Episode 11... in which our heroes reach the end of their journey. At least for now...

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the conclusion of the August Island Society of Young Detectives, Book 1, in which our heroes blast towards the end of their journey and receive some correspondence. 

Our four sleuths have caught the bad guy in the act, and we are a moment away from learning the villain’s identity. It’s not Mr. Boa, that we know. And what we don’t know… we’re about to find out.

Good grief, no more yammerin’! 

It's time for all to be revealed! 

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Episode 10... In which our heroes come face to face with a wild storm, binoculars, and our villain...

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode 10 of the August Island Society of Young Detectives, in which our heroes come face to face with a wild storm, binoculars, and our villain.

Lucy, Seven, Cornedog and H.W. have never been closer to uncovering the truth and delivering justice. The bad guy lurks, but so do the Young Detectives. Their mistakes have gained them some wisdom… and their wisdom shall bring courage. 

I am your host and the one who found this book in the sand, Oosh Sinclair. 

At the end of our last episode, we are left to wonder if Lucy is in big trouble. Will the Young Detectives be able to find her? Will they need to perform some sort of rescue mission? Will they be able to find Mona and prove Mr. Boa kidnapped her? Will they eat too much ice cream at the stakeout sleepover? It possible for kids eat too much ice cream? Much will be revealed as we cannonball into chapters 46 through 49. 

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"I want to visit August Island... it sounds lovely."   Carol Lee (age 10)  -- Neptune City, CA

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our New Jersey Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

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Episode 9... In which our heroes make eye-bulging discoveries while the villain lurks in the shadows…

Fri, 30 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode Nine of the August Island Society of Young Detectives.

Seven has forgiven Lucy, thank goodness, and with dumb boring school finally in the dust, the Young Detectives have no other obligations standing in their way to bring Mona home. 

But they’re stuck in a rut. Seven feels that if they rethink and revisit all the details they have collected so far, the keystone clue of the case will be revealed. 

As we charge ahead into chapters 41 thru 45, our four detectives will feel very close to all the mystery’s answers… but will we be able to see it? Is it staring right at us? Or are we alone on a cliff, trying to make out what we see in the distance? 

Let's stop wasting time... hit play!

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"I listened to it, and then I listened to it again!"  B. Brackman (age 14)  -- El Segundo, CA

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our New Jersey Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

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Episode 8... In which our heroes face a dilemma among themselves as the villains move in closer...

Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode Seven of the August Island Society of Young Detectives, in which our heroes face a dilemma among themselves as the villains move in closer...

For our Young Detectives, a crossroads is reached, and Lucy, Seven, Corndog and Heinousweiner may not agree on which direction to go. As the days go by with no sign of Mona, the noose of time begins to tighten. 

Today in chapters 36 thru 40, the gang’s friendships will be challenged. The adults in town are watching them closely, plotting and scheming to obstruct the Young Detectives’ investigation, and it may spark a few tremors and rifts between our four friends. 

Enough blather. Hit play! :)

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"I listened to it, and then I listened to it again!"  B. Brackman (age 14)  -- El Segundo, CA

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our New Jersey Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

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Episode 7... In which our heroes uncover some magical nonsense and sing to the Island…

Thu, 08 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode Seven of the August Island Society of Young Detectives, in which our heroes uncover some magical nonsense and sing back to the Island. 

Cecelia has left out too many details, and so Lucy and Seven will demand she tell them everything. On the precipice of Summer Vacation, more intel well be gathered by our Young Gumshoes, but what and what not to believe may prove to be their greatest challenge. 

I am your host, August Island local, the one who dug this book out of the sand, avid chess player, Vanellope is my favorite Disney Princess, and former August Island City Lifeguard, Oosh Sinclair. 

Today, we will glide on into the midpoint of this cozy adventure mystery story as we read chapters 31 thru 35. Our Young Detectives will be tested as the battle of the minds continues. I think it’s no spoiler if I tell you that before this hour is up, Stetson Albany will be interviewed. I want you to know now, so you can brace yourself. He is a royal stupid idiot smelly jerkface with worms for brains. 

Oh yeah, and they go swimming. 

***If you are visiting August Island for the first time, start at Episode 1. Enjoy!

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"It quickly became my favorite bedtime story and whodunit mystery novel."  R. Brady (age 10)  -- City Island, NY

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our New Jersey Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

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Episode 6... In which our heroes find one heck of a story at the north east corner...

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode Six of the August Island Society of Young Detectives,  in which our heroes watch their world go by, pay a visit to a lion’s den, and investigate the north east corner of the second floor of the public library. 

On the precipice of summer vacation, the Young Detectives hope they are close to a big break in the case. Can they get these unreasonable adults to talk? Will they uncover conclusive evidence? More shall be revealed as we roam the pages of chapters 27 thru 30.  

