Eth Clifford

Ten-year-old Harvey knows that whenever his wildly unpredictable cousin Nora comes to town, absolute chaos is guaranteed to follow. This summer, Nora's arrival brings an entirely new level of trouble in the form of a slithering, unexpected snake disaster. What starts as a normal family visit quickly spirals out of control as Harvey is dragged into a series of hilarious and frantic misadventures. Whether they are trying to keep a secret out of sight or racing to fix a massive misunderstanding, Harvey and Nora's clashing personalities make for constant comedic fireworks. Readers will laugh out loud at the relatable family dynamics and the ridiculous situations these cousins manage to tangle themselves into. It is a wildly entertaining story about surviving embarrassing relatives, facing your fears, and dealing with scaly surprises when you least expect them.

Waking up in the middle of the night, Harvey expects to see the quiet neighborhood street outside his bedroom window. Instead, he finds himself staring face-to-face with a live capuchin monkey! Before he can even process the absurd surprise, Harvey and his bossy cousin Nora are plunged headfirst into a fast-paced neighborhood mystery. As the cousins set out to find the monkey's rightful owner, they quickly realize this is no ordinary lost pet case. A suspicious, shadowy figure is trailing the monkey's every move, turning a simple rescue mission into a thrilling game of hide-and-seek. Harvey and Nora will have to put their constant bickering on pause to outsmart the mysterious prowler and keep the adorable animal safe. This action-packed caper perfectly blends hilarious family tension with a genuinely exciting puzzle for young detectives.

Twelve-year-old Harvey thought he was in for a quiet night at home, but a sudden rustling outside the window changes everything. When he and his famously bossy cousin, Nora, investigate a midnight prowler, they stumble into a wildly complicated criminal plot. What starts as a simple peek into the dark yard quickly entangles the squabbling cousins with dangerous counterfeiters, clever imposters, and, oddly enough, a very mischievous pet raccoon. As the clues pile up and the suspects multiply, Harvey and Nora must rely on their quick wits and teamwork to expose the criminals operating right under their noses. This gripping mystery moves at lightning speed, effortlessly combining real suspense with the hilarious, snarky dynamic between the two cousins. Young readers will be completely hooked by the chaotic twists and the thrilling rush of cracking a major counterfeit ring.

Somewhere hidden deep inside Uncle Buck's sprawling, cluttered house is a legendary sea captain's lost treasure. Harvey and his least favorite cousin, Nora, are determined to uncover the fortune, but there is one massive, loudmouthed obstacle standing in their way: Sinbad the parrot. The colorful bird is the only one who holds the vital clues to the treasure's exact location, but getting him to cooperate is nearly impossible. To solve the riddle, Harvey and Nora are forced to join forces, setting aside their constant arguments to decipher the parrot's wacky squawks and cryptic phrases. Their frantic search turns the house upside down, leading to a series of hilarious historical twists and zany dead ends. This breezy, action-packed mystery offers readers a brilliant mix of eccentric characters, clever puzzle-solving, and the pure fun of a classic treasure hunt.