Book Series · 5 Books

Young Whit Books

In order from Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure to Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator.

Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure

Young Whit and the Shroud of Secrecy

Young Whit and the Thieves of Barrymore

Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator

Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure

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$1248

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure

By Dave Arnold, Phil Lollar

A young boy uncovers secrets of missing Confederate gold and his family's past.

240 pages· 44,428 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Hardcover

Summary: In the midst of the Great Depression, young Johnny Whittaker moves to Provenance, NC, where he faces school bullies and befriends Emmy and Huck. Together, they unravel a mystery involving missing Confederate gold and the shadowy legacy of Johnny's ancestor. Was his family truly involved in the theft, or is there more to the story? As Johnny digs deeper, he must confront the truth and decide what kind of legacy he wants to leave behind. Adventure and intrigue await in this captivating tale of history and discovery.

The complete set

Young Whit Series

5 books · Published 2018–2023

Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure

Sale price

$1248

Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

A young boy uncovers secrets of missing Confederate gold and his family's past.

Young Whit and the Shroud of Secrecy

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$1248

Young Whit and the Shroud of Secrecy

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2019

A hidden coffin and an old journal reveal a haunted mansion's secrets.

Young Whit and the Thieves of Barrymore

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$1248

Young Whit and the Thieves of Barrymore

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2019

Mysterious strangers arrive. Is the town's bank their target?

Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator

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$1597

Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2023

A young inventor tackles a kidnapping and a sports crisis.

Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention

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$1597

Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2023

A healing cloth, missing gold, and a jailed friend. Can Johnny save the day?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Young Whit series?

There are 5 books in the Young Whit series. It began with Young Whit and the Traitor's Treasure in 2018, and the newest book, Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Young Whit books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Young Whit book is the longest?

Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention is the longest book in the series at 65,116 words (368 pages).

Which Young Whit book is the shortest?

Young Whit and the Shroud of Secrecy is the shortest at 39,583 words (256 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Young Whit to life.

Dave Arnold

Phil Lollar

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