CHILDREN'S CHAPTER BOOKS
Bea And The Boys: The Secret of the Marble
By Ashley Morken, J.D., MELP, M.S. Marriage & Family Therapy
Available in Paperback & eBook
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When Bea's mischievous ferret, Billy, discovers a strange silver marble that hums with mysterious energy, an ordinary summer quickly becomes anything but. Alongside her best friends; fearless JJ, brilliant Chip, hilarious Mikey, and thoughtful Will, Bea is pulled into a mystery involving a forgotten magician, a creepy neighbor, a hidden shed, and secrets buried deep within Red Hollow.
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The clues grow stranger and the friends discover that the greatest mystery isn't just the glowing marbles; it's learning to trust one another, embrace their differences, and find courage in the places that make them unique. Filled with humor, adventure, heart, and unforgettable friendships, Bea and the Boys: The Secret of the Marble is the first book in a middle-grade mystery series celebrating curiosity, neurodiversity, belonging, and the extraordinary adventures that begin when ordinary kids choose to stay together.
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Bea And The Boys: The Case of The Painted Rock
By Ashley Morken, J.D., MELP, M.S. Marriage & Family Therapy
Available in Paperback & eBook
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Mikey takes center stage in the second book of the Bea And The Boys series, The Case of the Painted Rock, when his discovery of a mysteriously painted stone sparks the gang’s next operation. Known for his wild humor and knack for turning every crisis into a comedy routine, Mikey suddenly finds himself at the heart of a puzzle that feels bigger than jokes. As strange symbols appear across town and the rock seems to react to his presence, Mikey must balance being the class clown with showing a deeper courage no one expects. For once, his quick wit and unpredictable nature might be the key to solving the mystery; if he can take himself seriously long enough to lead the team through it!
CHILDREN'S CHAPTER BOOKS
AUTHOR BIO
Ashley Morken is a mother, storyteller, entrepreneur, and life coach whose greatest inspiration comes from raising her neurodivergent children; kids who remind her every day what it means to love with your whole self, without boundaries of race, nationality, or difference. Their curiosity, compassion, and courage fuel Ashley's writing for middle grade readers, where she seeks to shine a light on the quiet strength of being different.
Rather than centering conflict, teasing, or bullying, Ashley's stories celebrate creativity, friendship, and the ways children can lift one another up. She writes books that honor the complexities of life and blended family dynamics, while showing how imagination and compassion can be used as strengths instead of weaknesses. Her hope is to offer wholesome adventures that encourage young readers to see differences not as divides but as bridges and opportunities to celebrate what makes each of us unique.
In addition to her middle grade work, Ashley is an author of several personal growth and integration books, and is currently co-authoring a young adult fantasy series with her mother. She continues her professional work as a systemic, trauma-informed coach, program developer, and expressive arts practitioner. Her background in law, marriage and family therapy, and creative coaching gives her stories a rare mix of structure, empathy, and heart.
Ashley lives with her wife and children, finding joy in painting, storytelling, and the everyday magic of connection. Through her writing, she hopes every reader, especially the quiet ones who feel different, finds a place where their creativity is seen as a gift and their voice matters.
