{"product_id":"the-shadow-sleuths-valerie-leones-9798243564410","title":"The Shadow Sleuths: Mystery Detective Stories for Clever Kids Ages 9-12: Discover ancient messages, decode forgotten symbols, and uncover a lost secre","description":"\u003cb\u003eGive your child an adventure that feels like a real-life quest -- full of ancient symbols, jungle paths, and puzzles hidden deep in history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if a mystery didn't just need to be solved... but \u003ci\u003ereturned home\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Shadow Sleuths: Mystery Detective Stories for Clever Kids (Book 4)\u003c\/i\u003e, reading becomes an expedition. Kids won't just follow a story -- they'll decode Mayan symbols, connect hidden clues, and think like real detectives exploring an ancient civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Shadow Sleuths win an international exploration program, they're invited to\u003cb\u003e Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula\u003c\/b\u003e -- home to ancient Mayan cities, cenotes, and long-forgotten secrets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat begins as an archaeology project soon turns into something much bigger.Inside this book, your child will enjoy: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA full-length detective mystery\u003c\/b\u003e (one epic story, not short cases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAncient civilization puzzles \u003c\/b\u003einspired by Mayan history and symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteractive problem-solving moments\u003c\/b\u003e that invite kids to think along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA jungle mystery adventure\u003c\/b\u003e filled with exploration and discovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFour relatable kid detectives\u003c\/b\u003e whose teamwork and friendship drive the story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShort chapters\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehumor\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003esuspense \u003c\/b\u003eperfect for ages 9-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew to the series?\u003c\/b\u003e You can start here -- or explore Books 1-3 to meet the Shadow Sleuths from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe jungle is calling!\u003c\/b\u003e The symbols are waiting! Can your child help solve the mystery of the past?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClick now and join the Shadow Sleuths on their most unforgettable adventure yet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Valerie Leones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243564410\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Valerie Leones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447291162879,"sku":"9798243564410","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_52d684ae-d79f-4504-954a-f7e71630dd41.jpg?v=1777230128","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-shadow-sleuths-valerie-leones-9798243564410","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}