Adventure Lives in the Louisiana Bayou
Chapter books for kids ages 8–12 — four brave kids, one loyal dog, and the wildest backyard in America. Written by a Louisiana teacher who knows these waters.
Written by a Louisiana teacher · Doctorate in educational leadership · 13+ years in the classroom · Also at Barnes & Noble
Completed Works
Discover the captivating world of Bailey and his adventures in the bayous.
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Lost in the Swamp (Book 1)
Four kids, one loyal dog, and a hungry alligator between them and home. The adventure that started it all.
Lost in New Orleans (Book 2) Bailey and friends trade bayou mud for French Quarter streets — sneaking off for a museum adventure they were definitely not supposed to take alone. When the plan goes sideways, the gang has to hustle back to Jackson Square before Mom and Dad notice they're gone.
Stuck at Mardi Gras (Book 3) It's Mardi Gras day — parades, throws, and Marie's quest to catch a stuffed animal. But when someone gets stuck in a port-a-potty, it takes Josh and a whole lot of laughing to save the day.
Also available at Barnes & Noble and bookstores everywhere.
Why families love Bailey • Real Louisiana, on every page — written by a New Orleans-area teacher; local kids recognize the bayous, the food, the Mardi Gras magic. • Adventure with a heart — action and mystery that keep reluctant readers turning pages, with friendship and teamwork at the center. • Made for ages 8–12 — chapter-book length and reading level teachers trust for independent reading and read-alouds. • More than books — a Bailey at the Bayou coloring book lets younger siblings join the adventure.
About the Author Dr. April Hendrix Stone is a Louisiana educator with a doctorate in educational leadership — and 13+ years in classrooms, most of them in special education. She writes the adventure books she always wished she could hand her students: fast, funny, and full of the Louisiana she calls home.
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