Character
Max, a gamer
Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas
Cherry Hall, a historic mansion filled with secrets, set in a quiet town.
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga
A middle school and homes where friends gather to play tabletop fantasy games.
Table Titans Club by Scott Kurtz
Gamerville
Johnnie Christmas
Scott Kurtz
Table Titans Club
Lily – A girl searching for happiness and emotional balance.
The Happy Shop by Brittany Long Olsen
A curious and determined girl who loves solving mysteries with her best and mystery-solving partner.
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller
A blend of the modern world and a Japanese-inspired spirit realm filled with darkness and magic.
Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen
Max in the House of Spies
Adam Gidwitz
Brittany Long Olsen
The Happy Shop
Mythical spirits and creatures
Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen
Character escapes into video games to avoid dealing with real-life challenges.
Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas
A lively urban neighborhood, including a laundromat and nearby streets.
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller
The Sherlock Society
James Ponti
Lois Lowry
Tree.Table.Book.
Alex, Zoe, Lina, and Yadi – Four clever kids who form a mystery-solving team.
The Sherlock Society by James Ponti
Sophie – A thoughtful girl navigating change and loss.
Tree.Table.Book. by Lois Lowry
A coastal town, with important scenes near the ocean and underwater imagery that reflect the character's feelings.
Gracie Under the Waves by Linda Sue Park
Gracie Under the Waves
Linda Sue Park
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall
Rami – A boy determined to uncover the truth behind a strange event.
A Strange Thing Happened In Cherry Hill by Jasmine Warga
A Jewish boy sent from Germany to England during World War II.
Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz
A wealthy Florida community, including a country club and surrounding neighborhoods.
The Sherlock Society by James Ponti
Anzu and the Realm of Darkness
Mai K. Nguyen
Chanel Miller
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All