A well-crafted mystery set against a background of rich descriptions of desert geography and wildlife, as well as life on a working horse ranch. Sherrill Joseph has once again woven an engaging story with high-level vocabulary, history, and middle grade characters who all learn more about the world, each other, and themselves."

--LAURA FINDLEY EVANS, author of the middle grade fantasy True North

"Our four feisty mystery solvers venture away from Botanic Hill to team up with some unexpected new friends and face new foes. Sharpen your sleuthing skills if you want to keep up with these teen detectives!"

--JANET R. MACREERY, author of A Little Noble

"Saddle up and get ready for the thrilling ride of your life as you gallop through the action-packed pages of Walnut Street: Phantom Rider!"

--LAURIE BUCHANAN, author of the Sean McPherson novels

"'Giddly-up' and join the Botanic Hill Detectives at the Gold Mine Acres Ranch. Middle grade readers will love . . . chasing the Phantom Rider . . . as they try to identify the unknown horseman and locate Papa Mayfield's legendary gold mine. . . . An exciting mystery, thought-provoking historical facts, and clever vocabulary make this book an entertaining read . . . ."

--BARB HUSTON, 3rd grade teacher, Arrowwood Elementary School, Saginaw, MI

"This is one of my new favorite series! Following along and keeping track of the clues were really fun for me. When I got done with a chapter and saw the title of the next one, I just needed to keep reading!"

--MAKENZIE S., 4th grader, Saginaw, MI

"This book was like a roller coaster. It went slowly as characters were being developed. But, my gosh. When it hit the action, it was FAST and exciting! There were so many loops and turns that kept me guessing."

--BRIAN P., 4th grader, Saginaw, MI