Join Bandit as he follows the clues, listens to the water, and reminds everyone that history never really stops turning — it just finds new streams to follow.
 
Perfect for young readers who love mysteries, animals, and local history, Bandit and the Mill Guardians celebrates curiosity, craftsmanship, and the power of remembering where our stories begin.
 
Reader Age & Category: Ages 7–11, Early Chapter Book, Historical Mystery / Adventure
 
Includes a Historical Note linking real Missouri mill history to Bandit’s adventure.
Perfect for classroom reading, Missouri state history units, or heritage fairs.
Encourages critical thinking, geography skills, and historical curiosity.
 
“Guard the turns of the wheel. 
Guard the stories of the stream.” — Bandit
 
Age Range: 7 – 11
Lexile Target: ~600–800L
Word Count: Approx. 6,000–7,500
Page Count: 40
 
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