When five best friends stumble upon a glowing lantern hidden beneath Cedar Creek, they accidentally awaken a century-old mystery-and discover a secret that could change their town forever.

Sidney, Billy Lloyd, Judy Faye, Linda Nell, and Kay Beth call themselves The Firefly Five, and they're ready for a summer full of fishing, bikes, and fireflies. But when strange symbols appear on the bridge, old maps come to life, and a shadowy stranger starts following them, their adventure turns into a race to uncover the truth about the long-lost treasure of Amos Cutter.

From secret tunnels and midnight chases to loyal friendship and the courage to do what's right, The Secret of Cedar Creek shines with mystery, humor, and heart. Perfect for fans of The Boxcar Children, A to Z Mysteries, and The Magic Tree House, this first book in The Firefly Five Adventures series proves that even the smallest light can uncover the biggest secret.

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Captain Riley Rocket isn't just an explorer?he's the greatest intergalactic hero the universe has ever seen! Born on Planet Earth with a heart full of courage and a mind bursting with ideas, Riley built his first rocket out of spare bicycle parts and an old lawnmower engine when he was only eight years old. When it blasted off (by accident!), Riley didn't panic?he smiled. That was the moment he knew his destiny: to explore strange new planets, protect the galaxy, and help every creature?big, small, furry, slimy, or glowing?that needs a friend.

With his loyal robotic dog, Astro, and a backpack full of gadgets he invented himself (including the Anti-Gravity Bubble Gum and the Galactic Grappling Hook), Captain Riley Rocket zooms across the stars in his supersonic ship, The Lightning Comet, ready for adventure!

Riley Rocket always stands for:

• Courage ? Even when space pirates attack or asteroid storms boom across the sky!
• Kindness ? Because heroes help others, no matter what planet they're from.
• Creativity ? When there's no way out...Riley builds one!
• Friendship ? The strongest power in the universe isn't lasers?it's loyalty. He's battled moon monsters, helped alien kids find their way home, discovered invisible planets, and even saved the galaxy from the Great Gloom Cloud of Doom. But his biggest mission of all?

To inspire YOU to be brave, dream big, and launch your own adventures?because every hero starts with just one spark of imagination.

Are you ready to join Captain Riley Rocket on his next mission?