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EPL Picks Kids: If You Like "Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor" or "Super Puzzletastic Mysteries"

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If you liked the books "Winterborne Home for Vengeance" and Valor or "Super Puzzletastic Mysteries," as featured in EPL Book Bites, check out these other mysteries and non-fiction books about codes, ciphers, and spies! Watch for a new Book Bite released each month at epl.ca/BookBites.

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16 items

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Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery

Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery

by Carter, Ally

eBook - 2021

Friendships deepen as the orphans work together to uncover clues and piece them together. A fast paced second installment featuring escapes and captures, perilous situations, and shocking revelations. Available in book and downloadable audiobook too. Friendships deepen as the orphans work together to uncover clues and piece them together. A fast paced second installment featuring escapes and captures, perilous situations, and shocking revelations. Available in book and downloadable audiobook too. Show less

Friendships deepen as the orphans work together to uncover clues and piece them together. A fast paced second installment featuring escapes and captures, perilous situations, and shocking revelations. Available in book and downloadable audiobook too. Friendships deepen as the orphans work together to uncover clues and piece them together. A fast paced second installment featuring escapes and captures, perilous situations, and shocking revelations. Available in book and downloadable audiobook too. Show less

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Top Secret

Top Secret

Spies, Codes, Capers, Gadgets, and Classified Cases Revealed

by Boyer, Crispin

Book - 2020

This non-fiction book contains a quick introduction into codes and ciphers as well as other info about spies and gadgets and expands beyond that with tidb...Show more This non-fiction book contains a quick introduction into codes and ciphers as well as other info about spies and gadgets and expands beyond that with tidbits that all fall under the umbrella of “top-secret.” Each chapter contains an encoded riddle that readers can solve (answers are revealed at the end). Show less

This non-fiction book contains a quick introduction into codes and ciphers as well as other info about spies and gadgets and expands beyond that with tidb...Show more This non-fiction book contains a quick introduction into codes and ciphers as well as other info about spies and gadgets and expands beyond that with tidbits that all fall under the umbrella of “top-secret.” Each chapter contains an encoded riddle that readers can solve (answers are revealed at the end). Show less

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The In-between

The In-between

by Ansari, Rebecca K. S.

Book - 2021

Cooper has been struggling since his father left three years ago. In this supernatural mystery, him and his sister Jess learn of a train crash that happen...Show more Cooper has been struggling since his father left three years ago. In this supernatural mystery, him and his sister Jess learn of a train crash that happened 100 years ago. There was one boy who died in the crash who remains unidentified. Cooper and Jess investigate and uncover what seems to be the impossible. Also available as an audiobook. Show less

Cooper has been struggling since his father left three years ago. In this supernatural mystery, him and his sister Jess learn of a train crash that happen...Show more Cooper has been struggling since his father left three years ago. In this supernatural mystery, him and his sister Jess learn of a train crash that happened 100 years ago. There was one boy who died in the crash who remains unidentified. Cooper and Jess investigate and uncover what seems to be the impossible. Also available as an audiobook. Show less

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as told to his brother)

by Levithan, David

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

Aidan vanishes without a trace. 6 days of uncertainty, police work, searching and wondering. Then just as suddenly as Aidan disappeared, he reappears. Aid...Show more Aidan vanishes without a trace. 6 days of uncertainty, police work, searching and wondering. Then just as suddenly as Aidan disappeared, he reappears. Aidan’s story is fanciful. Unbelievable. Impossible. And his brother, Lucas, needs to decide if he will be the one person to believe him or not. Not only a fantasy mystery, but also a story of the relationship between the two brothers. Available in downloadable audiobook format too. Show less

Aidan vanishes without a trace. 6 days of uncertainty, police work, searching and wondering. Then just as suddenly as Aidan disappeared, he reappears. Aid...Show more Aidan vanishes without a trace. 6 days of uncertainty, police work, searching and wondering. Then just as suddenly as Aidan disappeared, he reappears. Aidan’s story is fanciful. Unbelievable. Impossible. And his brother, Lucas, needs to decide if he will be the one person to believe him or not. Not only a fantasy mystery, but also a story of the relationship between the two brothers. Available in downloadable audiobook format too. Show less

