Stories steeped in secrets, lies, and family mysteries pull readers into the thrill of discovery — where every half-truth hides a clue, every attic box hums with history, and one brave kid must untangle the past to set things right.

A Snicker of Magic – Natalie Lloyd

Felicity Pickle’s family keeps moving — but when she arrives in Midnight Gulch, she learns that her family’s magic, and its mysteries, may still be alive.

The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane – Julia Nobel

At a secretive boarding school, Emmy follows her missing father’s clues — unearthing a secret society and dangerous truths about her family’s past.

Beyond the Bright Sea – Lauren Wolk

Raised on a remote island, Crow sets out to learn who she really is — and discovers a haunting mystery tied to her birth and a secret world across the water.

The Extraordinary Colors of Auden Dare – Zillah Bethell

In a near-future Britain, Auden and his friend uncover secrets about his scientist father’s mysterious disappearance — and a discovery that could change humanity itself.

The Secret of Nightingale Wood – Lucy Strange

In post-war England, Henrietta discovers a locked room, a grieving mother, and a dangerous family secret that only courage and curiosity can untangle.

Winterhouse – Ben Guterson

Elizabeth finds herself at a grand old hotel full of riddles, books, and family secrets that lead her to uncover who she truly is — and who her family once was.

When You Reach Me – Rebecca Stead

Miranda’s normal life in New York starts to unravel when she receives mysterious notes that seem to know the future — and hold the key to someone she loves.

The Mummy in the Attic – Mitch Mitchell

When Tom McNabb and his best friend Stevie find a strange mummy in the attic, they stumble onto an ancient mystery that just might explain Tom’s father’s disappearance — and reveal the secrets lurking in Tom's own suburban home.

The House That Wasn’t There – Elana K. Arnold

Two neighbours’ lives intertwine when they discover their homes share a magical, mysterious connection that goes back generations.

The View from Saturday – E.L. Konigsburg

Four gifted kids form an unlikely friendship through a school competition, discovering connections — and family secrets — that bind them in surprising ways.