Paperback. When four kids spend the first day of summer playing at Maple Park, they expect swings, races, and ice cream not a real treasure hunt.But when Ava, Mason, Lily, and Theo discover an old gold coin buried near the giant oak tree, they uncover a mystery hidden for over one hundred years. With a torn map, strange clues, secret tunnels, and a legend about lost gold, the friends must work together to solve puzzles before greedy treasure hunters find it first.Full of friendship, courage, laughter, and adventure, The Golden Secret of Maple Park is a heartwarming story about believing in yourself, helping others, and discovering that the greatest treasure might not be gold at all. Cast of Characters: Ava Parker: Brave, curious, and always ready to lead.Mason Reed: Careful, clever, and impossible to fool for long.Lily Chen: Gentle, observant, and full of thoughtful ideas.Theo Brooks: Funny, fearless, and gloriously dramatic.Mr. Bennett: The park gardener who knows more than he first says.Mrs. Hollis: The librarian who keeps old stories alive.Mayor Whitmore: A well-meaning mayor who learns to trust children with history.Clive Darnell: A greedy treasure hunter who sees gold before people.INDEX Table of Contents.Part One: The First Coin- Chapter 1. First Day of Summer 1-7- Chapter 2. The Race to Maple Park 8-10- Chapter 3. The Giant Oak Tree 11-14- Chapter 4. A Strange Shine in the Dirt 15-18- Chapter 5. The Gold Coin 19-23- Chapter 6. The Old Park Sign 24-30- Chapter 7. Mr. Bennett's Warning 31-35- Chapter 8 The Legend of Elias Maple 36-40- Chapter 9. A Clue in the Community Hall 41-43- Chapter 10. The Torn Map 44-47Part Two: The Treasure Trail- Chapter 11. The Hidden Mark on the Bench 48-52- Chapter 12. The Stone Rabbit 53-59- Chapter 13. The Creek Puzzle 60-63- Chapter 14. A Shadow Watching 64-66- Chapter 15. The Locked Garden Gate 67-70- Chapter 16. Midnight Thoughts 71-75- Chapter 17. Back at Sunrise 76-78- Chapter 18. The Secret Under the Slide 79-82- Chapter 19. Theo's Big Mistake83-85- Chapter 20. Clive Darnell Appears 86-89Part Three: Trouble in the Park- Chapter 21. Lost Clue 90-92- Chapter 22. The Park Festival Begins 93-95- Chapter 23. Music, Games, and Questions 96-99- Chapter 24. The Missing Notebook 100-102- Chapter 25. Following the Footprints 103-106- Chapter 26. A Tunnel Beneath Maple Park 107-111- Chapter 27. Lantern Light 112-114- Chapter 28. The Three Golden Keys 115-117- Chapter 29. Mr. Bennett's Secret 118-121- Chapter 30. The Treasure Room Door 122-124Part Four: The Heart of the Treasure- Chapter 31. The Riddle of the Four Friends 125-127- Chapter 32. A Trap in the Dark 128-131- Chapter 33. Clive Makes His Move 132-134- Chapter 34. The Gold Beneath the Park 135-136- Chapter 35. More Than Treasure 137-139- Chapter 36. The Promise of Elias Maple 140-143- Chapter 37. Saving the Park 144-145- Chapter 38. A Town Celebration 146-148- Chapter 39. The Gold's True Purpose 149-151- Chapter 40. The Best Summer Ever 152-154 This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Golden Secret of Maple Park (Paperback)
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: 2026
Language: English
ISBN 13: 9798254922742
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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When four kids spend the first day of summer playing at Maple Park, they expect swings, races, and ice cream not a real treasure hunt.

But when Ava, Mason, Lily, and Theo discover an old gold coin buried near the giant oak tree, they uncover a mystery hidden for over one hundred years. With a torn map, strange clues, secret tunnels, and a legend about lost gold, the friends must work together to solve puzzles before greedy treasure hunters find it first.

Full of friendship, courage, laughter, and adventure, The Golden Secret of Maple Park is a heartwarming story about believing in yourself, helping others, and discovering that the greatest treasure might not be gold at all.

Cast of Characters:

Ava Parker: Brave, curious, and always ready to lead.
Mason Reed: Careful, clever, and impossible to fool for long.
Lily Chen: Gentle, observant, and full of thoughtful ideas.
Theo Brooks: Funny, fearless, and gloriously dramatic.
Mr. Bennett: The park gardener who knows more than he first says.
Mrs. Hollis: The librarian who keeps old stories alive.
Mayor Whitmore: A well-meaning mayor who learns to trust children with history.
Clive Darnell: A greedy treasure hunter who sees gold before people.

INDEX Table of Contents.
Part One: The First Coin
• Chapter 1. First Day of Summer 1-7
• Chapter 2. The Race to Maple Park 8-10
• Chapter 3. The Giant Oak Tree 11-14
• Chapter 4. A Strange Shine in the Dirt 15-18
• Chapter 5. The Gold Coin 19-23
• Chapter 6. The Old Park Sign 24-30
• Chapter 7. Mr. Bennett’s Warning 31-35
• Chapter 8 The Legend of Elias Maple 36-40
• Chapter 9. A Clue in the Community Hall 41-43
• Chapter 10. The Torn Map 44-47
Part Two: The Treasure Trail
• Chapter 11. The Hidden Mark on the Bench 48-52
• Chapter 12. The Stone Rabbit 53-59
• Chapter 13. The Creek Puzzle 60-63
• Chapter 14. A Shadow Watching 64-66
• Chapter 15. The Locked Garden Gate 67-70
• Chapter 16. Midnight Thoughts 71-75
• Chapter 17. Back at Sunrise 76-78
• Chapter 18. The Secret Under the Slide 79-82
• Chapter 19. Theo’s Big Mistake83-85
• Chapter 20. Clive Darnell Appears 86-89
Part Three: Trouble in the Park
• Chapter 21. Lost Clue 90-92
• Chapter 22. The Park Festival Begins 93-95
• Chapter 23. Music, Games, and Questions 96-99
• Chapter 24. The Missing Notebook 100-102
• Chapter 25. Following the Footprints 103-106
• Chapter 26. A Tunnel Beneath Maple Park 107-111
• Chapter 27. Lantern Light 112-114
• Chapter 28. The Three Golden Keys 115-117
• Chapter 29. Mr. Bennett’s Secret 118-121
• Chapter 30. The Treasure Room Door 122-124
Part Four: The Heart of the Treasure
• Chapter 31. The Riddle of the Four Friends 125-127
• Chapter 32. A Trap in the Dark 128-131
• Chapter 33. Clive Makes His Move 132-134
• Chapter 34. The Gold Beneath the Park 135-136
• Chapter 35. More Than Treasure 137-139
• Chapter 36. The Promise of Elias Maple 140-143
• Chapter 37. Saving the Park 144-145
• Chapter 38. A Town Celebration 146-148
• Chapter 39. The Gold’s True Purpose 149-151
• Chapter 40. The Best Summer Ever 152-154

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