Recommendations based on The Case of the Left-Handed Ladyby Nancy Springer

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  1. The Case of the Missing Marquess

    by Nancy Springer
    Enola Holmes, younger sister of Sherlock, sets out to find her missing mother. Along the way, she solves a mystery and defies societal expectations.

    When Enola Holmes, the much younger sister of detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared—on her 14th birthday nonetheless—she knows she alone can find her. Disguising herself as ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

    by Alan Bradley
    A young girl's detective journey to solve a murder mystery in a picturesque English village.

    As the novel opens, Flavia Sabina de Luce schemes revenge against her two older sisters, Ophelia (17) and Daphne (13), who have locked her inside a closet in Buckshaw, the family's country manor home ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow

    by Jessica Day George
    A girl with a magical gift must break a curse to save her family. A retelling of the Norwegian fairy tale "East of the Sun and West of the Moon."

    When a great white bear promises untold riches to her family, the Lass (as she's known) agrees to go away with him. But the bear is not what he seems, nor is his castle. To unravel the mystery, the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Beekeeper's Apprentice

    by Laurie R. King
    A young girl’s journey to becoming a detective apprentice, uncovering crime and solving mysteries.

    After losing her family in a tragic motor accident in California, fifteen-year-old Mary Russell goes to live with her aunt in Sussex, England. Wandering the Sussex Downs in April 1915, she literally ... (Wikipedia)

  5. DragonSpell

    by Donita K. Paul
    Fantasy adventure of a young man who discovers his true destiny and must battle an evil dragon.

    One Dragon Egg Holds the Key to the Future. Once a slave, Kale is given the unexpected opportunity to become a servant to Paladin. Yet this young girl has much to learn about the difference between ... (Goodreads)

  6. Page

    by Tamora Pierce
    A young girl's quest to become a knight, fighting against an oppressive regime.

    Kel, though allowed to continue her training by instructor Wyldon of Cavall, is still not accepted by many of the male pages, and is therefore supported by Neal, Merric, Cleon, and Owen against ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Only Woman in the Room

    by Marie Benedict
    The story of Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress and inventor who played a crucial role in the development of modern communication technology.

    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty. Her beauty almost certainly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Tuesdays at the Castle

    by Jessica Day George
    Castle Glower is a magical castle that changes its rooms and adds secret passages every Tuesday. Princess Celie must use the castle's magic to save her family.

    Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will ... (Goodreads)

  9. Ruby Holler

    by Sharon Creech
    Twins find adventure and love with an eccentric couple in a magical place called Ruby Holler.

    The story starts in the Boxton Creek Home, an 'orphanage' run by the Trepids - a strict and dishonest husband and wife. An imaginative thirteen-year-old boy named Dallas and his sassy and bold twin ... (Wikipedia)

  10. I Am Half-Sick of Shadows

    by Alan Bradley
    A young girl's detective work uncovers a sinister mystery in a small English village.

    It's Christmastime, and the precocious Flavia de Luce - an eleven-year-old sleuth with a passion for chemistry and a penchant for crime-solving - is tucked away in her laboratory, whipping up a ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Scarlet Pimpernel

    by Emmuska Orczy
    A daring rescue mission of victims of the French Revolution, under the disguise of a mysterious hero.

    The Scarlet Pimpernel is set in 1792, during the early stages of the French Revolution . Marguerite St. Just, a beautiful French actress, is the wife of wealthy English fop Sir Percy Blakeney, a ... (Wikipedia)

  12. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag

    by Alan Bradley
    Flavia de Luce, a precocious 11-year-old chemist and amateur detective, solves another murder mystery in her small English village.

    From Dagger Award-winning and internationally bestselling author Alan Bradley comes this utterly beguiling mystery starring one of fiction's most remarkable sleuths: Flavia de Luce, a dangerously ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Empty Grave

    by Jonathan Stroud
    A daring quest to rescue a kidnapped girl and return her to her rightful home.

    Five months after the events in The Creeping Shadow , we join Lockwood, Lucy, George, Holly, and their associate Quill Kipps on a perilous night mission: they have broken into the booby-trapped ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Book of a Thousand Days

    by Shannon Hale
    A lady's maid and her mistress are locked in a tower for seven years. The maid's journal tells of their struggles and eventual escape.

    Dashti, a mucker from steppes of the Eight Realms, begins a diary as she looks for a job after her mother dies of illness. Eventually, she finds and accepts a position as the new maid of Lady Saren, ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Illuminae

    by Amie Kaufman
    Two teens fight for survival amidst a galactic war, set against a backdrop of espionage and deception.

