Skylar Robbins

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