Are you into searching for clues and cracking secret codes? Then you may enjoy reading The Mystery of the Missing Falls, debut book in The Kingswell Kid Detectives series coauthored by Jen Weaver and Gayle Veitenheimer. Enter to win one of five paperback copies!
My Review:
Creatively crafted by two Bible teachers, The Mystery of the Missing Falls is a page-turning, thought-provoking middle grade novel demonstrating the power of faith, family, friendship, kindness, teamwork and forgiveness.
Luka, a police officer's son, and Ember, a preacher's daughter, are cousins who share a passion for solving mysteries. Their town's oldest mystery seems to be the perfect first real case for their new detective agency, especially when cousins Jake and Callie from the Kingswell family become their first paying clients. With insider intel and the secret weapon of prayer, the Kingswell kid detectives get a head start in the contest for finding the missing waterfalls and hidden treasures. Unexpected challenges however, keep coming in their way. The clock is ticking. Can they unravel the puzzle before everyone else?
With relatable and likeable characters involved in an exciting, action-packed adventure, the story keeps young readers engaged as they follow the junior detectives' lead to gather clues, decipher coded messages, and explore the unknown. Each of the four main characters have their unique strengths and weaknesses. It's inspiring to see how they realize their mistakes, overcome their shortcomings, and grow together as a team. Their experience reminds readers of the importance of family, friends, kindness and teamplay. It also teaches practical investigative and problem-solving skills that could come in handy in our real-life adventures.
Woven into the mystery-solving challenge are common questions that children have regarding their relationship with God. Can each prayer be heard and answered? How can God's voice be recognized and distinguished from one's own imagination? The novel addresses these valid concerns by providing concrete examples through the characters' conversations and experiences. It hence prompts young readers to ponder over how they can connect and communicate with God on a deeper level.
Entertaining and heartwarming, The Mystery of the Missing Falls helps instill Christian values into children from an early age. Free from violence, villains and dark forces, it makes a delightful read for young mystery and sleuth lovers.
About the Book:
Ages: 8–12 | 192 Pages
Publisher: Kregel Publications (2026) | ISBN: 978-0825452864
Luka and Ember are ready to put their new detective agency on the map, and the town’s oldest unsolved mystery might be just the case to do it. When cousins Jake and Callie — who are at odds with each other — join the investigation, the young detectives set out to uncover the truth behind the missing falls, help mend an age-old family feud, and discover an unexpected tool along the way: prayer.
Blending high-stakes sleuthing and page-turning adventure with the questions kids really ask about God, The Mystery of the Missing Falls invites young readers to discover that prayer is more than talking to God — it’s part of an ongoing relationship with a God who speaks, listens, and meets them in everyday life.
Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org
About the Authors:
Jen Weaver is a Bible teacher, podcast host of Good God Talks, and founder and executive director of Life with God Ministries. She’s also a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team speaker, trainer, and coach, and she writes for the YouVersion Bible app. She’s the author of A Wife’s Secret to Happiness and A Beckoning to Wonder.
Find her at thejenweaver.com.
Gayle Veitenheimer is a writer, Bible teacher, speaker, blogger, and host of The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. She earned her Master of Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. She lives in Austin, Texas.
Find her at gayleveitenheimer.com.
Learn more about the series at kingswellkids.com.
Five lucky winners will each receive a copy of The Mystery of the Missing Falls!
Giveaway ends 9/27. Open to US 18+ only. Please enter by clicking on the picture below. Good luck!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Jen Weaver and Gayle Veitenheimer. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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