Rita Monette

Behind Every Legend Lies the Truth

After moving to a new bayou home in her family's old houseboat, ten-year-old Nikki Landry feels sure something is watching her from a nearby swamp island...not to mention the weird howling sounds. 

Her papa tells her of a local legend that something sinister is living out there that steals the souls of dogs. 

Then her beloved beagle goes missing. 

Nikki and her friends uncover strange happenings from years ago that may have started the old tale. But town folks aren't talking. 

Join Nikki as she seeks to discover the truth behind the legend of Ghost Island in this captivating mystery adventure story, perfect for fans of children's books by Rita Monette, before it's too late.

Be Careful What You Wish For

When Nikki Landry turns eleven, all she really wants is a new bike. But she'll have to get it on her own.

Learning about the legend of a famous pirate who buried treasure along the banks of the bayous, Nikki makes a birthday wish to find some of the pirate's gold. But did that wish trigger an age-old curse?

Join Nikki and her friends in this captivating tale from Rita Monette's collection of children's books as they board an old pirate ship and travel back in time to 1814 to witness Captain Jean Lafitte's involvement in the Battle of New Orleans.

How will they find their way back home in this exciting mystery adventure story?

Things are never what they seem in a Louisiana swamp. Tired of being pestered by her little brother, eleven-year-old Nikki wishes the legendary Rougarou would take him away. Since that wasn't likely to ever happen, she makes plans to build her very own tree house as an escape. In the meantime, things start disappearing along Bayou Platte, including a young boy from school...and her pet turkey. Then the "warning signs" of the Rougarou begin to show up. Nikki becomes determined to find out who or what is behind it, and what secrets lie hidden in Mossy Swamp. This thrilling tale is perfect for fans of children's books and mystery adventure stories, especially those who enjoy the works of Rita Monette.

Legend has it that if you venture into Lost Lagoon, you may never return. In this thrilling tale for children's books enthusiasts, Nikki Landry and her friends embark on a quest to track down a prehistoric-looking bird that has been spotted flying around a nearby swamp island. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they encounter a stranger in their small town who seems to have secrets of his own. As this group of young sleuths delves deeper, they uncover a legend surrounding a hidden lagoon. Could it all be connected? Before they can piece together the mystery, they are kidnapped by a mysterious scientist with his own agenda. Is there any truth to the legend? Does the eerie whirlpool lurking in the lagoon actually lead to another world? Join Nikki, her friends, and one neurotic parrot in this captivating story as they unravel the truth behind the mystery adventure stories of Lost Lagoon, penned by Rita Monette.

I never believed in ghosts... then I met Oggie. 

In this captivating story from Rita Monette, Nikki Landry and her friends stumble upon mysterious white smudges on photos taken by Patti's grandmother at an old gravesite. The origins of these strange marks remain unexplained. 

Could Nikki's little brother have marked them with a piece of chalk? Was it a low-lying fog that rolled in just as the photos were captured? Or perhaps a smear on the lens? Spikes is convinced it's a ghost. 

As Mrs. LeBlanc recalls a legend shared by her grandfather about a spirit haunting the small family cemetery near an old Civil War Battle site, the intrigue deepens. 

Will Nikki and her legend-busting gang uncover the truth, or is it merely an old tale? If the ghost does exist, what is his purpose?