The Chrysalis : The Trials of the Last Key - An Upper Middle Grade Adventure Book of Friendship, Courage, and Ancient Mysteries (Ages 10–14)

🌟 Some mysteries change the world. Others change you.

This story isn’t just about mysteries and adventure.
It’s about what happens when families fall silent—and how courage, even small and imperfect, begins to heal what has been broken.

When Leo Langley moves to a new town, he expects awkward classes and cafeteria politics — not cryptic symbols, hidden journals, and secret societies. But everything changes the day he finds the first artifact.
That’s when the whispers begin.
That’s when The Chrysalis calls. 🔮

As Leo and his friends uncover the mystery, he’s drawn into a world far older than he is, where knowledge comes at a cost and power can be dangerous in the wrong hands.
But the real challenge lies within — in learning to speak up, trust, and believe he's worth more than silence.

Jake, the school’s former bully, carries his own battle shaped by anger, fear, and the longing to change.
Together, they must face riddles, betrayal, and the truth that the biggest transformation isn’t what the Chrysalis is…

…it’s who they’re becoming because of it. 🌱

💬For Parents

If you’ve ever wished for a way to talk with your child about hard things—about sadness, mistakes, second chances—this book can help them open up.

It’s a bridge between their questions and your heart.

This novel invites young readers into an exciting mystery, yes—but also into honest reflections on identity, emotional growth, and what it means to care in a world that often teaches us to hide.

🌿 A story that reminds us:

• Struggling doesn’t make us weak.
• Being hurt doesn’t make us unworthy.
• Healing begins when we choose to stay.

✨ What readers will find inside:

• 🧩 A layered mystery with ancient relics, riddles, and secret societies
• 💛 A deep story of friendship, courage, and emotional transformation
• 🌟 Moments of quiet power that encourage real-life conversations about fear, shame, and growth

Friendship. Healing. A quiet kind of bravery.

Will Leo and Jake uncover the truth before it’s too late — or will The Council decide their fate?

The Chrysalis – The Trials of the Last Key is a middle grade novel for ages 10+, especially for thoughtful kids who feel deeply… and for the parents who want to meet them there.