Book Recs?

[lilisonna]

The Bitling has requested "Spooky Mystery" books for some of her reading. She's handling the 2nd-level reading books with ease, and is doing okay with slightly harder things so long as I'm there to help with some of the unfamiliar words

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[kirbyk]

I recall when I was that age I enjoyed Bunicula and the sequel, The Celery Stalks at Midnight. Vampire rabbit! (But still a vegetarian, because hello, rabbit.) No idea if they're good, but I've seen them still in print and the second one's title still makes me smile.

[naomikritzer]

I clicked to suggest Bunnicula!

[caudelac]

Will Third Bunnicula. Will also reccomend:

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwiler,
The Keys to the Kingdom (got this series for my 7 YO Godson, both he and mom loved it) -- Garth Nix.

She may also be at an age where Nancy Drew starts being fun, so long as you don't have Objections to those on principle. I loved them, myself, till I grew out of 'em.

[chinook_wind]

The John Bellairs books -- The Dark Secret of Weatherend, The Mansion in the Mist, The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn ... et cetera. Those are my favorites. :)

[moosea1]

There's a local author of kids' mysteries named Carole Marsh that my boys enjoy quite a bit. Some of her mysteries are even set in recognizable places. For example, one is set at the Georgia Aquarium.

[hapersmion]

Since everyone beat me to Bunnicula, you might consider The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. I loved it.

Also, for general reading, here's the list I put together from people's suggestions when this question was being discussed last year. :) http://hapersmion.livejournal.com/233993.html#cutid1

[hapersmion]

My neighbor, Julia Watts, writes paranormal mysteries for kids, but I think the target audience is a bit older - she deals with issues of racial discrimination, etc.
Maybe for later - http://juliawattsbooks.com/

[trix1e]

Spiderwick Chronicles, to be read to her, or with her.