Children aged eight to twelve will love these classic tales of adventure that recall an earlier era of outdoor fun, leisure, and independence. In today's over-scheduled society, Maple Harbour Adventures stand apart for their celebration of the childhood joys of exciting outdoor exploits away from technology and the watchful eyes of parents. Filled with striking illustrations, they are already a favorite of children, parents, and teachers alike.
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​Peril at Pinecone Rock

​​Claire, Ryan, Kendra, and Nathan are together again, enjoying their summer holidays in the village of Maple Harbour on the BC coast. But a controversial condominium project is tearing the small town apart, and the four children are drawn into the fray. How far will some people go to get their way? And what is going on at mysterious Pinecone Rock? Join the four friends and their dog Meg as they gather clues to solve another Maple Harbour mystery!
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Adventure on Whalebone Island

​Shortlisted for the:   BC Reader's Choice Children's Book Award
                               and  ​Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Award

 Ryan and Kendra have come to Maple Harbour to spend their summer holidays with their aunt and uncle. They’re expecting a leisurely holiday swimming and playing on the beach with their cousins Claire and Nathan. Claire, however, has other ideas – exploring islands in her sailboat and searching for sunken treasure. But what’s hidden on mysterious Whalebone Island? Have the four of them come across a secret that others don’t want discovered?
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The Mystery of the
Missing Mask

Ryan and Kendra have returned to Maple Harbour on the British Columbia coast to visit their cousins Claire and Nathan. But the sleepy little town has been rocked by the news that a valuable Indigenous mask has been stolen, only days after it arrived at the local museum! While museum officials and the police search for answers, the four children and their new friend Tyler stumble upon a series of exciting clues. As they enjoy their summer holidays, not everything is what it seems. Join the four friends on another unforgettable summer of adventure!
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S.O.S at Night

​Ryan and Kendra are unexpectedly back in Maple Harbour with their cousins Claire and Nathan. Adrift in the fog, they stumble upon an abandoned lighthouse located on an island that is an important bird nesting site. But why is the island for sale, and who are the mysterious buyers? As the community rallies to save the island, the four children and their dog Meg investigate a series of puzzling clues. Is there more to the old lighthouse than first appears? Join the four friends as they attempt to unravel another Maple Harbour mystery!

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​What people are saying:

Adventure on Whalebone Island is a great read, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series.  - CM Magazine

Thank you for enabling this day....the first day my 9 yr old son can NOT put a chapter book down and must find out what happens next. He's hooked and I'm so delighted! Please write more! - Sandra M., parent

Kids won’t be able to put down the second book in the Maple Harbour Adventure series. The suspense will keep them on the edge of their seats! - Gabriele K., Teacher

Young readers will be thoroughly entertained by this story of children outwitting adults to solve the crime. - Jane A., Librarian

What a great story! All of the adventures kept me reading and reading! - Bax, age 7
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I loved this mystery! - Hannah, age 10

If you’re looking for great adventures for kids, then this is the book for you. - Fergus, age 8

I couldn't put this book down!
 - Colleen H., Teacher

Adventure on Whalebone Island reminded me of falling in love with reading classic adventure stories as a child. - Maria M., parent

The book follows classic children’s adventure story lines... a fun book for children under 12. - Jan Degrass, Coast Reporter

Adventure on Whalebone Island may be favourably compared to those (Arthur Ransome) classics, incorporating the key elements on the coast of British Columbia.
- Audrey Driscoll, blogger

The book was heartwarming and your descriptions flooded my head with pictures. Thank you!!! - Mable, age 9

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