The Bubble Gum Detective

When twelve-year-old John sets up a detective agency in his treehouse—armed with a magnifying glass, a notebook, and a steady supply of bubblegum—he never expects his first big case to involve a missing garden gnome with a broken-hearted widow and a trail of secrets. But in his quiet suburban neighborhood, things are never quite as simple as they seem.

What starts as a charming childhood mystery quickly deepens into a story of empathy, friendship, and resilience. With the help of his clever ...