Author Profile
Peggy Parish
2 Books
Peggy Parish was a beloved American children's book author best known for creating the iconic, literal-minded housekeeper Amelia Bedelia. Beyond her most famous series, she wrote a variety of engaging mystery novels, craft books, and educational primers for early readers. Her accessible writing style and humorous storytelling have made her a staple in early childhood education.
Books in "Liza, Bill & Jed Mysteries"
A summer on a grandparents' farm turns into a puzzle from the past.
Liza, Bill, and Jed Roberts discover a series of coded clues connected to an old family mystery. Each message points them closer to a secret that has waited for years to be understood. To follow the trail, they must pay attention, think carefully, and work together as the mystery grows larger than an ordinary summer adventure.
Key to the Treasure is a classic chapter book for readers who enjoy hidden clues, family secrets, and mysteries that reward close reading. With its farm setting, sibling teamwork, and century-old puzzle, it offers the satisfying pace of an old-fashioned treasure hunt without spoiling where the clues will lead.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
162 Pages
Cougar Island has a ghost story, and Liza, Jed, and Bill are not the kind of children to ignore it.
While spending the summer with their grandparents, the three children hear that the island may be haunted. The rumor is strange enough to be scary, but it is also too intriguing to leave alone. As they explore, every shadow, sound, and clue seems to pull them deeper into the mystery of the island.
The Ghosts of Cougar Island blends a summer family visit with the thrill of a spooky adventure. It is a good fit for readers who like chapter books with mystery, suspense, and brave kids investigating places adults may not fully understand. The story keeps the ghostly questions alive without giving away too much too soon.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
148 Pages
