Mysteries hidden in plain sight.
The Henry Hail and the Whittier Kids series is middle grade adventure with real history, clever clues, and friends who refuse to let the truth stay buried.
Start with Mystery of the Lost Locker, then step into a bigger story with The Roosevelt Code coming in 2026.
Book One: Mystery of the Lost Locker
When a renovation crew uncovers a hidden locker at Whittier Middle School, Henry Hail and his friends discover more than a dusty relic. They find a mystery that has been waiting for the right kids to solve it.
- A locker no one can explain, sealed for over a century
- Letters signed with a name no one remembers, tied to a vanished piece of evidence
- A trail of clues leading from school halls to hidden places around town
- A choice between staying quiet and doing what is right
Ages: 9 to 13, and anyone who still believes ordinary places can hide extraordinary secrets.
Every mystery uncovers something bigger.
Old headlines, forgotten landmarks, and true stories from the past become clues in the present.
When the puzzle tightens, the Whittier Kids stay in it together, even when it gets uncomfortable.
Lockers, murals, notes, and local landmarks become a map if you learn how to see them.
Why readers stick with it
This series is built to be fun first, and still leave something solid behind when the last page turns.
For readers
Fast chapters, real stakes, and clues you can solve alongside the Whittier Kids. The mystery keeps moving, and the friendships feel real.
For the grown-ups
A series you will not mind reading aloud. Clean, clever, and built to last, with bravery that looks like telling the truth and showing up for your friends.
Ready to start the mystery?
Book One is the best entry point. The Roosevelt Code is coming in 2026, and it builds on the same heart: friends who follow the truth wherever it leads.