Children & Youth Chapter Books

Shadows Across the Lake

Pineberry Friends Series

Just across the calm waters of Pineberry’s familiar lake, something doesn’t feel quite right.

In Shadows Across the Lake, the Pineberry Friends return for a brand-new mystery — one that introduces two new characters and a place that has always been close enough to see, yet far enough to remain unknown. When subtle changes and unanswered questions begin to surface, the friends must look beyond what feels safe and familiar.

As curiosity grows and trust is tested, the group learns that some mysteries aren’t meant to be ignored. With courage, honesty, and the strength of friendship, they begin to uncover what’s been hiding just beyond the shoreline.

Filled with gentle suspense, meaningful friendships, and thoughtful moments of reflection, Shadows Across the Lake is a captivating next chapter for readers who loved Secrets at Summer Camp and are ready for a deeper adventure.

Perfect for middle-grade readers, this story reminds us that sometimes the bravest step forward is simply choosing to look a little closer.

🔦 Are You Ready to Cross the Lake?

Some mysteries don’t announce themselves.
They linger in the shadows… waiting for someone curious enough to look closer.

If your reader loved Secrets at Summer Camp and is ready for a deeper mystery, new characters, and unanswered questions just across the water, Shadows Across the Lake is waiting.

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Pack your curiosity, trust your instincts, and step into Pineberry once more — because not everything is as calm as it seems beneath the surface. 🌲🌊🔍

Twelve-year-old Ava Reynolds arrives at Camp Pineberry convinced she’s in for the worst summer ever — mosquitoes, strangers, and zero books. But her plans for quiet survival vanish when she discovers a hidden journal buried under the floorboards of Cabin 7. The journal belonged to Lilah, a camper who mysteriously disappeared twenty years ago. Her entries are filled with strange riddles, eerie drawings, and one haunting line: “I followed the trail where shadows meet.”

With her fearless bunkmate Jordyn and artistic new friend Sophie, Ava begins unraveling the clues Lilah left behind — a trail that winds through forbidden parts of camp: the lake dock, the abandoned boathouse, and finally, a cave hidden in the pines. Each discovery pulls them deeper into a decades-old mystery that the adults seem determined to forget.

But someone else is watching them. Someone who knows they’ve found Lilah’s secrets. As the truth surfaces, Ava realizes that solving the mystery isn’t just about uncovering the past — it’s about finding her own courage, learning to speak up, and proving that even quiet girls can be heroes.

Heartfelt, mysterious, and full of friendship, Secrets at Summer Camp captures the magic of summer adventure and the bravery it takes to discover who you really are.

When dark clouds roll over the lake and the wind begins to howl, four cousins believe a storm is about to strike. Wesley, gathers his younger brother Owen and their cousins Blake and Miles to prepare.

But something about this storm feels… different. Armed with curiosity, courage, and their family’s old Storm Journal, the children set out to uncover the truth. Is it really a storm—or something else entirely?

Through unexpected twists, the cousins learn about weather, mystery, and the power of working together. Guided by Nana’s warmth and Papa’s steady wisdom, they discover that sometimes what looks frightening isn’t what it seems at all. 

 A story of wonder and resilience,

The Storm That Wasn’t teaches children how to be prepared, not afraid. Blending science with heart, humor, and family values, it’s a tale that sparks curiosity, builds courage, and celebrates the joy of exploring nature—together.