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Oscar and the Mystery of the Glowing Orbs

The Sensate Saga Book 1

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Book 1 of The Sensate Saga

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Pub Date Feb 10 2026 | Archive Date Mar 12 2026


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Description

What if you could see things no one else could?

Meet Oscar, a new kid navigating life in a new town, at a new school, with no friends to lean on. Just as he's decided to shuffle his way through freshman year and settle for lonely lunches on the football bleachers, something extraordinary happens—Oscar begins to see glowing orbs that no one else can see. Confused and curious, he soon discovers he's not the only one at his school with a mysterious power.

When chaos disrupts Centerville High, Oscar finds himself in the middle of an eclectic group of kids who all want answers...and are eager to take action! These zealous teen journalists and amateur detectives include other "Sensates"—kids like Oscar who have unique powers. No longer alone, Oscar discovers that those orbs he's been seeing might just be put to good use.

Join Oscar as he untangles his own mysteries of friendship and faith, and learns that overcoming his deepest fears will require tapping into a Power greater than his own.

A Middle-Grade Adventure Full of Courage and Connection

Packed with mystery and heartfelt themes of friendship and faith, Oscar and the Mystery of the Glowing Orbs is a perfect coming-of-age story for middle-grade readers who love detective adventures and stories that inspire curiosity about the unseen marvels in everyday life. Perfect for fans of The Wingfeather Saga and The Sherlock Society, in this book you'll discover a world of wonder, courage, and connection with Oscar and his friends.

Share this book with your young reader to spark their imagination and inspire meaningful conversations about faith, friendship, and the mysteries that surround us all!

About the Series

Oscar and the Mystery of the Glowing Orbs is the first of three books in The Sensate Saga, a series exploring everyday mysteries and reminding us that there is always more going on than any of us can see.

What if you could see things no one else could?

Meet Oscar, a new kid navigating life in a new town, at a new school, with no friends to lean on. Just as he's decided to shuffle his way through...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781514012185
PRICE $16.99 (USD)
PAGES 320

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