Lantern Lane League #1: The Signal in the Sea Caves By Robin Wickens A postcard with a lantern inked where none should be. Three quick flashes from the sea caves at dusk. Two clever kids, a collie with a nose for clues—welcome to Lantern Lane. When twelve-year-old Tom Archer sorts the morning post in his aunt’s seaside cottage, one postcard stops him short: a sepia picture of Battery Twelve with a lantern sketched where none belongs. That night, across the chalk cliffs, three quick flashes wink from the Gull’s Teeth sea caves—exactly like Mr Quarles’s Morse lesson. Someone is sending signals. With Meg’s notebook, Bramble the collie’s “paw-point,” and Tom’s tidy clues, the Lantern Lane League follows a trail from station ledgers to a darkened lighthouse, from shiny-shoed strangers to a missing triangle of glass that can focus more than light. Observation beats bravado; logic beats luck; kindness and safety lead the way. Set on a post-war British coastline of chalk cliffs, hidden coves and friendly danger, The Signal in the Sea Caves launches a new middle-grade mystery series that feels classic yet modern. Expect string, torches, tide tables, and teamwork with heart. Each story includes maps, Seaside Sense pages, clue recaps, and satisfying, reasoned reveals that invite readers to solve the mystery themselves. Perfect for ages 8–12 and family read-alouds, this cosy seaside adventure blends real-world know-how with timeless fun. Ideal for readers who love The Famous Five , Swallows and Amazons , and contemporary mysteries with classic spirit.