You will encounter mystery and excitement around every corner as you enter the triplet's Funhouse in The Mystery of the Locked Rooms! I don't know if it is Currie's writing style (as she is specifically known for writing ghost stories) or if it is just the suspense of entering the unknown, but I was constantly expecting something otherworldly to jump out and scare the three friends working through this escape room like funhouse. Locked rooms is an exciting read that I think many youth and adults will enjoy reading for years to come! I loved the themes of friendship, teamwork, and overcoming fears/weaknesses. Sarah and her friends see so much individual growth and growth in their friendships. I love how relatable the characters are with their own struggles as they come to terms with these weaknesses and seek to become better people as they work through a truly dangerous funhouse. Unlike escape rooms that most kids and adults enjoy, this funhouse was built years before safety laws were introduced and so these kids are truly in danger in some of these locked rooms.

This was an excellent middle grade book! I think fans of escape rooms and puzzles will love this one. It is filled with puzzles and riddles that were fun to try to figure out along the way with the main characters.

I did feel like the ending kind of wrapped up a little too quickly and neatly. I know this is for a young audience, but I would have enjoyed a little more out of the ending.

This isn't Currie's usual genre of MG horror, but I think that fans of her previous work will enjoy this one. It is definitely aimed towards the tween audience but with plenty of fun for all ages.

This was just the right amount of fun. Who didn’t want to find a treasure when they were a kid? We buried stuff and made maps to them for each other. So when these kids, escape room enthusiasts, hear about the famous treasure in a never-opened funhouse they are intrigued. When one of them needs that treasure to save her family, they are motivated.

I loved a lot of things about this book. There is the nostalgia for my youth. Our parents never knew where we were. The freedom was almost part of the thrill. I loved the way the characters all know and respect each other’s strengths and weaknesses. I loved how the puzzles were difficult but not impossible. I loved how the characters used previously solved problems to attack the new ones. I love the perseverance.

I am adding this to my classroom library and adding Lindsay Currie to my list of authors to watch for..

Author Lindsay Currie knows her audience. Her readers are thoughtful, clever and love a good adventure.

The Mystery of Locked Rooms offers all that and more.

At the center of the story are Sarah, Hannah and West whose friendship is the backbone of The Mystery of Locked Rooms. These friends depend upon and trust each other in a way that feels absolutely authentic. And even though the story is “about” Sarah, Hannah and West’s personalities are equally realized.

The trio are escape room experts, and the Stein funhouse puts all of their mental and physical skills to the test. Each friend’s specific talents come into play, and they must truly work together to find the treasure.

Currie’s writing is bright and inviting — reading The Mystery of Locked Rooms is almost like revisiting a long-lost friend. Her pacing is spot-on, creating tension balanced with moments of reflection or joy.

The Mystery of Locked Rooms is an engaging middle-grade adventure that should appeal to most kids.

I absolutely loved Lindsay Currie's first foray into middle grade mystery. I have enjoyed many of her horror novels, and this one did not disappoint. I loved this ragtag trio of friends and their love for all things riddles and escape rooms. The way in which each friend brought their unique abilities and insecurities to the story was endearing and had me fully invested in these characters. The premise behind the funhouse and the execution of the concept was masterful. My students are going to love this novel!

What a fun adventure of a book! I was in the edge of my seat wondering if they would make it out if that escape house Alive! The suspense was killing me, absolutely fantastic and will be recommending to both middle readers & adults.

Thanks to NetGalley for an eARC of this book. I’ve read a few of her other books centered on ghosts. This one has no ghosts, but that’s okay because it is still a fantastic book. We have three best friends: West, Hannah, and Sarah. They are known as the Deltas, as they love math and numbers. Their favorite thing to do together is escape rooms. They are good at them and work perfectly together. Hannah and her family get some bad news. Her Dad has chronic fatigue syndrome and can no longer do much. Her mother is trying to support the family but can’t keep up with all the bills. They get a notice of foreclosure on their house. Sarah is too young as a seventh grader to work but wants to help her family. When her friends tell her about the Triplet Treasure, she convinces them to help her.

The Triplets were separated after their parents died when they were eight years old. They found each other again when they were in their twenties and built this huge funhouse with multiple escape rooms. They were going to open it to the public, but one of the triplets died before that happened, so it never was opened. The house has been abandoned for decades, but the Deltas still want to see if they can find the treasure. A couple of other people have tried, and not only were they unsuccessful, but they were also arrested for trespassing. Will the Deltas be able to conquer the abandoned funhouse? Will they complete it before their parents or the police find out? Will there be a treasure that will save Sara and her family?

I really enjoyed this book; just reading the descriptions of the challenges in the rooms was incredible. I definitely don't think I would do well at an escape room or even this funhouse, but it was a blast to read about it. It reminded me of other books I have read about challenges that people have to solve to get a prize. It sure keeps me on my toes with all of the challenges and wondering if they are going to succeed.

In "The Mystery of Locked Rooms" by Lindsay Currie, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure with twelve-year-old Sarah Greene and her friends as they quest to find hidden treasure within an abandoned 1950s funhouse.

Currie's narrative expertly weaves together elements of mystery, friendship, and the struggle for survival as Sarah grapples with the impending loss of her home due to financial difficulties. The premise of cracking codes, uncovering secrets, and navigating through intricate puzzles adds an exciting layer to the story, keeping readers engaged from start to finish.

