Author Profile
Elizabeth Levy
15 Books
Elizabeth Levy is an American children’s author known for humorous chapter books, school stories, and light mysteries. Her books include My Life as a Fifth-Grade Comedian, Dracula Is a Pain in the Neck, Frankenstein Moved in on the Fourth Floor, and the Invisible Inc. mysteries. She also helped continue Paula Danziger’s Amber Brown series with Bruce Coville, bringing new stories to the popular character.
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Jill loves her basset hound, Fletcher, even though he is incredibly lazy and hardly ever moves from his favorite spot. So, when Fletcher suddenly disappears without a trace, Jill immediately knows that something queer is going on. He would never run away on his own! Desperate to find her furry best friend, Jill teams up with her clever pal Gwen. Together, the two amateur sleuths follow a trail of strange clues across the neighborhood. They are determined to dog the kidnapper's steps until Fletcher is safely recovered. Dive into this funny, fast-paced mystery that proves a little determination goes a long way.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
48 Pages
Jill's basset hound, Fletcher, is entering a dog show. Jill and her best friend Gwen head to the library to study up on dog training. But when they discover pictures have been snipped out of the very books they need, the girls are puzzled. Who would want to destroy library property? Armed with a strange clue left behind, the super sleuths launch a full investigation. They need to find the culprit fast before the books are due back, or else they might take the blame for the damage. Join Jill, Gwen, and Fletcher on a funny, suspenseful mystery that proves teamwork and a sharp eye can solve the trickiest puzzles.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
47 Pages
Justin cannot do anything right in his karate class without his lucky belt, but now it is missing! Enter Invisible Inc., the mystery-solving trio with a secret weapon. Justin knows how to read lips, his friend Charlene is bossy but brave, and Chip is completely invisible. Together, the three friends must hunt for clues, figure out the motive, and track down the missing karate belt before it is too late. This funny and fast-paced adventure is packed with teamwork, clever deductions, and plenty of martial arts action. Can the trio solve the case and get Justin back on the mat?
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Sam and Robert Bamford are absolutely positive their scowling new neighbor, Mr. Frank, is the real Frankenstein. The pale, thin man on the fourth floor acts incredibly strange, and the boys have even heard creepy moans and groans echoing from his apartment. Determined to uncover the spooky truth, Sam and Robert decide to spy on him and gather hard evidence. But when the lights in their entire apartment building suddenly go out, the brothers might just get more than they bargained for. This classic, suspenseful mystery delivers the perfect mix of chills and laughs, proving that living in the city is never boring.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
57 Pages
Chip has a very unique problem: he is completely invisible, and so is his dog, Max! When Chip decides to enter Max into the local dog show, things take a surprising turn. Max suddenly disappears without a trace. How do you find a dog that nobody can see? It is time for Invisible Inc. to take the case. Chip and his best friends suspect foul play and must use all their detective skills to sniff out the clues. Join this clever trio as they track down the missing pup in a funny, fast-paced adventure that proves true friendship is easy to see.
6-8 Years
46 Pages
Baseball season is here, and the stakes are high. But when Gwen's best friend loses her lucky baseball bat, it threatens to ruin the big game. Gwen knows this is no ordinary accident—someone took it on purpose! Putting on her detective hat, Gwen sets out to crack the case and find the missing bat before it is too late. With a mix of clever clues, funny mishaps, and plenty of determination, this amateur sleuth will not stop until she uncovers the truth. Step up to the plate and join the investigation in this exciting mystery that hits it out of the park.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
48 Pages
Robert made a big mistake bringing his plastic Dracula doll to Camp Hunter Creek. Now the other campers are calling him a vampire, and weird things are starting to happen. Unearthly howling echoes through the woods after sundown, and even the camp counselors are getting totally spooked. Robert is terrified that the teasing has angered the real Dracula. When Robert and his older brother Sam decide to investigate, they see something in the dark that chills them to the bone. Is the world's most famous vampire actually haunting their sleep-away camp? Grab your flashlight and find out in this perfectly creepy and funny summer adventure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
64 Pages
When the words "Werewolf Power" mysteriously appear on the classroom blackboard just days before Halloween, the entire school is instantly on edge. But the spooky pranks do not stop there. Terrifying screams and haunting sounds start echoing through the halls, especially near the art room. Amateur detectives Jill and Gwen, along with Jill's faithful dog Fletcher, know that something incredibly queer is going on. They decide to team up and track down the source of the ghostly noises. Is their school truly haunted, or is someone playing a massive Halloween trick? This is their spookiest case ever!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
