Phantoms of Wakarusa
Orion O’Brien and the Phantoms of Wakarusa is the third book in Fran Borin’s historical mystery series featuring Orion O’Brien, her brother Ollie, and their friends Sal and Sofi.
During a visit to their uncle’s farm near Lawrence, Kansas, Orion and Ollie expect a few quiet days before school starts. Instead, strange and unsettling things begin happening around the farm. A rumor says the barn is haunted by two children who died during Quantrill’s Raid in 1863, when Lawrence was burned and looted.
With the help of their friends, a Ouija board, a drone, and plenty of courage, the kids begin unraveling a mystery connected to the Civil War era, freedom seekers, the Kansas Underground Railroad, Baker University, and the Battle of Black Jack.
Blending ghostly suspense with meaningful Kansas history, this middle-grade adventure is perfect for young readers who enjoy mystery, historical fiction, and local stories.
Features:
- Middle-grade historical fiction adventure
- Written by Fran Borin
- Third book in the Orion O’Brien series
- Features Orion, Ollie, Sal, and Sofi
- Includes ghosts, mystery, farm adventure, and suspense
- Explores Kansas history, Quantrill’s Raid, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil War era
- Great for classrooms, young readers, and historical fiction fans
- Strong local interest for Kansas and Lawrence-area history