The Treasure of Ocean Parkway

middle grade

Two podcasting sleuths help their neighbor solve a cold case—one that's literally etched into the walls of their Brooklyn apartment building—in this cozy, twisty-turny middle grade whodunnit from the author of The Queen of Ocean Parkway.

Twelve-year-old globetrotter Thea Lim-Lambert is spending a rare summer at home in Brooklyn, when she discovers a secret room in the back of her closet. There, among her grandfather Errol’s old diaries and peculiar carvings, is a clue Errol left to a massive hidden treasure. But to find it, she'll need the help of two experienced sleuths—lucky for her, two of the best live in her building!

Roya and Amin’s mystery podcast has earned them a stellar reputation, but they never could have guessed that their latest case would send them on a wild scavenger hunt in their own building. Clue by clue, the three neighbors search the building from roof to cellar (thanks to Roya's mom's master key). But just when a solution seems near, they realize an essential piece is missing—locked away where none of them can reach it. And unless Thea finds the courage to stand up to her family, the treasure of Ocean Parkway may be lost forever. . .

Praise for The Treasure of Ocean Parkway:

"Part mystery, part journey of self-discovery, part lesson on how to let others in when you’ve gotten used to going at it alone, this is a delightful story of friendship, family, and community."

- School Library Journal, *Starred Review*

“Readers will love visiting Brooklyn with these exceedingly clever, kind, and compassionate characters...An inventive puzzle filled with tenderness and warmth."

- Kirkus Reviews

“A delicious blend that is equal parts Nancy Drew and Only Murders in the Building. Sarvenaz Tash has crafted a story that manages to be a twisty mystery, a heartwarming adventure, and a love letter to New York.”

- James Ponti, NYT bestselling author of City Spies and The Sherlock Society

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Available now from Knopf Books for Young Readers!

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“A lively mystery...aspiring detectives will have fun attempting to solve [it] alongside the trio, making this an immersive read."

- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

School Library Journal Starred Review

“If Only Murders in the Building were a book starring 12-year-olds, this would be it...With more complex clue gathering than the average middle-grade mystery, this is a good choice for readers who enjoy puzzling through a challenging case."

- Booklist