Book Series · 10 Books

Greetings from Somewhere Books

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

The Greetings from Somewhere series is a set of 10 picture books by Harper Paris, published between 2014 and 2016. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 130 pages.

About the series

What's Greetings from Somewhere About?

Ten illustrated early chapter-book mysteries follow eight-year-old twins Ethan and Ella as they travel with their parents and solve a new puzzle in each destination.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$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

10 books · Published 2014–2016

#1 in Series

Sale price

$574

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 in Series

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$599

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 in Series

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$674

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 in Series

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$599

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 in Series

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$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 in Series

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$674

The Mystery of the Suspicious Spices

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

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

#7 in Series

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$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 in Series

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$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

#9 in Series

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$599

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

#10 in Series

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$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 10 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.