Ella Diaries #23: Spooky Surprise

Ella Diaries #23: Spooky Surprise takes readers to Ella and Zoe’s school holidays at the Graves Street Community Centre, where a mysterious atmosphere turns their holiday program into a puzzle to solve. This middle-grade mystery blends friendship, curiosity, and a dash of spooky ambiance, perfect for readers aged 8–12 who crave adventure, clues, and a brave heroine who believes in teamwork. In Ella Diaries #23: Spooky Surprise, the story unfolds in a warm, diary-style voice that follows Ella and Zoe as they dive into the holiday program and begin to notice strange sounds and odd happenings around the centre. The pace is brisk, the dialogue lively, and the Graves Street setting feels inviting and a little spooky in just the right way. The mystery unfolds through small discoveries and a growing sense that something bigger is at play. What makes the experience enjoyable is the blend of mystery and friendship. The book presents clues to solve, heartwarming teamwork, and moments of courage that feel achievable for young readers. The narrative balances suspense with reassurance, inviting kids to think along with Ella without giving away the ending, and it keeps the tone supportive and engaging throughout. Diary-style storytelling follows Ella and Zoe through a holiday mystery Set at Graves Street Community Centre during school holidays Gentle, kid-friendly suspense with twists and clues Themes of friendship, curiosity, and teamwork Accessible, brisk writing that reads like a diary A hint of spooky atmosphere with a mysterious Lady on the stairs Ideal for fans of the Ella Diaries series After finishing Ella Diaries #23: Spooky Surprise, readers will feel a sense of accomplishment, having followed Ella’s curiosity to uncover the truth. They’ll feel brave, inspired to notice the world around them, and eager to dive into the next adventure in the Ella Diaries series.