The Hidden Room

Badger Hills Farm #2

by Jenny Phillips, Kessler Garrity (Illustrator)

When they discover a secret door in their home, Zoey and Timothy are curious to explore what lies behind it. They find themselves in a hidden room full of objects that hold far more questions than answers. Join Timothy, Zoey, and company as they unlock the clues to solve their second mystery at Badger Hills Farm!

123 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2023

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.

As a Christian songwriter and music producer, Jenny Phillips has released over 27 albums and has shared her love of music across the world, speaking at over 1,100 events in 23 countries and selling over a million CDs. In order to reduce the stress and time commitments that naturally come with a music label, and so she could focus more on her young family, Jenny left her music label in 2011. She now offers her music for free on www.hislightmusic.com.

When Jenny's children began going to school, she turned toward another one of her passions—education. Jenny began homeschooling in an effort to provide a faith-based, high-academic education focused on building noble character. Not wholly satisfied with any curriculum she could find and deeply concerned about the loss of good literature in our world, she founded The Good and the Beautiful.

Jenny lives in Utah with her husband and five children. In addition to music, motherhood, and good literature, Jenny loves family history, gardening, traveling, and exercising. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but she enjoys working with people of many faiths as she shares her multi-denominational curriculum, rejoicing in the common good that all Christians share.

(from https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/about/)

Reviews

[Kyle Leeper · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids liked the introduction of the new characters in this book. They rated it 3.5 stars

[Kelley Dees · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starts off right where the last book ended. I dislike some parts (Zoey being told to smile even if she feels like crying), but I feel like later it’s shown that it’s okay to cry …just kind of a weird thing included. Otherwise, a great simple kids’ chapter book.

[Aisley Faust · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this amazing book, second in a series titled "Badger Hills Farm." It is a super good series perfect for young mystery lovers! It teaches good principles, and morals. This series will help you realize the good in others, and in yourself! It shows us that through hard work and effort anything is possible. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the rest of this endearing series!

[Darleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun read. I love the friendships and little giggles throughout. I’m reading this allowed to my youngest and he really enjoyed the hunt for Joseph.

I will say a few of my favorite parts, when Zoey fell of the horse her mom didn’t overreact when she said she didn’t want to ride again. Rather supported and listened with empathy!

I also loved that Zoey gave the Bible to ms Blaine, even though she didn’t believe in God. Such a sweet child like gesture that should encourage adults, too!

Starting book three soon!

[Cat Denmark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how in the last book, they only found the Hidden Room, but they didn't find what was in it, so they left us hanging at the end of the first book. In this book, I like that it was Christmas time, and they were all coming together and figuring out the clues of where Joseph was. -9 yo reviewer

[Alan Dees · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continues the mystery right after they find the secret door. Easy, fun read with good morals and family values. I enjoy how it promotes Godly virtues, the Bible, and toward the end it emphasizes the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting switch to Zoey's point of view after the first two books were in Timothy's. The adventure at Badger Hills Farm continues.

[Jenna Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really good with lots of fun mysteries. I like the characters in the book and the descriptive language. - Makai, 8yo

[Kylee Maedje · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are continuing to read the Bager Hills Farm. It is still one of my children's favorite series. We would recommend this series!

[Kightley · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a perfect mystery story. I'm homeschooling and this is the best read out loud for us.

[Bethany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read as a bookclub with R. March '25.

It's fine.

[Logan Thorpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love all of these books so much! These series might just be my favorite!