The Golden Compass and the Hidden Trail

About this book

What if the thing that makes you different is the very thing that helps you solve the mystery?When the famous Golden Compass disappears from Riverside Church History Museum, eight-year-old Ethan Parker notices something everyone else misses.Ethan has dyslexia, and reading can sometimes feel like a struggle. But Ethan has another gift: he sees patterns. Tiny details. Things that don't quite fit.With his friends Lucy and Marcus, Ethan follows a trail of hidden clues left behind nearly a hundred years ago by the town's founder. Their search leads from an empty museum case to an old church, a mysterious cave, a forgotten forest trail, and an abandoned train station.But the Golden Compass is only part of the mystery.As Ethan gets closer to the truth, he discovers something even more important: God gives each person different gifts, and every gift has a purpose.Filled with mystery, friendship, adventure, courage, and Christian faith, The Golden Compass and the Hidden Trail is an encouraging chapter book for children ages 6-10 who love solving clues and discovering unexpected secrets.A meaningful faith adventure for young readers who are learning that being different doesn't mean being less-and that God can use the gifts He has given each of us.Follow Ethan's clues, discover the hidden trail, and begin an unforgettable adventure of faith, friendship, and courage today!