FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2026
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Moms for Liberty Announces First Book in New Children’s Book Series
AT A GLANCE
Book One Title: The Secret of the Forgotten Rebel
Book Series: Harper Kids Mystery Series
Genre: Illustrated Middle Grade Historical Mystery
Ages: 8–12
Release Date: Order now, ships starting July 8
Publisher: Moms for Liberty Foundation
Available to Purchase: https://www.momsforliberty.org/harperkids
ABOUT THE SERIES
History should feel like an adventure.
The Harper Kids Mystery Series follows siblings Abby and James Harper as each mystery they solve uncovers the story of an extraordinary woman from America’s founding. We call them America’s Founding Mothers.
Rather than presenting history as dates and facts to memorize, the series invites children to investigate clues, solve puzzles, and discover the people whose courage helped shape the nation.
Each book combines:
- Mystery
- Adventure
- Historical fiction
- Family-friendly humor
- Authentic American history
- Positive character lessons
The series is intentionally written to engage both boys and girls.
ABOUT BOOK ONE
The Secret of the Forgotten Rebel
After years of military moves, thirteen-year-old Abby Harper and her younger brother James are thrilled to finally settle in the historic New England town of Baywright.
Their fresh start quickly takes an unexpected turn when priceless Revolutionary War artifacts disappear during the opening of a museum exhibit, and suspicion falls on the Harper family.
Determined to clear their mother’s name, Abby and James begin investigating the mystery themselves.
Their search leads them through secret codes, hidden clues, suspicious townspeople, and long-forgotten history, ultimately revealing the remarkable legacy of Founding Mother Mercy Otis Warren.
In the process, readers discover how one courageous woman used her words to influence a revolution and why the freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights remain important today.
WHY THIS SERIES?
The Moms for Liberty Foundation believes understanding America’s founding is essential to preserving its future. For America to survive we must understand our history and the documents on which it was founded, and this series is one of several ways we want to help parents pass on a culture of Liberty to the next generation.
The Harper Kids Mystery Series offers families another way to introduce children to the people, ideas, and documents that shaped the nation through engaging storytelling instead of traditional textbooks.
The goal is not simply to teach history, but to inspire curiosity, conversation, and a lifelong appreciation for America’s heritage.
WHY FOUNDING MOTHERS?
Many Americans recognize the names of the Founding Fathers but know little about the women who influenced the Revolutionary era.
The Harper Kids Mystery Series shines a light on these remarkable women while ensuring the stories appeal equally to boys and girls.
Readers discover history alongside relatable characters solving modern-day mysteries.
THEMES
- American History
- Founding Mothers
- Bill of Rights
- Freedom of Speech
- Courage
- Curiosity
- Family
- Forgiveness
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
ABOUT MERCY OTIS WARREN
Mercy Otis Warren was one of America’s most influential voices during the Revolutionary era.
A playwright, poet, historian, and political writer, Warren used her writing to encourage the cause of liberty, document the American Revolution, and shape public opinion during the nation’s founding.
Although less well known today than many of her contemporaries, her contributions remain an important part of America’s story.






