Middle Grade Stories for Curious Kids and the Grownups Who Cheer Them On
J.C. Moran writes fast-paced, wholesome middle grade adventures filled with mystery, determination, friendship, and clever problem-solving.
Meet Myla
A big-city forgery. A small-town sleuth. A legendary secret buried deep.
When a legendary artifact at a big-city museum is revealed to be a fake, twelve-year old, Myla, jumps on the case and follows a trail of clues that points straight to her own small-town.
Ages 8–12
Mystery + Adventure
Strong Female Lead
Real-World Learning
Crazy Eights is written for kids who love mysteries, cliffhangers, puzzles, and real-world adventures.
Fast-paced chapters
Strong lead character
Friendship + problem-solving
Educational elements
With built-in elements of problem-solving, logic, and curiosity, the story invites readers to think critically as they follow Myla’s investigation.
Inspired by J.C. Moran’s background in puzzles and game design, this book supports literacy development while encouraging independent thinking, pattern recognition, and real-world reasoning.
Whether used in a classroom, library, or at home, Crazy Eights creates an interactive reading experience that sparks discussion, curiosity, and confidence.
Learn About JC Moran
J.C. Moran has always been drawn to puzzles, clues, and the thrill of solving a mystery. What started as a passion to create a line of educational board games, grew into a career of writing mystery and adventure stories that challenge young readers to think, question and discover.
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