The Smokey Chronicles: The Midnight Quarry

By T.S. Barnes

Looking for a heartwarming adventure that teaches compassion, courage, and friendship? In The Midnight Quarry, the first book of The Smoky Chronicles, your young reader (ages 6-8) will fall in love with Smoky, a clever, grey feral kitten who discovers that true strength is measured by kindness, not claws. Under the soft glow of a full moon, Smoky risks everything to rescue Callie, a frightened kitten trapped in a hidden tunnel. Together, they outwit the tough Quarry Claws gang and learn that helping others leads to respect, trust, and the strongest friendships.
Designed specifically for emerging readers, this 8-chapter romp (about 4,500 words total) delivers just the right mix of action and heart:
-Short, engaging chapters (600 words each) end on gentle cliffhangers that keep kids eager to turn the page.
-Rich, evocative setting of moonlit rock faces, secret tunnels, and lantern-lit hideouts sparks the imagination, and pairs beautifully with classroom read-alouds.
-Positive social-emotional themes reinforce empathy, teamwork, and bravery, key lessons for Grade 1-3 readers.
Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom units, or independent reading practice, The Midnight Quarry sets the stage for a collectible six-book series and a lineup of lovable plush characters. Give your child a story they'll want to read again and again, and a lesson they'll carry in their hearts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G29S5S31
• ISBN13: 9798273818811
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"