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When You Reach MeNovel
Rebecca Steadstandalone novel2009
Time travel and science fiction, set in late 20th century and big city.
The Disappearance of Emily H.Novel
Barrie Summystandalone novel2015
Paranormal, about psychic powers and murder investigation, set in contemporary.
“Eighth-grader Raine, a new girl at Yielding Middle Schooi, uses her supernatural ability to see other people's memories to solve the disappearance of a teenaged girl.”
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Lily's GhostsNovel
Laura Rubystandalone novel2003
Ghost stories, eerie in tone, set in contemporary.
“Strange goings-on at her great-uncle's summer home in Cape May, New Jersey, draw Lily and a new friend into a mystery involving lost treasure, a fake medium, and ghosts of all sizes, shapes, and dispositions.”
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The Egypt GamersSeries
series1 book1967
About murder investigation, set in mid 20th century.
“A group of children, entranced with the study of Egypt, play their own Egypt game, are visited by a secret oracle, become involved in a murder, and befriend the Professor before they move on to new interests, such as Gypsies.”
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Afternoon of the ElvesNovel
Janet Taylor Lislestandalone novel1989
Literary & general, emotional in tone, about identity, set in late 20th century.
“Afternoon of the Elves was a Newbery Medal Honor Book in 1990.”
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The Vanishing SeasonNovel
Jodi Lynn Andersonstandalone novel2014
Sad in tone, about murder investigation, set in contemporary.
“For Maggie Larsen, the town of Gill Creek is only a stopgap before college and freedom.”
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