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York: The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby

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In York: The Shadow Cipher, did you enjoy ...

... the intricate puzzle-filled adventure and the thrill of unraveling mysteries?

Greenglass House by Kate Milford

If you loved following Tess, Theo, and Jamie as they unraveled the enigmatic Cipher in York: The Shadow Cipher, you’ll be delighted by Greenglass House. Milo and Meddy’s winter at the mysterious inn is filled with cryptic clues, secret identities, and stories-within-stories, inviting you to piece together secrets right alongside the characters.

... a cast of quirky, brilliant kids who must work together to solve an elaborate puzzle?

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

If you enjoyed the teamwork and friendships between Tess, Theo, and Jamie as they tackled the Cipher’s challenges, you’ll love meeting Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance. Their wit, differences, and camaraderie create a delightful ensemble as they face mind-bending tests and mysterious threats at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened.

... the significant personal growth characters experience as they confront puzzles and history?

The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson

If you were drawn to watching Tess and her friends confront their fears and family secrets in York: The Shadow Cipher, you’ll appreciate how Candice and Brandon in The Parker Inheritance grow as they unravel a decades-old mystery rooted in their town’s past—and in themselves.

... a vibrant, imaginative world with a deep sense of history, rules, and hidden corners?

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

If you loved the alternate New York with its clockwork wonders and magical secrets in York: The Shadow Cipher, you’ll be enchanted by the world of Nevermoor. Morrigan’s adventures are set in a city bursting with whimsical inventions, arcane traditions, and mysteries to uncover on every page.

... the fast-paced, clue-filled plot that keeps you guessing at every turn?

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

If you relished the non-stop puzzles and quick-thinking escapes in York: The Shadow Cipher, you’ll have a blast racing through the challenges of Mr. Lemoncello’s high-tech library, where every chapter brings a new twist and the clock is always ticking.

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