Dixie Randolph and the Mystery of Willow Creek – A High-Stakes Adventure Full of Courage and Heart

Book 2 in the Award-Winning Dixie Randolph Series for Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8–12)

A deadly secret. A daring escape. And one girl who won’t give up.

Dixie Randolph and the Mystery of Willow Creek is the heart-pounding second installment in MaryAnn Diorio’s inspiring middle-grade adventure series. Packed with suspense, bravery, and emotional depth, this novel follows a young girl on a mission to save the one person who means the world to her—her father.

Perfect for fans of gripping mysteries, strong heroines, and clean, faith-friendly storytelling, this book will capture young readers' imaginations and their hearts.

🔍 What Readers Love

✔ High-stakes adventure with emotional impact

✔ A brave young girl who leads with her heart and her wits

✔ Fast-paced action with family-centered themes

📖 The Story

Twelve-year-old Dixie Randolph loves her adoptive father more than anything. As a top-level computer engineer entrusted with classified national defense information, he’s always been careful—but danger has found them anyway.

While stopping by her dad’s office with her best friend Ruby Jo Justice, Dixie, her father, and Ruby Jo are suddenly kidnapped by foreign spies and whisked away to a remote mountain cabin. Cut off from help, their only hope lies in Dixie’s courage and determination.

When her father is seriously wounded during their daring escape attempt, Dixie must face her greatest fear and outsmart the kidnappers before time runs out.

Can she save her father—and get them all back to Willow Creek in time to prevent disaster?

💡 Themes That Inspire

• Courage Under Pressure
• Loyalty to Family and Friends
• Standing Up to Danger and Injustice
• Faith, Bravery, and Moral Strength

🏞️ A Thrilling Tale Set in the Mountains

Set in the quiet town of Willow Creek and the wilds of a mountain hideout, this story brings young readers face-to-face with danger, determination, and the love that drives heroic action. Dixie’s unshakable spirit and clever thinking will inspire kids to be bold in their own lives.

📦 Product Details

• Title: Dixie Randolph and the Mystery of Willow Creek
• Author: MaryAnn Diorio
• Series: Book 2 in the Dixie Randolph Series
• Genre: Middle-Grade Mystery / Adventure (Ages 8–12)

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➡️ Grab your copy of Dixie Randolph and the Mystery of Willow Creek today and follow Dixie as she risks everything to save the people she loves most.

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