The Soldier’s Time Capsule (a mystery suspense for children ages 8-12) #669537

All her life, Jane has loved history and wanted nothing more than to discover hidden things so others could learn from them. Her supportive parents provide her with all the tools and guidance she needs to safely go on little expeditions during the weekends with her best friend Tracy. Together, the duo spend their time searching for historical artifacts.

One day they actually find something -- a soldier’s time capsule from before he left to fight in World War 2. Their joy and curiosity quickly turn to fear when a greedy collector wants to take their discovery for himself. After discovering the location of the soldier’s surviving family, the kids race to take the capsule to them. But will they make it before the collector’s goons steal the discovery away?