The Mystery of Shadow Hills (Skylar Robbins Book 01)

Thirteen-year-old sleuth Skylar Robbins has a summer full of danger and surprises ahead of her: moving into a creepy mansion, learning to live with her bullying cousin Gwendolyn, and starting a new school full of interesting classmates including a genuine middle school witch named Kat. Skylar discovers a hidden garden in Gwendolyn�s giant back yard, and Kat declares it the perfect place to perform spells. Practical Skylar is skeptical, until the magic appears to start working. Malibu�s Shadow Hills contains more than one mystery: Is Kat a real witch and a true friend, or is she just interested in the cute stable boy? Did she use magic to control Skylar�s body, or was it all part of a complicated hoax? Who is making those terrifying noises up in Shadow Hills after dark, and what could be banging around in the attic at midnight? Armed with her detective tools, brains, and a huge dose of courage, Skylar will face her deepest fears to find the truth. Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills has been a #1 Best Seller in Children�s Detective books, Children�s Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery books, and Children�s Sword and Sorcery Fantasy books. ** Thirteen-year-old sleuth Skylar Robbins plans to become a private detective like her grandfather. Stuck at her bullying cousin Gwendolyn's Malibu estate for the summer, Skylar brings her fingerprinting kit, portable spy tools, and her journal for taking notes in secret code. She had no idea how dangerous the next eight weeks would prove to be. As soon as Skylar gets to Malibu, mysterious things begin to happen. She discovers a hidden garden behind a rusted gate in Gwendolyn's huge back yard. Her new friend Kat, who claims to be a witch, recognizes magical elements throughout the garden and declares it the perfect place to perform spells. "We are going to grow gems." "Grow what?" There was no way I heard her right. Kat's eyes gleamed. "Gems. You know, rubies, emeralds, sapphires? Gems!" Ignoring the rising tide, they sneak down to the beach at midnight and search three caves for magic seeds to plant in the abandoned garden. Practical Skylar didn't believe in magic. Until their spells appear to be working. Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills has been a #1 Best Seller in Children's Detective ebooks, Children's Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery ebooks, Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy ebooks, and Children's ebooks: Mystery & Detectives/Spies, and received the 5-Star Reader's Favorite award. "Just finished reading Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills to my 5 children. I love that there was inspiration to do activities with the family. We took the time to make amulets - or necklaces from rocks we searched for. We are planning some fun art projects too. I also love that the book took a turn into a positive lesson that I would want to teach my kids anyway. We were able to stop after reading the book and discuss what we learned about friendship and deciphering what a true friend is or is not. My children learned something about following fads as well. All wonderful lessons that I as a mother often wonder how I will be able to reach my children and teach in a way that they would "get". This way we were able to do it together as a family all while building our own communications skills. This book is rated 5 stars by me and the kids :) Thank you Carrie! We are looking forward to reading your future adventures!!!" —Amazon 5-star Review Thirteen-year-old sleuth Skylar Robbins plans to become a private detective like her grandfather. Stuck at her bullying cousin Gwendolyns Malibu estate for the summer, Skylar brings her fingerprinting kit, portable spy tools, and her journal for taking notes in secret code. She had no idea how dangerous the next eight weeks would prove to be. As soon as Skylar gets to Malibu, mysterious things begin to happen. She discovers a hidden garden behind a rusted gate in Gwendolyns huge back yard. Her new friend Kat, who claims to be a witch, recognizes magical elements throughout the garden and declares it the perfect place to perform spells. We are going to grow gems. Grow what? There was no way I heard her right. Kats eyes gleamed. Gems. You know, rubies, emeralds, sapphires? Gems! Ignoring the rising tide, they sneak down to the beach at midnight and search three caves for magic seeds to plant in the abandoned garden. Practical Skylar didnt believe in magic. Until their spells begin to work. Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills has been a #1 Best Seller in Childrens Detective ebooks, Childrens Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery ebooks, Childrens Sword & Sorcery Fantasy ebooks, and Childrens ebooks: Mystery & Detectives/Spies. This book is the recipient of the 5-Star Reader's Favorite Award and seal. 5 stars: Spellbinding! Review by GemTones on November 15, 2014 Fans of Nancy Drew and Harry Potter alike will love this fast-paced blend of detective action, mystery, witchcraft, and magic. Thirteen-year-old Sleuth Skylar Robbins Is Horrified To Learn That She'll Be Stuck At Her Bullying Cousin Gwendolyn's Creepy Mansion For The Summer. She Has No Idea How Much Excitement And Danger Awaits Her In Malibu's Shadow Hills. As Soon As Skylar Arrives At The Estate, Unexplainable Events Begin To Happen. She Discovers A Hidden Garden In The Huge Back Yard, And Her New Friend Kat Pronounces It The Perfect Place To Perform Spells. Practical Skylar Is Skeptical, Until The Magic Appears To Start Working. Is Kat A Real Middle School Witch And A True Friend, Or Is She Just Interested In The Cute Stable Boy? Did She Use Magic To Control Skylar's Body, Or Was It All Part Of A Complicated Hoax? Who Or What Is Making Those Terrifying Noises Up In Shadow Hills At Night? Rumors Are Flying And The Locals Are Afraid. Kat Challenges Skylar To Take Increasingly Dangerous Risks While She Tries To Solve The Mystery. Armed With Her Detective Tools, Brains, And A Huge Dose Of Courage, Skylar Will Face Her Deepest Fears To Find The Truth.