Danica dela Torre, Dream Detective

A middle-grade detective uncovers the hidden depths of her supernatural powers in this enthralling paranormal mystery series.

Danica dela Torre has a new case on her hands—and this time, it’s personal. Danica has lost her relikaryo, a powerful amulet that keeps her safe from evil spirits. With the help of her best friends and fellow kid detectives, Jack and Kennedy, she follows the trail into a parallel realm where she hopes a ghostly presence on the other side will help reunite her with the precious talisman. Instead, she encounters the mysterious Detective Gray, author of her favorite investigator’s handbook—and Dani’s hero. The master sleuth needs Danica’s detecting skills to solve another mystery, one with deep roots in Filipino lore. As Danica pursues her biggest case yet, she discovers more about her family's deeply buried past, their connections to the shadowy detective, and her newfound ability to probe people’s memories by stealthily infiltrating their dreams.

A perfect blend of the detective and ghost-story genres with a generous dash of Filipino mythology, this thrilling follow-up to Danica dela Torre, Certified Sleuth explores evolving friendships, family ties, and the winding path of self-discovery.

FILIPINO REPRESENTATION: The story features a Filipino family at its center with diverse side characters

SECOND BOOK IN SERIES: This is the second book in a spooky paranormal detective book series.

FUNNY & QUIRKY: The humorous tone of the story makes this book the perfect read for spooky season for those looking for a not-too-scary ghost story

HEARTFELT & SPOOKY: Lucido’s writing keeps readers engaged through the use of popular detective and ghost story tropes, combined with a satisfying emotional arc and a strong theme of friendship

FOR FANS OF: Maizy Chen’s Last Chance, Thirteens, and Finally, Something Mysterious

LEVELING INFO: F-P Guided Code:  S - Grade Four III. Lexile Code: 600 L