The Central Park Irregulars

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>🏆 Winner of the 2026 Independent Press Award for Middle Grade Fiction</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> 🏆 Winner of the 2026 Gertrude Warner Award for Middle Grade Mysteries</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compelling page-turner perfect for a middle school audience.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>A dead musician. A stolen ancient artifact. A race through the hidden secrets of New York City's most famous park.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Harper Jensen thought moving from her family's Pennsylvania farm to Manhattan would be the hardest challenge of her life. She misses horseback riding her father and the peaceful country life she left behind. But when her younger brother Bodhi discovers a body beneath Central Park's iconic Bow Bridge Harper's new life takes a dramatic turn.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Joined by her new friends Eli Addie Zara and Gabriel Harper forms the Central Park Irregulars - a team of young detectives inspired by Sherlock Holmes's legendary street investigators. Together they uncover a dangerous mystery involving a murdered jazz musician a stolen archaeological treasure known as the Death Mask of Tylos and a criminal conspiracy that may threaten Harper's own family.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>As clues lead them through famous landmarks hidden history and secret corners of Central Park the Irregulars must use intelligence teamwork and problem solving skills to stay one step ahead of dangerous criminals. With every discovery the stakes grow higher - and time is running out.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Perfect for fans of James Ponti The Sherlock Society Greenglass House and classic young detective stories The Central Park Irregulars combines suspense friendship history and adventure into an unforgettable reading experience.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Why readers love The Central Park Irregulars:</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>✓ Award-winning middle grade fiction</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> ✓ Fast-paced mystery adventure with twists and surprises</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> ✓ Rich New York City and Central Park setting</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> ✓ Diverse cast of memorable young detectives</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> ✓ Encourages teamwork critical thinking and problem solving</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> ✓ Historical and archaeological elements woven into the mystery</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> ✓ Perfect for readers who enjoy kids mystery books and detective stories</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>If you're searching for an exciting adventure book a captivating mystery book or an award-winning children's book filled with friendship and suspense The Central Park Irregulars delivers an unforgettable journey through one of the world's most iconic parks.</span></p>