Sheila Turnage Books in Order
Sheila Turnage's books in order, including the Mo and Dale mysteries, Island of Spies, and her nonfiction, with publication dates and series reading guides.
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Sheila Turnage books in publication order
8 books
Trout the Magnificent
by Sheila Turnage
1984
Dissatisfied with being an ordinary fish, Trout asks the animal council for permission to fly. Granted materials but no ready-made wings, he builds his own equipment and discovers that his ambition carries unexpected difficulties.
Compass Guide to North Carolina
by Sheila Turnage
1998
This illustrated travel guide explores North Carolina's history, culture, and varied landscapes, from the Outer Banks to the mountains. Regional sightseeing, driving routes, accommodation, and dining information help travelers plan visits and understand local character.
Haunted Inns of the Southeast
by Sheila Turnage
2001
Combining ghost stories with travel information, this guide visits ninety reportedly haunted places across nine southeastern states. Owners' and employees' accounts introduce spectral residents, while practical details help readers explore the inns for themselves.
Three Times Lucky
by Sheila Turnage
2012
Eleven-year-old Mo LoBeau hopes to find the mother who lost her in a hurricane. When a murder investigation reaches Tupelo Landing, she and best friend Dale begin sleuthing to protect the family who took her in.
The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing
by Sheila Turnage
2014
When Miss Lana buys an old inn with a rumored ghost, Mo LoBeau and Dale investigate its mysterious resident. Their search for history-class extra credit exposes connections between the haunting and Tupelo Landing's unsettled past.
The Odds of Getting Even
by Sheila Turnage
2015
Mo and Dale prepare to testify against Dale's father, a confessed kidnapper. When he escapes and the town enters lockdown, the young Desperado Detectives must handle a dangerous case that puts Dale's brother at risk.
The Law of Finders Keepers
by Sheila Turnage
2018
A treasure hunter's arrival sparks a race to find Blackbeard's rumored gold in Tupelo Landing. Mo, Dale, and Harm take on the hunt while Mo uncovers new clues about the mother she has long searched for.
Island of Spies
by Sheila Turnage
2022
On wartime Hatteras Island, twelve-year-old Stick Lawson and her friends dream of becoming respected detectives. Suspicious newcomers and Nazi submarine attacks offshore give the Dime Novel Kids dangerous mysteries far beyond their hoped-for paying case.
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