The Secret of the Forgotten Rebel

A new Founding Mothers mystery adventure series from Moms for Libraries Press. A centuries-old secret. A museum heist.

When mysteries of the past and present collide, the Harper family could lose everything. After years of military moves, 13-year-old Abby Harper and her younger brother James are excited to finally put down roots in the charming New England town of Baywright. There’s just one catch—they have to help t heir mot her put on a historical play for her new curator job at the local Baywright Heritage Museum.

But when priceless Revolution-era artifacts go missing during the opening of a new exhibit, the townspeople blame the Harper family. With their mother’s job and their fresh start at stake, Abby and James must race to find the artifacts to clear their family’s name. Join Abby and James as they interrogate suspects, hunt for clues, crack codes, and chase the culprit. They’ll discover that the only way to solve the present-day heist is to unlock a long-hidden secret from one of America’s Founding Mothers, Mercy Otis Warren. This engaging illustrated middle-grade chapter book weaves suspense, sleuthing, and relatable sibling teamwork with authentic American history. It’s happening in red states and blue states alike. You can do something about it.