Backyard Secrets Lost and Found

Spark your kid's creativity and imagination with Backyard Secrets Lost and Found! This interactive story follows Matt and Allie, who are visiting their grandparents but are worried they will get bored.

Matt and Allie feared a week of boredom while visiting their grandparents; but, that was before they found a hidden hatch under the walnut tree. The dog ghosts haunting the backyard, who only Allie could see, took part in the kids' adventures into an underground world of tunnels and caves. Did someone live there? They guessed that their mysterious uncles played a part in the backyard secrets, but how?

A fourth book for Eileen Raye, "Backyard Secrets Lost and Found" is written for upper elementary and early middle school audiences, embracing fantasy lore in a current day setting. Ms. Raye is a supporter of the printed page, book stores - new and used - and encourages reading for all age groups. She currently lives in Southern California with her husband. Her hobbies include reading, writing and attending a book club. She enjoys gardening, jigsaw puzzles and a robust "Harry Potter" collection. Family, grandchildren and pets bring a sweetness to her life.