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Books by Peg Kehret | Wonderlit

Books by Peg Kehret

13 books · Ages 8–15

Known for the Frightmares and Pete the Cat (Peg Kehret) series, Peg Kehret writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–15, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of fear & bravery, adventure, family & siblings.

Series

Horror at the Haunted House

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Stranger Next Door

Spy Cat

Dangerous Deception

Pete the Cat (Peg Kehret)

3 books · Ages 8–14

Standalone Books

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Searching for Candlestick Park

With only fourteen dollars and a lot of hope, twelve-year-old Spencer sets out on a solo journey from Seattle to San Fra

Cover of Nightmare Mountain

Nightmare Mountain

Molly’s trip to a Washington llama ranch takes a sharp turn toward suspense. High in the mountains, she must find a way

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By Age Range

Searching for Candlestick Park

Nightmare Mountain

Small Steps

Searching for Candlestick Park

Nightmare Mountain

Common Themes

Fear & Bravery Adventure Family & Siblings Mystery Love & Family Animals Growing Up Resilience & Perseverance

Peg Kehret

For the child facing a long recovery or health challenge, this memoir follows a twelve-year-old girl's courageous battle

Ages 8–12

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Don't Tell Anyone

Megan must use her wits to protect feral cats from bulldozers after witnessing a car accident and receiving disturbing n

Cover of The Ghost's Grave

The Ghost's Grave

Josh’s summer takes a turn for the macabre when he helps a ghost miner find peace, only to uncover a buried box of cash

Cover of Ghost Dog Secrets

Ghost Dog Secrets

Rusty rescues an injured dog and hides it in a secret base, only to be led toward an even bigger mystery by a spectral g

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Sentenced to community service for shoplifting, Kate finds an unexpected path to healing while helping shelter animals f

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Earthquake Terror

A peaceful camping trip turns into a fight for survival when a massive earthquake destroys the bridge to the mainland, l

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For the child navigating the complex emotions of foster care or searching for where they truly belong.

Small Steps

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Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Evangeline Mudd and the Golden-Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle

Evangeline Mudd and the Golden-Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle

Stranger With My Face

Stranger With My Face

The Sacrifice

The Phantom of 86th Street

The Phantom of 86th Street