the Mystery of Empty House

The lights in the old Hollis house have been dark for thirty years. Until now.When word spreads that someone's seen lights flickering in the windows of Millbrook's most infamous abandoned house, Jess can't resist gathering her friends for a closer look. Sam, Ollie, Nora, and Max don't take much convincing - especially once they find a footprint in the dirt that shouldn't be there.What starts as a curious evening bike ride turns into the town's biggest mystery in years. The five friends follow the clues from a dusty attic to a shopkeeper's gossip, from a stakeout behind a garden wall to a face-to-face encounter that changes everything they thought they knew. Along the way, they uncover a secret Millbrook has kept for thirty years - and a chance to put something right that's been wrong for far too long.The Mystery of the Empty House is the first book in the Millbrook Mysteries, a chapter book series built for readers who love a puzzle they can solve alongside the characters. Five distinct kid detectives, a real page-turning mystery with genuine twists, and a warm, satisfying ending - the kind of book that turns reluctant readers into eager ones.Perfect for: - Kids ages 8-12 who love mystery, adventure, and stories with heart- Fans of classic kid-detective series looking for their next favorite- Parents, grandparents, and teachers looking for a clean, engaging chapter book that keeps young readers turning pages- Read-aloud time, classroom reading corners, or a child's first solo mystery seriesBook 2 in the Millbrook Mysteries is coming soon - once your reader meets Sam, Jess, Ollie, Nora, and Max, they won't want to stop at just one case.