Blackthorn Stables Months of The Year Mystery Books (Dyslexia Friendly) By Elaine Heney

The New Year’s Yoga Disaster - Blackthorn Stables January Mystery:

As the new year begins, Emily, Sophie, Conor, and Jack attend weekly yoga classes with Linda at Blackthorn Bay’s new studio. However, their plans are disrupted when the Bellagh River unexpectedly floods the studio during a storm. Could this event be linked to a larger scheme aimed at securing planning permission for a major housing development nearby? Follow the children—Emily and Sophie, both aged 9, and 8-year-old Jack—as they strive to uncover the truth and stop the criminals before it’s too late in this compelling New Year’s mystery.

The Valentine's Day Villain - Blackthorn Stables February Mystery:

Blackthorn village is preparing for a grand Valentine’s Day celebration at the beach. However, when Valentine’s cards, roses, and costly chocolates begin disappearing from local shops, nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie, along with eight-year-old Jack, suspect foul play. Will the children be able to identify the culprit before it’s too late? This engaging Valentine’s Day mystery follows Emily, Sophie, and Jack on an exciting adventure. Designed for children aged six and above, this wholesome chapter book is ideal for young readers who enjoy captivating mystery tales. It is part of a series featuring twelve monthly mysteries.

St. Patrick’s Day and the Lost Treasure - Blackthorn Stables March Mystery:

Nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie, along with eight-year-old Jack, are preparing for the St. Patrick’s Day parade at Blackthorn Stables. While riding their ponies back to the stables, they discover an ancient silver brooch said to be linked to the legendary Silver Serpent Schooner—a Spanish ship rumored to have sunk centuries ago in Blackthorn Bay, Galway, Ireland. When a clever thief steals the brooch under the cover of night, can the Blackthorn Stables crew, aided by their ponies and dog Benji, catch the culprit? Is the brooch truly the key to the ship’s lost treasure? This thrilling March adventure explores teamwork, bravery, and friendship, making it an ideal chapter book for children aged six and up. It’s a perfect Irish-themed gift for young readers who enjoy engaging St. Patrick’s Day stories.

Easter Trouble at the Chocolate Factory - Blackthorn Stables April Mystery:

Nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie and eight-year-old Jack are preparing for the annual Easter egg hunt at Blackthorn Stables. Trouble arises when the Easter egg machine at Blackthorn Chocolate Factory is sabotaged overnight. When the group spots a suspicious man nearby, they realize something is seriously amiss. Can Emily, Sophie, and Jack rescue the factory before time runs out? This engaging Easter adventure is a thoughtfully crafted chapter book ideal for children aged six and older. Part of a monthly series of twelve mysteries, it makes a wonderful gift for young readers who enjoy captivating Easter tales.

Mother’s Day and the Graduation Ghost - Blackthorn Stables May Mystery:

Nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie, along with eight-year-old Jack, plan a special Mother’s Day picnic at Blackthorn Bay beach. That evening, as the group gathers around a campfire to share ghost stories, they hear about the legend of the Blackthorn ghost—a boy said to haunt the school each graduation season. When unusual events begin occurring at the school during graduation preparations, Sophie becomes convinced the ghost might be real. Can the Blackthorn Stables team, with the help of their ponies and dog Benji, uncover the truth? This captivating May adventure explores mystery, teamwork, courage, and friendship, making it an ideal chapter book for children aged six and older. It is a perfect gift for young readers who enjoy engaging graduation-themed stories.

The Father's Day Thief - Blackthorn Stables June Mystery:

Nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie, along with eight-year-old Jack, prepare for the annual Father’s Day Cup at Blackthorn Stables. However, their plans are threatened when the Father’s Day trophy goes missing from the local farm shop. Can the children uncover the thief, recover the trophy, and save Father’s Day? Follow Emily, Sophie, and Jack on this thrilling adventure. This thoughtfully crafted chapter book is ideal for children aged six and above and makes a perfect gift for young readers who enjoy engaging Father’s Day stories. It is part of a series featuring twelve monthly mysteries.

