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The Case of the Missing Puffins
Paperback
Series: A Cousins Caper Mystery
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Stone Path Publishing
Published: Mar 18 2026
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.27 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Two cousins. One unforgettable summer. And a dangerous mystery that turns adventure into a race against time
When cousins Luke and Alex arrive in Bar Harbor, Maine for the summer, they expect tide pools, boat rides, and Grandma Maggie's blueberry muffins, not a baffling wildlife mystery. But during a puffin-watching tour, the boys discover something frightening:
The puffins are suddenly disappearing!
Clues start appearing!
- Mysterious light signals from a nearby lighthouse
- Strange patterns and secret codes
- Grandma Maggie knows more about solving mysteries than she lets on
With curiosity and a cipher device to decode messages, Luke and Alex work to uncover the truth, before the puffins disappear. Along the way, the boys learn loyalty, bravery, protecting wildlife, and doing the right thing.
This is a page-turning middle-grade mystery filled with family warmth, friendship, problem-solving, and wholesome suspense, perfect for readers who love mystery and adventure
Why parents love this book
- Clean, uplifting story, no graphic content or language
- Positive role models & strong family relationships
- Themes of teamwork, kindness, and courage
- Encourages curiosity, reading confidence, and critical thinking
- A safe, exciting mystery kids won't want to put down
An unforgettable adventure full of heart, coastal mystery, and brave kids who choose to do what's right
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