Eager for a fresh start, the grieving Einstein family moves to the remote town of Vista Point to renovate an old house and turn it into a bed-and-breakfast.

After the tragic loss of their sister, Zack and his siblings band together to investigate a Morse Code-inspired mystery in this stunning novel about grief and resilience -- now in paperback! When Zack's younger sister dies in a tragic accident, his family moves to a small town in the Northwest to try and heal from all the pain. Eleven-year-old Zack blames himself for his sister's death, and he struggles to find any comfort in his new surroundings. Vista Point is home to many mysterious landmarks: The great domed Tower casts inscrutable shadows, and what is the cryptic message in its ceiling medallion? There are several hidden watering holes and even a secret cave in the woods with messages written on its walls. Zack, at first, feels lost in Vista Point. Until he meets Ann, a girl who lives in the area and shows Zack all the special places to be discovered. But there's something that seems a bit strange about Ann--and perhaps a secret she is keeping from him. With emotional depth, an unforgettable setting, and a winning cast of characters, this masterful novel thoughtfully explores the grieving process, and how a season of pain can evolve into a summer of healing.

An Edgar Award Finalist An Agatha Award Finalist An enchanting urban fantasy middle-grade debut-the first book in a trilogy-set in a magical hotel full of secrets. Orphan Elizabeth Somers's malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. Upon arrival, Elizabeth quickly discovers that Winterhouse has many charms-most notably its massive library. It's not long before she locates a magical book of puzzles that will unlock a mystery involving Norbridge and his sinister family. But the deeper she delves into the hotel's secrets, the more Elizabeth starts to realize that she is somehow connected to Winterhouse. As fate would have it, Elizabeth is the only person who can break the hotel's curse and solve the mystery. But will it be at the cost of losing the people she has come to care for, and even Winterhouse itself? Mystery, adventure, and beautiful writing combine in this exciting debut richly set in a hotel full of secrets. Christy Ottaviano Books Praise for Winterhouse: An Indie Next List Pick "Clever and captivating." -Kirkus Reviews "A charming, atmospheric mystery with some fantasy elements, for fans of Kate Milford's Greenglass House and Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society. . . . Bristol's art is whimsical and enhances the spirit of the story." -School Library Journal

Zander is determined to save his grandmother's nineteen-story out-of-this-world department store from evil forces in this thrilling mystery duology from award-winning author Ben Guterson. Zander Olinga's grandmother is the owner of the fabled World-Famous Nine, the spectacular nineteen-story department plaza. The Nine, as it's called, has everything from a massive Ferris wheel on its rooftop, monorail tracks suspended from its ceiling to 25 glass elevators. But there is something evil looming in the shadows and strange accidents start befalling the guests. When Zander and his friend Natasha discover a series of inscriptions hidden throughout the walls of the Nine, they realize that they lead to a stolen magical object that protects the store's very existence. With the future of the Nine on the line, Zander and Natasha are determined to follow the clues and recover the mysterious object before the store and its many guests are destroyed. Featuring an unforgettable setting and a larger-than-life cast of characters, The World-Famous Nine is an extraordinary mystery involving puzzles, adventure, and art, that will delight fans of the Winterhouse series as well as City Spies.

Zander is determined to save his grandmother's nineteen-story out-of-this-world department store from evil forces in this thrilling mystery from award-winning author Ben Guterson, for fans of The Swifts and The Mysterious Benedict Society Zander Olinga's grandmother is the owner of the fabled Number Nine Plaza, the spectacular nineteen-story skyscraper. The Nine, as it's called, has everything imaginable, including a massive Ferris wheel on its rooftop, monorail tracks suspended from its ceiling, and twenty-five glass elevators. But there's something evil looming in the shadows, and strange accidents start befalling the guests. When Zander and his friend Natasha come across a series of inscriptions hidden throughout the walls of The Nine, they discover that the clues will lead them to a magical object which protects the store's very existence. With the future of The Nine on the line, the pair are determined to recover the mysterious object before the luxury plaza and its many guests are destroyed. Featuring an unforgettable setting and a larger-than-life cast of characters, here's a spellbinding mystery involving puzzles, art, and high-stakes adventure.