The 4th of July Heist - Blackthorn Stables July Mystery:

Nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie, together with eight-year-old Jack, are preparing for the annual 4th of July celebrations in Blackthorn village, Ireland. This year, they are hosting a fundraiser to purchase new books for the village library. However, their plans are threatened when their cowboy hats disappear from the parish hall overnight. Can Emily, Sophie, and Jack identify the culprit before it’s too late? Follow their thrilling 4th of July adventure in this carefully crafted chapter book, ideal for children aged six and above. It makes a wonderful gift for young readers who enjoy captivating adventure stories. This title is part of a series featuring twelve monthly mysteries for children.

The Back To School Diamond Dilemma - Blackthorn Stables August Mystery:

As August arrives in Blackthorn village, nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie, along with eight-year-old Jack, prepare to return to school after summer break. During a visit to the village for new books and uniforms, they come across a newly opened jewellery shop owned by Ms. O’Reilly. However, their plans are disrupted when a priceless diamond necklace is stolen from the shop overnight. Can Emily, Sophie, and Jack uncover the culprit before it’s too late? Join them in this captivating Back to School mystery. This well-crafted chapter book is ideal for children aged six and up and makes a perfect gift for young readers who enjoy thrilling adventure stories. It is part of a series featuring twelve monthly mysteries.

Smuggler's Cove - Blackthorn Stables September Mystery:

Emily and Sophie, both nine, and eight-year-old Jack have returned to school in Blackthorn village. When they notice strange lights, discover an injured pony, and find a hidden trapdoor leading to a secret cove on the beach, they realize something suspicious is afoot. Can Emily, Sophie, Jack, and their friends uncover the criminals’ plan before it’s too late? Join them in this thrilling pony-themed adventure. This well-crafted chapter book is ideal for children aged six and above and makes a wonderful gift for young readers who enjoy captivating adventure stories. It is part of a series featuring twelve monthly mysteries.

The Halloween Ghost - Blackthorn Stables October Mystery:

As Halloween draws near, Ireland enforces a new law banning the sale of noisy fireworks. When nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie, along with eight-year-old Jack, discover a box of illegal fireworks hidden in an old mill, they realize something suspicious is underway. Can Emily, Sophie, Jack, and their friends thwart the criminals before it’s too late? Join them in this eerie Halloween mystery. This carefully crafted chapter book is ideal for children aged six and up and makes a perfect gift for young readers who enjoy thrilling adventure stories. It is part of a series featuring twelve monthly mysteries.

Thanksgiving Sabotage - Blackthorn Stables November Mystery:

An American couple is transforming an old barn into a wedding venue. However, as the Thanksgiving dinner grand opening approaches, unexpected problems arise at the barn, leading nine-year-olds Emily and Sophie and eight-year-old Jack to suspect sabotage. Can the trio and their friends uncover the culprit before it’s too late? Join Emily, Sophie, and Jack in this captivating Thanksgiving adventure. This thoughtfully written chapter book is perfect for children aged six and over and makes an excellent gift for young readers who enjoy engaging adventure stories. It is part of a series of twelve monthly mysteries.

The Christmas Market Robbery - Blackthorn Stables December Mystery: 

This special dyslexia-friendly edition features the 'Open Dyslexic' font to enhance readability, increased line spacing, and more pages than the standard version. Printed on cream paper to minimize glare, it offers a comfortable reading experience. At the inaugural Blackthorn Christmas Market, Emily, Sophie, and Jack’s homemade cookie stand is ready, but strange events soon unfold. With Santa’s suit missing and paintings stolen, the children discover a larger scheme to rob a nearby mansion. Can they stop the thieves in time? This engaging Christmas adventure, set on an Irish manor farm, is perfect for children aged 6 to 10 who enjoy mystery stories. Part of a 12-book series, it makes an ideal holiday gift and a festive addition to any young reader’s collection.