

Time & Location
Oct 22, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Werner Books, 3514 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16508, USA
About the event
Join David Gorman, local author of the beloved children's series The Waldameer Mystery Files, for a signing of his newest book The Arcade Absurdity, #4 in the series.The series is perfect for readers age 7-11 and is set right here in Erie, PA at a place local children will no doubt recognize! We know how many people have been waiting for this book - we hope to see you there to meet David and pick up a copy of this favorite local series! All four books in the series are available for purchase at the store priced at 12.99 each!
The Waldameer Mystery Files children's books revolve around siblings Seth and Julia and the mysteries they solve at Waldameer & Water World in Erie, Pennsylvania. Kid detectives Seth and Julia follow the clues, outsmart bullies, and make unexpected friendships--all while learning real Waldameer history. Each book in the Waldameer Mystery Files series promotes themes of teamwork, honesty, diversity, empathy, and second chances. The Waldameer Mystery Files children's books can be used by schools in many ways. Librarians can add the books to the school library. Teachers can read the books with their class using the Discussion Question & Activity Guide provided. Schools can partner with the author for a Q&A or author talk.
David's family owns and operates Waldameer Park & Water World right here in Erie, PA. Having had Waldameer as such a large part of his own childhood, it goes without saying it was the perfect setting for his series of children's mysteries! David says of his books, "I wrote the series with schools in mind. I wanted to help teachers engage their elementary students with a children's books that could be used in the classroom. I also wanted my children's books to teach empathy, integrity, and diversity."