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David Gorman,
Author & Speaker

I write the Waldameer Mystery Files children's book series for readers 8-12. My books are about kids solving mysteries at Waldameer & Water World in Erie, Pennsylvania. Waldameer is one of the country's oldest amusement parks and also my family's business! Each book features real Waldameer history and includes a discussion guide for teachers.

I also speak at schools and libraries!

Waldameer Mystery Files books

The cover of The Long-Lost Locket shows four kid detectives in front of a carousel. Julia examines a gold locket.
The cover of The Sneaky Sabotage shows four kid detectives in front of the Whacky Shack. Seth examines a bucket of slime.
The cover of The Curious Clues shows four kid detectives in front of a train. Seth holds a piece of paper.
The cover of The Arcade Absurdity shows four kid detectives in front of the Mega Vortex. Omar examines something on a phone.
The cover of The Water Park Wonder shows four kid detectives floating in tubes in a river, surrounded by rubber duckies.
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