COMING SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

SPIRIT SLEUTHS

It is the early twentieth century and the spiritualism movement is soaring in America. World War I and an influenza pandemic have killed hundreds of thousands. People are desperate to communicate with their dead loved ones, so they seek the help of mediums, psychics, and fortune tellers.

The mourners don’t realize they’re being deceived by frauds. But famed magician Harry Houdini isn’t fooled. He knows that these scammers’ methods are no more than conjurer’s tricks. Houdini and his team of investigators, led by detective Rose Mackenberg, set out to expose the ghost hoaxes.

Enter into this world of séances , psychics, secret agents, and magic. . . if you dare.

Watch the YouTube video to find out what inspired SPIRIT SLEUTHS.

Check out the blog post MAGIC, GHOSTS, and SCAMS to learn more about the book.

Gail Jarrow’s books for young readers have been recognized as Winner of the Excellence in Nonfiction Award from YALSA-ALA; the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book Award; the Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award; the Jefferson Cup; the Charlotte Award; the Orbis Pictus Honor; the Grateful American Book Prize Honor; the Golden Kite Honor; Eureka! Gold Award; ALA/ALSC Notable Book; Notable Social Studies Trade Book; Outstanding Science Trade Book and Best STEM Book from the National Science Teaching Association/Children’s Book Council; Best Books awards from Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Booklist, Bank Street College of Education, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, and NPR. She has received additional awards and recognition from the American Booksellers Association, American Library Association, Texas Library Association, Public Library Association, International Literacy Association, the Society of School Librarians International, and Junior Library Guild.