The author's ability to create a vivid and immersive setting within the confines of the eerie funhouse adds depth to the narrative, evoking a sense of suspense and intrigue as Sarah and her friends encounter personal challenges explicitly tailored to them.

Overall, "The Mystery of Locked Rooms" is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of adventure and mystery novels, offering a compelling blend of suspense, friendship, and discovery.

The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Curie is a middle grade book focused on puzzles, riddles and escape rooms. Hannah, West, and Sarah are three best friends who love escape rooms. When unfortunate circumstances affect one of them, they decide to go searching for the treasure that is rumored to be hidden in a 70 year old funhouse nearby.

This book was not the typical spooky genre that Lindsay Currie has done before. As someone who loves mysteries, this was right up my alley. I think kids who enjoy the Mr. Lemoncello series will love this one as well. There is a ton of description about the various puzzles and how the kids figured them out which I think will be perfect for middle schoolers, but probably too much for many of my upper elementary students. The self discovery from all the kids in the story would make this a great read aloud as well!

As a fan of puzzles, this book nailed it!

It was a truly beautiful story full of characters that are relatable but also admirable.

A fantastic read for middle schoolers, and their families. I will be revisiting this story time and time again.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebookkids for the arc of this book.

I was hooked on this book! I’m so grateful for the NetGalley ARC I received for review. This story took three close friends on a wild adventure that tested them mentally and physically. There was excitement, tension, and beautifully poignant moments in which characters identified with the emotions of others and showed empathy to people many readers may not have “seen” otherwise.
I also loved the appearance of an often underrepresented condition (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), which affects many families, but does not often get discussed because it’s not well understood, nor is it a glamorous affliction.
I can’t wait to read this story again. It was engaging, witty, thoughtful, and incredibly creative. Don’t pass on this one!!

This is a really well thought out book that is absolutely perfect for middle school readers. It has really good character building and teamwork that only grew stronger as the characters progressed through their journey. Loved it!

This was such a fun book to read. The Deltas are three friends who love doing escape rooms and the puzzles that come along with them. But things aren’t always as simple and happy as these three twelve year olds would like them to be. Sarah’s father has a chronic illness that keeps him in bed and now their house is in danger of foreclosure. The lure of a long-forgotten treasure in a never-opened funhouse is just what she needs to save her family and their house. The adventure that follows is a fun and exciting, emotional at times, and reminiscent of The Goonies and Willie Wonka. I love every minute of this story, feeling the joy and urgency of the characters, as well as their frustrations and successes.

The main character Sarah is so easy to relate too. She has her passion for escape rooms and maths but would do anything for her family and friends. An exciting story.

The Mystery of Locked Rooms was a such a fun middle grade mystery. Anyone who enjoys puzzles or escape rooms would love this one!

Sarah, West, and Hannah became fast friends with their love of math, riddles, and escape rooms. They have deemed themselves the Deltas. Things aren't going easy for any of them with their personal fears and insecurities, but things take a turn for the worse for Sarah. Her father is diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, her mother is working 2 jobs but still can't pay the bills, and they are going to lose their house and have to move to Michigan with her grandparents. Then, they fall on the rumor of the Triplet Treasure hidden in a funhouse only a train ride away and this starts the Deltas on the biggest, hardest, most dangerous escape room they have ever done. Each character is unique, believable, and brings their own strengths and flaws to the team. The interpersonal relationships and their dialogue with each other ring true, especially when they are confession secrets, fears, and insecurities to their best friends. These interludes help break up the high intensity of the thriller and mystery aspects of the escape rooms without downplaying the danger they have placed themselves in. A thrilling ride with twist, turns, and red herrings that keep the characters guessing and the pages

Lindsay Currie did not disappoint with her newest adventure book! I’m so used to her spooky vibes and was a little nervous for this new direction…but it was fantastic! The Deltas were wonderfully lovable best friends who work together to solve their hardest escape room yet! This book has so much heart and reinforced why I love middle grade books!

I thoroughly enjoyed this unique middle grade mystery! Although the premise of breaking into an old abandoned funhouse may have been a bit far-fetched, if you’re willing to suspend that disbelief and just go along for the joy of figuring out the escape room puzzles, this is an exciting read. I appreciated the subplot of Sarah’s father having been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and the struggles her mom is experiencing. Sarah’s friends, Hannah and West, have their own issues which are believable and add to the escape room tension. Highly recommend!

The Mystery of Locked Rooms, is about a group of three kids that love to do escape rooms. They learn about a fun house that was built in the 50s, but wind up never being opened, however they read this fun house has a treasure inside and despite a few attempts by others, no one has been able to finish it without being caught by the police for trespassing.. One of the kids is dealing with a sick dad at home and an over worked mother. So these friends work together to attempt the fun house and try to win the treasure. The friends must take on many challenges and face fears in order to try and beat this fun house.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I read it with my third grader and it kept him engaged from cover to cover. 5 star read for sure!

This middle grades book is so fun. It has the perfect mix of humor, heart, and tension. The funhouse escape rooms sounded genuinely fun and unique, and I loved watching the group of friends work together to make their escape and get through the house. Super sweet and totally fun.