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David Gorman is a middle grade author who writes fast-paced summer adventures for kids. His Waldameer Mystery Files series is set at Waldameer & Water World, the amusement park his family owns in Erie, Pennsylvania. The series follows siblings Seth and Julia as they solve mysteries at the park, from identifying the prankster in the haunted house ride to searching for million-dollar jewels in the food stands. His latest book, The Hidden Heirloom, is the seventh in the series. David also works as a middle school counselor. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

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David Gorman is a middle grade author who writes fast-paced summer adventures for kids. He spent his childhood summers at Waldameer & Water World, the amusement park his family owns in Erie, Pennsylvania. Now, he spins stories from those childhood memories to bring the joy of roller coasters, waterslides, and cotton candy to readers.

 

David’s Waldameer Mystery Files series follows siblings Seth and Julia as they solve mysteries at the park, from identifying the prankster in the haunted house ride to searching for million-dollar jewels in the food stands. His latest book, The Hidden Heirloom, is the seventh in the series.

 

David’s work as a middle school counselor inspires him to include positive themes and a multicultural cast of characters in each book. He enjoys speaking at schools to inspire students to read and write. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.