Roadtrip Adventures: The Sugar Squad Chronicles: Book 4

An Eye-Opening Road Trip Adventure for Kids Ages 10–12 About Bravery, Friendship, and Facing Hard TruthsGrayson thought this road trip would be all about cool cars, snowboarding, and spending time with his favorite person in the world—his big brother Hunter. But some detours can’t be planned.In the fourth book of The Sugar Squad Chronicles, Grayson sets off on a family road trip across the Southwest as Hunter explores auto-tech programs. But between his brother’s sudden illness and missing his friends back home, the trip isn’t shaping up to be the epic adventure Grayson had hoped for—until an unexpected reunion with a Squad friend turns everything around.After a dramatic visit to the Grand Canyon and an unplanned stop at the Zuñi Pueblo, Grayson is pulled into a mystery rooted in centuries of injustice. Stories of missing girls and long-buried truths haunt his friend's community, and Grayson starts to realize this journey is about more than just fun and family.Armed with empathy, determination, and the Sugar Squad’s signature teamwork, Grayson is ready to help. But some challenges are too big for kids to solve alone—and this time, being brave might mean knowing when to ask for help.Perfect for fans of The Parker Inheritance, We Dream of Space, and The National Park Mystery Series, Roadtrip Adventures is a heartfelt, thought-provoking middle grade story that explores what it means to show up—for your friends, your family, and yourself.Told through Grayson’s point of view, this fourth book in The Sugar Squad Chronicles will connect with readers who love:Road trip stories with depth and meaningRealistic fiction exploring family, illness, and social justice issuesFriendship-driven adventure books for kids ages 10–12Heartfelt stories about resilience, cultural awareness, and hopeHit the road with the Sugar Squad—and discover what it really means to come home. Read more