A Sea Monster Conundrum (The Misfits #3)
Written by Lisa Yee
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Oof! When reports of ghosts arise around an abandoned lighthouse, Olive and her elite team of underdogs are immediately thrust into a brand new case. After all, ghosts don’t exist . . . right?
Real or not, the ghosts draw quite a crowd at Olive’s beloved Reforming Arts School, or RASCH (not “rash”). Turns out everyone wants a glimpse of the ghosts, including . . . the nearby marine life?!
Between RASCH’s ghosts and newfound tourism, rumors soon spiral out of control about a sea monster in the bay—snagging unwanted attention from a corrupt mogul. What is going on at RASCH? Does the mythical creature really exist, and can the Misfits save it from being captured? The team will have to dive deep to get to the bottom of San Francisco’s most legendary mystery. . . .
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Primary ISBN: 9798217023776
Publication Date: January 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American, Iranian/Iranian American, Unspecified (East Asian)
Themes: Cross-Group Friendship, Format: Audiobook, Genre: Action Adventure, Genre: Mystery, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multilingual, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, STEM
Setting: United States (San Francisco CA)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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