The Order of the Owls

The Order of the Owls introduces Minerva Mint, a nine-year-old foundling who was discovered as a baby in a London train station. She lives with Geraldine Flopps, the former station custodian, in a quirky mansion called Lizard Manor. The story kicks into gear when a couple arrives, claiming to be Minerva's long-lost parents, forcing her to question everything she knows. With the help of two new friends, Minerva must use her wits to uncover the truth about her origins and prove the imposters are lying, all while navigating themes of identity, belonging, and the meaning of family. This chapter book is ideal for early to late elementary readers, offering a gentle mystery with a strong, resourceful protagonist.

As a baby Minerva Mint was found in a travel bag in the waiting room of a London train station, together with the deed to a rundown mansion called Lizard Manor, and for nine years she has been living there with Geraldine Flopps, the former station custodian who found her--now, together with two new friends, she is determined to find her true identity.