Tales of the Lost & Found: a middle grade mystery adventure series
Join Noah, Oakley, and Andre as they uncover haunting secrets and historical treasures. Jump to the books:
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The Haunted Lighthouse: Book One
When a mysterious beam of light appears during a thunderstorm off the coast of Maine with no logical explanation, three friends go in search of answers and find themselves unraveling an otherworldly tale.
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On a visit to a coastal harbor town, the world is Noah’s oyster as long as the stormy weather doesn’t ruin the fun. Summer break has just begun, and with seven days of freedom, how much trouble can thirteen-year-old Noah, his best friend, and his sister really find? Plenty, as it turns out.
Because when the kids go snooping around an old, decommissioned lighthouse, its troublesome secrets begin to reveal themselves, and the kids are about to stumble upon a hundred-year-old mystery that still haunts the nearby fishing village.
No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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"Mystery, coming of age, detectives, and fear combine to entice middle grade readers to turn each page."
Author Barbara Ann Mojica
"Solving mysteries whilst exploring via boats, bikes, on foot brings back an age of being able to grow up in moments without grown-up supervision and turning up ok-those were the days."
Paolo S, Amazon
"An excellent ghost story! I love the characters! This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!"
Elizabeth Cox, Amazon
"Well written, great characters, really interesting setting, some historical facts, and a century old mystery solved."
Kate Gordon, Amazon
The Legend of Creepy Hollow: Book Two
A weekend in New York State spells trouble for the kids when a vengeful ghost on horseback tears across the countryside under the light of the moon.
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Noah’s got his hands full, although he doesn’t mind the freedom that a weekend at the Murphy’s apple orchard offers. He’s got farm chores to do and a geocache to locate—an extra credit assignment that might be his only chance at raising his failing history grade.
But when its GPS coordinates point toward a massive corn maze smack in the middle of a popular fall festival, the hunt becomes a lot more complicated than he’d imagined, especially when the gang learns of the vengeful nineteenth-century ghost rider haunting the fields.
And then, of course, there’s his tongue-tying crush on the Murphy’s thirteen-year-old granddaughter. Don’t even get him started on that.
Join this modern-day group of accidental sleuths as they unravel another heart-racing historical mystery in the Tales of the Lost & Found. Recommended for ages 9-12.
No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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"...the perfect read independently or as a family"
P Susan, Amazon
"Shana Gorian is a master storyteller. This fast-paced adventure has all the right ingredients for a memorable read - great setting, characters, mystery, and a wonderful plot - really felt like I was there. Adding a geocache was a fun element!"
MKT, Amazon
"Epic adventure. Spooky mystery. Loved it!"
Kay Lalone, Amazon
"The author skillfully weaves history within the plot teaching about the Harvest and Hunter’s Moon while revealing plot elements."
Author Barbara Ann Mojica
The Curse of Pirate's Cove: Book Three
A search for buried treasure unearths more than the kids bargained for when an infamous pirate’s curse unleashes its deadly wrath.
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When a friendly shopkeeper spins a sordid tale of pirate legend on their first day of vacation, Noah dismisses it as nothing more than a thrilling tale. Yet, following his souvenir treasure map through the Caribbean rain forest in pursuit of the elusive “X” sounds like a fun way to spend a day in paradise.
Little does he know the pursuit could change his life forever.
Because as he and his sister and best friend inch closer to the treasure, the unimaginable might just become reality.
And if it does, can the kids defy the odds and escape with their lives?
Follow this unforgettable adventure of three unlikely sleuths, filled with fast-paced thrills and tropical island fun.
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No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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The Whispering Woods: Book Four
Noah thought a winter break trip to his aunt and uncle’s house would mean snowball fights and hot cocoa. But a seemingly harmless sledding trip to the local state park unearths a chilling secret.
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For sixty years, a nearby reservoir has held a dark truth beneath its icy surface. Now, angry spirits stir, their vengeful trickery spilling into the small Pennsylvania town.
Noah and friends find themselves tangled in a web of ghostly whispers and a community desperate to bury the past.
Can the kids unravel the secrets the town is hiding and stop the ghosts?
Don't miss this chilling story perfect for ages 9-12.
Follow this unforgettable adventure of three unlikely sleuths, filled with small town winter adventures and chilling snowstorms.
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No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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The Secret of Hemlock Hall: Book Five
When the ghostly rumors about a creepy abandoned house spark an undercover investigation, the kids have every intention of proving the rumors false.
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Plus, the house would make a killer set for Noah’s school film project, and he has to ace this one, so getting some good footage along the way would be a bonus.
But when they step into the shadows of Hemlock Hall, everything changes. Because this isn’t just a spooky old mansion. It's a puzzle with missing pieces and a darkness waiting to be unleashed.
Grab this spine-tingling adventure where history, modern-day sleuthing, and the supernatural collide. Recommended for ages 9-12.
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No graphic violence or language. Books can be read in any order.
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The Legend of Cascade Ridge: Book Six
A quiet town. A legendary creature. A mystery buried for decades.
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When Noah and his family arrive to clear out their late great-uncle’s home in Washington State, they expect nothing more than dusty old boxes and boring afternoons. But Misty Valley has secrets that have been hiding in its mist-shrouded forests for decades.
As the trio pieces together clues from their uncle's cryptic journal and a map to an old logging camp, they uncover an astonishing truth—Bigfoot is real. But he’s not the monster everyone thinks he is.
Now, the kids are in a race against time to stop local hunters from destroying the creature, but the proof they need remains as elusive as Bigfoot himself.
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The Secret of Sweetgum Swamp: Book Seven
Some mysteries are buried in history. Others are hiding just beneath the surface...
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When Noah and his friends set off on a boat ride through the Louisiana swamp, they’re only hoping for a little adventure and some wildlife sightings. But when they overhear a dock worker being blamed for a missing houseboat, the trio decides to search for the houseboat themselves.
What starts as a good deed quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. The houseboat wasn’t just lost—it was stolen. And it’s being used to hide something shocking.
As the kids navigate gator-infested waters, crumbling plantation ruins, and eerie swamp paths, much-needed help arrives from an unexpected guide who seems to know the swamp like the back of his hand. But what other secrets is he hiding?
As time runs out and danger closes in, the kids must uncover the truth, outsmart the criminals, and face a ghost story that’s more real than they ever imagined.
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