by Geoffrey Hayes (1994)
Cousin Olivia proves to be very helpful when Otto and Uncle Tooth, a famous detective, attempt to retrieve a stolen black pearl from a wicked witch.
Norah McClintock
Robyn's best friend Billy has been a mess ever since her other best friend Morgan dumped him. To make matters worse, Morgan started dating hockey star Sean Sloane right afterward. Billy is a vegetarian and an animal rights activist—he wouldn't hurt a fly. But when Sean winds up dead on the ice, Billy becomes the prime suspect. Can Robyn prove her friend's innocence?
Wendelin Van Draanen
When her history teacher begins receiving death threats and her own name is near the top of the suspect list, eighth-grader Sammy is determined to find the real perpetrator, but she is distracted by her mother's relationship problems, her almost-boyfriend inexplicably avoiding her, and her duties as a reluctant bridesmaid.
Tom McCaughren
Four young boys find adventure involving ghosts and buried treasure when they set out to discover the secret behind the old legend of the golden key.
Carolyn Keene
When a chess master's sister is kidnapped, it's up to detective Nancy Drew to make all the right moves in this deadly game.