The Graveyard Riddle

In this page-turning mystery, Melody Bird discovers an abandoned building and a secretive boy named Hal, who claims to be a spy-in-training. Melody helps him decode strange riddles related to a suspected criminal, but her friends grow suspicious of Hal's true identity. The novel explores themes of friendship, trust, and the complexities of truth, all set within the world of Lisa Thompson's acclaimed novel, The Goldfish Boy. It's a compelling read for middle-grade children who enjoy mysteries with emotional depth and a focus on social dynamics.

Lisa Thompson returns to the world of her acclaimed novel The Goldfish Boy with this page-turning mystery. Melody Bird has discovered an abandoned old building on the edge of town... It's a dark, creepy place, but she can't resist its pull. When she goes to explore, she finds a mysterious boy hiding out there. Hal tells Melody that he is a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a nearby suspected criminal. He's very secretive about the details, but Melody comes to trust him and starts helping him with his mission. Melody is determined to decode the strange riddles Hal finds hidden in the graveyard, but her friends Matthew and Jake question Hal's story. They decide to turn the tables and find out the truth about him, uncovering the biggest mystery of all . . . This extraordinary novel set in the world of The Goldfish Boy is a page-turning mystery with a sensitive story about friendship and trust at its core.