Themes for young readers
What children can carry with them
- Curiosity and discovery
- Trust and teamwork
- Welcoming a new friend
- Courage in unfamiliar places
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Book Two in the Brin and Melly series
The Secret Cave
Release date: October 29, 2026
A hidden cave, a new friend, and a mystery waiting behind the waterfall.
Brin, Melly, and Ari discover a hidden cave behind a waterfall in a children’s forest adventure about friendship, courage, and curiosity.
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A forest adventure with heart.
Brin and Melly are back, and this time, they are not alone. Joined by a sharp eyed raven named Ari, the three friends discover a hidden cave behind a waterfall.
What waits inside will test their courage and friendship in ways the forest never has before. The adventure invites young readers to stay curious, trust one another, and take brave steps into the unknown.
The Secret Cave continues the Pacific Northwest world introduced in Brin and Melly while giving families and educators new opportunities to talk about teamwork, problem solving, and welcoming a new friend.
A meaningful read
Made for families and classrooms
- Children ages 3 to 8
- Readers of Brin and Melly
- Elementary classroom reading
- Children who enjoy mysteries and animal adventures
Questions from readers
About The Secret Cave
When is The Secret Cave released?
Brin and Melly: The Secret Cave is scheduled for release on October 29, 2026.
Who is Ari?
Ari is a sharp eyed raven who joins Brin and Melly as they discover the hidden cave behind a waterfall.
Can children read The Secret Cave without reading Book One?
The story can introduce young readers to the characters, but reading Brin and Melly first gives children the fullest understanding of their friendship and forest world.
Continue through the forest
