Book Series · 11 Books

Greetings from Somewhere Books

In order from The Mystery of the Gold Coin to The Mystery of the Secret Society.

The Mystery of the Gold Coin
The Mystery of the Mosaic
The Mystery of the Stolen Painting
The Mystery in the Forbidden City
The Mystery of the Lion's Tail
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Mystery of the Gold Coin
Sale price
$574
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

The Mystery of the Gold Coin

By Harper Paris, Marcos Calo (Illustrator)

A family embarks on a trip around the world, leaving their home and friends behind, and the twins must come to terms with their new life on the road.

128 pages· 4,682 words· Est. 37 min read-aloud
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Summary: Twins Ethan and Ella face an unexpected challenge before leaving their hometown: a missing gold coin. As their family prepares to move, the siblings must retrace their steps to solve the mystery. With time running out, will they find the coin before their flight departs? This adventure blends mystery and travel, perfect for young readers eager to join the twins on their quest.
In reading order

Greetings from Somewhere Series

11 books · Published 2014–2016

#1

The Mystery of the Gold Coin

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

A family embarks on a trip around the world, leaving their home and friends behind, and the twins must come to terms with their new life on the road.

#2

The Mystery of the Mosaic

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

Twin siblings solve a mystery in Venice, Italy, while navigating their new life as expats

#3

The Mystery of the Stolen Painting

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Twins in Paris race to uncover a secret bakery and solve an art heist mystery.

#4

The Mystery in the Forbidden City

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

Twins find an ancient map and get lost in a vast palace. Can they find their way out?

#5
The Mystery of the Lion's Tail
Sale price
$599

The Mystery of the Lion's Tail

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

Twins on safari hunt for elusive lions in Kenya's wilds.

#6

The Mystery of the Suspicious Spices

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

Siblings uncover a spice tampering mystery in Mumbai's vibrant market.

#7
The Mystery Across the Secret Bridge
Sale price
$599

The Mystery Across the Secret Bridge

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2015

A hidden structure at Machu Picchu holds a puzzling secret. What will Ethan and Ella uncover?

#8
The Mystery at the Coral Reef
Sale price
$574

The Mystery at the Coral Reef

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2015

Twin siblings Ethan and Ella Briar travel to Australia with their parents and become embroiled in a mystery involving stolen coral and a cryptic message from their grandfather

The Greetings from Somewhere Collection

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2015

Twins travel the world solving mysteries from stolen boats to lost treasures.

The Mystery of the Icy Paw Prints

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2015

Twins uncover a mystery in Alaska, following icy paw prints to a food thief.

#10
The Mystery of the Secret Society
Sale price
$674

The Mystery of the Secret Society

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

Twins uncover a secret society in ancient Athens. What mysteries lie beneath the ruins?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Greetings from Somewhere series?

There are 11 books in the Greetings from Somewhere series. It began with The Mystery of the Gold Coin in 2014, and the newest book, The Mystery of the Secret Society, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Greetings from Somewhere books in?

Start with The Mystery of the Gold Coin and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #11.

What ages are the Greetings from Somewhere books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Greetings from Somewhere to life.

01

Marcos Calo

Author & Illustrator
02

Harper Paris

Author

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