Secrets of Hawthorne Manor

By JoAnn M. Dickinson

An Award-Winning Early to Middle-Grade Kids Book.

Some houses keep memories. Hawthorne Manor keeps secrets.

When twelve-year-old Jack Hawthorne moves into the centuries-old family estate, he has no idea his new home holds mysteries that have remained hidden for generations. Strange whispers echo through empty hallways. Forgotten rooms seem to appear out of nowhere. Shadows move when no one is there. Before long, Jack realizes Hawthorne Manor isn't just old, it's guarding something important.

With the help of his new friends, Oliver, Olivia, Violet, and Ethan, Jack begins following a trail of cryptic journals, hidden passageways, mysterious artifacts, and clues left behind by those who came before him. Each discovery brings them one step closer to uncovering the truth behind the manor's incredible history.

But some secrets were never meant to stay buried.

As the mystery deepens, the friends must face ghostly encounters, solve ancient puzzles, and trust one another as they uncover a legacy that has been waiting for the right guardian to continue it.

Filled with adventure, suspense, friendship, and heart, Secrets of Hawthorne Manor is an award-winning middle-grade mystery that keeps readers turning pages until the very end.

Perfect for readers who love:

Hidden passageways and secret roomsHaunted house mysteriesGhosts that are mysterious rather than frighteningFriendship, courage, and teamworkFast-paced adventures with surprising twistsMiddle-grade mysteries for ages 8-12

If your reader enjoys exciting mysteries with memorable characters, hidden treasures, and just the right amount of spooky atmosphere, they'll love exploring the secrets hidden inside Hawthorne Manor.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5379X3P
• ISBN13: 9798992502114
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Two Sweet Peas Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7