Mystery Bandit

About this book

Mystery Bandit Book 1: The Cheerleader, the Clue, and the Crunchy Leaf TrailThree siblings. One missing pom-pom. A trail of crunchy leaves . . . and a mystery bigger than they ever expected!Hadassah, Joel, and Abigail Dalrymple are just ordinary kids-until Hadassah's favorite pom-pom disappears and strange clues start popping up all over town. Glitter trails. Candy wrappers. Buttons hidden in an abandoned coal mine. What starts as a backyard search quickly turns into a full-fledged adventure across Bevier, where the kids face secret trails, hidden maps, and one big question: Who-or what-is the Mystery Bandit?Armed with a flashlight, a notepad, and plenty of snacks, the Dalrymple kids race to solve the case before time runs out-and before they miss church!Funny, faith-filled, and packed with teamwork, Mystery Bandit Book 1 kicks off an exciting new chapter book series for kids who love action, riddles, family adventures, and a little sprinkle of silliness. Perfect for ages 7-11, early readers, homeschoolers, and anyone ready to bust a few bandits.Are you ready to follow the clues and become a Bandit Buster?A Note from the Author Dear Parents, The Mystery Bandit series was born out of a desire to give kids fun, funny, and meaningful stories they could enjoy-and that you could trust. These books are full of neighborhood adventures, clever mysteries, and quirky sibling dynamics that reflect the real (and often hilarious) chaos of family life. They are also written from a distinctly Christian worldview-one that values the Word of God, faith, truth, trust, forgiveness, kindness, courage, and more. My goal is not to proselytize or preach through fiction, but to offer wholesome stories that quietly reinforce the values so many of us care about-like dads who lead with love and are not portrayed as fools, kids who honor and obey their parents, and children who respect their teachers and other adults. Above all, these books affirm that there is one God and one Lord, Jesus Christ. If you're looking for a safe and silly read that makes your kids laugh and think, then I hope you find a home here in Bevier, Missouri, alongside the Dalrymples and the rest of their quirky, lovable town. Thank you for sharing these stories with your family. In Christ, Clark Dalrymple