The Secret Under the Staircase (Book #1 in Print format)

“So, you’re the ones…”

A mysterious package appears just as Maya and Nate start helping in their grandparents’ store. Inside is just one book: a faded copy of . In a race against time, they must decipher a series of cryptic messages to discover the secret under the staircase. But can a bunch of kids really solve the centuries-old riddle? Can they save their beloved town before it’s too late?

Under the Staircase™ Books

A mystery and adventure series that teaches treasured values: personal responsibility, individual liberty, and economic freedom.

Psst! Parents & Teachers: The first book in the series introduces a variety of Milton Friedman’s concepts—the Power of the Market, the Tyranny of Controls, What’s Wrong with Our Schools?, and other topics—using examples from kids’ day-to-day lives in school, with friends, and in familiar situations. Check out Book #2 () featuring the work of Friedrich Hayek, and Book #3 () featuring the work of Walter Williams for a complete set.