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Area 52
Area 52
A HILARIOUS THRILLING ADVENTURE FOR KIDS 7-13!
Have you heard of Area 51?
Of course you have! And that's the problem. Everyone's heard of Area 51. What good is a secret government facility that's no longer secret?
Which is why the government packed up their alien artifacts and paranormal paraphernalia and moved to a brand new-- even more top secret--location...
AREA 52
The facility is populated with all kinds of mythological creatures. Unicorns, ghosts, lawn gnomes. On its premises you’ll find a UFO, a portal to another galaxy, and the Loch Ness Aquarium.
The newest resident of Area 52 is Bigfoot. Who also goes by the name Sasquatch. Or Squash, for short.
Soon Squash meets a few fellow residents of Area 52: an alien named Fermi, a miniature genetically-engineered T-Rex named Tiny, the Jersey Devil (AKA Bruce) and Abby, the Abominable Snowgirl.
For the first time in his life, Squash has friends who understand what it’s like to be different, misunderstood. To be considered a monster .
With the help of his new friends, Squash is determined to escape Area 52 and find his family again.
Area 52 is a hilarious thrilling adventure about saving the world (even if the world doesn’t know you exist) and finding your community (no matter how weird you might look on the outside).
Have you heard of Area 51?
Of course you have! And that's the problem. Everyone's heard of Area 51. What good is a secret government facility that's no longer secret?
Which is why the government packed up their alien artifacts and paranormal paraphernalia and moved to a brand new-- even more top secret--location...
AREA 52
The facility is populated with all kinds of mythological creatures. Unicorns, ghosts, lawn gnomes. On its premises you’ll find a UFO, a portal to another galaxy, and the Loch Ness Aquarium.
The newest resident of Area 52 is Bigfoot. Who also goes by the name Sasquatch. Or Squash, for short.
Soon Squash meets a few fellow residents of Area 52: an alien named Fermi, a miniature genetically-engineered T-Rex named Tiny, the Jersey Devil (AKA Bruce) and Abby, the Abominable Snowgirl.
For the first time in his life, Squash has friends who understand what it’s like to be different, misunderstood. To be considered a monster .
With the help of his new friends, Squash is determined to escape Area 52 and find his family again.
Area 52 is a hilarious thrilling adventure about saving the world (even if the world doesn’t know you exist) and finding your community (no matter how weird you might look on the outside).
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Published February 11, 2025
About the author
Lee Bacon
19 books237 followersI grew up in College Station, TX and first began writing in elementary school. I would write stories and poems with the intention of making my classmates laugh. Twenty years later, I used this same technique to write my first kid’s book.
Over the years, I’ve worked a lot of different jobs—farm laborer, art gallery assistant, bartender, assistant literary agent—before settling on the two jobs that I currently hold: Writer and freelance translator. I now live in Brooklyn with my wife and two cats.
Over the years, I’ve worked a lot of different jobs—farm laborer, art gallery assistant, bartender, assistant literary agent—before settling on the two jobs that I currently hold: Writer and freelance translator. I now live in Brooklyn with my wife and two cats.
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October 20, 2026
Lee Bacon’s Area 52 is a humorous, imaginative adventure set in an ultra-secret government facility where mythological creatures, paranormal oddities, and extraterrestrial wonders live together. When Bigfoot, known as Squash, arrives at the facility, he encounters an unusual group of residents, including an alien, a miniature genetically engineered T-Rex, the Jersey Devil, and the Abominable Snowgirl.
At the heart of the story is Squash’s desire to escape Area 52 and reunite with his family. Along the way, he discovers friendship with others who understand what it feels like to be different and misunderstood. This emotional thread adds depth to the book’s comedy and fantastical premise, highlighting acceptance, belonging, and the value of finding people who appreciate you for who you are.
The 173-page Kindle Edition, published on February 26, 2025, may appeal to middle-grade readers who enjoy science fiction, fantasy, quirky characters, and fast-paced adventures. Its hidden symbols and Alien Alphabet Key add an interactive code-breaking challenge that encourages readers to search for clues and continue engaging with the story after finishing it.
Overall, Area 52 combines imaginative world-building, humor, and an uplifting message about friendship and individuality, offering young readers an entertaining adventure with an added layer of discovery.
At the heart of the story is Squash’s desire to escape Area 52 and reunite with his family. Along the way, he discovers friendship with others who understand what it feels like to be different and misunderstood. This emotional thread adds depth to the book’s comedy and fantastical premise, highlighting acceptance, belonging, and the value of finding people who appreciate you for who you are.
The 173-page Kindle Edition, published on February 26, 2025, may appeal to middle-grade readers who enjoy science fiction, fantasy, quirky characters, and fast-paced adventures. Its hidden symbols and Alien Alphabet Key add an interactive code-breaking challenge that encourages readers to search for clues and continue engaging with the story after finishing it.
Overall, Area 52 combines imaginative world-building, humor, and an uplifting message about friendship and individuality, offering young readers an entertaining adventure with an added layer of discovery.
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