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Moss Boss & DixieA REAL PLACE. AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE.Paperback · $24.99 ↗
TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS / THE READING ROOM

A mystery that starts
close to home.

An illustrated adventure for readers ages 8–12, set in Placerville, California. Start with the free sample and decide whether it belongs on your shelf.

Official cover of The Mystery of the Giant Oak by William Bouldry
BOOK ONE · FINISHED & AVAILABLE NOW
THE MYSTERY OF THE GIANT OAK

Everybody had a theory.
Dixie had a warning.

Moss Boss and Dixie follow a mystery around a giant oak in a recognizable Gold Country setting. Humor, illustrations, and clues give families a story to share.

Readers
Ages 8–12
Author
William Bouldry · 530 Elite Adventure Press
Format & offer
Paperback · $24.99. Includes Dixie and the Golden Leaf, a complete illustrated e-book, free.
Available to review
Chapter One · free, no signup required.
Dixie’s First Field Mission · free printable.
Open the free Chapter One reader →Read or download the sample PDF ↗Open the free field mission ↗
Archival photograph of Main Street, Placerville, 1866
Historical source image · Main Street, Placerville, 1866.
This is a photograph of the town, separate from the fictional adventure.
THE PLACE IS REAL / THE MYSTERY IS FICTION

Reading leads
to questions.

Placerville’s Main Street and courthouse are part of the recognizable local setting. William returned to Placerville in 2015; the town and his real dog Dixie inspired the project.

For context about the real town, consult the City of Placerville’s historical resources ↗. The book’s clues and mystery are fictional.

Meet William and the real Dixie →
CLASSROOM & LIBRARY PURCHASE INQUIRIES

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your readers.

Email William with your school or library, the number of copies you are considering, and any questions. He can discuss purchasing and availability directly with you.

Ask about classroom or library copies →

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