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Rampant Reading: Mystery (WR)

Mystery (WR)
The Lost Twin [Bk. 1 in Scarlet and Ivy] by Sophie Cleverly

 

This book is a fun and exciting book. I love it because you never know what will happen next. 

Isabella L (Class 7S)
 

This book is about murder and mystery, where two sisters solve mysteries surrounding their school. This book is inspiring, mysterious and touching with a hint of realistic fantasy. It's the perfect book for lovers of mystery and secrets. It teaches you that whenever things are bad, they won't be bad forever. 

Leani L (Class 8.5 - 2025)


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Behind the Curtain (Bk. 2 in Echo Falls Trilogy) by Peter Abrahams

 

Do you know too much? Are you a threat? Will someone kidnap you to keep you quiet? Read this intriguing mystery of odd shenanigans about a weird high school. You won't put it down! 

Micaela M (Class 7L)


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The Haunting of Lily Frost by Nova Weetman

 

Lily was living a perfect life in the city, until she had to move into a very small town in the country. There were some weird things starting to happen, and Lily thinks the girl who used to live in her house and sleep in her bedroom is dead, and now she's haunting her house. What does the ghost want? And why is she haunting her? Read to find out. 

Lily C (Class 7C)

This book is packed-full of horror and suspense. It will put you on the edge of your seat. Haunting of Lily Frost is an incredible book with horror, mystery and a bit of romance. You will find that the main character is very relatable. 

Christian (Class 7L)


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The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Series by Sam Siciliano (and other authors)

 

Sherlock Holmes and the Grimswell Curse 

This is an amazing novel keeping you on the edge of your seat. This is for the brave and the curious who love to take risks to find out the truth. 

Sam C (Class 7L)


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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Trilogy by Holly Jackson

Disclaimer: This is a YA Fiction book trilogy, which may include mature themes. The only copies available in the Library are Audiobooks. 

The genre is dramatic murder and mystery. An A grade student digs too far into a case about a missing girl that happened 5 years ago! Will she find the real murder and solve the case? Will she save her friends, unlike how she couldn't save a family member? This book is so action filled and amazing. It is a trilogy and is very interesting. I could not put the book down. 

Letty (Class 7S)


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Missing by Sue Whiting

 

Missing is an exciting mystery book. Mackenzie and her father escape their gran in the middle of the night to find their mother who disappeared in the Jungles of Panama. Mackenzie's father is desperate to find her. This was an amazing book packed with new events. I couldn't put the book down. 10/10 recommend this! 

Jasmine K (Class 7S)


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Order of Chance Twins: Rich and Jade Series by Jack Higgins

 

Sure Fire by Jack Higgins 

This book is very much action and mystery. It is filled with suspense and thrills. I was on the edge of my seat! The mum of two siblings dies and now they have to go to live with their father who didn't even they existed. What secrets does he keep?

Nate (Class 7S)


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Holes by Louis Sachar

 

This book has lots of new and different mysteries about the camp, and people's backstories. Highly recommend to people who are into adventure and mystery. *SPOILER* Something I love about this book is the adventure to Gods' Thumb. This book is perfect for me, and I like it a lot. Highly recommend. 

Leroy R (Class 7S)

 

The book was intriguing, with elements of surprise, tension and hope. I enjoyed reading this book a lot! Very good. 

Matilda K (Class 7LJ - 2025)


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Cookhaven: the School of Thieves by J.J. Arcanjo and Euan Cook (2023)

 

A school for the supposedly wicked and mischievous. A school for thieves - but who are the real villains?

(Student Book Club 2024)


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Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks (2022)

 

Imagine your mum, the good guy and your dad, the bad guy. What do you do? Go against your dad and tell your mum or go against your mum and not tell the truth? Do you do the right thing or what you think is right? I strongly recommend Cop & Robber by Tristan Bancks. 

Mia O (Class 7I - 2024)


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Scar Town by Tristan Bancks (2023)

 

Tristan Bancks has written a thrilling book. He had me hooked for ages! There is a house underwater with bones in the wall...but whose are they, and who put them there? The answer may surprise you...

Hunter C (Class 8.5 - 2025)


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I'd tell you I love you, but then I'd have to kill you [The Gallagher Girls series]  by Ally Carter

 

Deep dive into Cammie Morgan's romance, drama, mystery and crime. With heaps of doubt and too much confidence, Cammie Morgan and her friends manage to pull off crazy stunts and solve the mystery of her dad's disappearance. 

Emmanuelle N (Class 7 AR - 2025)


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I'd tell you I love you, but then I'd have to kill you [The Gallagher Girls series]  by Ally Carter

 

Are you looing for a mystery that can knock you off your seat? Well look no more! Friday is tucked up with lies, secrets, and crimes, but she swears she didn't do all of them! Has she been framed? Meanwhile, an unexpected love story occurs with the new boy, Christopher! Can she find her way out of this crime trap and still hang out with her secret admirer?

Claire R (Class 6 KH - 2025)


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 Book 1               Book 3                 Book 4                Book 5               Book 6                Book 7              

                

Book 8                 Book 9               Book 10              Book 11              Book 12             

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