The Rollercoaster Boy

The Rollercoaster Boy is a heartfelt adventure for middle-grade readers that blends the ups and downs of family life with a captivating seaside mystery. Set at the quirky Paradise Hotel, this story invites young readers into a world where friendship, resilience, and the power of kindness matter most when life feels like a ride you didn’t sign up for. Follow the adventures of siblings Todd and Laurie as they navigate a parent’s unpredictable moods and a mystery that will keep them turning pages—and cheering each other on. Written with warmth and a steady, engaging pace, The Rollercoaster Boy unfolds through the eyes of Todd and Laurie as they meet Scout, the adventurous daughter of the hotel owner. Together they uncover a chilling tale about a famous novelist who vanished from a locked room decades ago, and they learn how to rely on friends, trust their instincts, and ask for help when the situation grows tangled. The book also sensitively portrays what it’s like to live with a parent who has bipolar disorder, weaving humor, tenderness, and hope into every twist and turn. Seaside adventure with Todd, Laurie, and Scout at the endearing Paradise Hotel Heartfelt exploration of family, friendship, and kindness through a parent's bipolar disorder A suspenseful mystery about a locked-room disappearance that spans decades Warm, accessible writing with lively dialogue and memorable characters Vivid setting and steady pacing that invites you to read aloud or savor quietly Themes of resilience, empathy, courage, and asking for help when it’s needed After finishing The Rollercoaster Boy, readers are warmed by a sense of connection and confidence—two siblings and their new friend remind us that kindness can steady any storm and that asking for help makes the ride smoother for everyone. It’s a story that lingers in the heart, inviting you to think differently about family, courage, and the quiet power of compassion long after the last page is turned.