Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow: The Questioneers Book #7

Questioneers Chapter Books #7

by Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (illustrator)

Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow is the seventh Questioneers chapter-book adventure in the series from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David RobertsLila Greer has always loved mysteries, even when they scare her. When a spooky storm blows into Blue River Creek and Lila is startled awake by a strange shrieking shadow, she knows something is afoot. Stranger still, Lila and the Questioneers discover that on the night of the storm, someone broke into Iggy’s parents’ art gallery and stole all the paintings for the new exhibit. Could the mysterious shrieking shadow have something to do with the missing artwork? Ms. Greer and her Questioneers will have to use their detective skills to solve the mystery of the missing paintings before the exhibit’s grand opening, or the gallery might have to close forever!Watch the Questioneers in the Netflix television series Ada Twist, Scientist! Check out all the books in the Questioneers The Questioneers Picture Book Iggy Peck, Architect | Rosie Revere, Engineer | Ada Twist, Scientist | Sofia Valdez, Future Prez | Aaron Slater, Illustrator | Lila Greer,Teacher of the Year The Questioneers Chapter Book Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters | Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants | Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion | Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote | Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs | Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake | Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow Ada Twist, The Why Files Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin’ Robots! | Going Green! Ada Twist, Scientist Ghost Busted | Show Me the Bunny | Brainstorm Book | 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories The Questioneers Big Project Book Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects | Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers | Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists | Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists | Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists

Genres: Mystery, Childrens, Friendship

160 pages, Hardcover

Published January 14, 2025

About the author

For more information, visit my website (www.AndreaBeaty.com).

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Reviews

[Andrea Educa8 Wirral · Rating 5 out of 5]

Badminton loving, bun wearing, anxiety conquering, queen of knitting, Lila Greer is back! The Questioneers’ teacher Lila Greer returns in her very own chapter book complete with all the students of Blue River Creek to solve a local mystery!

When a dreadful storm blows into town, Lila is rudely awoken from her shuttlecock dreams by a shrieking shadow. Unnerved and a little worried, Lila seeks out the things that bring comfort including a visit to the local art gallery owned by Iggy Peck’s parents. Taking a sneak peek at avant-garde artist’s Marvelo’s exhibition with the children, Lila is surprised to find a dozen empty picture frames. Who has stolen the artwork? Lila loves a good mystery and armed with her maginifying glass and with help from the Questioneers they are determined to solve the mystery and help Iggy’s parents open the exhibition.  

Having read the picture books and some of the chapter books it’s wonderful to see how elements of those stories and our favourite characters woven together. With a STEM focus, revisiting Rosie Revere’s famous inventions was a great inclusion. The Toot- and-Scoot creation is a joy to behold.

We really enjoyed reading this book and getting to know Lila even better. The extra nuggets which preface the chapters include insights into Lila’s list making and how she soothes her anxiety. David Roberts two-tone illustrations capture the characters we love so well.

Most of all we took away from this story Lila’s empowering message that she passes on to Iggy Peck ‘𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄𝙛𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡.'

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

The seventh book in this series.
This one focuses on Lila Greer as she is the one who solves the mystery of the shrieking in the night and the missing items and art. Readers get to see the whole cast come together to figure out what happened. I love her bravery in getting in the helium suit to figure out who caused the mess.

[Wina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy chapter book, grades 1-4. This is a quick, sweet read with illustrations and large lettering. Includes STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) as well as friendship, art, a mystery, and surprises. This one also has a focus on anxiety, and strategies to cope/handle it.

[Sasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute little mystery. I appreciate all the notes at the end of the book.

[Laura]

While I love the focus on anxiety and mental health, this mystery was just wacky.