Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave

Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave
Author: Deron R. Hicks
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547840349

"The Da Vinci Code" meets Nancy Drew in this galloping middle-grade mystery about 12-year old Colophon Letterford and the ancient treasure left to her literary publishing family. Illustrations.

Tower of the Five Orders

Tower of the Five Orders
Author: Deron R. Hicks
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2013-10-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547839545

Colophon Letterford’s life changed overnight when she uncovered Shakespeare’s lost manuscripts. Now the authenticity of those manuscripts is in question . . . and the centuries-old family publishing business is in danger. In this exciting mystery, thirteen-year-old Colophon travels from Oxford’s lofty Tower of the Five Orders to the dank depths of London’s sewers in her pursuit of truth and honor. But the stakes are high. Budding cryptologists, Shakespeare fans, and mystery lovers alike will revel in the twists and turns of this fascinating middle grade sequel to Secrets of Shakespeare’s Grave.

Shakespeare's Secret

Shakespeare's Secret
Author: Elise Broach
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2007-08-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780312371326

A missing diamond, a mysterious neighbor, a link to Shakespeare—can Hero uncover the connections?

The Crown Heist

The Crown Heist
Author: Deron R. Hicks
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0358396069

In another "suspenseful mystery romp with art appreciation" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Art and Camille head to London to find her estranged father, and soon find themselves embroiled in a heist involving a long-dead monarch. Packed with fascinating facts about real places and pieces of art, this fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of the Spy School and Mr. Limoncello's Library series and Dan Brown. No matter how dangerous his adventures have been, Art has always been able to count on his best friend, Camille. Now that Camille is meeting her estranged father, Art wants to be there for her--which means going to London. But Camille's history professor father, renowned for expertise in British legend, is missing. When they visit his apartment, Art and Camille find a long-missing object that suggests the professor could be in trouble and solving a mystery related to London's history. Follow Art and Camille as they visit the Tower of London, National Portrait Gallery, and ride the "tube" in hopes of uncovering the truth before it's too late.

Shakespeare's Counselor

Shakespeare's Counselor
Author: Charlaine Harris
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011-11-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0575105356

Cleaning woman and karate expert Lily Bard is a woman with a complicated past. Trying her best to copy with her terrifying memories, she decides to join a therapy group in her adopted hometown of Shakespeare, Arkansas. As it turns out, the group members' feelings aren't the only things that need sorting out, as they assemble for a session only to find a woman dead, left on display to send a twisted message. Lily soon finds herself embroiled in the murder and its aftermath. Some of her own terrible secrets have been dredged up, and she may not be able to rest until she can untangle the 'who' and the 'why' of this terrible crime. But can she do so before the killer strikes again - and before her own nightmares send her over the edge?

Dee-Coding Shakespeare

Dee-Coding Shakespeare
Author: Alan William Green
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2012-10-22
Genre: Logic puzzles
ISBN: 9781480077805

Revolutionary new discoveries reveal the actual location where (according to coded information embedded in the poet's church) the great Bard himself has left physical evidence that promises to finally end the persistent controversy concerning his identity. What is hidden at Stratford could well be the greatest story Shakespeare ever wrote! Unlike anything you've ever read about him, 'Dee-Coding Shakespeare' is an exquisite cryptographic maze and includes over 20 gorgeous, full-page photographs of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford. The reader is taken on a breath-taking journey of discovery and invited to be part of history by solving the mystery themselves. Forty puzzles take just a couple of minutes each to work out and result in a stunning conclusion that will shake the halls of academia and bring new life to our appreciation of the most enduring literary genius the world has ever known. The Bard will never be the same ... to-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow.

Grave Secrets

Grave Secrets
Author: Alice James
Publisher: Rebellion Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1786183412

An adventure with zombies. And vampires. And romance. And croquet. Toni Windsor is trying to live a quiet life in the green and pleasant county of Staffordshire. She’d love to finally master the rules of croquet, acquire a decent boyfriend and make some commission as an estate agent... ...but first she’s got to deal with zombies rising from their graves, vampires sneaking out of their coffins and a murder to solve. It’s all made rather more complicated by the fact that she’s the one raising all the zombies—oh, and she’s dating one of the vampires. Really, what’s a girl meant to do?

Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave

Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave
Author: Deron R. Hicks
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547928467

Twelve-year-old Colophon Letterford has a serious mystery on her hands. Will she discover the link between her family’s literary legacy and Shakespeare’s tomb before it’s too late? Antique paintings, secret passages, locked mausoleums, a four-hundred-year-old treasure, and a cast of quirky (and some ignoble) characters all add up to a fun original adventure. Readers will revel in a whirlwind journey through literary time and space in real-world locales from Mont St. Michel to Stratford-Upon-Avon to Central Park!

The Van Gogh Deception

The Van Gogh Deception
Author: Deron R. Hicks
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1328698882

Dan Brown meets Jason Bourne in this riveting middle-grade mystery thriller. When a young boy is discovered in Washington DC’s National Gallery without any recollection of who he is, so begins a high-stakes race to unravel the greatest mystery of all: his identity. As the stakes continue to rise, the boy must piece together the disjointed clues of his origins while using his limited knowledge to stop one of the greatest art frauds ever attempted. Digitally interactive, this breathtaking museum mystery offers QR codes woven throughout the book that bring renowned paintings to readers’ fingertips.