Donna Wren Carson Takes Young Readers on a High-Stakes Adventure in “An Adventure in Arizona”

This October, the excitement of mystery and discovery moves west as Donna Wren Carson presents “An Adventure in Arizona,” the second book in her LAS Mysteries Series. Featured at The Maple Staple’s booth (Hall 5.1 D86) during the Frankfurt Book Fair, the story invites young readers to join Leira MacGregor and her friends on a thrilling winter vacation packed with friendship, courage, and unexpected danger.

In “An Adventure in Arizona,” Leira and her best friends, Addy and Skye, travel to Arizona to visit Leira’s aunt for winter break. Skye experiences her first airplane ride, and Addy enjoys her first hotel stay. But the adventure truly begins when the girls join Leira’s Eagle Scout cousin, Luke, for three nights of mountain camping.

Amid desert landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and local lore, the girls encounter mysterious happenings that escalate into a tragic accident, placing them in grave danger. Carson masterfully blends suspense, humor, and heart, keeping readers engaged while showcasing teamwork, problem-solving, and the bravery needed to face the unknown.

Donna Wren Carson, a native of Enfield, Connecticut, draws on her teaching experience and love of storytelling to craft young adult mysteries that resonate with children and early teens. Her LAS Mysteries Series featuring Leira, Addy, and Skye celebrates curiosity, friendship, and bravery through engaging, relatable narratives.

“[i]An Adventure in Arizona”[/i] is available on major online platforms, including Amazon. Attendees at the Frankfurt Book Fair can explore Carson’s book at The Maple Staple booth (Hall 5.1 D86). Explore this title alongside other captivating works at https://themaplestaple.com/frankfurt-2025-book-genres/, and discover additional author features in The Maple Staple Magazine’s Fall & Winter 2025 issue at https://themaplestaple.com/the-maplestaple-magazine-issue-7/.

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