The Backyard Explorers Society is back… and the compass won’t stop spinning. When Jack, Tori, Leo, and Jordan discover a mysterious brass compass that points everywhere but north, a lazy summer afternoon explodes into the adventure of a lifetime. The needle leads them past garden jungles, up a rusted water tower, and deep into a forest that seems to whisper its own secrets. But Kenny—their rival with a taste for trouble—has spotted the glow of the compass, and he’ll stop at nothing to claim its magic first. To protect the secret hidden in the heart of the forest, the Explorers must outsmart Kenny’s crew, follow a constellation map etched in brass, and trust each other even when the trail turns dangerous. Packed with mystery, friendship, and the thrill of discovery, The Compass of Secrets is perfect for readers who believe the biggest adventures can begin right in your own backyard. And who knows? By the time you turn the last page, you just might find yourself glancing at your own backyard—half-expecting a compass to spin, a tree to whisper, or an adventure to come calling when you least expect it.