***If you are visiting August Island for the first time, start at Episode 1. Enjoy!

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"It quickly became my favorite bedtime story and whodunit mystery novel."  R. Brady (age 10)  -- City Island, NY

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our New Jersey Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

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Episode 5... In which our heroes find reason, virtue, and some stinky cheese...

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Episode 5 of the August Island Society of Young Detectives, in which our heroes  find reason and virtue, along with courage in the face of some stinky cheese. 

Lucy and Seven continue to interview their list of suspects, while Corndog and H.W. have an unexpected encounter. As a sculptor first begins to mold their clay, so do the Young Detectives as they build their case.

In today’s installment we will venture into chapters 21 thru 26, in which Lucy and Seven do battle with some, to put it nicely, eccentric people, and we’ll uncover more details regarding the everyday lives of Lucy, Seven, Corndog, and H.W.

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"It quickly became my favorite bedtime story and whodunit mystery novel."  R. Brady (age 10)  -- City Island, NY

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our New Jersey Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

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Episode 4... In which our heroes turn corners and consider new recruits...

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

To Lucy and Seven, it is clear that Mona must have been kidnapped by someone close to Cecilia … but why? With their list of suspects in hand, their quest for truth and justice begins.

I am your host, and the dude who discovered this mysterious book of unknown origin, Oosh Sinclair.

While I have yet to learn more about who wrote these pages, I am hoping we can all figure it out together as this story unfolds. 

I’m excited to read with you chapters 16-20… they are some of my favorites. We get to see Lucy and Seven verbally spar with the mean-spirited dinner-guest-suspect Mrs. Houston and the big topic at school on Monday morning is the heroic adventure of Lucy and Seven bringing down the tomato thieves. 

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"I put August Island on for the kids and it's making them shut up and sit still and not need the TV on and stop fighting. So AMAZING for me!"  R. Woodrow (a thankful parent)  -- Brooklyn, NY

"This modern day mythic adventure story captures the joy and wonder of our Jersey Shore Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

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Episode 3... In which our heroes enter an all new labyrinth...

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Another crime has been committed. The adults in charge do not take it seriously. And so Lucy and Seven are given another opportunity to solve a mysterious puzzle of pivotal importance. Their new client tells them her story, but is she leaving out important details?

I am your host, August Island resident and discoverer of this book, Oosh Sinclaire. As I sipped my morning coffee from my porch, and with the soothing sounds of waves crashing in the distance, I was reading listener emails. To your positive remarks, they are much appreciated. And to your questions, much will be revealed in the next installment of the August Island Society of Young Detectives. 

In this episode, we will read chapters 11-16. Enjoy!

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"It quickly became my favorite bedtime story and mystery novel."  R. Brady (age 10)  -- City Island, NY

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

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Episode 2... In which our heroes enter the deep dark woods...

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0400

To all my friends in listening land, welcome to Episode Two of the August Island Society of Young Detectives, in which our heroes enter the deep dark woods. 

I am your host Oosh Sinclaire. 

In the second installment of this tale, all your questions will be answered regarding those missing Sweet Tea Cherry Tomatoes and the aggressively unapologetic Red Truck that nearly ran into Lucy at top speed. I will tell you, this is only the beginning. Lucy and Seven don’t know the adventures on which they’re about to embark. They may be kids, but like Lucy says, they're not as little as they look.

We will dive into Chapters 6 thru 10 and by the end... well, I'm not gonna give it all away now.

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If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"It quickly became my favorite bedtime story and mystery novel."  R. Brady (age 10)  -- City Island, NY

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

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START HERE: Episode 1... In which our story begins...

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400

"Extremely fun and heartfelt... we can't stop listening!"  The Kluxen brothers (ages 9 & 13) --Asbury Park, NJ. 

I found the handwritten pages of this true cozy-adventure-mystery story after it washed onto the shore of August Island, NJ. There is no author listed. Written for ages 9-135, I am hoping you can help me figure out who wrote it while solving the mystery along with the Young Detectives. 

SYNOPSIS: When twelve-year-old Lucy and her fellow Young Detectives are hired to find a kidnapped pet parrot of unknown origin and incredible linguistic ability, the pack of friends uncover ancient legends of August Island, and soon discover the mystery stretches far beyond a missing bird.

Episode 1... In which our story begins: Chapters 1-5.

My name is Oosh Sinclair, August Island resident and your narrator.  If you have any information about who wrote this book, please email me at whowroteaugustisland@gmail.com

"It quickly became my favorite bedtime story and mystery novel."  R. Brady (age 10)  -- City Island, NY

"This modern day mythic adventure captures the joy and wonder of our Island home beautifully and my kids adore it. It's like a modern fairytale. "  J. Lippart (age 43) -- August Island, NJ 

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

For more info, email james.oosh.caverly@gmail.com and visit jcaverly.com

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