Investigation of Murder Most Foul
By
Jon Scieszka, Liz Braswell, Libba Bray, Gayle Forman, Maureen Johnson, David Levithan, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Lauren Myracle, Lemony Snicket, Rebecca Stead, Lev Grossman, Ned Vizzini, Sara Shepard, Todd Strasser, Jennifer E. Smith, Jordan Sonnenblick, Robin Wasserman, Michelle Zink, Susane Colasanti, Sarah Beth Durst, Lindsey Kelk, Barry Lyga, Lauren Oliver, Natalie Standiford, Melissa C. Walker, Kiersten White, Jen Calonita, Adele Griffin, J.R. Angelella, Kate Angelella, Jennifer Belle, Steve Brezenoff, Elise Broach, Patrick Carman, Elizabeth Craft, Julia Devillers, Paige Pooler, Larry Doyle, Dave Eggers, Daniel Ehrenhaft, Elizabeth Eulberg, Helen Fitzgerald, Aimee Friedman, Margaux Froley, Claudia Gabel, Michelle Gagnon, Adam Gidwitz, Anna Godbersen, Peter Brown, Julia Mayer, and Melissa De La Cruz
Prepare for a literary whodunit like no other! When the notoriously unpleasant book editor Herman Mildew is found murdered, the guest list for his last party becomes a suspect list of epic proportions. Over eighty of your favorite young adult and children's authors, from Jon Scieszka to John Green, find themselves under the magnifying glass. Each author must provide an alibi, but there's a catch: every single one of them is a fabulist, a storyteller with something to hide. Dive into this star-studded anthology where every alibi is a twisted tale, and the truth is buried under layers of creative deception. Can you piece together the clues from these unreliable narrators and figure out who finally silenced the cantankerous Mildew? This collection of short, intriguing mysteries offers a unique challenge, blending humor and suspense as you try to solve the ultimate literary puzzle.
373 Pages
15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft
Magic has always been a way for young women to reclaim their power, and this bewitching collection proves it. Across fifteen captivating stories, you will encounter girls who use their unique gifts to create, cure, and sometimes even destroy. From a modern witch using social media to connect with astrology clients to a water witch defending her desert oasis in the past, these tales span across different eras, cultures, and futures. You will follow a priestess investigating a dark mystery, a healer who accidentally curses herself with love, and a group of girls in a terrifying future who must unite their magic to survive. These are not your typical fairy tale characters. They are bold, rebellious, and entirely unapologetic about who they are. If you are drawn to fierce heroines and spellbinding worlds, this anthology offers a fresh, diverse look at the mythology of witchcraft. Discover the incredible strength that comes from women working together, both magically and in everyday life.
360 Pages
