Books like The case of the rising stars

A brisk, exciting mystery where a fun convention trip quickly pivots into an urgent rescue mission. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The case of the rising stars.

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The Hidden Staircase
Carolyn Keene
A delightfully nostalgic puzzle-box of secret passages, spooky mansions, and plucky determination.
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- earnest
- determined
02
The thirteenth pearl
Carolyn Keene
A classic, clue-driven adventure where a brave young sleuth faces down dangerous foes to recover a stolen treasure.
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- suspenseful
- earnest
- determined
03
The Quest of the Missing Map
Carloyn Keene
A classic, puzzle-driven adventure that captures the thrill of piecing together long-lost secrets.
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- suspenseful
- earnest
- determined
04
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
Keene Carolyn
A delightfully atmospheric, vintage mystery where sharp wits and unwavering courage dismantle spooky illusions.
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- suspenseful
- earnest
- determined
05
Nancy Drew
Daniela Burr
A sun-drenched, plucky Hollywood mystery that feels like a breezy afternoon at the movies.
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- earnest
06
Small volcanoes
Sarah Kinney
A cheerful, low-stakes mystery that celebrates childhood curiosity and the power of teamwork.
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- earnest
07
Nancy Drew, girl detective
Stefan Petrucha
A spunky, fast-paced graphic mystery where clever girls outsmart the adults and save the day.
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- earnest
- upbeat
08
The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore
Joan Lowery Nixon · 1979
A tense, claustrophobic thriller about the terrifying isolation of being a victim that nobody believes.
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- suspenseful
- earnest
09
The Missing Chums
Franklin W. Dixon
A nostalgic, fast-paced romp through small-town secrets where loyalty and quick thinking save the day.
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- suspenseful
- earnest
10
Fancy Nancy sees stars
Jane O'Connor
A sparkly, vocabulary-building adventure about turning a rainy-day disappointment into an indoor constellation of fun.
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- earnest
11
Detective camp
Ron Roy
A sun-drenched, puzzle-filled summer adventure where clever kids get to outsmart the grown-ups.
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- earnest
12
A DEADLY GAME OF MAGIC
Joan Lowery Nixon · 1983
A delightfully eerie, locked-room thriller where every shadow hides a trick and survival depends on seeing through the illusion.
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- suspenseful
- earnest

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