What if Nancy Drew went to Catholic school?

The Secret of the Goldfish is:

  • A tantalizing whodunit for readers aged 8-12.

  • A crowd-pleasing family read-aloud.

  • A positive, and honest, depiction of family and faith.

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What readers are saying

  • ★★★★★

    My daughter … thought the big family was funny and lively, and she loved trying to solve the mystery along with the characters. - Kimberly

  • ★★★★★

    Excellent mystery. My middle schooler loved it, and it started great conversations. I highly recommend this book! - Cory

  • ★★★★★

    Teaches virtue and the beatitudes in a way that doesn't feel preachy or cheesy, which I LOVE. - Danielle

  • ★★★★★

    Great, wholesome (Christian) mystery chapter book for kids! - MJ

  • ★★★★★

    It is wonderful to see this in print. My nephew Seamus and I both highly enjoyed the book. - Fr. Tom

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Book Trailer

Let the hunt begin!

There’s a lot to discover in Gloria’s attic.

  • Puzzles

  • Clues

  • A goldfish with a secret.

The book trailer takes you behind the scenes of Gloria’s world.

The Plot

What is The Secret of the Goldfish?

The real secret? Well, that’s for you and Gloria to solve. But here’s what the book is:

  • Gloria’s family is not perfect, but they are doing their best to pass on their faith and support Gloria’s adventurous spirit.

  • Fans of

    • Nancy Drew

    • Encyclopedia Brown

    • Hardy Boys

    will get that classic sleuthing experience in a modern setting.

  • While written for middle schoolers, the book is engaging and fun for adults to read aloud. And reading aloud extends the books age to children as young as 5.

  • The story centers on the mystery, but it unfolds within a family, school, and community that supports Gloria’s development as a young Catholic Christian. Readers will take away not only the mystery, but the lessons Gloria learns along the way.

Start Puzzling

Free Mini-Mysteries

Start puzzling with Gloria right away with a free mini-mystery! Track down the clues and crack the case with Gloria in this Encyclopedia Brown-style mini-whodunit!

The Author

Mark Guiney wrote this book.

He is a filmmaker, author, and storyteller. A veteran Catholic school teacher and youth minister, his work elevates the true, the good, and beautiful. He lives with his family in West Virginia. 

An energetic and passionate speaker, his talks are a hit at school visits and professional events alike.

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