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Mystery in Congaree: The Ghostlight Swamp
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General Juvenile FictionScience & Nature
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Publisher: Kian Merrow
Published: Nov 30 2025
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Are you brave enough to answer the swamp's call? Uncover the secret where ancient trees whisper and ghostlights guide the way in this thrilling ecological mystery.
When Jake, Talia, and Noah embark on a school trip to Congaree National Park, they expect towering trees and fireflies, not a pulse-pounding mystery adventure for kids age 7-12 National Parks. But after discovering a cryptic message from a missing conservationist, they're plunged into a spooky mystery for middle schoolers South Carolina legends warn about. The locals speak of the ghostlight swamp-pale blue lights that float in the mist, guiding, warning, or luring the unwary.
This captivating children's eco-fiction environmental mystery novel is perfect for fans of action, science, and the supernatural. Join the young explorers as they:
Follow eerie ghostlights through a treacherous, beautiful swamp.
Uncover a hidden, living memory buried deep beneath the roots.
Outsmart dangerous agents who want to exploit the forest's heart.
Learn real facts about one of America's most unique ecosystems.
Filled with suspense, friendship, and a deep respect for nature, this is one of the best kids mystery books with science and nature. It's a National Park mystery series for young readers that will ignite a passion for exploration and conservation. If you love action and adventure books for kids age 7-12 that keep you guessing until the final page, then your next expedition begins now. Dive into this haunted swamp story for middle grade readers and become a Guardian of the Pulse.
Ideal for young readers who devoured Stranger Things, National Treasure, and the spirit of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, all set within the awe-inspiring beauty of a real US National Park.
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