    This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a ... (Goodreads)

  16. An Ember in the Ashes

    by Sabaa Tahir
    A young woman's fight for freedom in a world of tyranny and oppression.

    A Scholar girl by the name of Laia lives in the Martial Empire with her grandparents and brother Darin in the city of Serra. Their existence is a grueling one as they are seen as second-class ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Undead and Unworthy

    by MaryJanice Davidson
    Vampire queen Betsy Taylor faces new challenges as she tries to balance her royal duties with her personal life.

    Betsy Taylor thought entering the world of the undead was a big adjustment. Being a new bride isn't much easier. The blush has only been on for two months, and Betsy has a lot to do: set up the new ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Colossus Rises

    by Peter Lerangis
    Jack McKinley and his friends must find seven magical Loculi to save themselves and the world from destruction.

    One Boy Jack McKinley is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary problem. In a few months, he’s going to die. One Mission Jack needs to find seven magic loculi that, when combined, have the power to ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Valley of Horses

    by Jean M. Auel
    Prehistoric adventure of a young woman navigating a dangerous, but beautiful landscape.

    The book starts off from the events at the end of, The Clan of the Cave Bear, detailing the life of a young Cro-Magnon woman named Ayla who has just been exiled from the Clan, the band of ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Salt to the Sea

    by Ruta Sepetys
    Vivid tale of a group of refugees struggling to survive in WWII Europe.

    New York Times, Bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! ,"Masterfully crafted",—,The Wall Street Journal,For readers of, Between Shades of Gray, and, All the Light We Cannot See, Ruta Sepetys, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Flashback

    by Shannon Messenger
    A girl with the ability to revisit memories is recruited by a secret organization to solve a mystery. But the truth may be too much to handle.

    In this unforgettable seventh book in the, New York Times, and, USA TODAY, bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must let the past and present blur together, because the deadliest ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. All Fall Down

    by Ally Carter
    A teenage girl struggles to uncover the truth about her family's secrets and her mother's addiction.

    Grace Blakely is a sixteen year old American who grew up between her native country and the fictional Mediterranean nation of Adria, located in the Balkan Peninsula, which she has roots in. Grace's ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Undead and Unappreciated

    by MaryJanice Davidson
    Betsy, a newly turned vampire, struggles to adjust to her new life while dealing with supernatural politics and romantic entanglements.

    The novel has two prologues. The first prologue relates how the devil , out of boredom, possessed a "not very nice" woman and gave birth to a daughter; however, the devil soon returned to Hell , ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Case Histories

    by Kate Atkinson
    A series of intertwining stories of people whose lives are changed by an unexpected event.

    'Case Histories' tells the story of Jackson Brodie, a private investigator who tries to find out the truth of some cases. Brodie meets some people who reclaims his help to solve their cases Kirkus ... (Wikipedia)

  25. My Favorite Mistake

    by Chelsea M. Cameron
    A young woman navigates the complexities of love and relationships, learning from her mistakes along the way.

    Two secrets. One bet. Who will break first? Taylor Caldwell can't decide if she wants to kiss her new college roommate or punch him. On the one hand, Hunter Zaccadelli is a handsome blue-eyed bundle ... (Goodreads)

  26. Princess Academy

    by Shannon Hale
    A young girl's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, finding her own strength and potential.

    Miri is a fourteen-year-old girl from Mount Eskel, an isolated territory of Danland, who has never been allowed to work with the rest of the villagers in the quarry that keeps the community alive. ... (Wikipedia)

  27. A Whole New World

    by Liz Braswell
    A retelling of Disney's Aladdin, where Jafar gets the lamp and changes the course of events.

    What if Jafar was the first one to summon the Genie? When Jafar steals the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Akhenaten Adventure

    by P.B. Kerr
    Twins discover they are descendants of ancient Egyptian pharaohs and embark on a time-traveling adventure to save their family's legacy.

    John and Philippa Gaunt are two young children who live an upper class life in New York City , New York . Their uncle Nimrod appears to them in a dream and tells them about their magical powers as ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Night School

    by C.J. Daugherty
    Allie Sheridan is sent to a mysterious school for troubled teens, where she uncovers dark secrets and falls for a dangerous boy.

    Allie Sheridan’s world is falling apart. Her brother’s run away from home. Her parents ignore her. And she’s just been arrested. Again. This time her parents have had enough. They cut her off from ... (Goodreads)

  30. Tawny Scrawny Lion

    by Kathryn Jackson
    A lion who is always hungry learns the value of friendship and sharing after meeting a group of friendly rabbits.

    Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday—camels on Friday—and on Saturday, elephants! So begins the funny, classic ... (Goodreads)