Somewhere in Between, Book One: Lost Phone, Long Saturday: Saturday

When Kia thinks she has lost her phone, a regular Saturday quickly turns into a long day full of surprises. Along with her friends Shania, Zak, and Jaden, she searches the neighborhood for clues, chases after a missing dog, and races against time to fix everything before she has to go home.As the hours pass, small choices begin to matter more. Kia must decide how to handle a mistake and what honesty really looks like under pressure.Lost Phone, Long Saturday is a preteen mystery told through realistic situations and relatable characters. Written with simple language and short chapters, this juvenile chapter book is ideal for independent readers, developing readers, and children who enjoy engaging, easy-to-read adventures ages 9-12. The story focuses on friendship, responsibility, and problem-solving in a way that feels real, engaging, and age-appropriate.