Overview
When twelve-year-old aspiring archaeologist Kat Goldberg stumbles across dusty maps and journals suggesting her boring hometown is hiding an ancient tunnel system, she does the only reasonable thing: grabs a flashlight, a shovel, and sneaks out to investigate. But uncovering history is only half the battle. Between boy trouble, a menacing stranger, and an archenemy ready to unleash a totally social-life-destroying secret, Kat must also rely on Mateo-her loyal but easily terrified BFF, who still sleeps with the lights on and would rather be shopping at Sephora than exploring tunnels. As mystery, intrigue, and middle school drama collide, Kat learns some discoveries come at a much higher cost than she ever imagined. Kat's seventh-grade year? Officially unhinged.
Full Product Details
Author: Lesley Downie ,
Johanna Robinson
Publisher: Pv & J Media
Imprint: Pv & J Media
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.268kg
ISBN: 9798993543130
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 15 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""From the very first sentence, I was hooked. Kat's voice is instantly engaging, the kind of protagonist middle grade readers will immediately connect with. The story carries a classic Nancy Drew vibe while feeling completely fresh and modern. Middle grade readers will absolutely devour this one."" - Elizabeth Areiza, MLS, EdD, School District Librarian ""...for fans of Harriet the Spy or Devlin Quick Mysteries."" - @kittoreads, Instagram book reviewer ""KAT AND THE TOTALLY TWISTY TUNNELS TIME FORGOT is a book with real heart, humanity, and humor-the kind readers of all ages need-and Lesley Downie, who writes like a veteran, is a writer to watch."" - Bruce McAllister, author of DREAM BABY and THE VILLAGE SANG TO THE SEA: A MEMOIR OF MAGIC ""I read this with my daughter and she loved Kat. Our favorite part of the book were the hilarious lists in between chapters. We laughed out loud so many times."" - @robyn_reads1, Instagram book reviewer
Author Information
Lesley Downie is the author of middle-grade adventure and contemporary women's fiction. She loves to read and write do-over stories, especially a good time-slip with a dash of the magic we find in everyday life. A Massachusetts transplant now rooted in Southern California, she's still a New England girl at heart. A short list of her favorite things includes family, friends, popcorn, streaming British espionage thrillers and historical dramas, and synchronicity. Her search for the ultimate low-carb donut continues.
