Why am I passionate about this?
My love for magical and mysterious books was inspired by Harriet the Spy, Nancy Drew, Judy Bolton, and Harry Potter. Since I was 8 years old, I longed to write my own mystery seriesâSO I DID! My latest mystery series, The Curious Cat Spy Club, is based on my own childhood club. My friends and I played cryptic games, spied on suspicious neighbors, and helped abandoned kittens. I love writing about mysteries + animals. And Iâm excited to share my favorite mysterious and magical books with you!!
Linda's book list on for young readers on puzzling and magical mysteries
Why did Linda love this book?
Itâs fun to travel and stay at hotels, so I couldnât resist this mystery set in a very mysterious and magical hotel. When orphaned Elizabeth is sent away to Winterhouse Hotel, she finds a puzzle book and solves cryptic clues that lead to secret passages and magic. Readers will enjoy trying to decipher the secret codes and clever puzzles. Enjoy!!
1 author picked Winterhouse as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 9, 10, 11, and 12.
An Edgar Award Finalist
An Agatha Award Finalist
An enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debutâthe first book in a trilogyâset in a magical hotel full of secrets.
Orphan Elizabeth Somersâs malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. Upon arrival, Elizabeth quickly discovers that Winterhouse has many charmsâmost notably its massive library. Itâs not long before she locates a magical book of puzzles that will unlock a mystery involving Norbridge and his sinister family. But the deeper she delves into the hotelâs secrets, the more Elizabeth starts to realize that sheâŚ