52 Pages
A Mystery
Gwen and Jill are ready for the ultimate summer vacation at the beach. Their main goal? Winning the weekly sandcastle contest! They have the perfect design and are ready to build a sandy masterpiece. But every time they get close to finishing, something goes mysteriously wrong, ruining their hard work. Is it just bad luck, or is someone intentionally sabotaging their sandcastles? The girls will have to put their detective skills to the test to catch the culprit before the contest ends. Grab your sunscreen and join Gwen and Jill as they dig up the truth in this sunny, beachside mystery.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
48 Pages
Gwen and Jill are excited to run their very own lemonade stand and make some extra summer cash. But business hits a major snag when weird things start happening to their freshly squeezed lemonade. Even stranger, these mishaps only seem to occur exactly when Jill's lazy dog, Fletcher, mysteriously disappears from his spot! Is Fletcher somehow behind the ruined lemonade, or is someone else trying to sour their success? The super sleuths must team up once again to crack the case. Pour yourself a cold drink and dive into this funny, refreshing mystery to find out who is messing with the lemonade stand.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
48 Pages
A hungry thief is on the loose in the classroom! Someone is sneaking into the lunch bags and stealing all the best snacks, from yogurt-covered raisins to mixed nuts and ginger snaps. The students are completely baffled, but luckily, the Invisible Inc. mystery-solving team is on the case. With Justin's sharp eye, Charlene's brave leadership, and Chip's secret advantage of being totally invisible, they are perfectly equipped to catch the culprit red-handed. Young readers will love following the clues and guessing the outcome in this funny, fast-paced adventure that proves no snack thief can hide forever.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Recess is ruined when the school ball goes missing from the playground! No one knows who took it, and the kids are upset that their fun has been cut short. It is the perfect case for Invisible Inc., a secret club dedicated to righting wrongs. Best friends Justin and Charlene team up with Chip, who has a major advantage: he is completely invisible! Together, the clever trio must search the schoolyard, interview their classmates, and piece together the clues to crack the case. Join the investigation and discover the power of teamwork in this exciting, easy-to-read mystery.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
The Invisible Inc. gang is on a mission! They are working hard making computer greeting cards to raise enough money to invite their favorite author, D. B. Spooks, to visit their school. But when the class goes online to send the invitation, terrifying messages start appearing on the school computer screen. Who is sending these spooky threats, and are they coming from inside the building? Justin, Charlene, and their invisible friend Chip must team up to unravel the clues and discover the true identity of the mysterious chatter. Join the clever trio in this high-tech mystery full of suspense and fun!
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Amber Brown is facing a whole lot of changes, and sometimes it feels like too much! Her mom and Max are married, and now they're all moving to a new house. It's tough to leave the home where she made so many memories, especially since her dad used to live there too. And with her dad dating again, Amber wonders if they'll ever have their special time together like they used to.
Having your head spin with so many feelings is normal, but Amber also has a lot going on at school. There are standardized tests coming up, and she's also getting ready for a big dance competition! It feels like she needs to focus more than ever, even with all these new things happening.
Join Amber as she navigates these big steps, learning that even when life feels like it's changing all around you, it's okay to take things one step at a time. This book is full of heart and humor, just like Amber herself, and shows that growing up means finding your way through new adventures.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
192 Pages
Get ready to pack your bags and head to Camp Cushetunk. You are about to experience the best summer ever with Amber Brown and her best friend, Justin. Learning to ride a sweet horse named Cinnamon is absolutely amazing, making even the messy stable chores feel like a breeze. But the sunny days quickly take a surprising turn when Amber becomes the target of some very sneaky camp pranks.
Certain she knows exactly who is trying to ruin her fun, Amber teams up with her friends to plan the ultimate revenge prank. They want to settle the score once and for all. However, as anyone at summer camp knows, wild schemes rarely go exactly as planned. You will soon see that horsing around can lead to some seriously big trouble. Yet, in true Amber Brown fashion, even the messiest mistakes can bring about wonderful surprises and changes for the better. Grab your riding boots and join Amber for a hilarious, unforgettable adventure where friendship and laughter always win the day.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
224 Pages