Mystery at the Club Sandwich by Doug Cushman is a fun and fast-paced mystery about Nick Trunk, a private investigator who also happens to be an elephant. Nick is hired by a famous singer, Lola Gale, to find her missing lucky marbles. As Nick follows the clues through the city, he meets quirky characters and solves puzzles in this lighthearted detective story.

Setting:
The story has a noir-inspired, urban setting reminiscent of the United States, particularly evoking 1940s detective stories with a humorous twist.

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke follows the epic journey of Firedrake, a young silver dragon, who teams up with a brave boy named Ben and a mischievous brownie named Sorrel. Together, they embark on a daring quest to find the mythical Rim of Heaven, a safe haven for dragons, while evading the fearsome dragon hunter, Nettlebrand.

Setting:
The story spans multiple locations across Europe and Asia, blending real-world landmarks with fantastical, mythical realms.

Arkangel by Anthony Horowitz is a thrilling adventure where Alex Rider, teenage spy, is sent to Siberia to stop a powerful criminal plot involving a nuclear weapon. As he faces dangerous enemies and extreme conditions, Alex must use his wits and skills to survive and save the world.

Setting:
The story is primarily set in Siberia, Russia, amidst harsh, icy landscapes and high-tech facilities.