Nova DuBois

Biography

Nova DuBois has spent her life among children’s books and elementary-aged children. She began her love of children’s literature in her early teens when volunteering at her hometown’s library where she held Saturday morning storytelling hour and assisted in maintaining the children’s book area. This passion resulted in pre- and post-graduate degrees in library science. She enjoys bringing stories to life for children and watching their imaginations soar. She has her own special black cat who helps provide inspiration for the Vine Street Mysteries series. This is the first book of this series, and who knows where her black cat will lead her?

Series

Vine Street Mysteries
It’s Christmas Eve, the most magical day of the year, but Ginni’s heart is breaking. For this is the first Christmas without mom. As Ginni’s melancholy Christmas Eve unfolds, strange things begin to happen. Lights flash on and off, music plays by itself, an owl circles around and around the house, all of which lead the entire family outside. What they discover under the maple tree will change all of their lives forever. But what happened that Christmas Eve is not the only mystery needing to be solved. While at home on Christmas break, the entire family begins to have small items go missing. Mysteries abound and Ginni, while still trying to cope with her grief, must do what she can to make sense of their mysterious Christmas Eve discovery as well as to figure out who is the sneaky thief. Can Ginni solve all the mysteries?

Books

The Kitten Who Was Stolen
Series: Vine Street Mysteries, Book 4. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 29,430. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
It couldn’t be worse…Neelia is stolen. Who would do such a thing? The entire Pearl family is devastated when a fun Spring Carnival turns into a nightmare. Mr. Pearl and Ginni are obviously heartbroken with Neelia missing, but Frankie may never recover from the grief if Neelia is gone for good.
The Kitten Who Scared a Ghost
Series: Vine Street Mysteries, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 23,670. Language: English. Published: January 4, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Religious / Christian / Mysteries & Detective Stories
The library has recently become haunted! Strange noises and howls are frequently heard, and no one can find the source of the wailing. But you know who is anxious to get up to the attic and do her own searching…why Neelia the mystery-solving kitten of course!
The Kitten Who Cured a Grump
Series: Vine Street Mysteries, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 18,680. Language: English. Published: February 14, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Family / Siblings
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and Georgina, the owner of Sweet Georgina’s Chocolate Shoppe, is no longer sweet. In fact, she’s quite mean to everyone who comes into her shop. What could possibly be going on that would turn one of Makawee’s sweetest citizens into a grump?
The Kitten Who Saved Christmas
Series: Vine Street Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 14,880. Language: English. Published: November 8, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Interactive Adventures
As Ginni’s melancholy Christmas Eve unfolds, strange things begin to happen. Lights flash on and off, music plays by itself, an owl circles around and around the house, all of which lead the entire family outside. What they discover under the maple tree will change all of their lives forever.