Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake by Jennifer Allison

Watch out Nancy Drew... here comes spunky Gilda Joyce! This haunted mystery is a perfect story for older readers who enjoy realistic fiction and mysterious stories all wrapped into one. Gilda attends a private school for the first time, Old Lady  of Sorrows and finds herself in the middle of cliques, ghost stories, and a strange school secrets. She finds herself drawn to clues that help her unravel the truth behind what happened to a previous student who died by slipping through ice in a frozen lake on campus. As the story and clues become clear, so do other aspects of the young investigator's life. Although she stays true to herself throughout the story, she also grows up a bit and stays strong. A must read for any fan of mysteries and spy stories. Perfect for grades 4 -6.