"The book looked old, and up close you could hear it hum - like it was alive. A strange, scaly body zig-zagged across the leather binding - was it moving? Join Riles and his Story Keeping siblings in this thrilling medieval adventure. Age Level: 7 to 12 - Grade Level: 2nd - 6th Grandpa's keeping secrets, as the kids meet whiny Prince Winthrop, a wicked magician who wants to be King, and a dragon who remembers the white light. Learning who to trust can be complicated. When Riles gets trapped inside, Sissie and Finn must find a way to save him. Can they get Riles home before it's too late? Find out in this action-packed, humorous, adventure chapter book series receiving high praise: "Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle grade boys and girls." "The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja." Interview with the Author Q - What makes the Story Keeping series so special? A - Probably best to ask other readers. I like the series because Riles brings an honest voice to these wild adventures. He is also incredibly passionate about reading. I love seeing Riles and his siblings work together save happy endings. Q - What age children is the book written for? A - I've heard great things from parents of children 5-7 who read it to their kids, and from parents of kids in the 8-10 or 9-12 range who read it on their own. The books are written at a 3rd grade reading level, introducing age appropriate themes for children 6-8 mixed with just the right amount of humor. Riles tells these stories in a family friendly way. My own "beta-readers" include a 9 year old boy, 7 year old girl, and 5 year old boy. Q - What order should I read the books in? A - Each book can stand alone, since each adventure comes from another book. But there is something larger going on. Reading the whole series reveals a number of additional clues. Can you piece the bigger picture together? Book 1: The Night I Became A Hero Everything changes when Riles, Sissie, and Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa's house. Book 2: The Night We Met A Dragon Grandpa is keeping secrets, as the kids meet whiny Prince Winthrop, a wicked magician who wants to be King, and a dragon who remembers the white light. Book 3: Secrets beyond the Nile Story Keeping siblings help a witty professor dodge preserve priceless treasures and dodge an ancient curse. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about mom and dad. (September 2017) Q - Can I use these books for education? A - Absolutely. A number of reviews from teachers suggest it's well paced for 3rd grades, and the accompanying parent guide helps adults ask the right questions to get children thinking about the story's themes. There is a link to the parent guide just before the table of contents. An audiobook is also available at no cost to support varying learning styles. Story Keeping Series eBook Categories: -Action Adventure -Superheroes -Siblings -Interactive Books -Books & Libraries -Chapter Books -Dragons