Keep 'em Flying: Heroes on the Home Front Mysteries #1

By Nell Carter Branum

Sixth grader Riley Abercrombie is determined to win--even if she has to gulp down her nerves and speak in public. The Historical Society is having a contest with a cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to where her great-grandma once lived. But a winning essay about her brave relative, a Rosie the Riveter in World War II, may launch Riley on an adventure far bigger than she'd imagined. She soon finds herself in a real-life mystery. A famous tool, an antique rivet gun, is missing, and Riley is sure she can uncover the culprit. Chasing clues and suspects with her new friend Marcus through a museum's vintage artifacts and aircraft, Riley just might discover she needs more than good detective skills. Will she learn to trust God when the wrong person has been accused? Can she be brave in the face of danger like her beloved great-grandma? When the kids' sleuthing puts them in peril, they're going to need faith, friendship, and even forgiveness to get them through.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802435548
• ISBN13: 9780802435545
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.4" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A charming mystery!

“History meets mystery when a museum artifact goes missing.” About the Book: Sixth grader Riley Abercrombie embarks on an adventure after submitting an essay about her great-grandmother, who served as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II. She finds herself in the middle of a mystery when an antique river gun disappears and decides to investigate with the help of her new friend, Marcus. What I Loved: This charming chapter book offers a blend of adventure and rich historical context. The book is brimming with interesting details about the courageous women who made up the Rosie the Riveter workforce, providing an intriguing look at their contributions to the war effort. This could serve as an excellent read for homeschooling families exploring World War II, particularly the remarkable stories of those brave women who stepped into roles traditionally held by men. I especially loved how each challenge the main character, Riley, encounters in her investigation deepens her trust in God, weaving strong themes of faith throughout the story. This book has fun elements of mystery and adventure, yet there are no frightening or intense moments making it perfectly suited for a younger audience. I received a gifted copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.