The cause of his motherโs death drives him to find the Moravian Enigma: an elusive treasure stolen by the British and restored by George Washingtonโs troops in the Battle of Brandywine. It hasnโt been seen for centuries, and many view it as mere folklore. Ernieโs mother, however, was always a believer. The treasure consumed her thoughts, and when she failed to uncover it, she lost her purpose in life.
To finish what his mother started, unearth the stolen loot, andโmost importantlyโput an end to the rumors circulating about his family, Ernie sets out to find the hidden treasure. His best friend, Bobby Donatelli, joins him in uncovering journals of Revolutionary soldiers, deciphering coded messages, and embarking on a modern-day scavenger hunt through the Lehigh Valley. If Ernie can pull this off, heโll make historyโand maybe save his family, too.
Scott Morro is the author of five novels for young adults. His stories integrate humor and history while teaching lessons about friendship, family, and perseverance. Mr. Morro lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Lisa, their sons, Connor and Ryan. He is currently at work on his next young adult novel. To find out more about Mr. Morro, or to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.scottmorro.com.