Stories from Strongsville: Book 1: Tales from Below

$12.99
by Katharine Johnston

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What if your child discovered that the most boring summer ever was actually the beginning of the greatest mystery of their life? When Will's mom gets called away on an urgent work assignment, his dreams of the perfect summer—baseball games, late nights, and amusement parks—crumble faster than a sandcastle at high tide. Instead, he's shipped off to his grandparents' house in Strongsville, Ohio, where the Wi-Fi doesn't exist and "screen time" means looking through the screen door before heading outside. For a kid used to city life, small-town Ohio feels like another planet. No internet. No friends. Nothing but endless days of... what exactly? But then everything changes. Will meets Braxton, a neighborhood kid with a knack for adventure, and together they stumble upon something that transforms their sleepy summer into an edge-of-your-seat mystery. Hidden documents. Cryptic clues. Shocking family secrets that connect their two families in ways neither boy could have imagined. Who was Will's father—really? What was he hiding? And why is that old shed in the backyard locked up tighter than Fort Knox? Perfect for readers ages 8-12, this page-turning mystery delivers: Screen-free adventure that pulls kids into a world of real exploration and discovery Timeless themes of friendship, family, and courage - Just the right amount of mystery to keep young readers guessing (and reading past bedtime!) - Wholesome content parents can feel great about - Relatable characters facing real emotions—grief, loneliness, and the courage to embrace the unexpected This is the book that reminds kids (and adults!) that the best adventures don't come from screens—they come from curiosity, friendship, and the courage to ask questions. Give your child a summer they'll never forget. Get your copy today!

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