THE MAGNIFICENT LIZZIE BROWN AND THE DEVIL'S HOUND

Lizzie Brown and the Penny Gaff Gang’s latest adventure takes place in Kensal Green, England.  After the traveling circus halts in rural England, it isn't long before the magnificent Lizzie Brown finds herself at the graves of the local cemetery. 

When one of the Sullivan twins get hurt during practice they meet Dr. Gladwell’s elderly housekeeper. Soon, strange activities begin occurring. As the performers practice for their upcoming shows, Lizzie’s premonitions get stronger.  Lizzie’s curiosity compels her to sneak around the cemetery to catch the grave-robbers and the devil’s hound.

Don’t be left out! Read The Magnificent Lizzie Brown and the Devil’s Hound by Vicki Lockwood and find out who’s behind the sinister robberies. Will Lizzie’s premonitions help save her life this time?

Ages 10-12

WHERE ARE BAD KITTY'S PRESENTS?

It's Bad Kitty's birthday, and her owner wants to celebrate with an event to remember.  A number of cats, each with distinct personalities, bring a unique gift to the party.  Kitty goes with the flow and enjoys the party until she learns that someone has tampered with her birthday gifts.  That's when another side to Kitty comes out.  Will she behave as she tries to solve the mystery of her missing gifts? Readers are left to wonder if she's truly a bad kitty or one they'd want in their homes.  A fun read with adorable characters that will leave others wondering why you-the reader-is laughing out loud!  

Nick Bruel's second book, Happy Birthday Bad Kitty is filled with comical black and white illustrations which makes this series even more fun!  For Ages 8-10.

FURRY THIEVES

Max and Maddy's parents were two of the best detectives in the world until Professor Claude Sardine ruined their business.  Now, the detective work is left to Max and Maddy who, after winning a town-wide Clue tournament, have been asked to get to the bottom of bank robberies in Switzerland.  The case isn't what they expect, however, when they find themselves tracking down furry St. Bernards who seem to be the bank robbers.  Just remember, things are not always what they appear...

Max & Maddy and the Chocolate Money Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith is a detective's delight.  Action packed with an unusual twist, any young crime-solver is sure to enjoy the journey to finding out whodunnit.  Recommended for 3rd and 4th graders.

STEALING A LIFE

13 year old Caleb feels like his world is crashing down around him.  His best friend seems to be in love with his number one enemy and he's beginning to think that the career path he's on isn't for him.  Caleb is a professional thief who travels through time to steal and sell famous objects for his adopted Uncle.  Uncle is looking to expand his business, stopping at nothing to make money and becoming dangerous to anyone who stands in his way.  Can Caleb get out of the family business in one piece?  What will he do with his future if he succeeds?

In an action-packed novel, Time Snatchers by Richard Ungar will snatch readers in grades 5-8 and transport them into a not so distant future.

PETER NIMBLE, MASTER THIEF INDEED!

From the Casa Verdugo Children's Librarian Vivian:

Peter Nimble is a blind, ten-year-old master thief. With heightened senses and skills, he is able to pick the most sophisticated locks, even those used by a cruel beggarmonger. An life changing opportunity arises when he runs away and steals a box with mysterious items--three pairs of eyes. As he inserts one set into his own eye sockets, he is transported to an island where he must make a life changing decision--either go back to the cruel beggarmonger or save those living in a Vanished Kingdom.

This book is filled with adventure, suspense, and fantastical creatures that will keep readers guessing about Peter's fate in Jonathan Auxier's Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes.