This set includes the following 8 Summer of the Woods, Mystery on Church Hill, Ghosts of Belle Isle, Secret of the Staircase, Midnight at the Mansion, Shadows at Jamestown, Spies at Mount Vernon, and Escape from Monticello. This series is great for ages 7-12 as readers follow along. Sam, Derek, and Caitlin aren’t the only kids that crave adventure. Whether near woods in the country or amidst tall buildings and the busy urban streets of a city, every child needs exciting ways to explore his or her imagination, excel at learning and have fun. 1 Summer of the As the boys explore their creaky and the deep surrounding woods, they uncover the mystery of a valuable coin collection stolen from the local museum sixty years earlier. 2 Mystery on Church The boys find clues from America’s founding fathers and a secret plot to steal a treasure from our nation’s past. Join in the mystery as the search races from the cemeteries of Richmond to the streets of Colonial Williamsburg. 3 Ghosts of Belle When brothers Sam and Derek explore the island and local monuments to Richmond’s past on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with their friend Caitlin, some ghosts may be more alive than they expected! 4 Secret of the Something’s lurking beneath the famous staircase at The Jefferson, Richmond’s historic downtown hotel. If they’re not careful, they might become dinner for the hotel’s most unusual guests. In books 5-8, Sam and his friends solve many more mysteries!
Steven K. Smith writes the middle grade series The Virginia Mysteries, Brother Wars, and Final Kingdom.
Steven lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife and three sons. Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, he moved to Virginia in 2011 and quickly fell in love with its history and charm. Visit his website at www.stevenksmith.net.
When he's not writing, Steven enjoys coaching his boys in sports, hiking, kayaking, naps, and taking away his kids' screen time. Some of his favorite children's books include Where the Red Fern Grows, Rascal, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Bridge to Terabithia, and the Chronicles of Narnia series.
The Virginia Mysteries - Adventures with a twist of history (Ages 7-12)
Book 1 - Summer of the Woods Book 2 - Mystery on Church Hill Book 3 - Ghosts of Belle Isle Book 4 - Secret of the Staircase Book 5 - Midnight at the Mansion Book 6 - Shadows at Jamestown Book 7 - Spies at Mount Vernon Book 8 - Escape from Monticello
Brother Wars (Ages 7-12) Brother Wars Brother Wars: Cabin Eleven Brother Wars: The Big Apple
Final Kingdom Trilogy (Ages 10+) Book 1 - The Missing Book 2- The Recruit Book 3 - The Bridge