Cover of The Mystery of the Giant OakBOOK ONE · AVAILABLE NOW
THE ADVENTURES OF MOSS BOSS & DIXIE

The Mystery of
the Giant Oak

A full-color illustrated mystery adventure where the dog notices the danger first.

For readers ages 8–12—and families who love dogs, adventure, and Gold Country history.

Set in real Placerville and Gold Country places, with a fictional mystery at its heart.

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When Dixie senses something wrong near the Giant Oak, Moss Boss and three young friends are drawn into a Placerville mystery of hidden clues, old warnings, and a choice that calls for courage and teamwork.

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WHY THEY’LL LOVE IT

A mystery with a real sense of place.

01Mystery, clues, and adventure made for ages 8–12.
02A full-color illustrated story that keeps pages inviting.
03Real Placerville and Gold Country places woven into the adventure.
04Dixie notices what everyone else misses.
05A family-friendly way to connect with local history—without feeling like homework.
STEP INSIDE THE ADVENTURE

A spoiler-safe look inside Book One.

These are actual illustrations from The Mystery of the Giant Oak.

Moss Boss and Dixie arriving in Placerville in an illustration from The Mystery of the Giant Oak
A familiar Placerville morning, before anyone knows what Dixie has noticed.
Dixie near the Giant Oak in an illustration from The Mystery of the Giant Oak
The Giant Oak is more than it first appears.
Moss Boss, Dixie, and young friends examine the ground in an illustration from The Mystery of the Giant Oak
One small clue turns an ordinary job into a question.
Moss Boss, Dixie, and young friends at night in an illustration from The Mystery of the Giant Oak
When the questions grow, teamwork matters.
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LOCAL PRESS

Featured in the Mountain Democrat

A locally created children’s book with a real Placerville setting—covered by the community newspaper.

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WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

A gift with an adventure waiting inside.

  • Young mystery and adventure readers ages 8–12
  • Parents seeking something entertaining and worthwhile
  • Grandparents looking for a meaningful gift
  • Dog lovers and Placerville / El Dorado County families
  • Gold Country and local-history families
READY FOR THE MYSTERY?

Book One is available now.

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William Bouldry with the real Dixie
MEET THE CREATOR

Inspired by a real dog and a real Gold Country town.

William Bouldry created Moss Boss & Dixie from life in El Dorado County, familiar Gold Country places, and the unmistakable personality of the real Dixie. Together, they make local history feel close enough to explore.

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QUICK ANSWERS

Before you buy.

What age is the book for?

The Mystery of the Giant Oak is written for readers ages 8–12.

Is the book available now?

Yes. Book One is available now in paperback.

How much is shipping?

Shipping is $6. Tax is calculated in PayPal.

Is local pickup available?

Yes—local pickup is available.

Are the Placerville locations real?

Placerville and its Gold Country atmosphere are real; the mystery and its characters are fictional.

Is Dixie a real dog?

Yes. The real Dixie inspired the character in the story.

Is this the first book in a series?

Yes. This is Book One of The Adventures of Moss Boss & Dixie.

How do I buy it?

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