The Boisterous Brocks and the Secret Message Mystery

By Jonah Schulkin, Lyla Geisel, Koan Geisel

Life is normal for the four Brock children until they find a mysterious old note in the local children's museum. The note ends up being the key to a valuable secret treasure more than 50 years old In the process of discovering the old secret, their investigation is thrown off course, but their uncle helps them out. Join these four detectives on their race across the country to uncover the secret before anyone else beats them to it

"Wonderful lessons about family, adventure, intrigue and history are magically woven together by four real life kids in this debut novel. Written together during the dark days of Covid, under the tutelage of their grandmother, these young cousin authors developed a fantasy that seamlessly blends fact and fiction and takes the reader on a ride through time. Collaboratively conceived, they have not only produced a great book, but learned to work together, share ideas, and use their imaginations to create a tale that they will be proud of forever. A fun read, chock full of lessons for young and adult readers alike." -Patricia Puritz, founder National Juvenile Defender Center

"Enjoy this engaging story by young authors. They've spun a touching tale of clever, generous siblings working together to solve a mystery. The children's enthusiastic search for treasure unfolds in short chapters full of fun and history as they find clues and share their research with each other and the reader." -Julie Rogers, advisor to philanthropic and nonprofit Leaders, former president Meyer Foundation

"This is a tale that reminds us all to grab ahold of the little clues that appear when you least expect them. A story of how those clues, when pursued with determination and support, can lead to some of life's greatest adventures. Our detectives share their skills and challenges, including coin collecting, organization, and managing Type 1 Diabetes with each other and the reader, as they team up to solve the mystery. All this transpires in the world of Play as described by young people; from the spontaneity of "The Annoying Repetitive Noise Band," to generational debates, to negotiations with museums. Along the way, we are given a glimpse into the wide range of encouragement and empowerment adults can offer their curious children. This is a story of sharing, persisting, growing, and belonging; a story of family for the authors as well as the characters." -S. Auguste Elliott, Ph.D., registered play therapist, child-parent psychotherapist, library trustee

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C5GVHZFW
• ISBN13: 9798394750403
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"