Gwenda Bond & Christopher Rowe 
Supernormal Sleuthing Service #2: The Sphinx’s Secret 

The action-packed sequel to The Lost Legacy, which Booklist called Monstrous fun!Living in a hotel full of monsters isnt always easy, especially when all the adults have fallen under an evil spell! Stephen and his friends have three days to undo a sorcerers magic before the spell becomes permanent and their parents are cursed forever. Hotel Transylvania meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library. Its only been a few weeks since Stephen started living in the New Harmoniaa hotel that caters to a supernormal clientele, including bigfeet, vampires, dragons, and talking gargoylesand he still has a lot to learn. His latest discovery? The lions at the New York Public Library are actually sphinxes, guarding a secret underground collection of magical artifacts.But just as Stephen makes this discovery, a mysterious warlock named Edmund the Enchanter turns the sphinxes to stone and steals a powerful wand from the librarys collection. With the wand, Edmund could take control of the entire supernormal world. Stephen and his two best friends, Sofia and Ivan, have only three days to thwart Edmunds evil intentions. The Sphinxs Secret is an adventure-filled monstrous romp with a time-travel twist. This inventive and accessible mystery-adventure is full of friendship, humor, and a curious cast of characters perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch and R. L. Stines Goosebumps series. Features black-and-white art by Glenn Thomas throughout.