Dixie Randolph and the Secret of Seabury Beach – A Coastal Mystery for Brave Young Readers

Winner of the 2022 Book Life Prize – Sponsored by Publisher’s Weekly

A Hidden Treasure. A Century-Old Feud. And One Girl Determined to Set Things Right.

Dixie Randolph and the Secret of Seabury Beach is the exciting first book in the Dixie Randolph Series—a thrilling middle-grade adventure perfect for readers aged 8 to 12. With a determined heroine, a seaside mystery, and a powerful message about courage and justice, this award-winning novel keeps kids turning the pages.

Set in the charming coastal town of Seabury Beach, this middle-grade mystery captures the wonder of childhood curiosity and the bravery it takes to stand up for what's right—even when the past comes back to haunt the present.

🏆 What Makes This Book Special?

✔ 2022 Book Life Prize Winner

✔ Perfect for fans of Nancy Drew, Boxcar Children, and coastal mysteries

✔ Themes of bravery, family, forgiveness, and friendship

📖 The Story

When 12-year-old Dixie Randolph spends the summer at her grandmother’s beach house in Seabury Beach, she expects sun, sand, and fun. But when she stumbles upon an old journal that hints at a long-lost treasure—and a bitter family feud stretching back nearly 200 years—her summer turns into a high-stakes adventure.

As Dixie digs deeper into the mystery, she faces more than just puzzling clues. The great-great-grandson of the original thief is watching her closely… and he’s not about to let her uncover the truth without a fight.

Will Dixie uncover the treasure in time—and bring peace to two feuding families? Or will the secrets of Seabury Beach remain buried forever?

🧭 Themes That Inspire Young Readers

• Courage in the Face of Danger
• Solving Mysteries and Seeking Truth
• Standing Up for Justice
• Faith, Family, and Forgiveness

🌊 A Mystery Set on the Coast

The gentle waves and salt-soaked air of Seabury Beach form the perfect backdrop for this suspenseful middle-grade novel. With every twist and turn, young readers will root for Dixie as she pieces together the past—and discovers her own inner strength.

📦 Product Details

• Title: Dixie Randolph and the Secret of Seabury Beach
• Author: MaryAnn Diorio
• Series: Book 1 in the Dixie Randolph Series
• Genre: Middle-Grade Mystery / Adventure (Ages 8–12)

🛒 Order Now – Start the Adventure Today

➡️ Grab your copy of Dixie Randolph and the Secret of Seabury Beach and follow Dixie as she unlocks the secrets of the past—and becomes a hero for the present.

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