Laura Ingalls Wilder's daughter, Rose, begins a new life in Missouri with her husband.

    Pioneer for a New Century Meet Rose Wilder, Laura Ingalls Wilder's daughter, and the last of the Little House girls. Rose and her parents, Laura and Almanzo, say good-bye to Ma and Pa Ingalls and ... (Goodreads)

  14. This Book Is Not Good for You

    by Pseudonymous Bosch
    A warning to readers to put down the book and walk away. A mysterious and dangerous adventure awaits those who continue reading.

    The novel starts out with an African girl named Simone, who tastes a piece of chocolate for the Midnight Sun (as the book centers around the sense of taste , like the first novel, which centers ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Forgotten

    by Cat Patrick
    Each morning, London Lane wakes up with no memory of her past. But when a boy appears in her dreams, she begins to uncover the truth.

    Each night at precisely 4:33 am, while sixteen-year-old London Lane is asleep, her memory of that day is erased. In the morning, all she can "remember" are events from her future. London is used to ... (Goodreads)

  16. Magic and Other Misdemeanors

    by Michael Buckley
    The Sisters Grimm must solve a mystery involving the disappearance of fairy tale characters from a magical town.

    The Sisters Grimm set out to catch a thief in this fifth adventure in the beloved, New York Times, bestselling fantasy series In this latest adventure, intrepid fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories

    by Dr. Seuss
    Collection of stories featuring creatures in odd and fantastical predicaments.

    "I'm Yertle the Turtle! Oh, marvelous me!,For I am the ruler of all that I see!" In this hilarious book - featuring three timeless fables - Dr. Seuss explores the pitfalls of growing too big for your ... (Goodreads)

  18. Star Wars: Jedi Academy

    by Jeffrey Brown
    A young boy named Roan dreams of becoming a Jedi and attends a school to learn the ways of the Force.

    This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school – all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. The Shadow Land

    by Elizabeth Kostova
    A young American woman searches for a family lost in Bulgaria, uncovering secrets and confronting the country's dark past.

    From the #1 bestselling author of The Historian comes an engrossing novel that spans the past and the present and unearths the dark secrets of Bulgaria, a beautiful and haunted country. A young ... (Goodreads)

  20. Rodrick Rules

    by Jeff Kinney
    Greg's older brother Rodrick torments him while their parents are away, leading to hilarious mishaps and sibling rivalry.

    At the start of the book, Greg Heffley explains how bad his summer vacation was in which after being signed up with the swim team without his consent, he had to deal with practice at 7:00 AM, being ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Last Ever After

    by Soman Chainani
    The final book in the "School for Good and Evil" series, where Agatha and Sophie must confront their destinies and make a choice between love and power.

    In the epic next chapter of Soman Chainani’s New York Times bestselling series, The School for Good and Evil, everything old is new again as Sophie and Agatha fight the past as well as the present to ... (Goodreads)

  22. This Isn't What It Looks Like

    by Pseudonymous Bosch
    Cass and Max-Ernest are on the run from the Midnight Sun, trying to clear their names and solve the mystery of the Symphony of Smells.

    The story starts off with Cass awakening somewhere unknown to her, in an unknown time (she later finds she is in fact 500 years in the past), not knowing who she is, where she came from, or what she ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Rashomon and Other Stories

    by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
    Collection of short stories exploring the complexities of human nature and morality through vivid characters and intricate plots.

    The story recounts the encounter between a servant and an old woman in the dilapidated Rashōmon , the southern gate of the then-ruined city of Kyoto , where unclaimed corpses were sometimes dumped. ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Fury

    by L.J. Smith
    A teenage girl discovers she has supernatural powers and must navigate a dangerous world of magic and betrayal.

    A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror... Stefan Tormented after losing Elena, he's determined to end the feud with his brother, Damon–whatever the cost. Damon Mocking Stefan and Elena, he laughs in ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Awakening

    by L.J. Smith
    A teenage girl discovers she is a powerful witch and must navigate the dangerous world of magic and supernatural beings.

    A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror... Elena Searching for the ultimate thrill, she vowed to have Stefan. Stefan Haunted by his tragic past, he struggled to resist her passion. Damon Driven by ... (Goodreads)

  26. Prisoner B-3087

    by Alan Gratz
    A young boy's harrowing journey through ten concentration camps during the Holocaust.

    Survive. At any cost. 10 concentration camps. 10 different places where you are starved, tortured, and worked mercilessly. It's something no one could imagine surviving. But it is what Yanek Gruener ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Lost Stories

    by John Flanagan
    A collection of short stories set in the world of Ranger's Apprentice, revealing untold tales of beloved characters and their adventures.

    The book begins with a scene many years in the future. A professor named Giles MacFarlane is overseeing an archaeological expedition when his assistant, Audrey, finds a little house in an area which ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Belles

    by Dhonielle Clayton
    In a world where beauty is a commodity, Camellia becomes a Belle, tasked with making the royal family and elite beautiful. But at what cost?

    Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orleans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orleans, the people are born gray, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Dark Reunion

    by L.J. Smith
    The final battle between vampires and humans in a small town, with love and betrayal intertwined.

    Elena rises from the dead to recreate the powerful vampire trio. Summoned by Elena, Stefan keeps a promise to her and fights the most terrifying evil he's ever faced. Joining the brother he once ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Royal Ranger: A New Beginning

    by John Flanagan
    A young man's quest to protect the kingdom and become a Ranger, despite personal doubts.

    Will Treaty tries to cope with the death of Alyss, who died in a fire set in an inn by a gang leader (Jory Ruhl) when she went back inside the burning building to save a young child. Will's friends ... (Wikipedia)