The Mystery in Mapleton, written and illustrated by H.M. Lawson

Adventure awaits...

Nick Thornton is convinced it's going to be the worst summer ever.

The Thornton family vacation has been canceled and Nick's parents are sending him to live in the middle of nowhere with an uncle he hardly knows.

No friends.
Possibly no electricity.
Definitely no video games.

When Nick starts exploring the lake and woods around his uncle's cabin, he meets two kids from town. Together, they uncover a trail of clues about a mysterious bank robbery and a stolen invention. They soon realize they're not the only ones looking for lost treasures. Will Nick and his friends dig deep enough to solve the mystery in time?

About this vocabulary-building book

If you enjoy adventure-mysteries like The Goonies, The Virginia Mysteries, and National Treasure, be sure to check out H.M. Lawson's new book, The Mystery in Mapleton.

The Tackle Box Treasure series is written for readers ages 8-15 with advanced vocabulary. In addition to context clues, a glossary of above-grade-level words is provided at the end of the book.

Warning: Each chapter ends with a cliff-hanger, so even reluctant readers may have a hard time putting this one down.

Reviews

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"My grandkids love this book. (And so do I.) It's well-written and fun to read with just the right amount of intrigue and mystery for the 8 and up age group. I often like to explore the books that my grandkids are reading and this one was just delightful!"

-Terri, Goodreads review

"Well-paced..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"Great mystery for kids and adults. Well-paced, with great vocabulary and an interesting story."

-Arielle, Goodreads review

"The characters all feel real..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"See yourself in this captivating story."

"...The story here is fast paced and witty, with humor, excitement, and cliffhangers abound. The characters all feel real, individual, and relatable. I am looking forward to this as the start of a series..."

-Richard, excerpt from Goodreads review

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"See yourself in this captivating story."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"See yourself in this captivating story."

A good read for all ages! Well written with intriguing description. As our fourth grader read each page, he was curious at each moment what the lead character was going to do next!

-Scott, Amazon review

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"The Mystery in Mapleton really drew me in as Nick, Jo, and Eddie keep turning up new clues...The author/illustrator also included a number of illustrations that really help and add to the charm of this delightful middle-grade adventure."

-William, Amazon review

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Awesome adventure...

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"Loved it. Awesome adventure book for an 11-year-old that also introduces and defines new age, appropriate vocabulary words."

-Derek, Amazon review

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The Mystery in Mapleton, written and illustrated by H.M. Lawson

The Mystery in Mapleton (Book Trailer)

About this vocabulary-building book

Reviews

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"Well-paced..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"The characters all feel real..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"See yourself in this captivating story."

"See yourself in this captivating story."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"See yourself in this captivating story."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

Awesome adventure...

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

My Blog

The Mystery in Mapleton, written and illustrated by H.M. Lawson

The Mystery in Mapleton (Book Trailer)

About this vocabulary-building book

Reviews

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"Well-paced..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"The characters all feel real..."

"...well-written...just delightful..."

"See yourself in this captivating story."

"See yourself in this captivating story."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"See yourself in this captivating story."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

Awesome adventure...

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

"A Charming & Exciting Middle-grade Adventure."

My Blog

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