Dotty Morgan’s summer before seventh grade isn’t going as planned. Her favorite clothes don’t fit, her mom’s constant bra-talk is mortifying, and she feels awkward in her changing body. When her BFF Parker faces dangerous mishaps during a young designer fashion show, Dotty shifts focus to solving the mystery. Her investigation uncovers gremlins sabotaging rehearsals, deliberately planted to ruin Fashion Week. Now, Dotty must uncover the culprit, wrangle the mischievous gremlins, and save the show—all while navigating her own growing pains. Can she crack the case and embrace her changing self in time?

5 stars for middle-grade readers!

The Case of the Greensboro Gremlins was definitely a more advanced read than I was anticipating. My children are 7 and 5 and love a chapter book mystery (i.e. Dragon Masters, Harry Potter, Mia Mayhem, Henry Heckelbeck, etc), but the topics in this one were definitely ahead of their time. That said, this was a fun, spooky mystery starring a fearless 12-year-old sleuth (girl power!). What starts as a vacation turns into a paranormal investigation when mishaps strike her best friend’s fashion show. The story is filled with thrills and humor and heartfelt friendships - excellent messaging for middle grade readers (and those going through body changes! It's an awkward time, we get it!).

The Case of the Greensboro Gremlins is a fun and spooky mystery that follows twelve-year-old Dotty Morgan as she dives into yet another supernatural case. What was supposed to be a vacation quickly turns into an investigation when her best friend’s fashion show is hit by a series of strange accidents. I loved Dotty’s fearless attitude and clever sleuthing skills, which made the book both exciting and humorous. This middle-grade mystery had me hooked with its unique blend of paranormal twists and friendship.

Listen up, little paranormal mystery fans! The Case of the Greensboro Gremlins is one wild ride! Dotty Morgan is back, and she’s bringing her ghost-busting skills to Greensboro. What starts as a chill trip to watch her girlfriend wrestle and cheer on her bestie’s fashion show quickly turns into a full-on paranormal showdown! This book is packed with thrills, chills, and friendship feels. If you’re ready for some supernatural sleuthing with attitude, grab this book now—you’ll be flipping pages faster than Dotty can say “case closed!” 👻🕶️