In "Mystery at Saddle Creek" by Shelley Peterson, a group of friends discovers an intriguing secret while spending their summer at a dude ranch. When strange occurrences start to unfold around Saddle Creek, they embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the ranch's mysterious past. As they delve deeper, they confront hidden treasures and long-buried secrets, all while strengthening their friendships and testing their courage. The young protagonists learn valuable lessons about trust, bravery, and the importance of teamwork, making for an engaging tale filled with suspense and heart. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Saddle Creek .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.

There are 308 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Key Porter Books .

Shelley Peterson is the bestselling author of several published novels for young readers, including Stagestruck , Sundancer , Christmas at Saddle Creek , and Jockey Girl . She raises horses at Fox Ridge, her family's stable in Caledon.