The Case of the Vanished Cash Box
A rainy night. A hidden box. A mystery that leads straight to the heart.
When Maya, Sam, Leo, and Alice discover a mysterious cash box tucked beneath blankets in the basement of Oakwood’s old library annex, their quiet board game night takes a surprising turn. The box holds a large sum of money—and no one knows who it belongs to.
As strange visitors begin to appear and secrets from the past resurface, the four friends find themselves tangled in a mystery that stretches far beyond the annex walls. Who left the money? Why was it hidden? What does it have to do with a man watching from the shadows? And why does everyone in town suddenly seem to know about it?
Welcome back to Oakwood for another cozy small-town mystery packed with friendship, humor, clever clues, and a touch of suspense.
With warmth, wit, and heart, The Case of the Vanished Cash Box is the fifth installment in the beloved Guardians of Oakwood series for readers aged 8–12. It’s a story of second chances, unexpected family, and the kind of clues that lead not just to answers—but to connection.
Each book in the series features a brand-new case and can be read in any order—so readers can jump in wherever the mystery calls!
Perfect for fans of A to Z Mysteries, Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, and The Boxcar Children, this fun and fast-paced chapter book series will keep young readers turning pages with quirky characters, clever puzzles, and a big heart.
Can the young detectives clear an innocent man and catch the real thief? Find out today!