Magic Tree House meets The Hardy Boys...

When 10-year-old Derek and his 8-year-old brother, Sam move with their family to Virginia, they have no idea what adventures the summer will bring.  As the brothers explore their creaky old house and the deep surrounding woods, they uncover a sixty-year-old mystery of a valuable coin collection stolen from the local museum.

Join the boys as they spend their summer running from danger and searching the woods, secret caves, rushing waters, and hidden passageways for treasure and the rare 1877 Indian Head cent coin!

About the Author

Steven K. Smith writes The Virginia Mysteries, a middle-grade adventure series with a twist of history.  Steven lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife, three sons, and a golden retriever named Charlie.  Born and raised in rural northwestern New Jersey, he moved to Virginia in 2011 and quickly fell in love with its history and charm.

You can find him at MyBoys3.com, where he blogs about the adventures of raising three young boys.

When he's not writing, Steven works in e-healthcare and enjoys coaching his boys in sports, hiking and camping, photography, and taking naps.

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.

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