The Legends Chronicles of the Moon

This expansive chapter book follows young adventurers Olivia Christie and Josh Welles as they join Olivia's father on a worldwide archaeological expedition. Their mission is to locate the sacred Talismans of the Moon, keys to an ancient world, journeying through iconic historical sites like Egypt's Valley of the Kings, China's sacred mountains, South American jungles, and India. The narrative is packed with suspense as the duo faces dangers and unravels cryptic riddles, all while racing against those who wish to misuse the artifacts. At 760 pages, it's a substantial read, perfect for a long read-aloud for younger children (4-7) or an immersive independent read for older elementary students (8-11) who enjoy global adventure and historical mysteries.

Olivia Christie and her friend Josh Welles are in the middle of the greatest archaeological exploration of modern times. Along with her father, they are all searching for the sacred Talismans of the Moon -- the keys to the ancient world. Their first stop is the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Next, they journey to the sacred mountains of China, and then on into the deep jungles of South America. Their final expedition takes them far into India, beyond the Elephant Falls. Can Josh and Olly tackle the dangers of these ancient civilizations and unravel their cryptic riddles in time to keep the artifacts from falling into the wrong hands?