An Adventure-Filled Mystery for Young Explorers!
Do you remember the thrill of your first mystery—the excitement of uncovering clues and searching for hidden treasures? Summer of the Woods will send young readers onto an unforgettable adventure and the start of their new favorite book series.
When young brothers Derek and Sam move to Virginia, they stumble upon a 60-year-old mystery: a coin collection stolen from the local museum. As they search for the treasure of the rare 1877 Indian Head cent coins, the boys find themselves exploring hidden passageways, dodging unexpected dangers, and following clues through deep woods, dark caves, and rushing waters.
Summer of the Woods is the first book in the popular 11-book The Virginia Mysteries series by Steven K. Smith, weaving together exciting, modern-day mysteries with real-life locations from history. With fast-paced action, clever clues, and heart-pounding suspense, this series is perfect for boys and girls ages 7-12 and fans of Magic Tree House, The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and National Treasure.
Gift this book to a child or grandchild and launch them on an adventure they’ll never forget! This page-turner is designed to hook even reluctant young readers and ideal for elementary classroom and school-wide reading programs.
The Virginia Mysteries - Adventures with a twist of historyBook 1 - Summer of the Woods
Book 2 - Mystery on Church Hill
Book 3 - Ghosts of Belle Isle
Book 4 - Secret of the Staircase
Book 5 - Midnight at the Mansion
Book 6 - Shadows at Jamestown
Book 7 - Spies at Mount Vernon
Book 8 - Escape from Monticello
Book 9 - Pictures at the Protest
Book 10 - Pirates on the Bay
Book 11 - Danger on the Stage
Also by Steven K. Smith
Brother Wars
Brother Wars: Cabin Eleven
Brother Wars: The Big Apple
Final Kingdom Trilogy (Ages 10+)
The Missing
The Recruit
The Bridge
"As if by magic, Mr. Smith presents the perfect combination of nostalgia and modern day. This exemplifies the summers I remember. Freely roaming all around, turning over rocks in creeks, exploring woods and caves while our imaginations provided limitless adventures. Kids being kids." - Reader of Summer of the Woods
"My 7 year old loved this! While there is a place for the "silly" books targeted for little boys nowadays, it's refreshing to find a story reminiscent of the Hardy Boys, yet updated for this generation" - Reader of Summer of the Woods
"My nine year old, reluctant reader fell in love with the story. The mystery and adventure drew her in right away…a perfect read aloud for my seven year olds. This fast paced, wholesome adventure story will leave you wanting to take a hike with your kids!" - Reader of Summer of the Woods
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