The Zee Files Series

Fans of the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books will love this spin-off series that follows Zee's new adventures across the pond—in London! MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS® Gold Recipient 2021 American Fiction Awards Finalist, Young Adult category Winner, 2022 IndieReader Discovery Awards Mackenzie ("Zee") Blue Carmichael has never eaten fish 'n' chips, never slept away from home longer than a few nights, and knows nothing about London. But after her family relocates for her dad's new job, 13-year-old Zee leaves her old life in California behind for a new one in England. Zee lands in London and at her new boarding school, The Hollows, hoping to find new friends and jump-start her music career. All of that proves difficult between a chilly roommate, a BFF who's gone MIA, and distractions from the poshest—and cutest—student in her grade. Will Zee thrive in her new environment, and will London end up not being so bad after all? What readers are saying about The Zee Files: ★★★★★ “My daughter read this in just over a day!” ★★★★★ “Got this for my daughter for her 10th birthday! We read it together and absolutely LOVED the book!” ★★★★★ “We gave this book to my niece, and she loved it! She can't wait to see what happens next in the second book.”

See where London takes Zee next in Book 2 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books! Featured in Children's Book Council's July 2022 Hot off the Press list! "The second book in the [Zee Files] series continues to follow Mackenzie (Zee) Blue Carmichael through her life in her new school, the Hollows. She has been so stressed with her academics, new country, new home, new school, new friends, and the upcoming festival performance that her teacher reached out to her father and Zee has started seeing a counselor at school. . . [Zee] has a few successes toward the end. . . Scattered illustrations throughout the book are well designed and carried out, I especially enjoy how emotive they are." —Youth Services Book Review "In this second installment of the Zee Files, a spinoff of the Mackenzie Blue series, Zee is preparing a song for her school’s art festival. Year nine has proven to be difficult as she adjusts to her new life in the U.K. and being the new student at a posh British boarding school. Zee’s classmates proffer coping tips: meditation, yoga, affirmations. Then Zee begins to see a therapist who encourages journaling. . . Zee is definitely a girl of the 21st century." —Kirkus Reviews The crew can't stop talking about the school's biggest event and talent show of the year, the Creative Arts Festival. But while Zee's excited to see her friends and schoolmates perform, she's not sure if she'll ever be ready for the stage. She's never performed in front of so many people before, or without her bandmates—or in England, no less! With the Festival slowly approaching, classes also get harder while things with her friends and family become more complicated. Will Zee be able to pull it all together in time?

Who is the good-looking and wealthy Archie Saint John really to Zee? Find out in Book 3 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books! "The Zee Files by Tina Wells expands with Girl/Friend and A Very Malibu Vacay." —Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's Announcements Everyone is surprised when Zee strikes up a friendship—and more—with The Hollows' most elusive student on campus, Archie Saint John. Unfortunately, Zee can tell her friends don't understand him, and Archie doesn't understand her friends. It feels like the more Zee tries to help the situation, the more tangled things get. Meanwhile, the Harvest Dance is coming soon, followed by final exams. School drama aside, Zee's determined to finish the semester off on the right note!

Goodbye, London—hello, Los Angeles! Ring in the holidays with Zee as she returns to California in Book 4 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books! "The Zee Files by Tina Wells expands with Girl/Friend and A Very Malibu Vacay." —Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's Announcements The Carmichaels are back in California for winter break! Zee can’t wait to see the old Brookdale crew and reunite with her best friends again for some chats, laughs, and Christmas cheer. Yet despite the familiar sights and friendly faces, everything feels a little different. Is everyone moving on without Zee? If she doesn’t feel at home here, then where does she belong?

The Hollows thrums with excitement when a famous student appears on campus. Follow Zee as she rubs elbows with royalty in Book 5 of The Zee Files! Zee is getting ready to go back to school for spring term when the big news comes: there’s a new transfer student in year nine—and she’s a real-life princess! As everyone busily prepares for royalty to arrive, Zee can’t help but worry. She just got comfortable in England—how much will her life change now with a princess at school?

The Hollows is going on a ski adventure! Journey to Switzerland with Zee as she takes on the slopes in Book 6 of The Zee Files. The school winter field trip promises a week of snow-filled fun that everyone in year nine is looking forward to—everyone except Zee. Not only is this her first trip anywhere without her parents, but Zee doesn't know how to ski! What if she falls and embarrasses herself? Will everyone laugh at her? Then right before the trip, Zee gets some shocking news: her best friend Ally is transferring… to The Hollows! Zee knows she should be excited, so why does she have a weird feeling about it?