Tracy Barrett

The 100-Year-Old Secret
Modern technology meets the classic detective story in this new mystery series!
When Xena and Xander Holmes discover that they're direct descendants of Sherlock Holmes and start solving cases from their ancestor's cold-case notebook, their lives in London become exciting. Can they use modern technology to solve cases that the great Sherlock Holmes had to abandon?

"A strong start to what will undoubtedly remain an enjoyable series."
— Kirkus

"a fastpaced, entertaining mystery"
— Booklist

A Junior Library Guild selection

On Etruscan Time
No one ever listens to Hector. He wanted to hang out with his friends this summer, but instead he's stuck in Italy at an archaeological dig with his mom. The ancient Etruscan artifacts are interesting, but no one has time for him.
    Then he makes a discovery of his own—a strange, unsettling stone that looks like an eye. The stone brings nightmares about Arath, an Etruscan boy who died thousands of years ago but now begs for Hector's help. Are these just dreams, or is Arath really in danger? As Hector unearths the truth, he realizes that he can make himself heard when it counts.

"fast-paced and suspenseful. . . . A good read."
— Kirkus

Also published in Italian by Mondadori

The Ancient Chinese World
The Ancient Chinese World uses primary sources to describe the history of ancient China and how it still influences the lives of billions of people today. From Peking Man to the "Golden Men" era of Buddhism, authors Terry Kleeman and Tracy Barrett trace the wonders of the Chinese past through its primary sources.

"[A] dramatic story of rulers, writers, soldiers and citizens who made up the world of ancient China."
— Paragon Book Gallery

The Ancient Greek World
A wise leader, defying tradition, boldly declares that free men of all classes have the right to vote. Nine sisters possess the power to inspire poetry. An entire community dedicates its way of life to raising and preparing its citizens to be fierce warriors. Solon, the Muses, and the Spartans are just a few of the intriguing figures who make up The Ancient Greek World. Written with Jennifer Roberts.

"With the continuing discoveries of archaeologists and researchers, history is constantly changing . . . and so is learning about history thanks to this series."
— Growing Minds

Cold in Summer
It's bad enough that twelve-year-old Ariadne had to leave her school, her friends, and everything she knows in Florida, to move to a poky little town in Tennessee. But why does the mysterious May Butler tell Ariadne that she has to help May go home? Isn't she already home? How can she be lost when she's right there? And how can Ariadne help her?

"A genuine ghost story without coincidental explanations that will draw readers eerily in."
— Kirkus

Cold in Summer has been named to the New York Public Library's "Books for the Teen Age;" "Best Fantasy Books of the Year" (VOYA); "The Best Children's Books of the Year," Nine to Twelve/ Fantasy category (Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education); Mark Twain Award nominee (Missouri Association of School Librarians), South Carolina Book Award nominee.

Anna of Byzantium
With the intriguing medieval Byzantine Empire as its setting, Anna of Byzantium is a fictionalized re-telling of the life of the historical Princess Anna Comnena, groomed to inherit the throne of the most powerful empire in her part of the world. But when her brother is named heir, her future falls apart. What will Anna do? Will she allow everything she has worked for, and everything she is most suited for, to be snatched away from her? Or will she strike back?

"Set in an exotic time and place, [Anna of Byzantium] is a fascinating mix of history, mystery, and intrigue."
— Horn Book

Anna of Byzantium's major awards include Booklist Editor's Choice; Blue Ribbon Book, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books; Notable Social Studies Trade Book, National Council for the Social Studies; Top Ten Historical Fiction (Booklist); ALA Best Book for Young Adults; ALA Quick Pick; 2000 Books for the Teen Age; Arizona State University English Education Honor List; 2001-2002 Texas Lone Star Reading List; and Arrow Editor’s Pick 6/02. Listed in Kathleen Odean's Great Books for Girls (2002), Anna of Byzantium was a featured book in the Scholastic Book Club 11/00 and has been translated into French, Japanese, Dutch, and Italian.

The Trail of Tears: An American Tragedy
The Trail of Tears is the English name for the brutal forced relocation of Cherokee and other peoples from their ancestral homeland in the southeastern United States to Oklahoma. This illegal repatriation was strongly opposed by many Americans, including the author's direct ancestor, Elizur Butler. After being imprisoned for his defense of the Cherokee, Dr. Butler accompanied them on the journey, on which his own baby was among the thousands who died. For readers with a seventh-grade interest level and a fourth-grade reading level.

Growing Up in Colonial America
What was it like to be a child in the American colonies? Modern children might be surprised to see how similar and yet how different life was for their counterparts three and four centuries ago.

"useful and absorbing" — Horn Book

Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Marshall Cavendish's Celebrate the States series has been called "lively and colorful books [that] offer far more interesting fare than standard encyclopedia articles" and are "appealing, easy to use, and informative" (School Library Journal). The author has extensive first-hand knowledge of these three beautiful and interesting states.

Kidding Around Nashville
A kid-friendly guide to Nashville and environs, with games and puzzles to keep young tourists occupied on the road. No. 1 on about.com's list of Top Nashville Book Picks. These guidebooks "blend facts and fun to make cities interesting, accessible, and safe" (Children's Book Page) for young tourists.