Welcome to Charms

Adventure. Mystery. Brainpower.

You’ve found the Books That Build Skills for kids and teens who like stories with friendship, real problems, secrets, and “oh wow did that just happen?” moments.

These are your books filled with curiosity… and confidence… and courage… and occasionally chaos (the fun kind). Let’s go!

The Charms book series is an exciting middle grade fiction collection designed for kids ages 8–14 who love adventure, mystery, friendship, and big ideas — and for parents looking for books that do more than entertain. These stories follow smart, curious characters who solve problems, explore STEM concepts, and grow confidence through real-world challenges woven into fast-moving plots. Perfect for reluctant readers and strong readers alike, the Charms books combine page-turning fun with life skills like creativity, resilience, leadership, and critical thinking. Teens get stories they actually want to read, while parents and educators gain books that support growth, curiosity, and meaningful learning beyond the classroom.

Attie rebuilding old fashioned radio

Attie dancing

I’m Attie McAllister—15, inventor, problem-solver, occasional chaos magnet, and total believer that reading should help you survive real life. In the Charms series, my adventures take me from Rocket City to international secrets, hidden codes, time management disasters (oops), STEM missions, friendship dramas, and choices that actually matter.

These are fast, fun middle grade fiction books for ages 10–15 who love adventure, mystery, STEM curiosity, leadership, and “figuring life out one decision at a time.” If you like books that make you think, laugh, gasp, and feel braver than yesterday… you’re in the right place.

Glad you’re here! Attie

👉 Want to deep dive into my brain?
Read my journal for thoughts, mistakes, discoveries, and missions.

Read My Journal

👉 Want your own books?
Visit the Shop and grab your next adventure.

Book Order

#1: Rocket City Love – Every inventor’s story starts with a spark.
#2: Tick Tock, Take Charge! – Yeah… life doesn’t come with a pause button.
#3: Where Clues Take Root – Decode the past. Protect the future.
#4: Blueprints & Buried Truths – HELIOS has secrets… and they aren’t small.
#5: Calculated Risks – Friendship + truth + courage = you’d better hold on.
#6: The Gravity of Choice – Choices have gravity. Mine might change everything.
#7: Legacy Protocol – HELIOS wasn’t lost. It was waiting.

Extra: Inventor Notebook – Because every great idea deserves a place to reside.

The Careers IRL Podcast

Short Episodes. Real People. Real Careers. Real Skills. Zero Boring Adult Talk.

Every episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how incredible careers are built—rocket scientists, producers, entrepreneurs, leaders, finance geniuses, creators—plus the mistakes they made, the risks they took, and the skills they had to learn along the way.

It’s about how you get from “I kinda like this…” to “Whoa… I really DID THAT.”

And yes… it connects to the Charms universe. Because stories + skills = power.

Featured guests? Yeah, they’re awesome.

Watch on YouTube

Short stories. Real conversations. Encouragement. Surprising life tips.
Stuff you’ll actually WANT to watch.

Meet Attie & Aunt Loxley

Attie McAllister

Attie McAllister

Hi. I’m Attie. I build inventions. Solve problems. And occasionally panic… then figure it out anyway. I learn. I fail. I try again. I grow. I take responsibility. I mess up. I get back up. That means YOU can too.

Aunt Loxley Browne

Aunt Loxley

And this? This is Aunt Loxley — mentor, chief adventure accomplice, and professional “you’re capable of more than you realize” person. She’s proof that learning doesn’t stop when school does and dreams don’t have age limits.

Together, we invite YOU into a world where:

curiosity = power
friendship = courage
skills = confidence
and reading = your new secret weapon

Pick Your Adventure!

Save the date - May 2026 the Athenian Charms Summer Reading Contest starts

Charms Summer Reading Challenge

Read books. Log wins. Earn bragging rights (and prizes).
Read Charms. Register each book. Answer a few fun questions. Win prizes in June, July, and one big finale prize at the end. No registration = no swag. Just saying.

👉 Start Reading & Register Your Reads!

Project Charms featuring author visit, books, hands-on learning tools, and workshop materials highlighting STREAM education for girls.

31 Day Reading Challenge

31 days. Daily missions. Zero boring moments.

Every day brings a new surprise—words, plot twists, behind-the-scenes secrets, special guests, challenges, and prizes. One short video. One undercover assignment. Every single day.

👉 Watch the Videos & Get Your Daily Mission

Make a Book Kit donation of 40 Charms books with worksheets and creative writing activities for school and library literacy programs.

Secret Book Society

Shhh… this one’s for readers who want MORE. A private club for curious minds. Secret content. Monthly projects. Extra story intel. Special podcast segments. Members-only virtual meetups. Summer just got way more interesting.

👉 Join the Waitlist (starting…soon)

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions are part of learning—so we welcome them. Here’s answers to the questions that Aunt Loxley is asked most often.

What are the books like?

Short. Powerful. Fast. Fun. Smart. About 100 pages. Printed on graph paper. Designed to be written in.

Think scrapbook + story + sketchbook + secret mission notebook.

What age are the books for?

Ages 10–15 / grades 6–9
AKA “the figuring-life-out zone.”

But there are all ages that love them…like the movie “Shrek.” Aunt Loxley’s friends smile and chuckle at parts of the book because they know she’s lived it.

If you like these books....

If you like Tree House Mysteries, The Baby-Sitters Club, Nancy Drew, Carole Marsh Mysteries, National Park Mysteries, or The Math Inspector… Charms is your next obsession.

Yes, both have adventure, friendship, curiosity.

BUT Charms levels up with: older character, bigger choices, STEM curiosity, career exploration, real-world leadership, problem-solving, and a whole lot of courage.

Funny. Wholesome. Brave.

Less hand-holding. More “you’ve totally got this.”

Perfect for middle school readers, homeschoolers, reluctant readers, girls in STEM, kids who love adventures, and teens who want stories that matter.

How do I join the Secret Book Society?

Waitlist. June. Be there.

Get on the list here.

Will reading the books help with school?

ABSOLUTELY.

Better reading → better thinking → better grades → louder confidence.

Do I have to be a STEM nerd?

Nope. Just curious. Open-minded. Willing to learn cool stuff.

What’s a brainiac?

Someone who learns a ton of different skills and uses them to surprise everyone. Join the club.

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