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Coop Knows the Scoop

Coop Knows the Scoop

by Souders, Taryn

Book - 2020

A human skeleton is found in the local playground during construction of it. It is revealed to be that of Coop’s grandmother. Soon gramps is a suspect in an unsolved crime regarding her disappearance, and Coop must prove his innocence. A human skeleton is found in the local playground during construction of it. It is revealed to be that of Coop’s grandmother. Soon gramps is a suspect in an unsolved crime regarding her disappearance, and Coop must prove his innocence. Show less

A human skeleton is found in the local playground during construction of it. It is revealed to be that of Coop’s grandmother. Soon gramps is a suspect in an unsolved crime regarding her disappearance, and Coop must prove his innocence. A human skeleton is found in the local playground during construction of it. It is revealed to be that of Coop’s grandmother. Soon gramps is a suspect in an unsolved crime regarding her disappearance, and Coop must prove his innocence. Show less

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Finally, Something Mysterious

Finally, Something Mysterious

by Cornett, Doug

Book - 2020

So many rubber ducks! Mr. Babbage’s lawn is mysteriously covered in them overnight. Paul and his two best friends are just the kids to solve this mystery. So many rubber ducks! Mr. Babbage’s lawn is mysteriously covered in them overnight. Paul and his two best friends are just the kids to solve this mystery. Show less

So many rubber ducks! Mr. Babbage’s lawn is mysteriously covered in them overnight. Paul and his two best friends are just the kids to solve this mystery. So many rubber ducks! Mr. Babbage’s lawn is mysteriously covered in them overnight. Paul and his two best friends are just the kids to solve this mystery. Show less

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Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

by Gibbs, Stuart

Audiobook CD - 2019

12-year-old Charlie Thorne is a genius and on a secret mission for the CIA to find the Einstein Equation. An unpredictable, action packed, fast paced spy thriller. Also available in book, eBook, and downloadable audiobook formats. 12-year-old Charlie Thorne is a genius and on a secret mission for the CIA to find the Einstein Equation. An unpredictable, action packed, fast paced spy thriller. Also available in book, eBook, and downloadable audiobook formats. Show less

12-year-old Charlie Thorne is a genius and on a secret mission for the CIA to find the Einstein Equation. An unpredictable, action packed, fast paced spy thriller. Also available in book, eBook, and downloadable audiobook formats. 12-year-old Charlie Thorne is a genius and on a secret mission for the CIA to find the Einstein Equation. An unpredictable, action packed, fast paced spy thriller. Also available in book, eBook, and downloadable audiobook formats. Show less

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Can You Crack the Code?

Can You Crack the Code?

A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography

by Schwartz, Ella

Book - 2019

This inviting non-fiction book contains historical anecdotes and information and gives the reader plenty of opportunity to use their learned knowledge to crack codes themselves. This inviting non-fiction book contains historical anecdotes and information and gives the reader plenty of opportunity to use their learned knowledge to crack codes themselves. Show less

This inviting non-fiction book contains historical anecdotes and information and gives the reader plenty of opportunity to use their learned knowledge to crack codes themselves. This inviting non-fiction book contains historical anecdotes and information and gives the reader plenty of opportunity to use their learned knowledge to crack codes themselves. Show less

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The Strangers

The Strangers

by Haddix, Margaret Peterson

eBook - 2019

They Greystone children learn of the mysterious case of 3 missing children with the same names as them. Their mother disappears shortly after and they rec...Show more They Greystone children learn of the mysterious case of 3 missing children with the same names as them. Their mother disappears shortly after and they receive a coded letter that they set out to crack. A sci-fi adventure mystery. Available in book format too. Show less

They Greystone children learn of the mysterious case of 3 missing children with the same names as them. Their mother disappears shortly after and they rec...Show more They Greystone children learn of the mysterious case of 3 missing children with the same names as them. Their mother disappears shortly after and they receive a coded letter that they set out to crack. A sci-fi adventure mystery. Available in book format too. Show less

