Carter Lee and The Joslyn Castle's Mystery

What if a school project turned into the adventure of a lifetime?

Carter Lee is a curious fifth grader at Picotte Elementary with a huge imagination and a love for history. When his teacher shares the story of Sarah and George Joslyn — the couple who built Omaha’s famous Joslyn Castle — Carter can’t stop thinking about it. A castle for a school dance? Now that would be unforgettable!

But one night, while researching the castle, something incredible happens…

Carter Lee finds himself standing in front of Joslyn Castle as it looked over 100 years ago. Dressed in silver and joined by his classmates, he explores grand ballrooms, dazzling chandeliers, secret rooms filled with books, and beautiful gardens planted by Sarah Joslyn herself. With only until midnight to explore, Carter becomes the storyteller, guide, and hero of an adventure that feels more real than a dream.

When a real-life field trip to the castle reveals surprising clues that connect to his mysterious night, Carter begins to wonder:

Was it really just his imagination… or did history invite him in?

Carter Lee and the Castle Mystery is a heartwarming, imaginative story that introduces young readers to Omaha history, the legacy of Sarah and George Joslyn, and the power of curiosity, learning, and believing in the impossible.