In Backyard Expeditions, seven-year-old Theo and his best friend Owen return for their most high-stakes mission yet. Armed with a hand-drawn map, a rusty red wagon, and their loyal four-month-old Golden Retriever, Sounder, the trio ventures into the "Final Frontier" behind the garden shed. What starts as a simple afternoon of imaginative play takes a life-altering turn when Sounder’s nose uncovers a secret buried deep in the Colorado dirt. They find themselves standing over a rusted iron vault containing a fortune that would make any explorer’s head spin—but with a $12,000 discovery comes a decision that will test the strength of their character and the depth of their faith. This heart-pounding and inspiring tale is the second installment in the Life Skills of a 7-8 Year Old series. While this book stands perfectly on its own as a story of adventure and grace, readers are highly recommended to start with the first book in the series, Life Skills, to see how Theo and Owen first developed the brave hearts they carry today. Will the boys keep the gold for themselves, or will a Sunday morning visit to Journey Church change their lives forever? Follow Theo and Owen as they learn that the greatest treasures aren't the ones we find, but the ones we have the courage to give away.