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The Jigsaw Jungle

The Jigsaw Jungle

by Levine, Kristin

Book - 2018

Using artifacts, emails, notes, and transcripts, twelve-year-old Claudia sets out on a treasure hunt arranged by her dad, who has gone missing, to learn more about her father and a long-kept secret. Using artifacts, emails, notes, and transcripts, twelve-year-old Claudia sets out on a treasure hunt arranged by her dad, who has gone missing, to learn more about her father and a long-kept secret. Show less

Using artifacts, emails, notes, and transcripts, twelve-year-old Claudia sets out on a treasure hunt arranged by her dad, who has gone missing, to learn more about her father and a long-kept secret. Using artifacts, emails, notes, and transcripts, twelve-year-old Claudia sets out on a treasure hunt arranged by her dad, who has gone missing, to learn more about her father and a long-kept secret. Show less

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The Shadow Cipher

The Shadow Cipher

by Ruby, Laura

Book - 2017

A diverse cast of characters populates a steampunk-esque New York in this mystery fantasy. The first book in the York series. Also available in eBook and as a downloadable audiobook. A diverse cast of characters populates a steampunk-esque New York in this mystery fantasy. The first book in the York series. Also available in eBook and as a downloadable audiobook. Show less

A diverse cast of characters populates a steampunk-esque New York in this mystery fantasy. The first book in the York series. Also available in eBook and as a downloadable audiobook. A diverse cast of characters populates a steampunk-esque New York in this mystery fantasy. The first book in the York series. Also available in eBook and as a downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Pierre the Maze Detective

Pierre the Maze Detective

The Mystery of the Empire Maze Tower

by Kamigaki, Hiro

Book - 2017

A combination maze and search and find book that is beautifully illustrated. A combination maze and search and find book that is beautifully illustrated. Show less

A combination maze and search and find book that is beautifully illustrated. A combination maze and search and find book that is beautifully illustrated. Show less

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Book Scavenger

Book Scavenger

by Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss

Book - 2015

A treasure hunt game, where the treasure is books, played around the world by many people, including our main characters Emily and her new friend James. E...Show more A treasure hunt game, where the treasure is books, played around the world by many people, including our main characters Emily and her new friend James. Emily and James must use their puzzling solving abilities to solve a massive mystery. The first book in the series. Show less

A treasure hunt game, where the treasure is books, played around the world by many people, including our main characters Emily and her new friend James. E...Show more A treasure hunt game, where the treasure is books, played around the world by many people, including our main characters Emily and her new friend James. Emily and James must use their puzzling solving abilities to solve a massive mystery. The first book in the series. Show less

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Mr. Lemoncello Series, Book 1

by Grabenstein, Chris

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

A playful, fast-paced adventure mystery in which a group of a dozen 12-year-olds are locked in a library and need to find their way out. Available in book, audiobook CD, and eBook formats as well. A playful, fast-paced adventure mystery in which a group of a dozen 12-year-olds are locked in a library and need to find their way out. Available in book, audiobook CD, and eBook formats as well. Show less

A playful, fast-paced adventure mystery in which a group of a dozen 12-year-olds are locked in a library and need to find their way out. Available in book, audiobook CD, and eBook formats as well. A playful, fast-paced adventure mystery in which a group of a dozen 12-year-olds are locked in a library and need to find their way out. Available in book, audiobook CD, and eBook formats as well. Show less

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The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums

by Stewart, Trenton Lee

Book - 2011

The companion book to the series that will have the reader playing detective and solving the puzzles. The companion book to the series that will have the reader playing detective and solving the puzzles. Show less

The companion book to the series that will have the reader playing detective and solving the puzzles. The companion book to the series that will have the reader playing detective and solving the puzzles. Show less

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Code Name Pauline

Code Name Pauline

Memoirs of a World War II Special Agent

by Witherington Cornioley, Pearl

eBook - 2013

The true story of Pearl Witherington, a World War II resistance fighter, who was sent to France during the German occupation. Also available in book format. The true story of Pearl Witherington, a World War II resistance fighter, who was sent to France during the German occupation. Also available in book format. Show less

The true story of Pearl Witherington, a World War II resistance fighter, who was sent to France during the German occupation. Also available in book format. The true story of Pearl Witherington, a World War II resistance fighter, who was sent to France during the German occupation. Also available in book format. Show less

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