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A missing jar. A mystery in motion. One determined detective-in-training.
“A cheerful mystery shining with seaside charm, friendship, and light suspense.”
— 5-Star Readers’ Favorite Review
Nine-year-old Lily Wentworth cannot wait for her dad’s engagement party in sunny Croft Beach. There will be decorations, laughter, and Grandma’s famous cannoli cake — made with her special candied orange peel.
But when the last jar of orange peel in town disappears somewhere between the grocery store and home, Lily is sure it was stolen.
Determined to protect her dad’s big day, Lily forms the Seaside Sleuths — a team of siblings and friends ready to observe, question, and follow the clues from market aisle to bakery counter. As suspicions rise and mistakes are made, Lily discovers that solving a mystery takes more than sharp eyes. It takes honesty, courage, and a willingness to make things right.
Can the Seaside Sleuths recover the missing ingredient before the engagement cake — and the celebration — fall apart?
Perfect for readers ages 8–12 who love:
• Kid detective teams
• Cozy small-town mysteries
• Family-centered stories
• Gentle faith themes
• Baking and sweet surprises
The Seaside Sleuths and the Bridal Batter Blunder launches a heartwarming new middle-grade mystery series filled with friendship, forgiveness, and seaside charm.
Includes discussion questions and a family recipe.
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Praise for The Seaside Sleuths and the Bridal Batter Blunder
“This is Joy Austin’s best book yet! I love how she crafts the story and allows for a wonderful age-appropriate mystery for young readers. The characters have to learn how to work together, how to trust one another, and confront their challenges directly. I highly recommend this for young readers—and their parents!”
★★★★★ Amazon Review
“This is a delightful pick for kids who enjoy mysteries that lean on the sweet side.”
★★★★★ Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review
“This children’s book manages to be genuinely fun, sweetly wholesome and quietly wise all at the same time. “Bridal Batter Blunder” by Joy Michelle Austin, is a lovely, well-crafted story that will delight young readers while gently teaching them lessons that matter.”
★★★★★ Amazon Review