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The Secret in the Hidden Cave (Big Pine Lodge series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Debra Chapoton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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Three dark caves. Two curious pre-teens. One astounding surprise.

THE SECRET IN THE HIDDEN CAVE is the first book in the Big Pine Lodge series. 12 year old Missy Stark and Kevin Jackson discover dangerous secrets when they explore the old lodge, the woods, the cemetery, and the dark caves beneath the lake. They must solve the riddles and follow the clues to save the old lodge from destruction. THE SECRET IN THE HIDDEN CAVE is a middle-grade novel with surprising twists, high tech gizmos, clever riddles and scary stuff. Follow more of Missy and Kevin’s adventures in MYSTERY’S GRAVE and BULLIES AND BEARS.

★★★★★ Among kids' chapter books ages 10-12 these are well-written, fun, and clean.

★★★★★ Exciting books for girls and boys. Recommended.

★★★★★ I was looking for childrens paperback books or ebooks for kids by Christian authors and these popped up. Good choice.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Big Pine Lodge series
  3. Print length
    173 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 6
  6. Publication date
    December 18, 2013
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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Debra Chapoton's chapter books are full of fun and adventure geared toward good readers ages 9-12.   The Big Pine Lodge series is comprised of three books: The Secret in the Hidden Cave, Mystery's Grave, and Bullies and Bears. The 6 book Tunnels series begins with Nick Bazebahl and the Forbidden Tunnels. A Tick in Time and Big Foot Day, Ninja Night are stand-alone chapter books.    But Chapoton doesn't just write for children; she is the author of several YA novels including the international best-selling thriller Edge of Escape, the break-your-heart adventure The Guardian's Diary, and two paranormal dramas, Sheltered and A Soul's Kiss. Her science fiction novels, Exodia and Out of Exodia, cross genres for a futuristic dystopian journey. Her latest sci-fi adventure is The Girl in the Time Machine.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003VD21N2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 18, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 18, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2322 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 173 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Debra Chapoton

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Debra Chapoton is the author of over 80 fiction and non-fiction works. She writes the Second Chance Teacher Romance series under the pen name of Marlisa Kriscott. Under her own name, she's also written the Loved by a Highlander series and the cowboy romance series, Unbridled Hearts.

Besides writing clean, sweet romances her young adult novels fall into several genres including sci-fi, paranormal, time travel, dystopian, thriller, and parallel world.

She has also written or co-written several non-fiction works as well as multiple children’s books. For a complete listing please go to her Amazon author page.

Chapoton grew up fascinated by codes and intricate puzzles, later graduating to treasure hunts and road rallies. She loves to weave clues into her novels and, because of a career teaching high school Spanish and English, she peppers her novels with the personalities of former students.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Melva Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars A great, wholesome story for youngsters.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2011
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When Missy Stark is told of a great-grandfather she never knew existed, she isn't certain she wants to meet him. After all, what does a twelve-year-old have in common with a nearly one-hundred year old relative? But when she and her mother arrive at Big Pine Lodge for the first time in a snow storm in March, the youngster becomes intrigued by the mystery of the Lodge and its secrets. When she meets Kevin, the young son of the fulltime caretakers, he merely skims the surface of what adventures the Lodge and its surrounding forests and woods have to offer an adventurous young mind.

This is a story reminiscent of the Hardy Boys. It offers a glimpse into the fun and adventure found in a summer get away, with swimming, exploring, and intrigue facilitated by a group of adults bent on making money at the expense of Missy's great-grandfather John. The story is definitely worth reading for any preteen. It's bound to hold their interest to the end, and open the door for more stories in the series that will most likely become a favorite for both boys and girls .

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Nacio.dos.vesas
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading all around!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016
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This book is written for ages tween and above; nevertheless, it held my attention completely. (I am 53, so definitely over the age of 10.) The main characters - Missy, Kevin, and Jessica, as well as the supporting ones, had depth, life, and believability. The storyline was realistic, while at the same time entertaining and mysterious. I love the drama, energy, action, and emotional rides the author incorporated. I highly recommend this book for all ages. It is tastefully written, have no foul language, sexual innuendos, or overly violent happenings. For that matter, the most violence was simply things of natural occurrence. I'd say more but then I would have to tell the story. I wish I could visit the Big Pine Lodge and share in the adventures and to experience the beauty, sounds and companionship that exudes from this story's pages, and to have a grandfather like Missy's in real life. Thank you so much for writing a story like the ones I remember reading as a young girl.
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5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015
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I finished this book in 2 days (not uncommon for me it happens 75 percent of the time.) It was so good! I hope more then three books are going to be in this series! An it was free!
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Cindy C Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Adventure for Pre-Teens
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2011
12-year-old Missy is sent to spend the summer with a just-discovered great-grandfather at Big Pine Lodge. There she befriends Kevin, son of the caretakers, and Jessica, vacationing there with her family. The three of them set out to discover the secret of the caves, and unwittingly discover a plot by some greedy adults who want to build a highway through the property. Using their wits and clues dropped by Missy's great-grandfather, will they be able to discover the secrets that will save Big Pine Lodge? You'll actually very much enjoy the ride as you find out.

Debra Chapoton has written a story that will strongly appeal to the pre-teen set, giving them a trio of very relatable 12-year-olds, in a set of believable circumstances as they have fun while solving the mystery. The setting is very alluring (I'd like to go to Big Pine Lodge myself) and the story keeps you involved at all times. And for anyone who's ever lost someone they love, they will thoroughly enjoy Missy's re-discovery of her father and his childhood lived at Big Pine Lodge years earlier.

I highly recommend this book to be read by pre-teens, and to be shared by their parents, as well.
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